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#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.
#248 of 292 Re: Newer model with LESS power? -- 528iT vs 525iT [blue911] by e39_touring May 14, 2005 (6:26 am)
Replying to: blue911 (May 06, 2005 6:55 pm) The 2000 is the best year because it's the only year you can get the 2.8L with the 5 spd steptronic automatic transmission.   .
#249 of 292 Just bought one! by lenunbiased May 26, 2005 (1:51 pm)
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!
#250 of 292 New 5 Series Wagon by beaur May 26, 2005 (5:20 pm)
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?
#251 of 292 87 octane gasoline by grek Jun 13, 2005 (10:35 am)
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? Replies to this message: e39_touring (Jul 22, 2005 11:59 am)
#252 of 292 Cargo Volume Shrinkage by rockypaul Jun 20, 2005 (5:56 am)
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??
#253 of 292 height of cargo area - 2003 525iT by ra1076 Jun 27, 2005 (7:12 am)
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! Replies to this message: vanalder (Jun 27, 2005 12:42 pm) e39_touring (Jul 22, 2005 12:03 pm) derkombiwagen (Jul 03, 2005 10:36 am)
#254 of 292 Re: height of cargo area - 2003 525iT [ra1076] by vanalder Jun 27, 2005 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: ra1076 (Jun 27, 2005 7:12 am) That's a TALL dog. I just measured our wgn at 29.5". Unless the eyes are set 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 Replies to this message: e39_touring (Jul 22, 2005 12:03 pm)
#255 of 292 92 525 WAGON by spratigus Jun 28, 2005 (7:25 pm)
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?
#256 of 292 Re: height of cargo area - 2003 525iT [ra1076] by derkombiwagen Jul 03, 2005 (10:36 am)
Replying to: ra1076 (Jun 27, 2005 7:12 am) I currently have two large Goldens (110# & 106#) that ride in the back of my '99 528iaT for short trips (vet, groomer, etc). My previous Golden (70#) was very content to ride in the back with room to turn around, look out the window, etc. I purchased an LL Bean extra large rectangular dog bed that fit perfectly in the cargo space. This combination, along with putting up the netting to prevent him from reaching over the seat and drooling on my two boys in their car seats, was very effective. Hope this information helps!

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