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Replying to: sbolas (Aug 29, 2007 2:19 pm) |
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Replying to: roadburner (Aug 29, 2007 6:33 pm) |
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I'm looking into buying a used 528 or 540i for my son. I was wondering what was the best year and model to buy, for under $17,000. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Replying to: konocar400h (Aug 30, 2007 3:51 pm) |
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Replying to: konocar400h (Aug 30, 2007 3:51 pm) |
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This is just one of those little things that I've been wondering about since getting my 5 series in March. The hourly chime (it kind of beeps three or four times) seems to go off at about 10-15 second before the hour. It's not something you can setup other than to turn it on nor can you calibrate it. Is this the way it it's supposed to be? I guess it's fine since it's basically a heads up that the top of the hour is coming. Just curious. Thanks!
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Replying to: jayps (Sep 09, 2007 1:33 pm) Just curious. Thanks! Check your settings. Apparently you have a timer set.
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Replying to: driker (Aug 12, 2007 7:44 am) My 04 530i was purchased new in Feb 04. I recently started experiencing the musty smell and when I took the car in for the 30k maint I asked the service mgr how to cure...he suggested the $80 treatment you got. (I didn't do it, and from your post I think I made the right decision.) He further stated that it happens in all cars, Mercs, Saab, Jag,Caddy, on and on and is due to the bacteria/mold attracted by the vent system. He gave me the "cheap fix"....get a can of Lysol and spray into the vent intake. I did that and it seemed to work...for now. Gee, you can even get a "Fresh Linen Scent"! BTW...love my 530i...just waiting for the 4yr 50k warranty expiration before heading back to dealer to get an 08 535. Enjoy your ride. 
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I tested a 550i with the SP. According the the brochure, the 550 has a different suspension than the 535 sport suspension. Has anyone experienced the difference or is it too close to tell or just marketing hype. I am considering the 535i or the xi. I like that I won't have to do the winter tire change for the xi but I really liked the way the sp 550i rode. To me it was not rough at all. I know that it had standard tires. Does the SP in the 535i come with standard or run-flats? Also, I know that active roll is only available on the 535, not the xi. Is that important? And last, has anyone tried the new auto sport transmission? Is there any difference besides the addition paddle shifters? The salesman said that it was a completely new transmission and said it was fantastic. Thanks
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Replying to: topspin628 (Sep 14, 2007 6:12 pm) Is there any difference besides the addition paddle shifters? The salesman said that it was a completely new transmission and said it was fantastic. I had the same automatic in a 335i convertible I drove for a couple of weeks. It's the best automatic I've ever driven. Quick shifts up and down, with rev-matching on downshifts. Unfortunately, the transmission will still veto your wishes at times and upshift or downshift even in full manual mode. Still, if you must have a slushbox you can't do much better.
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