Well it seems that my recent itch for a new car to replace my "ole betsy (Camry Commuter car) landed me on a BMW 535i

It all started with the Benz GL last yr for the wife and now after weeks of soul searching, tough decision making and flip-flopping, my heart/mind set on the 5.

Yes, i checked out the 4GS. Great car and congrats to the CL members who have it but IMHO I was never able to get over the FRONT part of the car. Interior, engine, tech was 1st class but the shape never grew on me. The 5 did as more and more i saw it. I found it to be proportioned, beefy and had a street presence. Yes, I have heard controversy about its rear but I love it. Its "impactful" with LED lights.

Anyways, I got the M SPORT (very M'd out including the breathtaking steering wheel and body kit, 19" M wheels), Premium, NAV (Traffic+SAT, btw iDrive rocks) and Driver assistance pkg with cameras all over the place just to name a few options. Love this car's stance.

The turbo 306 HP engine with various modes and paddle shifters is awesome. I grin when i switch to sports++ and with paddle shifts, impressive shifting speeds.

The color? I have never been impressed with a color of a car especially after deciding to NEVER buy a dark color (bought a Grey GS, grey Camry and White BENZ after a BLK GS).

Its called Carbon Black metallic and it is amazing. Darkish, blueish, blackish and just nice.

I may come back to the LEX world after a comparable vehicle intices me but for now, I'll stick with the ultimate driving machine.


I just got it and will post pix later but here's is one from this morning. (the pix don't do it justice)

 

Congrats. 5-Series is a nice car. Heavy, but nice

 

Agreed on the heavy part. But oddly, I liked that part compared to other cars I drove. Not sure if its age or something but I just liked it presence on the road. And when I want it to go fast and on turns, this car (i know, NOT A M5) works just so right.

 

Ugh the F10 is beautiful. Surprised you didn't hold out for the facelift coming next-year. Enjoy the ride!

 

Thx...totally knew about the facelift. *cough* should be fine since this car is going back in 3 yrs.

 

very nice! congrats. if only lexus knew how to do wheel fitment on the gs.

 

Very nice, these things drive really well, they are gigantic compared to the old ones, i didn't realize it until i had one for a week. The last time i truly loved a 5 series was the 2003 model, those were great looking cars.

 

Congrats enjoy it well, I think it's a fantastic car. Your going to love it.

 

BMW under a lease, that's heaven right there. I really do like the way the f10 looks compared to the last gen

 

First actual leased car. Needed to try it after buying cars all the time including the GL last year.
I see the pros and cons and best pro is open options later. Also even option of keeping this if hard to let go, If this hard crush and love sticks until then.

 

Congrats on the new Bimmer! The new 5 Series is definitely a great car, very good looking too! Can't wait to see more pictures of it!

 

Congrats on the new car! It looks gorgeous. I'm sure it drives like a beauty too Enjoy it!

 

Beautiful looking car. I wouldn't hesitate getting one if I were in the market for a mid-size luxury car.

 

Also I wouldn't really call it the "dark side"

CL's car chat is unique in that a lot of people here have a wide variety of cars from non-Lexus brands (BMW, Mercedes, Buick, Hyundai, Acura, etc.) it's not just Lexus.

Brand loyalty never really meant anything to me, personally. I always keep all options on the table at all times, and I go with the one that feels right.

You made the right choice.

 

Congrats! M-Sport is totally the way to go on the F10. The ones without it look too plain jane and boring to me. Very sexy car, enjoy!