AUTO SPIES WORLD EXCLUSIVE: New BMW 5-series to hit US dealer lots in 2005?

Dear 001,

I just got out of my dealer meeting and their were hints that a 535 model would make it's US debut sometime in 2005...it will with same engine that will be going into the 335i for 2005-06

Seems that BMW executives are reeling after the 6th place finish in R&T and lukewarm reviews in others.

I'm also hearing the interior color schemes may be changed, to look a little more luxurious, due to the complaints of a less than 'rich' interior feel.

More stuff to come,

Tony S. in New Jersey