2008 5 Series US Option Updates
01-09-2007, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='375562' date='Jan 9 2007, 01:06 AM
Also, it looks like in June of 2007 they will be offering the six-speed automatic transmission with paddles on the steering wheel for manual shifting. Sure, it's no SMG but I'm thinking many automatic owners will have some fun with them anyway...
"Gearbox choices
All 5 Series Saloon and Touring models come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox (automatic standard on 535d variants). A high proportion of customers are expected to specify BMW?s new six-speed automatic gearbox, with its new, more ergonomic, gear selector. Using upgraded hydraulics, an innovative torque converter and powerful software, the new automatic ?box responds to the slightest movement of the throttle pedal with reaction times increased by 40 per cent, and shift times halved.
Buyers of 550i, 540i, 530i, 535d and 530d models can opt for BMW?s all-new Automatic Sports Transmission. One press of the Sport button behind the gear lever allows shifts to be made using steering wheel mounted paddles to deliver even faster, more dynamic, changes."
01-09-2007, 08:02 AM
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I hope that the SMG is still offered -- if not, then the new auto sport box better be the one that's like the DSG on the Audi's...
If not, then I'm going to have to figure out what the heck I'm going to order (deja vu all over again!)
If not, then I'm going to have to figure out what the heck I'm going to order (deja vu all over again!)
01-09-2007, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='375759' date='Jan 9 2007, 12:02 PM
I hope that the SMG is still offered -- if not, then the new auto sport box better be the one that's like the DSG on the Audi's...
If not, then I'm going to have to figure out what the heck I'm going to order (deja vu all over again!)
If not, then I'm going to have to figure out what the heck I'm going to order (deja vu all over again!)
Rudy:
When are you in the market again? My lease expires at the end of September. If I order a car to my specs, I need to decide earlier than that. MY 07 or MY 08? Will there be an SMG or not? Will there be a twin turbo 6 for the 5 series? If so, what will the performance be when remapped? So many decisions.
01-09-2007, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='375899' date='Jan 9 2007, 04:28 PM
My lease is up in April but I can extend it if I need to in order to get what I want...
But, the important question is . . . What do you want? I am hoping you mak your decision first. iIknow it will be based on extensive research and full knowledge. Then I can simply follow your lead.
01-09-2007, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by robg' post='375901' date='Jan 9 2007, 09:34 PM
But, the important question is . . . What do you want?
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01-09-2007, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='375927' date='Jan 9 2007, 05:15 PM
Presumably whatever you can get up to the limit of your budget. If you're able to follow someone irrespective of what decision they make then surely all you need to do is lease the most specced up 550i (assuming the budget won't stretch to an M5!).
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01-09-2007, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by robg' post='375901' date='Jan 9 2007, 04:34 PM
But, the important question is . . . What do you want? I am hoping you mak your decision first. iIknow it will be based on extensive research and full knowledge. Then I can simply follow your lead.
I don't think I want to wait until I can actually drive a new sport automatic before ordering one so I'm either going to "take the plunge" and hope it's at least similar to the SMG or just play it safe and go with a manual. Right now, I'm leaning toward taking the plunge but thankfully, I don't have to decide right away...
Stay tuned!
01-09-2007, 04:14 PM
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the took auburn leather away....ahhhhhhhhhhh..........that was one of my favorites. i wonder how the nat brown will look. chocolate or lighter?
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