does the 545i feel less powerful than you expected
10-12-2004, 03:03 PM
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Don't shoot me, but does anyone else feel that the 545i is a bit less powerful than they expected? Having driven a 540 a few times, stepping on the gas, I always got pinned to my seat, and it had the WOW, Holy SH*T feel.
i don't have that same feel on the 545i? maybe there is a programming issue or something?
I will say it is fast, indeed, but somewhere I am losing the Holy Cr*p feel.
anyone?
i don't have that same feel on the 545i? maybe there is a programming issue or something?
I will say it is fast, indeed, but somewhere I am losing the Holy Cr*p feel.
anyone?
10-12-2004, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wassy' date='Oct 12 2004, 05:03 PM
Don't shoot me, but does anyone else feel that the 545i is a bit less powerful than they expected?? Having driven a 540 a few times, stepping on the gas, I always got pinned to my seat, and it had the WOW, Holy SH*T feel.
i don't have that same feel on the 545i?? maybe there is a programming issue or something??
I will say it is fast, indeed, but somewhere I am losing the Holy Cr*p feel.
anyone?
i don't have that same feel on the 545i?? maybe there is a programming issue or something??
I will say it is fast, indeed, but somewhere I am losing the Holy Cr*p feel.
anyone?
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10-12-2004, 03:24 PM
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All I can say is this 545 feels stronger and faster than either of my two 540's over the years.
Even funnier -- it seems to be getting faster lately (7500 miles).
Even funnier -- it seems to be getting faster lately (7500 miles).
10-12-2004, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by wassy' date='Oct 12 2004, 06:03 PM
Don't shoot me, but does anyone else feel that the 545i is a bit less powerful than they expected?
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10-12-2004, 04:00 PM
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I just got back in the office after a five day, 800 mile drive through California. 70% of the miles were two lane mountain roads, the rest freeway. The power was always outstanding. What the brute power didn't cover, the torque did. My car has 11,000 miles & is a year old. No problems, excellent power was available in any gear at any time.
10-12-2004, 04:05 PM
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Maybe if one had the 6spd manual or SMG over the steptronic it would feel livelier!? :winkcool:
Personally i am leaning towards the SMG! It's nice to have a hand free while driving
Personally i am leaning towards the SMG! It's nice to have a hand free while driving
10-12-2004, 04:07 PM
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I am not saying it isn't fast, or not powerful. I am simply expressing my opinion that it feels "less" powerful than I expected and as compared to the 540's I've driven. that's all. perhaps there was a software glitch, or something with the DME... that is why I am asking.
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Oct 12 2004, 07:05 PM
Maybe if one had the 6spd manual or SMG over the steptronic it would feel livelier!? :winkcool:
Personally i am leaning towards the SMG!
Personally i am leaning towards the SMG!
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this may be, maybe a manual is more aggressive than the auto..
10-12-2004, 04:16 PM
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My Ride: 2002 545i sport pckg,sirius,active steering,grey on black
I noticed the same thing initially but after about 2-3k mi the car felt more
natural. I owned 2 540i's before. IMO, I think the combination of the
following 545 characteristics produce a sensation of less power,when it
obviously has more.
more powerful motor making fwd motion seem more effortless
lighter car-front aluminum sub frame
more sound insulation
enough electronics and steering control to produce a feeling of
having an "inertial damper" on board
I now have 12k mi and the car does give a great kick when floored
at a stoplight. [I get tired of kids w/ souped up Hondas tryin to race!]
natural. I owned 2 540i's before. IMO, I think the combination of the
following 545 characteristics produce a sensation of less power,when it
obviously has more.
more powerful motor making fwd motion seem more effortless
lighter car-front aluminum sub frame
more sound insulation
enough electronics and steering control to produce a feeling of
having an "inertial damper" on board
I now have 12k mi and the car does give a great kick when floored
at a stoplight. [I get tired of kids w/ souped up Hondas tryin to race!]
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It may be the engine software is limiting the "off the line" performance some how to keep the engine/trans/rear end in a safe operating mode.
Safe by way of operating parameters.
Safe by way of operating parameters.