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      01-13-2013, 04:21 AM   #59
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Originally Posted by mdh View Post
Interesting that a large number of posts are discounting the Merc because of it's styling. I remember when you could easily dismiss a Merc because the BMW was the true drivers car, and the Merc just couldn't even get close in handling, response, and the overall driving experience.

Now I'm afraid that BMW has simply lost it's edge. They're not lighter, not faster, not better steering, and maybe a bit better handling and road feel, but not in a different class like they used to be. The fact that BMW can't seem to figure out how to put AWD in their flagship luxury performance sedan means that they are playing catch-up now.
+1

Very well said. M has come to a point where they have to make some important decisions for the future. Otherwise they will fall behind the competition.

About 4WD - tested my friends GT-R P800 in rain an low temperatures the other day. 80-200 km/h in just over 6s!!!!! Talk about traction.......
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