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      08-16-2007, 01:58 PM   #27
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But the E90 is scoring the maximum possible points in both the EuroNCAP test (literally 100%) and IIHS test (Good Rating). For the side impact, the E90 earned (90 something %, best in class and was the highest scoring side impact in all classes at time of publication) and a "Good" rating in IIHS. Together with excellent vehicle dynamics control and handling, the E90 is "up there" if that's what you are talking about.
Agreed. This is sucky news for 2008 BMW 5-series owners (no doubt BMW will try to do better for the 2009), but this is irrelevant for 3-series owners.
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