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I'd like to contact Ally and see if she can do better. With this dealer I won't see my car until middle of April. Do you have a contact number for Prestige BMW? Where is it? I live in the Fort Lauderdale area. Dealers unheard of 1700 over invoice. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Greg
P.S. Were side airbags standard on this model?
it has expired for the 5 series, though
Rob
Secondly, I'm undecided between the 3.0 six and the 4.4 v8. The v8 offers more torque and hp but very little in terms of 0 to 60 performance (.8 secs). Has anyone out driven both and could comment on the difference?
Secondly, I'm undecided between the 3.0 six and the 4.4 v8. The v8 offers more torque and hp but very little in terms of 0 to 60 performance (.8 secs). Has anyone out there driven both and could comment on the difference?
Thanks for any info,
Steve
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The bottom line is that the changer, mounting kit, and shipping came to $399 for my 1997 528i. Steve Diamond is a reputable guy and I don't think you can beat the price.
Any special ED prices?
Please respond, I posted this a few days ago and had little response.
Thanks, Curt
The driving experience is a personal matter and I would judge this by your own hopefully extensive test drive. With the certified warranty, ownership costs should not be problems. Sounds like a great car, good luck.
George
54me2: Regarding the 3.0 six vs. 4.4 eight, I suggest you test drive both yourself. Although the 0 to 60 times are not that much different, the 540 pulls much stronger above 50. Road and Track has started listing 0 to 100 times in their "road test summary". Although that seems irrelevant given our speed limits, it really is a better stat for highway passing strength. Lots of cars aren't that far apart from 0 to 60, but the 0 to 100 times tend to separate the men from the boys, if acceleration is that important. After all, I could probably stay within a few yards of Michael Johnson in a 20 meter dash, but he would be lapping me in a 200.
For what it's worth, I have test driven the 530 5-speed extensively and think it is quite acceptable, given its lighter weight (and better gas milage).
Kelf: On eurodelivery prices, I advised somebody to check out eurobuyers.com. They did and are getting a european delivery car at $2000 over european delivery invoice (almost $1000 under US invoice). Good luck.
I seem to remember reading a car magazine article about these not too long ago and the impression I got was that they caused excessive heating of the rotors. Can't remember which magazine that was in.
Love the car though.
Has anyone tries upgrading the base stereo by replacing the power amp with a higher quality one? I heard that this can make a significant improvement to the sound system.
Jet black looks the best immediately after being washed. You think you could put your fist through the car. Within minutes however, every pollen molecule and piece of dirt will be visible. Swirl marks will jump out and the fingerprints display would excite the detectives of CSI.
Cosmos black does have a metallic hue, which also looks great when just washed and holds it's good looks for a while longer than JB, because of the deeper color changes. In varying light, CB can look almost dark blue, but never looks as polished as a clean JB.
Bottom line is, jet black looks great new and will show every swirl and nick whereas cosmos will better hide the unavoidable results of the environment.
OTOH, the 540 was faster and quieter.
dave
Manufacturing is a scheduled science, especially for durable goods. I find it hard to believe that BMW is falling behind on scheduled productions - especially with no strikes or parts issues, etc. The speculation on the delay is any or a combination of the dealer having no clue about delivery dates, or was saying the right things to close a sale, or gave up the production car to someone else (who may have offered more.)
In talking to some people, I find that I am not the only one with such as experience. Being fed-up with the process, I searched around and ended up finding a car at another dealer with everything I wanted - just a different color and a lower price - a stroke of luck.
As the warmer months are coming and more cars are being ordered/purchased, just a word to say that if you placed an order for a car, get the order number and track it via the BMWUSA web site. This keeps the dealer honest and provides a good update to the status of your car.
When is to much to put up with for the "ultimate driving machine"...
I think after many years of BMW ownership..it's time for a Bimmer Break.....the AUDI A6 2.7T with sports package and seats may be an option
I'd speculate BMW is not offering the 530 Wagon in the US due to availability of the 3L V6 vs it's more in demand (aka margin opportunity) homes: X5 3.0 & 3 Series, Z3, etc.). Maybe a second order reason is the potential impact on 540i Wagon sales.
IMHO, The 525i Wagon is too little & the 540i Wagon is too much, but the 530i Wagon would be just right.
Thanks,
as
Anyway, go to the owners circle. You need to register, which you can do with your production number (from the order sheet your dealer should give you). Once in, lookd at the menu options on the right side, look for order tracking. this gives you 6 options, including in order status, in production, waiting for transport, in transit, at prep center (port), and at retailer.
If you are really anal, some people find out the boat it is on, and use the shippers web site to tell where on the N. Atlantic the car is.
Actually kind of a neat way to pass the time waiting for your car, but the dealer can give you the same info.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
A secon version that I heard is they will discontinue 5 series, and will upgrated to a 6 series, keeping only one coupe as 5 series. Is this true?
If not, how big will be the "face lift"?
Can anybody send me a information regard this subject? The problem is now I'm ready to purchase a 2001 525, and I'm not going to be happy to se my $42.000 going to depreciat in a year or so!
Thank you.
1. the car is going to depreciate regardless of when you buy it, plus I don't think you should view it as an "investment". It's a car and meant to be enjoyed.
2. I have not seen any good pics of what the redesigned 5 series will look like. Maybe you won't like the new body sytle as much.
3. The longer you wait to buy, the longer you delay the excitment of driving one of these great cars. I get my new 540 in about one month and I can hardly wait! Get it now! just my two cents.
The sport seats, trim and slightly lower stance do not effect slippery road performance. The wide, performance tires supplied will do poorly in ice and snow, but with a winter tire, it as good as any RWD sedan. (The sports pkg adds so much to the car, it is worth the few months for aggravation, IMHO).
I spoke with a mechanic and he said in general for 5 series BMW's the maintenance is about $1,500 to $3,000 per year, is this right???
Does anyone know what I should be aware of with 65K miles???
Good look with your new 540!
Thanks!
The sound system (stock) is a bit disappointing however...
I'd like to upgrade but don't want to spend thousands of dollars... would also like to keep the interior looking the same as new...
Any ideas for a $500 to $1,000 budget?
BMW it is a "firmer suspension" kind of car; is not going to be to rigid after adding the "Sport Package"?
The reason I'm asking this, is my very soon purchase will be a 2001 525, and I live in West LA, where the road condition is incredible poor. I'm allready sick about my old Nissan rigid suspension, and I will like to know the diference between the Sport Pack. suspension and the regular one.
Also, I'm sure 99%of my driving time will be in traffic, so not to much chances to enjoy the nice part of this sport suspension, but a lot of holles, and broken streets, to shake my kidneys!
So after all, except the realy very beautiful spoke wls., is not going to be desapoining the ride, afected by the "Sport Suspension"? It will be better for me the regular suspension? But then it not going to be to expensive to replace the rims?
If you are concerned, go with the standard suspension and higher profile tires. The sports package still gives a good ride, but will be firmer and less compliant over bumps.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Suspension not too firm; just right for excellent handling...
Getting a BMW w/o a Sports Package is almost as bad as getting it w/o a manual tranny..
Enjoy!
Someone also told me to get the struts checked out.
Just wanted to say how helpful this board has been in my 5-series search. I just confirmed a deal for a 525i (Auto, Prem., Conv, Cold Weather, CD) in Titanium Silver/Gray.
It is a dealer transfer that should arrive in a week or so.
The info on this board was very helpful in getting a decent price. I ended up with $2000 off sticker, which isn't quite as good as some posted here, but only over by $200 or so. Using the information here I call a few other dealers to see where the market was, then went back to my local dealer and they were willing to match it.
Thanks again, I'll come back to post once my car comes in!