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Buying a 530is with SMG by gb2008
Apr 28, 2008 (9:08 am)
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Hi , I have a couple question that I would like your help with.
  
I have neevr driven a Manualdo you thinkthis would be a issue?
  
Also I have heard that the drive mode on the SMG is not that good is that true?
  
While I am driving in the Stick mode do I have to change the stick myself or does the car do it automatically?
Would appricate your help
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [gb2008] by lovemyclk
Apr 28, 2008 (12:38 pm)
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Replying to: gb2008 (Apr 28, 2008 9:08 am)

The SMG transmission is not available on any US-spec 5-Series cars other than the M5.
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [lovemyclk] by gb2008
Apr 28, 2008 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: lovemyclk (Apr 28, 2008 12:38 pm)

You are wrong this is a 2005 530is I saw it for my self the two peddles mounted on the steering wheel comes with sport package as well
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [gb2008] by shipo
Apr 28, 2008 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: gb2008 (Apr 28, 2008 2:37 pm)

Paddles are no indication of SMG. There are plenty of car makers that use paddles for gear changes on cars equipped with a conventional torque converter style automatic transmission (BMW and Lexus included). Like it or not, there are no 530i models sold here in the U.S. that have an SMG transmission.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [shipo] by gb2008
Apr 28, 2008 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 28, 2008 2:46 pm)

ok I guess so you are telling me that both dealers are lying and the SMG on the gear stick it self is wrong and why does it have R, N , (--down) (up+) and then the D off to the right . but go check http://www.kingsautoshow.com/vehicle.asp?v=407930#1 just maybe I am wrong
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CPO 2005 525i Good Deal? by optimusprime21
Apr 28, 2008 (7:16 pm)
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Hello all, I want to get your opinion on a deal I am getting ready to do on a CPO BMW. Here are the details:
 
40k miles
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation
Bluetooth
 
We are at $27.5 in the negotiations. I think the dealer can do more but they insist they can't. Do you think this is a good deal?
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [gb2008] by shipo
Apr 28, 2008 (8:35 pm)
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Replying to: gb2008 (Apr 28, 2008 3:16 pm)

I stand corrected.
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Re: CPO 2005 525i Good Deal? [optimusprime21] by gb2008
Apr 28, 2008 (10:32 pm)
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Replying to: optimusprime21 (Apr 28, 2008 7:16 pm)

Ok I think you are getting a good deal I am buying mines from a used car dealer for about $2k less than yours but you are getting a CPO from a BMW dealer.. Take the deal
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [shipo] by roadburner
Apr 29, 2008 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 28, 2008 8:35 pm)

I stand corrected
 
Don't feel too bad; I just drove a 2005 545i with SMG and it sucked every bit as hard as the SMG I had in my 645i press loaner.
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [roadburner] by gb2008
Apr 29, 2008 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Apr 29, 2008 9:42 am)

Ok roadburner you should be able to help me out can you tell me how is the auto mode? and do I have to shift up and down when in Manual mode?

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