525 Lack Of Power ?????
02-13-2006, 08:12 PM
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i haven't driven one yet but a buddy of mine has and he thinks it is "okay " on the streets and it sucks on the freeway....for the fellow 525i owners what do you think about that statement?
02-13-2006, 08:17 PM
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If I bought E60 all over again, I'd buy 550 and never buy 530. 530 is good enough for myself weighing 165lbs, but adding another 100lbs will significantly make the car slower.
02-13-2006, 08:51 PM
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You should drive the 525 and see what YOU think.
What you think is "fast" or "slow" might be different from what you friend thinks. Its all relative.
What you think is "fast" or "slow" might be different from what you friend thinks. Its all relative.
02-13-2006, 09:43 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
It lacks power comapred to the M5s 507hp...
Right now for 215hp I think its "ok" also... barely cutting it. And embarassing compared to like $20K cars that have like 240hp! or what is it ? 260 HP... Ie 2007 camry and Current Honda accord.
Right now for 215hp I think its "ok" also... barely cutting it. And embarassing compared to like $20K cars that have like 240hp! or what is it ? 260 HP... Ie 2007 camry and Current Honda accord.
02-13-2006, 09:46 PM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
Its "ok" in general but If I had to do it again I would of went with a v8.
02-13-2006, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr-Adams' post='239862' date='Feb 14 2006, 06:12 AM
i haven't driven one yet but a buddy of mine has and he thinks it is "okay " on the streets and it sucks on the freeway....for the fellow 525i owners what do you think about that statement?
But, frankly, on a U.S. freeway, given the speed limit, I do not think a V8 makes a big difference
I have ordered a 523i (2,5l and 177hp) and I found it ok. Your milage may vary.
02-14-2006, 07:56 AM
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My Ride: 2005 525i Titanium Silver Metalic and 2003 325xi Jet Black with the Premium Package in both cars.
OK Gents.... its not a 545 or 550 or even a 530, but I have to be honest, when I'm getting on the parkway or expressway and I dump it into DS mode and put the pedal to the metal, I have no problem reaching 70-80 mph in a short period of time. Its good enough for me I guess and of course its just my opinion. 
02-14-2006, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by F?nfer' post='239904' date='Feb 14 2006, 12:59 AM
Well, it's not a V8...
But, frankly, on a U.S. freeway, given the speed limit, I do not think a V8 makes a big difference
I have ordered a 523i (2,5l and 177hp) and I found it ok. Your milage may vary.
But, frankly, on a U.S. freeway, given the speed limit, I do not think a V8 makes a big difference
I have ordered a 523i (2,5l and 177hp) and I found it ok. Your milage may vary.
02-14-2006, 08:09 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by Mr-Adams' post='239862' date='Feb 13 2006, 11:12 PM
i haven't driven one yet but a buddy of mine has and he thinks it is "okay " on the streets and it sucks on the freeway....for the fellow 525i owners what do you think about that statement?