Article Comments - 2008 BMW 535i Full Test

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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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#4 of 56 Did someone miss something here? by abqhudson Jun 06, 2007 (5:14 pm)
2007. I think that all 3 series and all 5 series cars came with run-flat tires. From another review elsewhere, for 2008 - at least the 535i - run flats are an OPTION. Now that is a big deal for folks like me that like BMW, but, will not buy run-flats. Maybe I can buy a new BMW again. I wonder how the writer missed this big turnaround by BMW. Or maybe the info reported is incorrect. Jim Replies to this message: bruceomega (Jun 07, 2007 5:10 am)
#5 of 56 Re: Did someone miss something here? [abqhudson] by bruceomega Jun 07, 2007 (5:10 am)
Replying to: abqhudson (Jun 06, 2007 5:14 pm) I just ordered a 535xi, and can confirm the standard wheels and tires are 17", 50 series, GFTs. I purposely stayed with these as I am replacing an '06 330xi with RFTs. One error I noted in the article is they say leather is standard, and a higher grade leather comes with the sport package. While leather is standard in the 550i, for the 535i that was tested, leatherette is standard and (one grade only) leather is an option. Bruce
#6 of 56 Re: Did someone miss something here by hpia4v2 Jun 07, 2007 (6:38 am)
535i w/ sport comes with run-flat but also space saver spare. Leather is optional on 535i, a premium package gives you dakota leather and nasca is optional on both 550 and 535i (on 535i you ned a premium to get nasca). I think nasca leather is the one in 750i. Edmunds also missing priority options on their "buy with options" configurator. Replies to this message: bruceomega (Jun 07, 2007 5:37 pm)
#7 of 56 Re: Did someone miss something here [hpia4v2] by bruceomega Jun 07, 2007 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: hpia4v2 (Jun 07, 2007 6:38 am) hpia4v2, How do you find out about an option like nasca? I did not see that on the web page, and did not see it listed in the brochure or the list of options the salesman gave me. I also noticed someone discussing an option for a different headliner, but did not see that listed. Are there special options for which you need to ask the salesman to custom order? Thanks Bruce
#8 of 56 those are all priority-1 options... by hpia4v2 Jun 07, 2007 (5:55 pm)
the link is: http://jon.bimmerfest.com/bulletins/MY2008_E60Ordering_Guide.pdf hope that's OK with the admin. Your client-advisor (CA) should know about them otherwise he/she hasn't done their jobs. Yes they are semi-custom order; I heard dealer can't order them unless it's a pre-sold car dictated by customer. Hope that's help. Replies to this message: bruceomega (Jun 08, 2007 5:51 am)
#9 of 56 Re: those are all priority-1 options... [hpia4v2] by bruceomega Jun 08, 2007 (5:51 am)
Replying to: hpia4v2 (Jun 07, 2007 5:55 pm) Thank you. I must have gotten a salesman instead of a client-advisor as he never mentioned this to me! Bruce
#10 of 56 Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 535i Full Test [jlbl] by hihomike Jun 10, 2007 (6:06 am)
Replying to: jlbl (Jun 05, 2007 8:42 am) Just picked up my 08 535i w/HD radio, premium sound, rear shades, comfort access, premium pkg, sirius radio. I've owned an 05, 06 and an 07, and I find the 08 powerful and unrelenting as it's speed increases. Interior nicely upgraded and the addition of the presets for satellite and broadcast radio a smart move. I find the new premium sound system with HD radio far superior to last year's system. I wonder if anyone knows if they've changed the upgraded Hi-Fi system from last year to improve sound quality and separation? Definitely the best 5 series I've ever owned. Replies to this message: 0audilicious0 (Jun 11, 2007 5:50 pm)
#11 of 56 shadowline trim and M spoiler by xando05 Jun 10, 2007 (9:08 am)
Is it possible to order the shadowline trim as a solo option. The code is 339 under the Sport Package Option(ZSP). Does anyone know what the M Spoiler looks like? Its available in the accessories section on bmw.com.
#12 of 56 Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 535i Full Test [KarenS] by kcx Jun 10, 2007 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jun 05, 2007 7:52 am) KarenS, Great article! Found another great article on the 2008 5-Series at: http://digiads.com.au/car-news/latest-BMW-news/2008_BMW_5_Series_Updated_200705.html I am in the market for a new car to replace my 2001 MB C320. I usually keep my cars for quite a number of years, so I hate to get into the the 2008 535xi and one year later a brand new model is introduced. According to Edmunds.com, the next 5-series comes out in Fall 2008 as MY2009: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/FVDP/Preview/styleId=100813399 Some sites quote the next model to be out as a 2010. Who is correct? So far I am very impressed with what I read about the 2008 535xi, but I look forward to "the next-generation 2009 BMW 5 Series which softens the harder lines of the current E60 with more conventional-looking headlights and a cleaner front-end design." (edmunds.com) I am very tempted to go for the 2008 535xi if it has a few more years to go until the next generation arrives, but if it is next year, I think I'll wait. Advice and comments please. Thank you
#13 of 56 I don't pretend I know more about this but past history... by hpia4v2 Jun 11, 2007 (9:52 am)
is the best bet of predicting the future. BMW has about 7 years of life cycle on 5-series model. The new E60 body style was introduced in late 2003 as 2004 MY(model year). So, I think the next body style will come out as 2011 MY in mid or early of 2010. In any business, sales dictate decision and nothing else. BMW 5-series (E60) is out-taking Benz E-series (W221) in US sales number. I can't imagine BMW changing model when sales is doing so well. For comparison, the last Benz E-class, W220, was the longest I know of in it's class it lasted 11 years, from 1992 to 2002. Why it stayed in the market so long, well because it kept on selling. I think BMW will change 5-series 1 year or so after Benz come out with W222(in my mind the only competition BMW is paying attention on). Until then E60 will stay. The other factor, Audi A6 is not due for change just mid-cyle upgrade. Lexus GS is not about to change either and Infinity M sales is rather slow and forget Cadilac. But again, I was proven wrong many times before. Replies to this message: kcx (Jun 11, 2007 11:09 am) shipo (Jun 11, 2007 11:26 am) kcx (Jun 11, 2007 12:10 pm) and 1 more... shipo (Jun 11, 2007 11:22 am)