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03-26-2010, 08:32 PM | #1 |
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03-27-2010, 11:16 PM | #2 |
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I wouldn't put too much weight on an MSN car review (sort of like listening to a financial advice from the GQ magazine).
By the way, your S5 wouldn't fair too much better anyway. I test drove the S5 and the steering is too light and vague, and the V8 is getting a bit too long in the tooth. While it was a good engine when it was new, it's ready for retirement. I'll reserve my opinion on the F10 until I get a chance to test drive. I haven't seen any review on the 550i yet to even guess how I would like it. For those that are ordering the car sight unseen, I wish them good luck. I absolutely wouldn't put down 70k on a car without a long test drive. |
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regarding the 550, I think the 550i in Europe, due to the current petrol prices and possible future heavy depreciation may not be an of the shelf model, and may not be an easy car to sell or resale afterwards, same applies for the Mercedes S500, or the RS6 where buyers will have to pre-order, and not have a vehicle of the shelf like in the old days. |
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I don't think a sane UK dealer will let me take a brand spankin' new 550i for an hour of test drive, fully knowing there isn't any chance of sale. By the way, the 550i probably consumes less gas than my I6 Z4 M Coupe (less than 20mpg combined). I had to pay a hefty gas guzzler tax on my M, but there isn't one on this V8TT monster. |
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2. I am sure many have already pointed out, but your tires probably have more to do with traction in snow than AWD. I will concede this point since I rarely drive in snow and am no expert in driving in such conditions. |
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People here on the east coast USA, at least around NJ never want to switch rubber. They just drive on the same compound year round and then shit their pants when we get a half inch of snow! |
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