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#12472 of 12657 550i Changes? by chile96 Apr 15, 2008 (4:08 pm)
sorry to be redundant but does anyone know if they are going to be making changes to the 550 anytime soon. Placed a refundable order but just second guessing myself. Of course the salesman says not for another 4-5 yrs   Thanks for ANY guidance My Best Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Apr 16, 2008 4:14 am) sdg380 (Apr 16, 2008 5:34 am) habitat1 (Apr 28, 2008 3:28 am) topspin628 (Apr 28, 2008 3:52 am)
#12473 of 12657 2008 528i -Wind noise by tomy3 Apr 15, 2008 (7:04 pm)
I just test drove a 2008 528i over the weekend. The car handled very well and was very responsive. However, there seemed to be a lot of "wind noise" or a light whistling sound when I drove on the highway environment, speeds greater that 50 MPH. It was not a leaking door gasket or window, it appeared to be generated by the air moving over the top of the car above the windshield. Before the test drive I was convinced this was the car I wanted, now I'm not so sure. Has anyone else experienced this condition and is there a remedy? Replies to this message: jlbl (Apr 16, 2008 3:23 am) ny540i6 (Apr 16, 2008 3:47 am) tayl0rd (Apr 16, 2008 4:19 am) carnaught (Apr 20, 2008 1:05 pm)
#12474 of 12657 Re: 2008 528i -Wind noise [tomy3] by jlbl Apr 16, 2008 (3:23 am)
Replying to: tomy3 (Apr 15, 2008 7:04 pm) I drove a 2004 530d along four years. I never heard "irregular" wind noise in that car. What I heard was a very light whistling sound produced by the turbo just at 2000 rpm. 2004 and 2008 bodyworks of E90 5-Series are not so different from one another as to produce noticeable wind noises particular to each one, I believe. May be the whistling you hear is caused by some uneven/detached portion of the windshield rubber seal?   That said, I loosely remember there was wind-noise commentaries (relative to the 5-Series?) posted in some trend here in Edmunds a couple of years ago. May be some other poster can be more precise than I am being.   Regards, Jose
#12475 of 12657 Re: 2008 528i -Wind noise [tomy3] by ny540i6 Apr 16, 2008 (3:47 am)
Replying to: tomy3 (Apr 15, 2008 7:04 pm) Drive a different car - easiest way to determine if it is specific to the one you drove, or if this is something you hear in all of them.
#12476 of 12657 Re: 550i Changes? [chile96] by tayl0rd Apr 16, 2008 (4:14 am)
Replying to: chile96 (Apr 15, 2008 4:08 pm) ...does anyone know if they are going to be making changes to the 550 anytime soon. ...   All new 5-series is due for the 2010/11 model year (probably 2010.)
#12477 of 12657 Re: 2008 528i -Wind noise [tomy3] by tayl0rd Apr 16, 2008 (4:19 am)
Replying to: tomy3 (Apr 15, 2008 7:04 pm) I read on a dedicated 5-series board that there is a problem with the windshield seal from the factory. Some bubbles in the glue, or some such, that lets air force its way through at speed. I've experienced the sound, but it was above 110MPH. Mine sounded more like electronic noise than wind whistling. I only heard it that one time, but I've driven much faster than that since then.
#12478 of 12657 Re: 550i Changes? [chile96] by sdg380 Apr 16, 2008 (5:34 am)
Replying to: chile96 (Apr 15, 2008 4:08 pm) From google searches of "5-series next generation", or similar, I've read that the next 5 will no longer have the normally aspirated 5 liter V-8, but the twin-turbo 4.4 liter V-8, to go with the twin-turbo 3.5 liter 6 (also a normally aspirated 6 with 525 designation.) I think we can expect these as 2010 models.
#12479 of 12657 Re: 2008 528i -Wind noise [tomy3] by carnaught Apr 20, 2008 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: tomy3 (Apr 15, 2008 7:04 pm) ..........there seemed to be a lot of "wind noise" or a light whistling sound when I drove on the highway environment, speeds greater that 50 MPH. ...............Has anyone else experienced this condition and is there a remedy?         I often drive my 535 on the highway at over 70mph, and there have been absolutely no issues with wind noise. I agree that you should drive another one for comparison.
#12480 of 12657 All season tires for 525i w/o sport package by hull Apr 20, 2008 (3:05 pm)
I was wondering what peoples experience is with different all-season tires for the 525i w/o sport package. My Conti's are getting worn down to 3/32" on the back with only 20K miles.   I am considering BF Goodrich Super-Sport A/S, and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. I am looking for somewhat better handling than the stock Continental’s   By the way, my dealer insists that BWM recommends not to rotate the tires due to the possibility of causing sensor malfunction. I have followed this advice, with the not surprising result that my rear tires have worn faster than the front ones. I am wondering if it would make sense next time to at least rotate the tires once sometime near mid-life (say 15K miles). Replies to this message: shipo (Apr 20, 2008 3:19 pm) roadburner (Apr 20, 2008 4:33 pm) andys120 (Apr 22, 2008 9:46 am)
#12481 of 12657 Re: All season tires for 525i w/o sport package [hull] by shipo Apr 20, 2008 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: hull (Apr 20, 2008 3:05 pm) I followed the "No rotate" advice on my 328i and wore the rear rubber down WAY before the front rubber. On my 530i I decided to rotate the tires anyway and got much more even wear on the set. If you have the same size rubber on the front and rear of the car (many don't), I suggest you rotate.   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: roadburner (Apr 20, 2008 4:33 pm)

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