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#11 of 1312 740i by drew8 Sep 08, 1999 (2:43 pm)
I'm a big MBZ fan. Was going to order the E430, but then figured out that with the price increase, the no discounting policy, and the lack of lease incentives, for the price of the MBZ "mid-tier" E430, you can get the "upper tier" 740i sport package. I've signed up for 740i -- the only negative I've heard is that the 740 design is getting old. Hard to argue with that, although the E design is hardly new either (the 2000 E class cosmetic changes are minor). I'm not sure I agree on your opinion on the S-class -- I have mixed feeling, and I think its a design that may grow on you. The profile and rear views are nice, not crazy about the front end. I do agree on the AUdi - drive an A6 now, and no problems, just just not a very interesting car. I think the A6 with a V8 could provide the uumpph, but you're right, its still an Audi... -Drew
#12 of 1312 Drive it and you will want it by pflaum Sep 10, 1999 (12:17 am)
I drove the 740i Sport and it is the most awesome sedan I have ever driven. With the 18" low profile tires and the stiffer suspension, the thing corners like my '98 'vette (well, maybe not quite that well but close). The pick up is much improved and can be made even better by replacing an engine chip (according to dealer). I was just blown away by the test drive. This is a terrific automobile at a great price. Chris Pflaum Replies to this message: bimmer4 (May 08, 2005 5:26 am)
#13 of 1312 Chris by drew8 Sep 10, 1999 (12:42 pm)
Glad to hear it ("most awesome sedan ever driven" is a pretty big statement) - got my '00 on order for delivery in 7-8 weeks. You compare its drive to the vette (which is bit of a stretch), but I'd be curious as to your thoughts on comparing its "feel" and handling to other German/Japanese comps (Audi A8, Mercedes S430, E430, BMW 540, Lexus LS400, others?) Any thoughts? Also, more importantly. What is the chip your dealer is talking about, and what kind of HP/Torque improvement can you get from it?
#14 of 1312 Performance Chips by arjun Sep 10, 1999 (1:47 pm)
Dinan sells performance chips for BMWs - in fact, most BMW dealers are authorized to install Dinan chips and they do not affect your BMW factory warranty. Dinan claims a peak improvement of 14 HP from 282 to 296 and a peak torque improvement from 277 to 292. I believe they cost about $400 and can be installed in 1/2 hr.
#15 of 1312 Chips by drew8 Sep 10, 1999 (1:57 pm)
Where do I get info about Dinan chips? Did a web search, but came up blank.
#16 of 1312 drew8 by L8_Apex Sep 10, 1999 (3:17 pm)
The URL is: www.dinanbmw.com
#17 of 1312 Drew8 by jesseliu Sep 10, 1999 (4:35 pm)
If your interested in modifying your 7 series, you should also take a look at Jim Comforti Chips and products. I have heard a great deal of good things about him from other BMW sites.
#18 of 1312 Jim Comforti by drew8 Sep 10, 1999 (5:32 pm)
Thanks - can you point me to info on him, or the BMW sites where he was mentioned?
#19 of 1312 drew8 by jesseliu Sep 10, 1999 (7:35 pm)
Try this site. http://www.bimmer.org/m5/messages/
#20 of 1312 How the 740i Sport Compares by pflaum Sep 13, 1999 (3:35 am)
It isn't quite as quick as the 540 but close to it and the handling is quite a bit tighter. I really wanted to take the thing to Heartland Park and put it through a slalom. As to comparison to Lexi; no one has put a gun to my head recently so I haven't driven one. It has a lot more road feel and handling than either the new Mercedes S or E. Seriously guys, with a chip to pick up a few tenths this critter is one mean beast. I can't take delivery until March 1 but the order is going in (dealer thinks that I should wait for an M5 to see if I like that better but I can't imagine how it would be possible to like any car better. Until I drove this one, I thought that my 740iL was the perfect car. Now I know that it is only the second most perfect car.) Chris

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