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Replying to: tomy3 (Apr 15, 2008 7:04 pm) |
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Replying to: chile96 (Apr 15, 2008 4:08 pm) |
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Replying to: tomy3 (Apr 15, 2008 7:04 pm) 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. |
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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).
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Replying to: hull (Apr 20, 2008 3:05 pm) Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 20, 2008 3:19 pm) |
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Replying to: hull (Apr 20, 2008 3:05 pm) Ya can't win. 
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| Hi .. I am considering buy a BMW 528i with premium package. I was looking that series 5 BMW only have 3 star in driver crash tests . In this era when a lot of midsize cars (Camrys, Accord,and other) no comparable to BMW are 5 star in this kind of test.... Why BMW is so back on this?... Any possible reason ?? | |
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Replying to: chile96 (Apr 15, 2008 4:08 pm) I stopped in the BMW dealership last week, as I am considering the possibiliity of a 2009 5-series through ED. The sales manager I spoke with had no definitive knowledge of any changes, but there is ample speculation among some that that the 550i would/should be getting an engine upgrade within 1-2 years. In his opinion, there just isn't enough of a performance difference between the 535i and 550i to justify the added price and lower fuel economy. He came to BMW from MB last year, and pointed out with the E class, going from the E350 to E550, $8k buys you 45-50% more horsepower and torque, a much more sporty drive and a lower "penalty" on fuel efficiency. In the case of BMW, that same $8k+/- premium "only" buys you a 20% increase in horsepower and torque, some of which is lost on the added weight, and a greater penalty in fuel efficiency. Not to mention, some (himself) prefer the handling of the 535i sport to the heavier 550i sport. He sells more 550is than any other dealer in a 300 mile radius, but it's usually to buyers who aren't even aware of the 535i and still think of the 528i or 530i when they think 6 cylinder 5 series. In those cases, the 540/545/550 was a much more justified upgrade. I always thought I'd end up in a 550i 6-speed, but, at this point, I'd either get the 535i 6-speed or wait for a 555i or whatever the next one will be.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Apr 28, 2008 3:28 am) I opted for the 550 after extensive testing of both because I preferred the feel of the 550's 8 cylinder, the sound of the engine, the aero package, the M sport tuned suspension and the non run flats. As for the future of the 550, I am sure that it will convert to a 555 turbo 8 within the next year or 2 but again there are those at the other site that have more knowledge on that. Good luck |
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