seeing the new 5 series in the flesh at BMWNA several weeks ago and now at different dealers within my area, make me rethink my viewpoint of the E65 7series. The new 5 series makes the E65 look like a prince in his shining armor suit. The E60 is one UGLY TOAD like vehicle. Its a shame because I really do want to like the new 5 series but I just can't! Sure the E60 is the superior when it comes to auto technology but its surface skin is repulsive to me. SAD.