That's too bad it went more towards the C class styling than the S class.

Not only does the rear look like a Sonata, but the center stack reminds of a GM center stack too!

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2001 X5 4.4i
2002 Honda S2000

dislike the rear......so ugly

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2008 BMW X5 3.0si / Black Sapphire / Black Leather
Premium Package, Technology Package, Rear Climate Package, Power Tailgate, Comfort Access System, Running Board, Heated Front Seats, Dark Bamboo Trim, Ipod & USB Adapter.

Decent fuel consumption figures, especially the diesels. The available Anthracite headliner is nice too.

Too bad about the exterior. Front end reminds me of the Lexus GS and the rear end a Lincoln MKS.

The E350 is underpowered with only 272hp.
The next BMW 550 will have more power than the E500 with 388hp.
Maybe they hired Japs or Korean designers for exterior and Chrysler guys for interior.

That's exactly what it looks like happend!

Anyone who buys this car WILL just be buying it for the badge.

I really like the front end but the rear end kills me. The interior is nice, I like the modern look but the center stack's plastic kills it for me, heck my Jetta's center stack manages to make black plastic look better. I will have to see it in person, I thought the S was ugly as heck in pictures until I sat in one and fell in love.

If not, I'm going to get a smokin' deal on the 2009 E350, I love the current E, it's beautiful!

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The Present:
2014 Audi Q5 TDI Prestige
The Past:
2013 Lexus GS350
2013 VW Golf TDI
2007 BMW X5 4.8i LOADED & Loved
2009 VW Jetta
2008 VW Touareg VR6
2005 BMW X5 3.0i
2005 BMW Z4 3.0i
2004 BMW X5 3.0i
2003 BMW 325i
2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4

wow, that's just ugly!

lazy designers..congrats you just ruined one of the best looking merc

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'07 BMW X5 4.8i Black Sapphire Premium,Sport,Activity Package, Comfort seats!