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What is this discussion about? Lexus GS 430, Acura RL, BMW 5 Series, Volvo S80, Audi A6, Infiniti M35, Infiniti M45, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac STS, Sedan

#9331 of 10007 Re: Bump [kgary] by pat HOST May 21, 2007 (5:43 am)
Replying to: kgary (May 19, 2007 2:37 am) Hi - if you have a comment, we'd love to hear from you, but it really isn't necessary to "bump" these discussions.
#9332 of 10007 535Xi Test Drive by bruceomega May 26, 2007 (9:34 am)
My wife and I test drove a 535Xi this morning. We liked it so much we ordered one. Salesman estimated it will take 6 weeks to arrive.   The car we drove, like the one we ordered, has the standard 17" GFTs. Ride quality is definitely smoother and quieter than my '06 330Xi. I purposely drove over the same section of road that caused a hard hit in my current car this morning on the way to the dealer, and there was no problem with the 5 series. I didn't really get a chance to test the handling, but it felt responsive and similar to my current car.   We easily noticed it's a bit roomier on the inside, sits a little higher, and has easier ingress and egress.   I immediately noticed the engine is more powerful than in my current car, and it's very responsive in regular Drive mode. I didn't feel the need to shift to Sport mode like I do in my current car. While driving on the interstate at 70 mph, I punched the throttle and was impressed at how quickly and effortlessly it accelerated.   The 535Xi has everything we were looking for as a step up from our 330Xi.   Thanks Bruce
#9333 of 10007 Re: 535Xi [markcincinnati] by bazohimba May 28, 2007 (6:15 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (May 11, 2007 4:17 am) Well.. er uh.. Mark, my son has a plain vanilla 525 in Houston, I was very favorably impressed with handling, fit and finish, etc. Love the sound of the glass-smooth straight six. I would discourage the CTS you mentioned, as I'm sick of the STS-4 I picked up with 7k miles 16 months ago.   I've ordered an '08 E320 bluetech. It's torque that gets you where you want to go, and diesel is now less than regular here in Indiana. Have you driven an E 320 bluetech? Replies to this message: erickpl (May 31, 2007 4:41 am)
#9334 of 10007 Re: 535Xi [bazohimba] by erickpl May 31, 2007 (4:41 am)
Replying to: bazohimba (May 28, 2007 6:15 am) I have. You wouldn't know it is a diesel just by it driving by unless you read the tail badging.   My wife's car to herself when she graduates college will either be a BMW 5 Series diesel or an E320 diesel. I'm personally hoping for a 530d stateside by then!   -Paul
#9335 of 10007 Some May Sales Figures by drtravel Jun 02, 2007 (10:11 am)
BMW 5-Series 4,431 Mercedes E-Class 4,102 Lexus GS 2,043 Acura RL 652   Don't know Audi or Infiniti yet
#9336 of 10007 Edmunds tests the 2008 535i by rayainsw Jun 04, 2007 (7:42 am)
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=121047?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.* Replies to this message: bruceomega (Jun 04, 2007 1:02 pm)
#9337 of 10007 STS sales by rayainsw Jun 04, 2007 (7:47 am)
May = 1,842
#9338 of 10007 Re: Edmunds tests the 2008 535i [rayainsw] by bruceomega Jun 04, 2007 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: rayainsw (Jun 04, 2007 7:42 am) Rayainsw,   Thanks for the link, I had not seen this.   One comment is the article says leather is standard and a higher quality leather is optional. Leather is standard in the 550i, but for the 535i they tested, leatherette is standard and leather (just one quality) is optional.   Bruce
#9339 of 10007 Re: [jrock65] by badboymia Jul 06, 2007 (9:06 am)
Replying to: jrock65 (Apr 09, 2004 1:07 pm) This car is super, the interior is great and very reliable, Nav is the best in the industry as well as class! Its a real go getter type of car the ladies love it!!
#9340 of 10007 Re: 535Xi [markcincinnati] by bazohimba Jul 08, 2007 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: markcincinnati (May 11, 2007 4:17 am) Well, Mark, I didn't even look at the BMWs after driving the E 320 CDI. My '08 E 320 bluetech should be delivered in the next ten days or so. My deal was 4% off MSRP which is acceptable, altho neither I nor the dealer is stealing anything from each other.   I am very impressed by the acceleration (at least the sensation... driving it in traffic in Houston) in the little engine that's very quiet. Hope I'm right!!   I've not decided whether to buy or lease, as my wife just bought an '07 GL 450. I don't even remember how to figure a lease so as to protect myself from sleight of hand at the dealership.   jk Replies to this message: topspin628 (Jul 10, 2007 5:02 am)

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