Having purchased one last year, I was stunned to learn a 2009 car gets "live" traffic data and even gives alternate routes if they are faster because of a traffic jam that has formed while you're driving. If there is one thing I learned, this car feels much more like a GT car then a sports car.
I never thought about it but this car does have an E type straight 6 snarl. Which shows that this guy know more about cars then he is letting on. Bit of a waste working at CNET one could say.
It's called buying parts and slapping it in. Not choosing and making materials yourself to match the interior in a fluid smooth way. BMW makes good cars.