| 10-30-2007, 11:01 AM | #1 |
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535i Loaner. Quick review.
335 is BACK on the lift AGAIN. I asked that they have a demo ready when I dropped of the car. They walked me out to a silver/black 535i with sport/paddles. After I figured how to get the thing in drive
 , it was still dark out this morning at 7am, I took her for a spin. First impression...way more comfortable seats. The adjustments are better and they are a bit softer. Second plus...the paddles are better designed and are with better materials. The shift feel/click is better to me also. Power is OK. I clicked mpg and it is at 21.6. I like the room in the cabin too. Can an SSTT go in it?  If any one knows the answer? I am pretty sure it will not work, but a definite yes or no would be appreciated. I'll bet I am in this thing for a week. Now..after all the good points...I get out at the office walk a bit and turn back to look at the car. Uh...bland is about all I can call it. With some mods I am sure it could be improved. But the canvas is pretty bleak to me. I like the car but it's drab looks are a deal killer for ever getting in one of these. I will enjoy it while I have it. 100 miles a day free.
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| 10-30-2007, 11:11 AM | #2 |
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3 people usually do not like 5s. They are big and bulky...
I think in upper crust communities, the 5 is understated elegance. My parents like the 5... so it can't be that bad... I think it looks horrendous!
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| 10-30-2007, 03:30 PM | #6 |
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Back from lunch. The side mirrors actually show side traffic.
 The car floats around corners more than the e90. Understandable. I looked under the hood. The connectors for the SSTT are in different spots? The ride with sport package is definitely softer and less jarring than my e90. I have 19" BBS's. A lot quieter in the cabin and less exhaust note. I like the car. It may cost around 7K to get it to look right for me. Wheels/tires, tuner plug, tint, grill, exhaust. One last thing. On the freeway in manual sport mode, when I click to sixth gear the trans pops hard into that gear only.
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| 10-31-2007, 12:02 AM | #12 | |
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The only 5 that you can get with the M-Sport Package is the 550i. Which has 380hp and costs nearly $70,000 fully loaded.
I would just get an M5 and not skimp, if you're already spending seventy grand.
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