I drive a few different cars because of varying necessities... most notably having to go to my dad's minivan when doing family stuff and needing to seat 4/5 adults and 2 toddlers... each time I go back to the E70 I am amazed at how stable and solid it feels on the road. There is no waddling about, no loose feeling on the highway, steering is precise and predictable... there has not been anything like it. My mom recently got a Merc C300 (in a nice white I chose for her I might add
) and while it feels quiet, it is still soft and "floaty"... not as planted on the ground. I honestly think Honda/Toyota does just about the same thing. About reliability - yes it has had electronic quirks - yesterday it wouldn't shift out of park (but a shutoff/on fixed it) - I think I'm going to go with an extended warranty so that I don't have to worry about anything for a long time.