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BMW 540i TA - impressions Posted by inca99 [Email] (#1862) [Profile/Gallery] (more from inca99) on Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:37:13 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I've been looking for a newer 9-5 s/c to replace my Viggen 5 (love it, but it's too small in back for growing kids). I've owned several of the NG900/9-3 body style, always been fond of them and have had great luck. We have a older 9-5 aero wagon which has been an awesome car. But I spotted a 2000 BMW 540i wagon several weeks ago, finally my curiosity got the better of me and I took the plunge - super low miles (50K), great shape and I got a really good deal on it.
Overall, so far it's an amazing car - gorgeous lines, quality all over the place, "the ultimate driving machine," absolutely...but, there's one problem...it's just not a SAAB! For all the well-deserved hype, accolades and legacy, I still like my SAAB's seats much better, driver dynamics, nimbleness and fuel economy, and there is an ethereal, quintessential SAABness that the BMW misses a little bit. I suppose i have gotten used to the feel of things, and maybe I will grow to appreciate the Bimmer for it's differences. I have enjoyed making the comparison and realizing what I love about my SAAB that I didn't know before. No offense or undue criticism intended towards BMWs at all - they are brilliant cars, but it's hard to get unhooked from a SAAB! That sounds pretty sappy, but it's true.
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