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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [gb2008]
by lovemyclk
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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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- #157 of 335
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [lovemyclk]
by gb2008
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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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- #158 of 335
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [gb2008]
by shipo
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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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- #159 of 335
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [shipo]
by gb2008
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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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- #160 of 335
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CPO 2005 525i Good Deal?
by optimusprime21
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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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- #161 of 335
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [gb2008]
by shipo
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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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- #162 of 335
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Re: CPO 2005 525i Good Deal? [optimusprime21]
by gb2008
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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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- #163 of 335
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [shipo]
by roadburner
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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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- #164 of 335
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [roadburner]
by gb2008
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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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- #165 of 335
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Re: Buying a 530is with SMG [gb2008]
by lovemyclk
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Apr 29, 2008 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: gb2008 (Apr 28, 2008 3:16 pm)
Odd... the VIN plate indicates 530iS and the trunk badge indicates 545i. Have seen the Sport Auto with paddle shifters, etc. in the US, never a SMG on the 530. SMG not available in 2008! Seems fishy to me to show 2 model designations on the same car...
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