2008 528xi Questions
#21
Originally Posted by cwohughes' post='418256' date='Apr 26 2007, 02:14 PM
bmw093, I guess you're right it is really a non-issue. I can't wait for delivery. What pkg's do you have with yours? If possible post some pics.
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Originally Posted by bmw093' post='418260' date='Apr 26 2007, 02:28 PM
I have a few less goodies than you: Alpine White, black leather, dark wood, 6M, Sport, Premium, CW, L7, Xenon, IPod/Aux. The 246 sport 18s will blow you away--they are stunning. The car is an absolute machine--like nothing I have ever driven. I had the dealer install the OEM M5 lip spoiler on it (not the deck spoiler, the lip spoiler), and it turned out to be a really nice sporty touch--pretty inexpensive (just under $400 installed). You will love this car and waiting to drive it is a chore.
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My Ride: 2007 530Xi - Navigation, Premium package, Steptronic.
Originally Posted by cwohughes' post='418189' date='Apr 26 2007, 01:02 PM
The only thing that annoys me is the reflectors on the wheel well. Does anyone have any idea where I can get replacements painted the color of the car?
#24
Originally Posted by bmw093' post='418250' date='Apr 26 2007, 03:02 PM
I drove the GS350 and did a bit of negotiating. Loved the interior of it--class act through and through. Hated the handling--I felt like I was cornering in my grandfather's 82 Oldsmobile. Ipod is a huge factor too--I don't know if Lexus even has one, and if so I doubt it can compare to how well BMW integrated it. The Lexus is a Toyota, and there's no way around that fact. It's engineered as a Toyota, it shares parts with Toyota, it is 'tinny' like a Toyota, and it handles like a Toyota. My wife has a Lexus and we love it--it's beautiful, dependable, and has some lux to it--but, and she 100% agrees, it's not a BMW. The best way for me to describe it, is that the Lexus had no soul. All BMWs have a soul. Sounds queer and all, but there is an intangible factor within the car that Infiniti, Lexus and Acura just can't duplicate. Don't base your decision purely on money.
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#25
Originally Posted by aqkhan6us' post='418094' date='Apr 26 2007, 08:37 AM
I got my 528xi last sat/ Love it.
Sport pkg. is good. includes comfort seats-awesome, Steering wheel different shape with metal- better feeling.
Premium pkg: leather, power folding mirrors, ambient lights. love them
Xenon lights : love the cornering feature. I-pod : have not used yet, read people love it.
Comfort access: bought E60 for this feature the most I like(otherwise going for X3), : No need to take out keys, no scratches on car?, will be a nice feature in winter and with hands full, for women with purse in hand-no need to dig for the key.
U should go for Sport pkg, Comfort access- atleast
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Sport pkg. is good. includes comfort seats-awesome, Steering wheel different shape with metal- better feeling.
Premium pkg: leather, power folding mirrors, ambient lights. love them
Xenon lights : love the cornering feature. I-pod : have not used yet, read people love it.
Comfort access: bought E60 for this feature the most I like(otherwise going for X3), : No need to take out keys, no scratches on car?, will be a nice feature in winter and with hands full, for women with purse in hand-no need to dig for the key.
U should go for Sport pkg, Comfort access- atleast
GOOD LUCK
#26
Originally Posted by deelee' post='418710' date='Apr 27 2007, 04:15 PM
Got my 528xi too and sure its a gr8 drive.just one question?steering wheel different shape with metal?is the steering wheel different if you have a sports package??has the steering wheel changed in the 2008 models or is it the same as before?
MY FAV.....LOVE.... Comfort Access
#27
Originally Posted by bmw093' post='418250' date='Apr 26 2007, 03:02 PM
I drove the GS350 and did a bit of negotiating. Loved the interior of it--class act through and through. Hated the handling--I felt like I was cornering in my grandfather's 82 Oldsmobile. Ipod is a huge factor too--I don't know if Lexus even has one, and if so I doubt it can compare to how well BMW integrated it. The Lexus is a Toyota, and there's no way around that fact. It's engineered as a Toyota, it shares parts with Toyota, it is 'tinny' like a Toyota, and it handles like a Toyota. My wife has a Lexus and we love it--it's beautiful, dependable, and has some lux to it--but, and she 100% agrees, it's not a BMW. The best way for me to describe it, is that the Lexus had no soul. All BMWs have a soul. Sounds queer and all, but there is an intangible factor within the car that Infiniti, Lexus and Acura just can't duplicate. Don't base your decision purely on money.
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#28
Originally Posted by disco672' post='419426' date='Apr 30 2007, 11:06 AM
THe GS350 is out!! I agree with your assessment on the handling. We are shooting for one of the 2 iterations of the 528. Now it's time to go and beat up some dealers. I will go no higher than 900 over invoice. If they don't want to talk. I walk! Period.
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