2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
#21
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
It may drive great and you can't tell how ugly it may be from inside, but
remember, every time that you go to drive it you're going to have to look at
it before you get inside.
A great drive is a great drive only while you're driving, but ugly is
forever.
- GRL
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
remember, every time that you go to drive it you're going to have to look at
it before you get inside.
A great drive is a great drive only while you're driving, but ugly is
forever.
- GRL
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
#22
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
It may drive great and you can't tell how ugly it may be from inside, but
remember, every time that you go to drive it you're going to have to look at
it before you get inside.
A great drive is a great drive only while you're driving, but ugly is
forever.
- GRL
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
remember, every time that you go to drive it you're going to have to look at
it before you get inside.
A great drive is a great drive only while you're driving, but ugly is
forever.
- GRL
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
#23
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
Randy, I also looked at the RL -have driven twice now.. not the same class
as BMW, but the standard features in the RL are great. Got the Blue Tooth
working with my phone the last time I drive one. I'm thinking this way too..
but doubt I'll make the move to the RL.. but have not ruled it out yet.
sc
"Randy S" <mikado95@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041202134811.11588.00001529@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at
the
> 5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
> experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience
with
> his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
> yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however,
and
> I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
> However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are
no
> options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
> Randy
as BMW, but the standard features in the RL are great. Got the Blue Tooth
working with my phone the last time I drive one. I'm thinking this way too..
but doubt I'll make the move to the RL.. but have not ruled it out yet.
sc
"Randy S" <mikado95@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041202134811.11588.00001529@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at
the
> 5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
> experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience
with
> his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
> yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however,
and
> I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
> However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are
no
> options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
> Randy
#24
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
Randy, I also looked at the RL -have driven twice now.. not the same class
as BMW, but the standard features in the RL are great. Got the Blue Tooth
working with my phone the last time I drive one. I'm thinking this way too..
but doubt I'll make the move to the RL.. but have not ruled it out yet.
sc
"Randy S" <mikado95@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041202134811.11588.00001529@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at
the
> 5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
> experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience
with
> his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
> yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however,
and
> I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
> However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are
no
> options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
> Randy
as BMW, but the standard features in the RL are great. Got the Blue Tooth
working with my phone the last time I drive one. I'm thinking this way too..
but doubt I'll make the move to the RL.. but have not ruled it out yet.
sc
"Randy S" <mikado95@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041202134811.11588.00001529@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at
the
> 5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
> experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience
with
> his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
> yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however,
and
> I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
> However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are
no
> options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
> Randy
#25
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
Randy, I also looked at the RL -have driven twice now.. not the same class
as BMW, but the standard features in the RL are great. Got the Blue Tooth
working with my phone the last time I drive one. I'm thinking this way too..
but doubt I'll make the move to the RL.. but have not ruled it out yet.
sc
"Randy S" <mikado95@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041202134811.11588.00001529@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at
the
> 5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
> experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience
with
> his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
> yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however,
and
> I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
> However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are
no
> options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
> Randy
as BMW, but the standard features in the RL are great. Got the Blue Tooth
working with my phone the last time I drive one. I'm thinking this way too..
but doubt I'll make the move to the RL.. but have not ruled it out yet.
sc
"Randy S" <mikado95@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041202134811.11588.00001529@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at
the
> 5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
> experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience
with
> his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
> yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however,
and
> I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
> However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are
no
> options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
> Randy
#26
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
For the same money, I bought a used 2002 Audi S8 (like the one in Ronin).
Unbelievable!!! Buy a certified pre-owned, and you'll have a warranty as
well.
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
Unbelievable!!! Buy a certified pre-owned, and you'll have a warranty as
well.
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
For the same money, I bought a used 2002 Audi S8 (like the one in Ronin).
Unbelievable!!! Buy a certified pre-owned, and you'll have a warranty as
well.
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
Unbelievable!!! Buy a certified pre-owned, and you'll have a warranty as
well.
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
For the same money, I bought a used 2002 Audi S8 (like the one in Ronin).
Unbelievable!!! Buy a certified pre-owned, and you'll have a warranty as
well.
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
Unbelievable!!! Buy a certified pre-owned, and you'll have a warranty as
well.
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
#29
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
In a previous posting, brundlefly76@hotmail.com (Seth Brundle)
had the audacity to say:
:I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
:It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
They're both very nice cars imo.
:The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'.
I dunno, I think the new 5ers look just fine. But I suppose they
are a bit of an acquired taste.
:The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate,
Yes, but it should be sharkable (once the car is broken in of
course). I agree that governors that artifically limit the top
speed of a very well engineered and capable vehicle are a
terrible thing, just in principle. That the driver may never
intend to drive faster than 110 mph or whatever is beside the
point.
The Euro spec version of that car would probably be restricted
to a much more reasonable 155 mph.
:I think
:I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly.
Probably nothing reckless about that, those are very capable and
well handling cars. When one drives a superior quality vehicle,
one doesn't notice the speed as much. 130 mph in your 540 would
probably feel more sedate and planted than 90 mph in my old (no
longer driven) Grand Scam...
:I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
:I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
:looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
Audis aren't fun? I thought they were trying to copy BMW in
every way these days.
--
E.R. aka SJG aka Ricardo
present location: vancouver bc canada
refugee from the european union's evil bureaucracy
had the audacity to say:
:I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
:It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
They're both very nice cars imo.
:The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'.
I dunno, I think the new 5ers look just fine. But I suppose they
are a bit of an acquired taste.
:The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate,
Yes, but it should be sharkable (once the car is broken in of
course). I agree that governors that artifically limit the top
speed of a very well engineered and capable vehicle are a
terrible thing, just in principle. That the driver may never
intend to drive faster than 110 mph or whatever is beside the
point.
The Euro spec version of that car would probably be restricted
to a much more reasonable 155 mph.
:I think
:I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly.
Probably nothing reckless about that, those are very capable and
well handling cars. When one drives a superior quality vehicle,
one doesn't notice the speed as much. 130 mph in your 540 would
probably feel more sedate and planted than 90 mph in my old (no
longer driven) Grand Scam...
:I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
:I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
:looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
Audis aren't fun? I thought they were trying to copy BMW in
every way these days.
--
E.R. aka SJG aka Ricardo
present location: vancouver bc canada
refugee from the european union's evil bureaucracy
#30
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
In a previous posting, brundlefly76@hotmail.com (Seth Brundle)
had the audacity to say:
:I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
:It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
They're both very nice cars imo.
:The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'.
I dunno, I think the new 5ers look just fine. But I suppose they
are a bit of an acquired taste.
:The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate,
Yes, but it should be sharkable (once the car is broken in of
course). I agree that governors that artifically limit the top
speed of a very well engineered and capable vehicle are a
terrible thing, just in principle. That the driver may never
intend to drive faster than 110 mph or whatever is beside the
point.
The Euro spec version of that car would probably be restricted
to a much more reasonable 155 mph.
:I think
:I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly.
Probably nothing reckless about that, those are very capable and
well handling cars. When one drives a superior quality vehicle,
one doesn't notice the speed as much. 130 mph in your 540 would
probably feel more sedate and planted than 90 mph in my old (no
longer driven) Grand Scam...
:I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
:I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
:looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
Audis aren't fun? I thought they were trying to copy BMW in
every way these days.
--
E.R. aka SJG aka Ricardo
present location: vancouver bc canada
refugee from the european union's evil bureaucracy
had the audacity to say:
:I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
:It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
They're both very nice cars imo.
:The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'.
I dunno, I think the new 5ers look just fine. But I suppose they
are a bit of an acquired taste.
:The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate,
Yes, but it should be sharkable (once the car is broken in of
course). I agree that governors that artifically limit the top
speed of a very well engineered and capable vehicle are a
terrible thing, just in principle. That the driver may never
intend to drive faster than 110 mph or whatever is beside the
point.
The Euro spec version of that car would probably be restricted
to a much more reasonable 155 mph.
:I think
:I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly.
Probably nothing reckless about that, those are very capable and
well handling cars. When one drives a superior quality vehicle,
one doesn't notice the speed as much. 130 mph in your 540 would
probably feel more sedate and planted than 90 mph in my old (no
longer driven) Grand Scam...
:I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
:I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
:looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
Audis aren't fun? I thought they were trying to copy BMW in
every way these days.
--
E.R. aka SJG aka Ricardo
present location: vancouver bc canada
refugee from the european union's evil bureaucracy