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#45 of 70 Re: Research Over & Purchase Made [rjlaero] by lovemyclk Dec 28, 2007 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: rjlaero (Dec 28, 2007 6:45 am) As an avid BMW e39 owner who may very well elect to purchase the new 535SP, I must say I was very impressed with the new S5. It has the 4.2L V8 and it is a very sweet ride. Currently available only with 6M, it performs as a true touring/sports coupe should. Also a beautiful design in person - pics don't do it justice, IMO.   I've driven the 335i Coupe a few times and found it also to exhibit everything I love about BMW. Sure would love to have the 535 & S5 in my garage! One thing I can say... my 2003 530SP has been nothing short of a tremendous ownership & driving experience! Gives me the impetus to stay in the BMW family, but that S5 sure calls my name Replies to this message: tx_buzzard (Jan 20, 2008 8:10 am)
#46 of 70 BMW Reliability by papsephus Jan 19, 2008 (3:15 pm)
Why worry so much about reliablility of the turbos. Trust me, if something goes wrong BMW will fix it. I have a 2003 7 series and have spent $0 other than uprading my maintenance plan which was just over $1000. Yes, I have had to bring the vehicle in plenty of times because something needed to be fixed, but they gave me a car to drive and I left there will a bill for $0. I got a 335i to drive a couple of times while my car was being serviced. WOW! Now that was a FUN car to drive. Slow down in the curves? For what? Just give it more gas!   Again, if you are worried about have to shell out $$ for the maintenance of the 535, then talk with them about the maintenance plan.   That's just my experience. Replies to this message: blckislandguy (Feb 08, 2008 6:38 pm) anon3 (Feb 11, 2008 5:57 pm)
#47 of 70 Re: Research Over & Purchase Made [lovemyclk] by tx_buzzard Jan 20, 2008 (8:10 am)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Dec 28, 2007 4:06 pm) I must say I was very impressed with the new S5. It has the 4.2L V8 and it is a very sweet ride.   I too like V8 performance. Try the 550i, you'll be very impressed!
#48 of 70 comparison by cablue Jan 27, 2008 (5:55 pm)
I was trying to decide btwn the bmw and audi, also. I now have the 550i. I last had a 2001 530sp. I like the new body much better as far as size. Much more comfortable for me with passengers. The idrive is a pain! It's easy but inconvenient. You have to go thru multiple steps to just change stations. The newest bmws have improved a little in that regard. They now have some preset buttons. With the runflat tires, I get this forceful message when you just get a little low on air. It says, "Stop immediately!!!" The first time it happened it freaked me out. It's happened twice now and I tend to ignore it a little. I check the tire pressure and fill it up. No flats yet! As far as cupholders, the newer cupholders are tons better than in my 2001! I didn't think they'd be that good, but they're perfectly fine to me. I had so many spills in my old car. I agree with the fact that the Lexus is not for me. It's too small inside with very little headroom. Not sporty enough for me, either. I do like the Audi. It does get better side crash ratings. I also wish bmw had xm radio instead of Sirius. Minor issue. It's tough to move away from bmw once you've had one. Reliability on both have been excellent! Replies to this message: anon3 (Feb 02, 2008 7:26 pm) cablue (Feb 04, 2008 2:54 pm)
#49 of 70 Re: Make the logical choice (for you) [Bushwack] by anon3 Feb 02, 2008 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: Bushwack (Dec 25, 2007 7:30 pm) I drove a GS and an ES just to see what I was missing by driving BMWs. It turned out that I wasn't missing anything. The numb Lexus driving experience and the steering column made of rubber bands were immediate deal breakers. I also fundamentally object to paying $50K for a vehicle that's mass produced (to a significant extent) from parts that are designed to be cost effective in a $25K vehicle.   The Mark Levinson stereo almost could make it worth it, though.
#50 of 70 Re: comparison [cablue] by anon3 Feb 02, 2008 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: cablue (Jan 27, 2008 5:55 pm) A BMW dealer can install XM satellite radio of you don't like Sirius. Replies to this message: cablue (Feb 04, 2008 2:54 pm)
#51 of 70 Re: comparison [anon3] by cablue Feb 04, 2008 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: anon3 (Feb 02, 2008 7:26 pm) Thanks. I didn't know that. I do prefer XM.
#52 of 70 in response to bmw vs audi vs lexus by juanbron Feb 05, 2008 (9:33 pm)
they are all great cars. currently, i am finishing up my lease on a 2005 A8. A car i absolutely love, but that has been in the shop so many times you can't imagine. All little stuff, all covered by warranty, but nonetheless, I must have had that car in the shop every 6-8 weeks over the course of the 3 years. I have been looking at Bmw 5 series, the a6, and the gs. If the 5 series didn't do god awful in the side impact test, i would get that car in a second. But i have a baby so thats out of the question. I have discounted the a6 completely because of all the trouble i had with the a8. But safety is very important to me and the a6 kicks butt in the safety department, and even though I live in california, the confidence in inclement weather that quattro provides is incredible. and i checked consumer reports and they feel that the 2007 a6 for some reason is incredibly reliable. According to them, the a6 is just about as reliable as the lexus. i find it very hard to believe. by the way, i have mmi in my car and its absolutely incredible. so the a6 is back on my list vs. the gs. the 5 series which i initially wanted is out because of the bad side impact results. Replies to this message: anon3 (Feb 11, 2008 5:56 pm)
#53 of 70 Re: BMW Reliability [papsephus] by blckislandguy Feb 08, 2008 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: papsephus (Jan 19, 2008 3:15 pm) Papesphus, let me understand this, you bought a 7 Series and you are happy when they give you a 3 Series loaner???? Replies to this message: anon3 (Feb 11, 2008 5:57 pm)
#54 of 70 Re: in response to bmw vs audi vs lexus [juanbron] by anon3 Feb 11, 2008 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: juanbron (Feb 05, 2008 9:33 pm) Is an X5 an option? The interior is identical to the 5, just a little bigger, and I believe it received 5 star side impact ratings for front and rear passengers. It's an SUV (sort of), but might be a reasonable compromise. Personally, I prefer it to the 5 series for many reasons.

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