Which 5er will put the bigger grin on my face?
03-09-2010, 05:35 AM
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Can't I just buy a full warranty through BMW after purchase? What's the big deal with CPO? According to their website, there's a huge list of things they don't cover:
Upkeep Items
Maintenance; engine, transmission, and body adjustments; wheel alignment, balancing or rotation; wiper blade inserts; engine drive belts; spark plugs; filters; fuses; all batteries; all hoses and clamps (except air conditioning and power steering); oils, lubricants, fluids, refrigerants and coolants (except as required in the course of a covered repair); brake pads and rotors; brake shoes and drums; manual transmission clutch assemblies; suspension dampers (shock absorbers/strut elements); exhaust systems; tires.
Wear and Tear
All wear and tear items as defined in The Certified Pre-Owned BMW Protection Plan Consumer Information Statement (including all suspension parts and components).
Body and Interior
Paint; glass; headlamps; bulbs (except instrumentation); mirrors; lenses; body and chassis; body seals and gaskets; interior and exterior trim, moldings, and fasteners; upholstery, headliner, carpeting, floor and trunk mats; convertible top (all components except electronics); air or water leaks; wind or body noises; wheels; damage due to rust, corrosion, or contamination, except as covered by the BMW New Vehicle Rust and Corrosion Perforation Warranty.
Accessories
Radio/cassette player, telephone, navigation system, CD changer, or any components of those systems; non-original equipment parts, components or accessories.
Upkeep Items
Maintenance; engine, transmission, and body adjustments; wheel alignment, balancing or rotation; wiper blade inserts; engine drive belts; spark plugs; filters; fuses; all batteries; all hoses and clamps (except air conditioning and power steering); oils, lubricants, fluids, refrigerants and coolants (except as required in the course of a covered repair); brake pads and rotors; brake shoes and drums; manual transmission clutch assemblies; suspension dampers (shock absorbers/strut elements); exhaust systems; tires.
Wear and Tear
All wear and tear items as defined in The Certified Pre-Owned BMW Protection Plan Consumer Information Statement (including all suspension parts and components).
Body and Interior
Paint; glass; headlamps; bulbs (except instrumentation); mirrors; lenses; body and chassis; body seals and gaskets; interior and exterior trim, moldings, and fasteners; upholstery, headliner, carpeting, floor and trunk mats; convertible top (all components except electronics); air or water leaks; wind or body noises; wheels; damage due to rust, corrosion, or contamination, except as covered by the BMW New Vehicle Rust and Corrosion Perforation Warranty.
Accessories
Radio/cassette player, telephone, navigation system, CD changer, or any components of those systems; non-original equipment parts, components or accessories.
03-09-2010, 06:40 AM
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Option 1 no doubt about it. For what you want, pushing it hard at freeway speeds, the V8 is where its at. The 535 is a GREAT and quick car to drive, very snappy...BUT the V8 is a beast and feels relaxed and at home cruising at 90+ mph down the freeway. The 535 begins to feel pushed passed 90 mph on the freeway - not exceedingly, don't get me wrong it will move too, but just not as relaxed as the 550i.
Good luck on you purchase. And GO CPO or pass until you find one that is CPO - regardless of the option you go with. I guarantee you will never regret that decision.
Keep us posted!
Good luck on you purchase. And GO CPO or pass until you find one that is CPO - regardless of the option you go with. I guarantee you will never regret that decision.
Keep us posted!
I test drove a 535d and drove many autobahn miles in my 535i at sustained speeds above 100mph and not once did either car feel like it's engine was being "pushed".
OP - Like many others said, the Sport Pakcage is a must. Forget about any choice that doesn't include this option.
03-09-2010, 06:49 AM
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
I test drove a 535d and drove many autobahn miles in my 535i at sustained speeds above 100mph and not once did either car feel like it's engine was being "pushed".
OP - Like many others said, the Sport Pakcage is a must. Forget about any choice that doesn't include this option.
Have you driven the 550i sport in the same situations?
03-09-2010, 09:48 AM
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I took the 550i for a test drive a little while ago. Wow...I'm in love for sure...
I forgot to ask the salesperson this...but does the car include an aux input for audio and/or video?
I forgot to ask the salesperson this...but does the car include an aux input for audio and/or video?
03-09-2010, 10:16 AM
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