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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.
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Replying to: blue911 (May 06, 2005 6:55 pm) 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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Replying to: blue911 (May 06, 2005 6:55 pm) . |
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| I just pulled the trigger on a low miles 2000 528iT. Drives great. Actually preferred the feel vs. the two 540iT's I test drove, and obviously the mileage is better. Very psyched! | |
| Anyone know if the new ones have made it into the showrooms yet! You can configure one on the BMW site but I didn't see one when I window shopped today? | |
Does any one uses 'regular'?. My 00 528iT manual states that the engine is equipped with knock sensors so even lower grade gasoline can be used - provided 87 is met. So I pour the regular. No problems. So many people hesitate. Why? 
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My 2001 525 wagon had been rated as having 65 cu ft of cargo volume with the seats folded down. The 2006 model is rated at 58 cu ft. despite the larger overall dimensions. What's up?? |
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Hi, I'm considering buying a 2003 525iT from an online post so I can't actually see the car. I have a tall dog motivating the switch from an '01 passat sedan to a wagon. Can someone with a 525iT possibly tell me how tall the cargo area is ... I need it to be at least 3ft tall or the dog won't be able to stand/sit in back while riding. Thanks!
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Replying to: ra1076 (Jun 27, 2005 7:12 am) somewhat low, he/she won't be able to see out. Most dogs -one would think- will tend to lie down once 'settled'. I have added a two-piece plywood (edged with plastic a la picture frame) floor panel. Something like this would protect the material. Good luck to your dog. Daan
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just bought a wagon and I wish to customize it.....does anyone have one of this model 90-94 and have they done any work to it? |
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