First Sighting-ugh

I have seen and test driven a 330i, and was only marginally impressed (actually drove an Audi A4 3.2 the same day and preferred it, but don't like the new look) however I'm loooking for a change (2 audi A6's in a row)and was hoping the e90 would be the answer (have had several Bimmers in the past)

Although the e90 was introduced over a month ago, I had yet to see one on the road until today. Cars often look different in a showroom/car lot setting than they do out on the road among other vehicles. I have had a hard time warming up to the e90's looks as well, especially from the rear (and the interior) and was hoping for a better on-the-road look, but didn't find it.

Hopefully the Touring will be better, but I'm not holding my breath. Finding the styling of both Audis and Bimmers unsatifactory, and not being a Mercedes fan I'm looking for alternatives, but finding few. I need a certain amount of trunk space, which eliminates a TT, MINI or a Mustang GT Convertible (no sunroof available on th HT) and don't want an SUV....and while I've owned a couple, just detest the idea of a Japanese car.

Ideas??

Reply » First Sighting-ugh

Well, I don't know what you want us to say. You disqualify all the German brands, along with all the Japanese, and no one would seriously suggest an American car (except the Mustang, which you also don't want).

It sounds like you're going to have to compromise somewhere. What problem do you have with Mercedes?

EDIT: Buy a new E46 coupe. They have only slightly less trunk space (with fold-down seats) as the sedan.

Also, you can see photos of the E90 touring on GermanCarFans.com, if you're curious about the looks.

Reply » First Sighting-ugh

Try an e46 M3, or a used e39 M5. That'll do ya.

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What about Volvo or SAAB then? (just kidding!)

I felt the same way as you but I went ahead and bought the e90 anyway. It has other ways of impressing other than the looks!

I am usually an Audi guy, but I also was not too thrilled by the B7 styling. I have found, however, that over the past few months, the e90 and the B7 have been growing on me, and the e46 and B6 are starting to look "old" to me. I can tell you that the e90 is very functional, and the trunk is big enough now, unlike the e46 which I thought had too small a trunk.

When I left my car at the airport on Tuesday, as I was walking away from the car I looked back at it and it was the first time it looked really beautiful to me! It's funny how the perception changes after you realize how good something is.

It's kind of like this for me... I don't think that my wife is the most beautiful woman in the world based solely on looks. Don't get me wrong, she is beautiful physically, but maybe not the most beautiful woman in the world when it comes to only looks. But to me, taken as a whole, she is the most perfect and beautiful woman there is in the world. No other woman in the world could take me away from her. After driving my 330i for the past 2 weeks, I am starting to forget that I liked the way the Audi looked better.

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Dodge Magnum

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Avlys---I find the Mercs to be uninspiring to drive...I must admit the CLK is a goodlooking car, but at near 50k for the way I would want one, its too many $'s.

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