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#232 of 292 Summer-Winter Tires by tlmmhowell Jul 19, 2004 (8:33 am)
I hate to disagree with Riez, but I have a 99 540iTa with the Contis and I have no problem in the winter in Iowa. I tried different tires when the first pair of Contis wore out (Falkens) to gain more handling. I hated them so much I sent them back and put new Contis OEM tires on mine. The hassle of changing/storing wheels is just a bit much for me and the DSC program does such a damn good job that while I know all seasons are a compromise, it works well for me. Replies to this message: cyoung (Jul 19, 2004 6:33 pm)
#233 of 292 Topography and Tires by riez Jul 19, 2004 (11:10 am)
Guess it can depend upon where you live.   Just came back from Pittsburg, PA. Tons of hills. Steep hills. Bet tires there can make all the difference. Compare that to much of NE, IA, IL, etc. We can be very flat. Winter is different for those in hills versus those on flat or flatter ground. (I live in the Loess Hills. So we are a lot more hilly than the surrounding area.)
#234 of 292 Re: Summer-Winter Tires [tlmmhowell] by cyoung Jul 19, 2004 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: tlmmhowell (Jul 19, 2004 8:33 am) Thanks for the reply. I grew up in northern Iowa (Cedar Falls), and have driven in snow all my life. It is also, as Riez points out, pretty flat here in Illinois as it is in much of Iowa. Also, the street departments do an excellent job of keeping up with snow plowing here (as opposed to Iowa, where the streets get pretty icy due to lack of salt use).   So, I will mull this all over, and will likely try it out this winter to see how it goes. I have a good friend in the Rockford area with a 528 that loves it in the winter with stock tires, and he is used to driving a 4WD Cherokee!
#235 of 292 Looking at a used 528i by loug35 Aug 25, 2004 (2:07 pm)
Can anyone tell me of any issues or concerns I should be made aware of with the 01' year?
#236 of 292 2001 540i by sweep Aug 30, 2004 (6:08 am)
i am about to pick up a 540i, 2001. the car was leased and has 35,000 miles on it. looks barand new inside and out. the engine looks as if it just came from the factory. the car comes with a sports package: extended front seats, folded rear seat and a cold weather package. here's my question: is there anyone out there who is familiar with this car, any problems i should anticipate and lastly, what are the best tires? can i use all year tires or do i need winter tires? i live in connecticut. thanks. sweep Replies to this message: tlmmhowell (Aug 31, 2004 10:36 am)
#237 of 292 Re: 2001 540i [sweep] by tlmmhowell Aug 31, 2004 (10:36 am)
Replying to: sweep (Aug 30, 2004 6:08 am) If the car has the sport pkg, then it has low profile "summer" tires and you will definitely need seperate wheels and winter tires. Does it have xenon lights? They are really nice. Problems are dependent on lots of factors, mainly due to service or lack thereof. How you handle service from this point on will determine how the car holds up. Biggest problem area probably the a/t. I assume this one a 6-speed. Stick with good synth oil and service things before BMW calls for, e.g., brake fluid, tranny, radiator, rear diff, etc..Good driving to you. Terry
#238 of 292 New 5 series wagon by robm1 Sep 04, 2004 (8:12 pm)
Hi   Just drove the X3 (with a stick, which was wonderful), and a x5, but I'd like to try the new wagon.   Anyone know when this will be available stateside, particularly with AWD & a stick? Replies to this message: rich545 (Sep 07, 2004 9:16 am) calch (Sep 07, 2004 10:29 am) tlmmhowell (Sep 08, 2004 3:34 pm)
#239 of 292 Re: New 5 series wagon [robm1] by rich545 Sep 07, 2004 (9:16 am)
Replying to: robm1 (Sep 04, 2004 8:12 pm) Unless they are doing something different with the station wagon from the sedan 5 series then it isn't going to have AWD anytime soon. I asked BMW directly when/if the 545 was going to be available in AWD and they said there were no immediate plans for it. I had heard a while ago that they were going to have it available this year, but that's not the case. I'm planning on getting winter tires for my 545 and I know there are many here that don't think AWD is any better in the snow that RWD with snow tires. This is my first RWD drive car (I had the 330xi before it) so I can't tell you from experience if it is going to be as good in the snow with snow tires as AWD. From what I've seen there are arguments on both sides of that fence.
#240 of 292 Re: New 5 series wagon [robm1] by calch Sep 07, 2004 (10:29 am)
Replying to: robm1 (Sep 04, 2004 8:12 pm) Hi robm1,   Does not look like the wagon (in any version) will be coming our way any time soon. Talked to several dealers and contacted BMW USA and always go the same answer. "We don't know when it will be here". BMW USA just gave me a generic "stay tuned" answer, so I guess I could wait for email updates on this. Saw this car on trips to Europe and Japan. Looks great. I just cannot believe that they export cars to Japan before the US. Seems odd that one of their biggest markets comes last.   We actually started looking at Volvos, since we want to buy before the end of the year and I don't think the sports wagon will be here by then. Replies to this message: tlmmhowell (Sep 08, 2004 3:34 pm)
#241 of 292 Re: New 5 series wagon [calch] by tlmmhowell Sep 08, 2004 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: calch (Sep 07, 2004 10:29 am) I have owned a Volvo wagon, before my E39 wagon. The BMW rides way better than the Volvo. Way better. I have a good friend who still owns a V70 and he complains about the ride everytime he rides with me. So, make sure you can be happy with the ride and the driving dynamics. Take your time.

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