Article Comments - 2008 BMW 535i Full Test

56 messages, Last post on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:32 AM

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Article comments for Full Test: 2008 BMW 535i - What does BMW's new twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine do for the 5 Series? This 2008 BMW 535i test car with an automatic transmission effectively equaled the acceleration of a 2006 BMW 550i equipped with a manual transmission. The 535i's 5.5-second acceleration to 60 mph proves a sedan doesn't need the 550i's V8 engine to be quick. (more)

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#17 of 56 Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 535i Full Test [KarenS] by truckjunkie Jun 11, 2007 (11:33 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jun 05, 2007 7:52 am) I know that my Wife is looking at BMW as a replacement for her current car, but I sure have a tough time looking at a car that doesn't even have an oil dipstick, and the only way to check the oil level is to drain the oil into a measuring pan. That and their 'sealed for life' transmissions, etc. - need I go on? The whole 'sealed engine' concept that enables the dealerships to fleece their pockets really rubs me the wrong way. I'd never own one of these past the 50K mile warranty. If the Wife ends up getting one, I'm going to insist it's a 4 year or 50K mile lease. No way am I going to end up being the one to hear 'honey - the car's broken again - can you fix it???'. No thanks...
#18 of 56 Good thing I have a disclaimer to begin my post with by hpia4v2 Jun 11, 2007 (12:05 pm)
Ummm, no. E-Class chronology: 1986-1995 - W124 model designation. 1996-2002 - W210 model designation. 2003-2008 - W211 model designation. 2009-???? - W212 model designation. Best Regards, Shipo Thanks for the correction. So W124 model is the longest in the market. I probably should refer to the model before the tear drop headlights, instead of Wxxx stuff. Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 11, 2007 1:48 pm)
#19 of 56 Re: I don't pretend I know more about this but past history... [shipo] by kcx Jun 11, 2007 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Jun 11, 2007 11:26 am) Shipo, thanks for the info. It really makes me feel better now knowing I wasn't alone in hitting the snow bank and getting stuck in my '96 E320 Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 11, 2007 1:51 pm)
#20 of 56 Re: Good thing I have a disclaimer to begin my post with [hpia4v2] by shipo Jun 11, 2007 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: hpia4v2 (Jun 11, 2007 12:05 pm) No problem.
#21 of 56 Re: I don't pretend I know more about this but past history... [kcx] by shipo Jun 11, 2007 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: kcx (Jun 11, 2007 12:10 pm) Yeah, it wasn't just you. I remember comments like, "Oh geez, if the E320 is this much of a handful, I can't imagine how bad the E420 will be in the snow." Funny thing though, by all accounts, the E420 was a pussycat in the snow and apparently whatever changes they made to the rear suspension geometry and/or the traction control software of the E420 trickled down to the 1997 E320. Best Regards, Shipo
#22 of 56 All righty by pat HOST Jun 11, 2007 (2:56 pm)
Let's get back to discussing the article which is the subject of this discussion...
#23 of 56 09 5 Series by topspin628 Jun 11, 2007 (4:10 pm)
Is it confirmed that a new, redesigned 5 will be out next fall?
#24 of 56 Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 535i Full Test [hihomike] by 0audilicious0 Jun 11, 2007 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: hihomike (Jun 10, 2007 6:06 am) himhomike: I've owned an 05, 06 and an 07, and I find the 08 powerful and unrelenting as it's speed increases. Out of curiosity, what was your motivation to get a new car every year?
#25 of 56 528xi vs. 535xi by kcx Jun 15, 2007 (7:29 am)
I haven't been out to test drive the 2008 5-series yet due to terrible weather for the past 2 weeks here. Anyway, my question is, does the 535xi come with stiffer suspension then the 528xi? I found that to be true in the X5, where the 3.0si has a softer ride than the 4.8i I'd like to get into a BMW, but have been turned away in the past because I prefer the softer ride of the Mercedes and Lexus. I like the responsive engine spec of the 535xi, but if it has a stiffer ride I might have to go with the 528xi instead. Thanks. Replies to this message: carnaught (Jun 15, 2007 1:50 pm) achonko (Jun 15, 2007 3:36 pm) kcx (Jun 16, 2007 7:39 pm)
#26 of 56 Re: 528xi vs. 535xi [kcx] by carnaught Jun 15, 2007 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: kcx (Jun 15, 2007 7:29 am) I'd like to get into a BMW, but have been turned away in the past because I prefer the softer ride of the Mercedes and Lexus. You'll find a firm yet supple ride with the non-sport 5 Series. I think you'll like it.