’10 5 Series Production to End December

E60 and E61 production will stop at the same time? Or will the introduction of the new wagon be after the F10 sedan? It would be strange to have the 5 series GT and the 5 series wagon arrive to dealers at the same time, given that there is overlap in the target market.

Not quite related, but BMW seems to be in an odd transitional state right now with models. Shortly one will be able to purchase an X1 (based on the current e91 3-series, with plenty of common parts), or an X3 (based on the now 10 year old e46 3-series). They are essentially the same size, so again overlap in target market.

Thanks for the clarification. I really hope that the new 5 series wagon comes to North America. It looks like it is going to be positioned as a more sporty vehicle than the luxury-focused 5-GT. Looks like either I have to get over my aversion to SUV’s or the US has to start liking wagons, before I get my next ride.

I assumed overlap of the new X1 and old X3 because the former has already gone through concept and full production introductions, while the new X3 has only been spotted in test mule form (from what I have seen).

I believe the F10 will arrive in the spring. In Canada, you can only configure the E60 with minimal options. Some, such as HUD are not available.

The same think was observed at the end of the Mercedes E class run. Limited options availability, presumably allowing Mercedes to run down inventory on options equipment that may or may not have been ordered, in preparation for a model change.

I bet we see a new 5 (F10) in the spring. I’m waiting to order one – I love being part of BMWs R & D.