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#21 of 292 danielm by danielm Dec 25, 1998 (2:41 am)
outback4, yes indeed they do cost a pretty penny and are not so cheap on the maintenance side either, but to drive one chap, is to dream. you paid for what you're getting. i looked at the outback as well, great car, practical and reliable, but its not a true driver's car, basically not as fun to drive, or as fast, or as corner friendly at 60 mph, but if you're heading for the mountains, you can drive. you get the point. but heck go test drive one just to get the feel. best of luck....
#22 of 292 jim525it by jim525it Jan 08, 1999 (4:52 am)
I picked up a '93 525iT last fall for less than a new Accord LX or used Accord V6 would cost. I now understand why the auto mags ALWAYS compare this or that sports car wannabe to a BMW 5 series! I am probably to cheap to buy a new BMW wagon, but I can highly recommend the breed. The 6-cylinder, 190Hp in my 535iT is not blazing off the line, but is respectably brisk. Where the wagon really shines is day-in day-out driving pleasure. It is always poised, handles crisply ( I avoided a large box on I285 in Atlanta with little warning and not much drama thanks to that BMW control from my trusty wagon at 80MPH in heavy traffic!) and hauls all the Cub Scout gear, etc. I will probably drive this one till it drops, or my 10yr old son steals it for his first car. Than I will be REALLY glad BMW has brought the wagon back so I can find another used one to wear out!
#23 of 292 JPham by JPham Jan 09, 1999 (12:27 am)
jim525it, Just wondering how much you paid for it and what did it cost you to get a "checkup" ... I've heard horror stories about how expensive it is to service Bimmers. I'd like to get a 525iT myself. JP
#24 of 292 drum62er by drum62er Jan 09, 1999 (5:43 pm)
I have had a530it for five years, and have enjoyed all that time. It is rather expensive to have serviced, but I like it and am thinking about one of the new 540i wagons. I also drive an Audi A8 4.2, and a Porsche 968 Cabriolet.
#25 of 292 beemer1968 by beemer1968 Feb 10, 1999 (11:43 pm)
Hallo everybody, The new 528i and 540i are the Sport Wagon! If you look for sporty driving and room you must take a testdrive in the new BMW. Everybody in the market for one, please feel free to get in contact with me at jesserpassportbmw.com.
#26 of 292 Space considerations . . . . by Peterun Feb 14, 1999 (12:44 pm)
I had a silver 528i sport wagon on order . . .and was notified it was ready to be delivered . . took my dog's crate to the dealer in my SUV . . nope, no way . . . It was like Cinderella's sisters trying to squeeze it in the hatch. Went to Petco in an attempt to purchase a crate which might fit . . nope . . .only a small dog might work out in the BMW. Ended up with the Benz 320E, which in fact took my dog's original crate . .with tons of space to spare. Amazing, since 5 and the E are essentially the same length and width. The E does everything correctly . . . but I must say, I was smitten with the drive, the tightness of the 5. A full second slower on the 0-60 run though. Pete
#27 of 292 5 and e by reBMW Feb 15, 1999 (5:45 pm)
perhaps that is the difference between an estate wagon and a sport wagon, no?
#28 of 292 danielm by danielm Feb 17, 1999 (10:44 pm)
beemer 1968, what have they done with the 99 wagons in terms of snow traction, and how does is it different from the 1995. dm
#29 of 292 sreisbord by sreisbord Apr 08, 1999 (12:40 am)
Hey Folks! I must say, I'm more then a little excited, that is....drum roll.....tomorrow we're taking delivery of a new 99 Sport Wagon 528i, complete with; Sport Premium Package, Moonroof, Heated seats, Rear seat package, Xenon Headlights, extendable rear floor, and automatic. The car is Orient Blue, with grey leather. Yowza! This will be my wifes car. I presently drive a 98 MB CLK 320. Before the CLK, I drove an 86 635csi for years and loved it. I still ride a BMW K75 bike, and love that too. This wagon is a real sleeper as far as I'm concerned. For every 20 sedans, BMW sells 1 wagon. The wagon is every bit as sporty as the sedan--but a bit more stealth. I personally think it looks every bit as good as the sedan too. To make matters sweeter, I think we're getting an excellent deal from BMW. On top of a pretty solid negotiated price, we also received a coupon from BMW for $1500.00. The deal was too good to pass up, and we'll now be driving our dream car! Happy motoring! SR
#30 of 292 yfchung by yfchung Apr 30, 1999 (6:48 pm)
sreisbord: Could you tell me how much you paid for your bmw 528i and how did you negotiate the deal? I like the car, but it is pricey. If I can get a good deal, I may consider buying one.

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