[SCOTT27]

Sometimes I wish that some people would just respect the damn embargos.

[EnI]

Originally Posted by SCOTT27

Sometimes I wish that some people would just respect the damn embargos.

Including your own dealers & webmasters.

[EMpower]

Originally Posted by EnI

People still consider shiny things as expensive.

I think shiny is blingy.

[Mr. Mercedes]

While I don't think the 'smiley face' works as well on the 5 (I prefer the Pre-facelifted front bumper) everything else seems like a good improvement.

I wonder how the drive has improved, and I look forward to comparisons with the facelifted E.

[EMpower]

So will there be a 528i and 535i for US in addition to 550i?
Anybody know US prices?

[Beemer B773ER]

The strip is interrupted to give a space for eg. Active Criuse Control radar, or NightVision camera. Cars without these options will have a continuous strip.

Oh ok... well that's a relief, otherwise it would seem a little odd just putting a break in the chrome strip like they've done in that picture.

Why chrome? Because people want it. Most of the customers (espacially in USA) still believe chrome represent luxury & prestige. BMW was forced to bring some chrome back.

Damn... so are you hinting that BMW got it a bit wrong? .. Seems like BMW's been quietly back-tracking a little. The 7er, the Z4 and now the 5er have had their aggressively shaped bumpers turned upside-down to create a smiley look. The 7er and 5er have also been giving simple chrome strips (ala A6).
I'm beginning to think that BMW's strategy is to initially designs vehicles which look rather aggressive and mean to appeal to the true BMW fans. Then once it comes time for the facelift each model is given a toning-down to a more widely acceptable design so as to try and keep sales flowing. And coz of the toning-down, the replacement model will look more dynamic.

I dunno... maybe I'm a bit paranoid, but seems like BMW is 'coming back to the pack' in terms of their designs.

I really wished BMW would have also changed the rear bumper a bit more. Re-placed those red reflectors to give off a cleaner rear-end look.

Hate to say it now.. but in my eyes the facelifted E-class looks just that bit more appealing than this facelifted 5er simply because the E is beginning to look more sporty while the 5er is trying to look more luxurious.

As for the 'shiny is expensive'.... well you can't really blame BMW for doing what they did, the US market is full of pretty stupid, naive, and image concious people. They need big pick-ups to make themselves feel big n tough... you got 50 year old mothers and fathers trying to recapture their youths by driving cheap sportcars... and ofcourse 70 years old who look at nothing but the badge on the front of the car. But hey.. i guess with such a blind market if you give them what they want.. they'll buy your product.

[Tycoon]

Very nice! All of it!

Everything has been improved, even the iDrive, you here me, you....? You know who you are...

I love the new front, it looks very classy and it didn't loose sportiness, despite those little shiny things you talk about. To me they look good, just what the 5er needed to be refreshed. Bear in mind that this is a luxury sedan and one chrome strip in the bumper doesn't mean that the car is no longer a true BMW like some say (not literally though). The most important thing, which will cost me for sure 'cause i must take my car to my dealer, are the LEDS!



Finally! I was waiting for this desperately and finally i can have BMW OEM LEDs on my car! YES, YES, YES!!!

The new rims look great as well, much better than many available at the moment. Not that i will put them on my car, but still they're awesome. Interior is looking great too, but i want shots with alu trim as many of you know that i don't want a wood in my car.

As for M5 touring, there's nothing to say - simply perfect and as i expected! I'm happy to see no roofrails 'cause i don't like 'em. Without them it looks more muscular, imo, more M-ish...

All in all i give to my beloved BMW 10/10 for both facelift and M5 Touring...

[Ultimate Car Guy]

An absoutely stunning facelift.

Just what was needed. I love the LEDs and the changes they made to the interior.

Btw, does anyone know what paint the sedan is? is it new?

[Tycoon]

Originally Posted by Ultimate Car Guy

Btw, does anyone know what paint the sedan is? is it new?

Yep, i'd like to know that too... Seems like some new color... Eni, Scott?

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Yep, i'd like to know that too... Seems like some new color... Eni, Scott?

mysticblue is new colour for 5-series this year. My money this is mysticblue