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#10329 of 10338 Re: Not to Throw Gasoline . . . [cdnpinhead] by abacomike

Apr 22, 2013 (3:51 pm)

Replying to: cdnpinhead (Apr 22, 2013 3:29 pm)
From your post I'll infer that when you do your test drive you'll be perfectly prepared to walk away if the steering feels
 
Precisely! I do not "need" a new car - mine is only 8 months old with only 6500 miles on it. If the car does not corner or handle or accelerate the way I prefer, I just move on.
 
I was reminded by my service manager today that the GLK350 I had as a loaner several months age had electric power steering. From what I experienced, I could not tell the difference, to be quite honest. But I intend to take the car on the Freeway to make sure I enjoy the way it tracks and corners.

#10330 of 10338 Re: Not to Throw Gasoline . . . [abacomike] by billyperksii

Apr 23, 2013 (6:22 am)

Replying to: abacomike (Apr 22, 2013 3:51 pm)
Mike- I apologize if I sounded abrasive in my previous post but I was commenting on the fact that, I usually test drive the car first then make a deal. Lastly, i go over the car at delivery for any anomolies.
As a matter of fact, my current car (2009 TL SH-AWD) has the electric steering and I find no fault with it.

#10331 of 10338 Re: Not to Throw Gasoline . . . [billyperksii] by abacomike

Apr 23, 2013 (6:43 am)

Replying to: billyperksii (Apr 23, 2013 6:22 am)
Mike- I apologize if I sounded abrasive in my previous post but I was commenting on the fact that, I usually test drive the car first then make a deal. Lastly, i go over the car at delivery for any anomolies.
As a matter of fact, my current car (2009 TL SH-AWD) has the electric steering and I find no fault with it.
 
Honestly, I did not take your previous post a being abrasive at all! I took it as being helpful so as to make sure I checked out the car before I took delivery.

#10332 of 10338 Re: ELECTRICALLY POWERED STEERING SYSTEMS [abacomike] by almatti

Apr 23, 2013 (7:56 pm)

Replying to: abacomike (Apr 21, 2013 5:59 pm)
I test drove a 2013 with electric steering. Felt very loose at slow speeds and when coming out of the turn, the feedback was awful IMO. It was drawback to the car which otherwise was excellent. The Audi A-6 I felt had a superior feel, ride, and handling (A-6 3.0T Quattro). The Infiniti M37X did too, but thier 7AT is quirky - at leaset in my 2010 G37x it is.
So far in my replacement shopping (replacing a lease ending on a 2010 G37X in August), I've driven the E350 4MATIC, the Audi A-6 3.0T, M37X, and will look at the Cadillac XTS with AWD and the Lincoln MKZ AWD. I am also looking to see what the new Infiniti Q50 "feels" like. Comes out July 1. But I'm looking for a little more room than the G37X I have now.

#10333 of 10338 Re: ELECTRICALLY POWERED STEERING SYSTEMS [almatti] by abacomike

Apr 26, 2013 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: almatti (Apr 23, 2013 7:56 pm)
"I test drove a 2013 with electric steering. Felt very loose at slow speeds and when coming out of the turn, the feedback was awful IMO. It was drawback to the car which otherwise was excellent."
 
Well, I drove the new E 350 home today. I did not notice any difference, but I'm no officienado based on my driving habits. The new Collision Prevention Assist is a new standard feature on the car. It uses radar to alert the driver of an impending collision with alarm, seatbelt tightening, and a combination of braking and steering maneuvers to prevent the collision. I hope I don't ever need it.
 
I did not notice the loose steering you were talking about, but again, I'm no expert in that technology.

#10334 of 10338 528 or 535? by nrwayne

Apr 30, 2013 (8:07 am)

I'm planning to get a 2014 and wonder what the differences are between the 528 and 535. I know about the engines, but wonder if the 535 also comes with other equipment not standard or optional on the 528. If it's only what's under the hood, I'd think the 528 might be a better choice if fuel economy is important. Having priced both, however, the differential seems slim. I've been told that the 528 is more than adequately quick, though certainly a step or two behind the 535. Comments, please. Thank you.

#10335 of 10338 Re: 528 or 535? [nrwayne] by dino001

Apr 30, 2013 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: nrwayne (Apr 30, 2013 8:07 am)
Best way to see the difference is to go to BMW website. Clicking on "Download Standard/Optional Equipment" tab gives you pdf file with list at the glance. Looks like the major differences are: engine and standard leather (535 yes, 528 no which is nuts), availability of manual transmission (535 yes, 528 no) and availability of extra options on 535 (e.g. optional higher quality leather as part of Individual Composition Package, also Dynamic Handling Pack). 550i adds std Navigation and availability of "Executive Package". You can see it in link below and click the mentioned tab.
 
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Vehicles/2013/5/528iSedan/Features_and_Sp- ecs/528iSedanSpecifications.aspx

#10336 of 10338 Anyone Consider a Jag XF? by laurasdada

May 01, 2013 (2:25 pm)

The Edmunds folks seem to love their long-term XF. They drove it to Alaska and back, IIRC, no issues to report. Arguably, more stylish inside and out than the 5, E or A6. And, now offered with AWD. If I have to grow-up and get a year-rounder in these here Boston parts, right now the XF and A/S5 would be the front runners (don't necessarily need four doors, but want at least four-ish seats).

#10337 of 10338 Re: Anyone Consider a Jag XF? [laurasdada] by qbrozen

May 01, 2013 (3:09 pm)

Replying to: laurasdada (May 01, 2013 2:25 pm)
Absolutely. I've been waiting for the used 5.0s get down into my pricerange. But I don't want to give up my 135, so I'll probably have to wait until that is paid off anyway.

#10338 of 10338 New car option by ghstudio

May 01, 2013 (3:12 pm)

I've been working my way through new car options to replace my e350 CDI at the end of the lease. I just stumbled on the A6/7 Audi's with turbo diesels coming out this summer...dealer actually had an a8 diesel in stock. Hmmm!

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