530ia LCI with SAT in Spain
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Ever since I took the decison to buy another 530i (I have an E39 model), I have been browsing this forum and made good use of all the great information available. I ordered my car in April and got it 2 weeks ago. Unlike many of you, I did not order the Sport suspension option as I was looking for comfort. I did however include Dynamic Drive and Active Steering. (I also have a sports car for when I need to get my adrenaline up). My first impression was how smooth and quiet the car felt, both the suspension as well as the engine- I have to say it- it felt like a Mercedes at first! In normal mode, I find the reaction of the suspension in curves at times disconcerting- the car appears to "float" a bit and the suspension appears to adjust in a jerky rather than continuous way. This changes when I engage "sport" and drive more aggressively- it appears to firm up and it feels like a "normal" car. Regarding the sport transmission- it is fantastic- if you let it self shift- if you do it manually- you can feel the jerk as it goes from gear to gear- not such a nice feeling, for me at least. Maybe I'm too old..................
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Originally Posted by Bris' post='454122' date='Aug 1 2007, 03:54 PM
Ever since I took the decison to buy another 530i (I have an E39 model), I have been browsing this forum and made good use of all the great information available. I ordered my car in April and got it 2 weeks ago. Unlike many of you, I did not order the Sport suspension option as I was looking for comfort. I did however include Dynamic Drive and Active Steering. (I also have a sports car for when I need to get my adrenaline up). My first impression was how smooth and quiet the car felt, both the suspension as well as the engine- I have to say it- it felt like a Mercedes at first! In normal mode, I find the reaction of the suspension in curves at times disconcerting- the car appears to "float" a bit and the suspension appears to adjust in a jerky rather than continuous way. This changes when I engage "sport" and drive more aggressively- it appears to firm up and it feels like a "normal" car. Regarding the sport transmission- it is fantastic- if you let it self shift- if you do it manually- you can feel the jerk as it goes from gear to gear- not such a nice feeling, for me at least. Maybe I'm too old..................
Nice to see a fellow from bmwfaq.com also chating here (my name is MARIANO LOPEZ RIVELO).
Going to the key issue, I think you will miss the sport suspension.In my opinion,it is,both,firm enough and quite comfortable at the same time.
Be that as it may,it is a great car,for sure.(the question is:better than the old beast,530 i e39?. As you kept the e39 it will be interesting to hearing from you about this).
Take care and enjoy your new "ultimate driving machine"
Cheers
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Originally Posted by Bris' post='454122' date='Aug 1 2007, 10:54 PM
Ever since I took the decison to buy another 530i (I have an E39 model), I have been browsing this forum and made good use of all the great information available. I ordered my car in April and got it 2 weeks ago. Unlike many of you, I did not order the Sport suspension option as I was looking for comfort. I did however include Dynamic Drive and Active Steering. (I also have a sports car for when I need to get my adrenaline up). My first impression was how smooth and quiet the car felt, both the suspension as well as the engine- I have to say it- it felt like a Mercedes at first! In normal mode, I find the reaction of the suspension in curves at times disconcerting- the car appears to "float" a bit and the suspension appears to adjust in a jerky rather than continuous way. This changes when I engage "sport" and drive more aggressively- it appears to firm up and it feels like a "normal" car. Regarding the sport transmission- it is fantastic- if you let it self shift- if you do it manually- you can feel the jerk as it goes from gear to gear- not such a nice feeling, for me at least. Maybe I'm too old..................
Welcome and congratulations for the new E60!
Dynamic Drive is a GREAT feature, one of the most cool of the E60 .