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Old 11-12-13, 10:01 AM
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Crazy how times have changed….

Me, I would hit either one, repeatedly….

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ck_comparison/
 
Old 11-12-13, 10:30 AM
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Is this M5 stock or "lowered"? I think it is bone stock, but some people think it is "lowered" with aftermarket components, maybe you can educate me.
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Old 11-12-13, 10:32 AM
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With just the third post, I won't spoil the results, but man...I just can't stomach the exterior of the updated E Class
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Amazing how much MB has done to elevate the image of the E class. Not too long ago the E class image was just as boring and dreadful as Lexus ES, and vanilla E320/E350s were best suited for retired accountants. Nowadays the E class is stepping all over 5 series and GS toes. Can't wait to see what they do when its fully redesigned.
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Wow, the E63 is a beast
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Old 11-12-13, 10:44 AM
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torque monster !!
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Old 11-12-13, 11:34 AM
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these are powerful cars. i was most impressed with the e63 amg wagon. it beat out a lot of sport/super cars in acceleration and cornering feel.
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Old 11-12-13, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
With just the third post, I won't spoil the results, but man...I just can't stomach the exterior of the updated E Class
I thought the same until I saw it person. I love it.
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Old 11-12-13, 01:26 PM
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The E looks pretty good actually in person..pics dont do justice
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Old 11-12-13, 03:09 PM
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I have seen it in person also - that front end is tacky and ridiculous looking, though the rest of the car looks decent.
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Old 11-12-13, 03:15 PM
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Can I get a Renntech tune on that E63 AMG. What a hoot!
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Old 11-12-13, 03:51 PM
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Tables have turned... E class looks kind of tacky now, interior looks like from decade ago, but in this kind of car, performance is all that matters and AMG has it in spades... well done.
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not a fan of new e-class front, but no one can accuse them of being boring now.
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2 amazing family sedan power Man, wondering what the hell lexus going to do to match any german performance car nowaday?
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Old 11-13-13, 12:42 AM
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First time I've heard someone complain that a car being flat in cornering is a bad thing. This is why I hate car magazines sometimes.

What I can only guess the reviewer means is that the M5 doesn't communicate feedback well to the driver during cornering. But if that's the case, it's not the flat cornering that's the problem, but rather that the reviewer feels like the steering and suspension aren't giving the desired response. Saying that he'd rather have body roll or chassis flex is just mind-boggling.
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