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Replying to: anon3 (Mar 02, 2008 8:05 am) It is all part of plan for BMW to get you to service your car at the dealership. A high percentage of BMWs today are leased anyway, so the cars aren't kept past the warranty period. Out of warranty/maintenance BMWs sold as CPO (used) make people who buy them feel as if they have to go to the dealership for service. |
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Replying to: anon3 (Mar 02, 2008 8:05 am) |
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Any collective thoughts on when to change the oil for the first time in a 2008 535xi? I know the BMW maintenance program is 15,000 miles, but that just seems to fly in the face of what I have been taught all my life. I bought, rather than leased the vehicle, so I want to do it right. I am at 6000 miles and was thinking about doing it at 7,500. I suppose this would not be covered by the 4 year maintenance plan.
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Replying to: wolfer2 (Mar 05, 2008 11:20 am) If you plan on keeping your car for any length of time you might want to consider sending a sample of the drained out oil off to http://www.blackstone-labs.com/ to have it analyzed. Then you'll know for sure whether you still had some miles left in the oil or whether it was already a goner. Best Regards, Shipo |
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I have a 535i (purchased new) that has been driven 6,000 miles. Approximately 25% of the time, it is difficult to get the transmission from park to drive without "jiggling" the stick. I don't know if the problem is getting worse, but this was not an issue when new. While I am whining, my wife tells me that, when starting the vehicle, she occasionally sees an icon showing the car on a service rack with an indication that the battery is low. I might understand that much drain after sitting for several days, but the car is driven at least five times/week. Anyone having the same or similar problems? Any input before taking the car to the dealer will be appreciated. |
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Replying to: wolfer2 (Mar 05, 2008 11:20 am) |
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Replying to: troysb (Mar 02, 2008 6:48 pm) |
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Replying to: troysb (Mar 02, 2008 6:48 pm)  Rock |
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I'd appreciate comments re BMW owners experience re sport packages on driving the roads in Western PA. Seriously considering either a 550i (w/sports package, 19" low profile tires) or a 535xi. Had the opportunity of brief, back-to-back test drives of both (actually the 535i) in TX ... road surface better there ... but not the windy/curvy backroads here. Both plenty fast ... but preferred the "feel" of the 550i. If the 550i, would plan to use only as a 3 season car. Some questions. 1. Any sense when the new 5 series will emerge this year ... and anticipated differences from 2008 models? Am I correct, I understand the 5s will be redesigned, however, major change will be for models released in 2009 (not 2008). Also, any insight re potential price increase (above 2008 models)? Or, if build slots are still available (I'd plan to customize) ... would some advise buying now? 2. Might I find the ride of a 550i sport too harsh (I realize this is a subjective question). I'd like to hear from 550i owners ... and/or those who decided against and chose either a 550i non-sport or 535 for such reasons. 3. I read of some owners (e.g., in Manhattan) regretting decision to purchase with low profile tires/rims ... because of frequency of flats/damaged rims. Related to #2, is there much of a difference in "ride" and less potential damage when comparing 18" to 19" wheels. 4. Again, a subjective question ... opinions/experience with Active Steering. My inclination is to not get Active Steering. 5. Assuming similar driving styles for 550i (360 hp) vs 535 (twin-turbo 330 hp) ... how much potential difference in MPG. 6. Finally, any strong +/- experiences with dealers in the Pittsburgh area ... both during the sale ... and routine service afterwards. Thank you! |
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Replying to: orion53 (Mar 14, 2008 8:33 pm) 2. Depends on what you like. What are you driving now? 3. Attributed more to inattentive drivers than the wheels/tires. Common sense says steer around or take it easy over potholes. 4. Those that have it, love it. Those that don't have it deride it. Who're you gonna listen to? 5. Easy driving? Better in 535i. "Aggressive" driving? Better in the 550i since you don't have to push it has hard to get the same results. 6. N/A I have an '08 550i Sport. |
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