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12-06-2011, 06:37 PM
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My Ride: 07' BMW 550i
So while I have warranty, I'm taking my car to dealer for service and warning msg Battery discharge at higher rate. Well they give me 3-series,then I asked for 335, but they got for me 535. So it seems to me 535 is more alive then 550, but I'm not sure if it's faster. Also it has better mpg for same commute I do everyday, 21.3 vs 19.5 for my 550i. Also it's looked strange, but I lost control (spin rear tires and slide on sharp turn), more often then my 550i (today rainy day here). So I'm not sure it is due run flat tires on this car or it does not have anti roll system as my 550i. I was surprised and even checked rear tires for their condition.
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Any ideas?
12-06-2011, 08:56 PM
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The Anti Roll Stablilization is on the 535i as part of the Sports Package.
12-07-2011, 04:48 AM
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It's still rain, so it's easy to spin a tires. I have never had same on my 550i, it has Goodyear Eagles RS-A.
Also 535 feels lighter then 550.
Also 535 feels lighter then 550.
12-07-2011, 05:15 AM
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I assume you went to BMW of Sterling? You lucked out with getting the 5 loaner. They only have a few of them, so you have to have the right timing to get one. 
With that said I've always ended up with a 335i from them.. one time with xDrive.. and holy crap that car did not feel responsive. I don't know if it was just in bad shape or what, but it truly felt slower than my 535xi. I had another 335i loaner and it was quite obviously quicker than my car and I somewhat enjoyed it for the day I had it. The 335xi.. nope.
Just be glad you didn't end up with a Hyundai loaner courtesy of Enterprise.
With that said I've always ended up with a 335i from them.. one time with xDrive.. and holy crap that car did not feel responsive. I don't know if it was just in bad shape or what, but it truly felt slower than my 535xi. I had another 335i loaner and it was quite obviously quicker than my car and I somewhat enjoyed it for the day I had it. The 335xi.. nope.Just be glad you didn't end up with a Hyundai loaner courtesy of Enterprise.
12-07-2011, 05:39 AM
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Yep Sterling BMW, I had 328ix (blue one with M-trim), it's looked nice but x-drive is slow and more noise from thr front of the car. I should try 335i. It's fast as E46 M3, about same HP.
12-07-2011, 07:39 AM
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Luckily you guys have gotten loaners, as most stealerships I have called will only offer a loaner if I bought my car from them... My car has only been to BMW of Manhattan, which their service sucks btw :thumbsdown: The last time asked for a loaner from them they told I needed to leave a security deposit of $700 , is that normal?
12-07-2011, 07:58 AM
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Luckily you guys have gotten loaners, as most stealerships I have called will only offer a loaner if I bought my car from them... My car has only been to BMW of Manhattan, which their service sucks btw :thumbsdown: The last time asked for a loaner from them they told I needed to leave a security deposit of $700 , is that normal?
J/K NO, that is NOT normal! 
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Luckily you guys have gotten loaners, as most stealerships I have called will only offer a loaner if I bought my car from them... My car has only been to BMW of Manhattan, which their service sucks btw :thumbsdown: The last time asked for a loaner from them they told I needed to leave a security deposit of $700 , is that normal?
12-07-2011, 08:47 AM
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