BMW 5-Series Engine Questions

77 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2009 at 8:05 AM

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#75 of 77 Using the Radio on Battery by gardis Jun 17, 2009 (4:23 pm)
Hi Guys, Just got a 2007 530i, 24K miles on the clock. Love the vehicle. I am prone to sitting at the beach with a book, listening to the radio, without running the engine. My vehicle has NAV also. I'm wondering, would this useage have any deleterious effects on the battery life? I have to believe iDrive screen uses some juice (much like a video camera), so I am wondering if I should get out of that habit, though it's pleasurable. I use to drive a 328i, and my battery lasted years doing this. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks guys. Gardis - CT Replies to this message: roadburner (Jun 17, 2009 9:11 pm)
#76 of 77 Re: Using the Radio on Battery [gardis] by roadburner Jun 17, 2009 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: gardis (Jun 17, 2009 4:23 pm) As long as you drive the car an hour or more per week you should be fine.
#77 of 77 October 2009 MF by smartcpa Oct 02, 2009 (8:05 am)
Does anyone know if the October 2009 Money Factors were changed for 535XI? I was quoted .00165 MF and 60% Residual.