Advantages: Quality , Power , Style , Handling Disadvantages: Slightly smaller than Merc E class internally
...E class for space . BMW have regained top position for refinement , quality and value that Merc had in 90's .
Quality Merc engineering is now let down by appalling paint and corrosion issues across the range from the S class down , now just expensive rotboxes and with no worthwhile warranty either. If only the model W210/11 onwards had had the quality of the W124 in all departments and merc paint quality had been maintained across the range they ... ...I find myself driving a BMW again , my first non Merc since a lovely but flawed (cooling system issues ) BMW 730 from the early90's. What do I now find ?
BMW have upped their game in both engineering quality and function and the fit and finish and body and paint are now second to none against ANY manufacturer.Add to this the outstanding fuel economy of the 530d ( 40mpg+) even when driven hard and enjoying the fabulous performance on tap and you ...
motorgrass 18.10.2008
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