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#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.
#242 of 292 here is the new wagon by manybmws Sep 13, 2004 (6:18 am)
http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/products/automobiles/showroom/5- series/touring/index.html
#243 of 292 LATCH System in 2002 540iT ??? by acube Oct 03, 2004 (7:53 am)
Replying to: bonnie_rick (Dec 03, 1998 6:00 pm) Would appreciate if someone could let me know if the 2002 540iT has the LATCH system (could not find it in a 2001).   Thanks Alec, Toronto Canada
#244 of 292 Towing Capacity/Capability by jarheaded Mar 28, 2005 (9:37 am)
I'm looking for a 99-01 model import wagon and the 99 528iT is one model I am considering. One requirement is the ability to tow a small boat (about 2,500 lbs total). Has anyone pulled a boat with this car?
#245 of 292 Re: Towing by e39_touring Mar 31, 2005 (1:03 pm)
2,500 lbs shouldn't be a problem. BMW makes a custom hitch for the iT, but it may only be rated to 2,000 lbs. Does the 2,500lbs inlcude everything (trailer, equipment, etc.)? How far will you be towing it?   ;
#246 of 292 Newer model with LESS power? -- 528iT vs 525iT by blue911 May 06, 2005 (6:55 pm)
Just started looking for a 5-series wagon. A 1999 through 2002 would be in my price range. I am curious about the DECREASE in power going from the 1999-2000 528iT to the 2001 525iT. The 528 has 193 hp/206 ft-lb (7.9 sec 0-60) vs the 525 which has only 184 hp/175 ft-lb (8.8 sec 0-60). These figures are from Edmunds. I would not have guessed that 9 hp could shave almost a second off the 0-60 time, but the 528 does have disproportionately higher torque which would explain the better acceleration. Curb weight is the same.   What improvements in the newer 525iT would offset this significant decrease in power?   Thanks. Replies to this message: njpaguy (May 07, 2005 2:36 am) e39_touring (May 14, 2005 6:26 am)
#247 of 292 Re: Newer model with LESS power? -- 528iT vs 525iT [blue911] by njpaguy May 07, 2005 (2:36 am)
Replying to: blue911 (May 06, 2005 6:55 pm) Improvements? Not worth going with the less powerfull engine. After much debate, we leased an 01 525iT. After two years we sold it and leased a 03 540iT. (Now BMW gets it right - they're offering the big 3.0L 6 in the wagon for 05/06).   Not so much the HP, the 2.5 in the 01 is lacking torque. The engine makes the car barely adequate in the driving experience. We have a family of four and sometimes fill the cargo space. The engine struggles during rapid acceleration and climbing any sort of hills. While the big V8 is really unnecessary (but a hell of a lot of fun!) the small 6 was a major disappointment.   If you can find a 99 or 00 528iT with low miles, get that over a 01-05 525iT.

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