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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series AWD vs. BMW 5-Series AWD
28 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2006 at 5:54 AM
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I posted a similar question in the 5 series forum as well. Can anyone comment on the ride quality of the 530Xi versus the 330Xi? Is the 5 series any smoother, or more compliant? Corollary question, how does the handling and agility of the 530Xi compare to the 330Xi? Thanks Bruce |
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Hi, I just bought a 2004 330xi with the Sport Package, therefore it has the sport seats. I drove it from CO to CA and I could never get the seats comfortable for me. The issue is that there is a built in lumbar support which you can alter a lot of ways, but it is still built in somewhat. That is great for people who might fit the curvature of their back where the lumbar support is, but I am only 5'4" and the lumbar support is in a bad spot for me and I couldn't ever get the seat to feel good on my back the whole drive, so my back is killing me and was the majority of the drive, no matter how many times I adjusted it a million ways. From what I have read on the web, most think the sport seats are very comfortable, but they all mention they are tall people. So my guess is that the comfort of the sport seats might have to do with your height. If you're tall, they appear to be more comfortable. That is my experience with the sport seats. If I could choose now, I'd choose the comfort seats. I hope this helps.
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Replying to: victoria333 (Aug 06, 2006 7:49 pm) |
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I used the search function but did not find specific information on this. Is there a difference in the ride quality between the 530Xi and the current model 330Xi? Correspondingly, is there a difference in handling and responsiveness? Thanks Bruce
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Replying to: bruceomega (Sep 03, 2006 5:43 am) I would expect the 3 series to handle better. I would expect the 5 series to ride better. But, "better" is a relative term -- for some what is considered technically better, may be personally more or less responsive or comfortable. If possible could you be more specific, and if possible I'll attempt to respond. If I can't, I would assume there are others who can respond to your question.
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Sep 06, 2006 4:56 am) The Edmunds forums have been very helpful in idenfiying the RFTs as the likely culprit, and a change in brands from Bridgestones to Continentals may mitigate the issue. If not, I want to explore what other AWD cars have similar handling but ride less harshly. Thanks Bruce
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