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Replying to: richardga73 (Jun 15, 2007 12:53 pm) The Lexus is a pleasure to ride in. The BMW is a pleasure to drive. I have also found the standard BMW suspension to be sufficiently sporty, and more versatile for our crummy Midwest roads, and think it is worth considering. I'm also looking forward to the new body style (very low miles on my E39), but would also consider an E-class, so everyone's comments in this regard are of particular interest. The rap on Lexus reminds me of the recent Consumer Reports (which back in 2001 called the E39 "the best car they ever tested") in which they gave the new Lexus ES top marks overall, but stated that it "wasn't even remotely fun to drive"--ouch!
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I am considering a 2008 528xi. I never owned a BMW (I owned Mercedes and Lexus), so out of curiosity, I searched the web for sales figures and I came up with some interesting statistics (interesting to me anyway). http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/s/01062007/31/link-finance-news-bmw-group-reports-8-7-percent-increase-sales.html?p=1 http://home.att.net/~fdmeloan/5_Series_Sales.pdf There were more 535xi sold than 528xi in the first two months (April and May 2007) since they hit the market. What is more interesting to me is, historically, the bigger (or more powerful) engine xi's have outsold the smaller ones. The 530xi outsold the 525xi according to the sales reports. I am beginning to wonder if I shouldn't be considering the 535xi myself for reasons such as resale value due to demand, etc. The 528xi has better fuel economy and less performance but costs less. Perhaps a 528xi is sufficient for an entry level BMW guy like me coming from Mercedes and Lexus  Any comments or advice?
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Replying to: kcx (Jun 20, 2007 10:19 am)
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Replying to: sdg380 (Jun 20, 2007 11:17 am) The 3.0 litre engine in the 528xi is pretty nice. If you don't drive the 535xi, you'll probably never miss it.
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Replying to: kcx (Jun 20, 2007 10:19 am) macdad
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 20, 2007 11:21 am) I drove the 528i and 535i last Saturday and found that the 528i is sporty enough for me. The 535i is definitely quicker. Unfortunately the dealership did not have any xi's in stock. They had over a dozen 528i's and only one 535i. They are expecting a 535xi soon. I hope the added weight on the 528xi doesn't make a noticeable difference in performance compared to the 528i I drove last weekend. Before the test drive, I favored the 535xi because of the spec. After the test drive, I was leaning more towards the 528xi because I am not (or have not developed) a sporty driving style, and the 528i felt sufficient  I could be persuaded to consider a 535xi if there are obvious reasons for doing so. I'll give myself one more week to research and read what others say, and then I'll place an order. Thanks again for your input.
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Replying to: macdad (Jun 20, 2007 12:17 pm) |
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Replying to: kcx (Jun 20, 2007 5:23 pm) If you truly have no intention of pushing the car, get the 528ix. If you think you might be kicking yourself in 6 months, well... Either is a great car, in any case. I'd rather drive an underpowered bmw than a overpowered lexus.
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Replying to: dhanley (Jun 20, 2007 8:54 pm) So, can I assume the 535xi is also "less sporty" than the 535i although the 535xi is 0.1 second faster than the 535i from 0 to 60mph? (with automatic transmission) |
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Replying to: sdg380 (Jun 19, 2007 5:43 am) Not to make any Lexus fans out there jealous, but I have yet to drop a dime into my car for maintenance outside of my summer tires. Doesn't mean I don't take it in - just have had a bullet-proof car and performed all required maintenance. Originally leased in 2003, then CPO'ed and purchased in Jan '06 since I knew more engine in the 5er was on the way. Drove the 535 and loved it, but may just hold on until the next series change in 2009 or so. I'm looking into the iPOD adapter and docking station for the center console ashtray from DICE and will call it a day with this terrific machine.
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