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Re: 535i [strataprop]
by cablue
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Jun 25, 2007 (10:06 pm)
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Replying to: strataprop (Jun 25, 2007 4:38 pm)
When I got my 2001 530, I chose not to get rear airbags. It was believed to be a danger to children because, for one, they could fall asleep against the door which was just too close to the airbag. My children were then 8 and 6. Now that they are older and taller than me now, for our '08, we are ordering the rear airbags this time. You might want to check into the current airbags and the recommendations for '08.
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- #11910 of 12657
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Re: 535i [gohorns1]
by JingleJill
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Jun 26, 2007 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: gohorns1 (Jun 24, 2007 7:31 pm)
Your best bet would be Austin. I'm on my 5th BMW and 3rd one from Austin. They treat you right. Avoid San Antonio like the plague and I live in San Antonio. In fact, I make the drive to Austin when my car needs service. You could try Garlyn Shelton in Temple and/or College Station, but they are a smaller dealership and might not be able to deal.
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Re: 535i [strataprop]
by cmr530i
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Jun 26, 2007 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: strataprop (Jun 25, 2007 4:38 pm)
If you google "side airbags and children's safety", you will find various articles that discuss the dangers side airbags pose to children. Although airbags have gotten "smarter" they are still not child friendly or safe.
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Re: 535i [cmr530i]
by gohorns1
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Jun 26, 2007 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: cmr530i (Jun 26, 2007 12:41 pm)
I was able to get an answer regarding the rear side airbags from the BMW dealer. He stated BMW does not recommend the side airbags for children under 12.
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2008 Honda Accord or 2007 BMW 550i
by kcx
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Jun 26, 2007 (6:50 pm)
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When I first glanced at the spy photo of the 2008 Honda Accord, I thought it was a BMW 5-series 
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Re: 535i [gohorns1]
by richardga73
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Jun 27, 2007 (6:31 pm)
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Replying to: gohorns1 (Jun 24, 2007 7:31 pm)
gohorns1, in reference to the multicontour seats, did you compare them to the sport seats in the spt. package? compare specifically the bolstering and lumbar support.. I realize that they are probably comfortable but with leather being a little slippery and all I have a tendency to slide laterally with my underbolstered seats in my e500. It would be almost worth it to me to get the sport in the 535(my next car or the 550) just to get the good seats. Also, and I guess more important can anyone out there compare the ride of the sport 3 and the sport 5. Im like some of you in that I thought the 3 sport (had a 2003 330 sport)was a little too bumpy but Im wondering if the increased weight of the 5 would preclude that. Thanks anyone
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Re: 535i [gohorns1]
by strataprop
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Jun 27, 2007 (9:52 pm)
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Replying to: gohorns1 (Jun 26, 2007 6:23 pm)
Thank you all so much for your input on the issue of the safety of rear side airbags with children. You really enlightened me and kept me from making a potentially fatal mistake.
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Re: 535i [strataprop]
by achonko
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Jun 28, 2007 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: strataprop (Jun 25, 2007 4:38 pm)
That is a very good idea, and it makes absolute sense to me if I am in the same position.
It is something I will consider doing in my next purchase.
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run-flats?
by zoelman
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Jun 28, 2007 (3:13 pm)
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i've heard that many people do not like the dunlop run-flats that come standard on many bmw's. i have a 2004 545i with sport package and have the dunlop run-flats. what is the difference between (other than running for a while after they get a flat) regular and run-flat tires? why do some prefer the regular rather than the run-flats? just wondering. still have much tread left but curious.
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Re: 535i [richardga73]
by bruceomega
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Jun 28, 2007 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: richardga73 (Jun 27, 2007 6:31 pm)
When I ordered my 535Xi, the sport package came with the multi-contour seats. I saw no mention of sport seats.
Alternatively, I could have ordered the multi-contour seats separately, without the sport package, although I think they do require the optional leather. Again, as a stand alone option, I did not see any mention of a sport seat.
Thanks
Bruce
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