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Re: 5 Series redesign - 2009 or 2010 - diesel too?? [gscottnelson1]
by lynnminny
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Sep 30, 2007 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: gscottnelson1 (Sep 28, 2007 11:06 am)
I am looking at a 2008 535xi. I emailed BMW about thier re-design timetable because I intensely dislike buying a new car and then it is re-designed the very next year!! Here is an excerpt of their response:
"The 5 Series received its last major re-design in 2004 and was freshened for the 2007/2008 model years. We do not anticipate another major overhaul until the 2011 model year"
Hope this helps!
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Re: 5 Series redesign - 2009 or 2010 - diesel too?? [lynnminny]
by mmoreno1978
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Sep 30, 2007 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: lynnminny (Sep 30, 2007 8:59 am)
Sure Does!!! Thanks for the great news! I too dislike driving a car that has been redesigned.
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Re: 5 Series redesign - 2009 or 2010 - diesel too?? [mmoreno1978]
by qbrozen
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Oct 01, 2007 (5:56 am)
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Sep 30, 2007 3:07 pm)
I too dislike driving a car that has been redesigned.
For me, it all depends. There are certainly plenty of vehicles out there where an older design is better looking than a newer one. 
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Re: 5 Series redesign - 2009 or 2010 - diesel too?? [qbrozen]
by ny540i6
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Oct 01, 2007 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 01, 2007 5:56 am)
Well, I just had to do this.... the E 39 rules. And, ironically, I got my E39 in 2003 (last year of production), knowing that the redesign was coming. Some cars are just timeless.
I felt the same way about the older Jag XJ6...
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Re: 535xi (Sports Package) [mmoreno1978]
by bruceomega
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Oct 01, 2007 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Sep 28, 2007 3:58 pm)
mmoreno1978,
FWIW, my experience ordering a 535Xi is the sport package per se does not include the style 124 wheels. They are an additional option, if you also get the sport package.
Thanks
Bruce
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Re: 5 Series redesign - 2009 or 2010 - diesel too?? [ny540i6]
by lovemyclk
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Oct 01, 2007 (3:33 pm)
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Replying to: ny540i6 (Oct 01, 2007 6:24 am)
Me too! And I drove the 2004 e60 in Germany prior to the US launch. Still loving my '03 e39 530SP. Has been a flawless ownership experience to date...
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Re: 535xi (Sports Package) [bruceomega]
by mmoreno1978
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Oct 02, 2007 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: bruceomega (Oct 01, 2007 8:53 am)
Thanks Bruce.
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Gas Guzzler tax?
by topspin628
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Oct 02, 2007 (8:39 am)
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Does the 550 have the guzzler tax? I didn't think so but in the Edmunds video review of an 06, they say it does?
Also, has the engine been re-tuned for a quicker 0-60 time?
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Re: Gas Guzzler tax? [topspin628]
by tayl0rd
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Oct 02, 2007 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Oct 02, 2007 8:39 am)
Oddly enough, the guzzler tax is charged only on the manual equipped 550i.
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Re: 535xi (Sports Package) [mmoreno1978]
by twistedmetal
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Oct 02, 2007 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Sep 28, 2007 3:58 pm)
Not a big fan of the standard rims, but they're easier to clean. To just add other rims, there's no cost differential to change them. Essentially you'll get the originals + the new ones and the costs involved. I'd check EBay b/c there are alot of folks out there who remove whatever rims are stock and replace them w/custom. My neighbor has a M5, replaced the stock rims w/some customs at 10k for the set. The higher end BMW, the more you'll see customs swapped for originals and the longer a wheel style is out, the more available.
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