The End for the E60 6 cyl 520i?

[Juan Powerblow]

I just read the review of E90 320i in Autocar (Asean Edition). The tester was quite impressed by the rev-happy nature of the uprated 2.0 ltr 4-cycl engine used in the 120i and by virtue of it being 95 kg lighter than a 320d, felt it provided much better handling with a more balanced weight distribution. Dun mind me, I'm still trying to find excuses to downgrade from 2.5 ltr 6-pot to 2.0 ltr 4-pot to make that E90 jump, hehe!

 

[johnchen]

Originally posted by willie+Mar 29 2005, 04:43 AM-->QUOTE (willie @ Mar 29 2005, 04:43 AM)

Originally posted by johnchen@Mar 21 2005, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by Juan Powerblow@Mar 14 2005, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by chaiks@Mar 14 2005, 08:38 AM

 

[energy]

Was in AutoBavaria in Bukit Bintang today. Looked at Mini and BMWs. They stopped taking orders for 520i, new 523i, same 2.2 ltrs but Valvetronic according to sales guy.

 

[Juan Powerblow]

What's the specs for the new 523i, eNerGy?!!

 

[energy]

2.2 ltr, Valvetronic, 17 inch (not sure which design, must be some ugly ones otherwise the nice ones wont be able to sell for exorbitant price), no sunroof, low end car seats (not the 530i seats), not sure wood or aluminum trims, nothing special.

 

[Juan Powerblow]

What about engine output and performance?

 

[cyberez]

sorry, testing.

 

[XTR-1ND]

Originally posted by energy+Mar 28 2005, 12:01 PM-->QUOTE (energy @ Mar 28 2005, 12:01 PM)

Originally posted by cysoon@Mar 11 2005, 03:24 PM

 

[xcell60]

Has anyone else test driven the E90 320i vs E60 520i besides me? Putting aside the engine specs, the 5er is a dream to drive. The sizes of the respective cars make the difference. Thats my 2 cents worth.