LCI 528i Drivers!
08-26-2008, 07:05 PM
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Sorry I am late with this post, I actually have a 2008 528i 
Yes I am happy with it and it definitely has the kick it needs to get passed someone easily and comfortably as well.
It handles well around curves etc..
However, after driving the 528i for many months I did wish I had more power and a stick shift :0
I just felt young again in the 528i, so thats how good it felt to me.
But one of the major reasons we went with the 528i was because of the MPG. It just did not seem economical to go with something bigger for us right now. But I also realize that I am not 20 anymore so I rarely punch it and run away with it on the highway or city streets. But it is there when I need it. Cant go wrong with the 528i but you will have to figure out what you want out of it, how much money you want to put into it, as well as what type of modding you want to do.
Not many "speed" mods for the 528i, I dont know the names "chips", sprint booster, dual exausts, stuff that make the engine GO.
But for the 530 on up they are available. Forgive me if I misspoke but that is what I have found so far to be true.
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TR.
Yes I am happy with it and it definitely has the kick it needs to get passed someone easily and comfortably as well.
It handles well around curves etc..
However, after driving the 528i for many months I did wish I had more power and a stick shift :0
I just felt young again in the 528i, so thats how good it felt to me.
But one of the major reasons we went with the 528i was because of the MPG. It just did not seem economical to go with something bigger for us right now. But I also realize that I am not 20 anymore so I rarely punch it and run away with it on the highway or city streets. But it is there when I need it. Cant go wrong with the 528i but you will have to figure out what you want out of it, how much money you want to put into it, as well as what type of modding you want to do.
Not many "speed" mods for the 528i, I dont know the names "chips", sprint booster, dual exausts, stuff that make the engine GO.
But for the 530 on up they are available. Forgive me if I misspoke but that is what I have found so far to be true.
Regards,
TR.
08-26-2008, 07:52 PM
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My Ride: 2008 528xi navigation, xenon lights, luxury seats, Ipod adaptor, rear air bags, premium pkg, steptronic automatic transmission
I like my 528xi In my opinion plenty of horsepower. If you want to accelerate faster move the automatic lever to the left and it goes just fine. Great mileage.. 23 US mpg around town 27-28 US mpg on a trip.
08-27-2008, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by troybal' post='655119' date='Aug 27 2008, 12:05 PM
Sorry I am late with this post, I actually have a 2008 528i
Yes I am happy with it and it definitely has the kick it needs to get passed someone easily and comfortably as well.
It handles well around curves etc..
However, after driving the 528i for many months I did wish I had more power and a stick shift :0
I just felt young again in the 528i, so thats how good it felt to me.
But one of the major reasons we went with the 528i was because of the MPG. It just did not seem economical to go with something bigger for us right now. But I also realize that I am not 20 anymore so I rarely punch it and run away with it on the highway or city streets. But it is there when I need it. Cant go wrong with the 528i but you will have to figure out what you want out of it, how much money you want to put into it, as well as what type of modding you want to do.
Not many "speed" mods for the 528i, I dont know the names "chips", sprint booster, dual exausts, stuff that make the engine GO.
But for the 530 on up they are available. Forgive me if I misspoke but that is what I have found so far to be true.
Regards,
TR.
Yes I am happy with it and it definitely has the kick it needs to get passed someone easily and comfortably as well.
It handles well around curves etc..
However, after driving the 528i for many months I did wish I had more power and a stick shift :0
I just felt young again in the 528i, so thats how good it felt to me.
But one of the major reasons we went with the 528i was because of the MPG. It just did not seem economical to go with something bigger for us right now. But I also realize that I am not 20 anymore so I rarely punch it and run away with it on the highway or city streets. But it is there when I need it. Cant go wrong with the 528i but you will have to figure out what you want out of it, how much money you want to put into it, as well as what type of modding you want to do.
Not many "speed" mods for the 528i, I dont know the names "chips", sprint booster, dual exausts, stuff that make the engine GO.
But for the 530 on up they are available. Forgive me if I misspoke but that is what I have found so far to be true.
Regards,
TR.
Much thanks for your input!
I really wish that the 535i was available in Korea, but it's not. So... I'm left with a choice between the 528i or the 530i... I've been trying for days to come up with a solid justification for spending the extra US$9k on the 530 over the 528, but I just can't seem to... Well... except that extra 40 or so hp! 
But not much difference in torque, so the 0-100 of the 530 isn't that much faster than the 528. I guess sooner or later some company will come up with ECU tuning for the 528, but Sprint Booster, exhaust system, intake is all available for the 528 now. I'm not sure how much hp the exhaust and intake will add (perhaps one of the experts can chime in on this) though. The 530 has more mods available 'right now' than the 528. I guess I'd be very happy with the 528... and US$9k for the 40hp extra for the 530 really don't seem to be worth it, but the ego and power demon 
in me just won't let the issue rest!
08-27-2008, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Scherer' post='655152' date='Aug 27 2008, 12:52 PM
I like my 528xi In my opinion plenty of horsepower. If you want to accelerate faster move the automatic lever to the left and it goes just fine. Great mileage.. 23 US mpg around town 27-28 US mpg on a trip.
Thank you for chiming in on this! I didn't realize the 528 got such great mileage! But I suppose in constantly gridlock Seoul traffic, the consumption numbers will be a bit worse.
08-27-2008, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='655061' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:42 AM
I say get the 528 and spend the extra $$ on mods. You might be able to get the same HP and Torque out of the 528 for way less $$$ on mods...intake, ECU flash, removing the floormats.
I've read it on other threads, but not sure what to make of it.
08-27-2008, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='655490' date='Aug 27 2008, 09:34 AM
I think 'Uzzle' has a modded 528i... I wonder if he is going to chime in?
08-27-2008, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='655681' date='Aug 28 2008, 05:08 AM
shoot him a PM, and he does have a mod'd 528i
08-27-2008, 12:27 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by seoulman' post='655305' date='Aug 27 2008, 03:48 AM
What is this joke about removing floor mats??? I've read it on other threads, but not sure what to make of it.
I've read it on other threads, but not sure what to make of it.