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DDW, the Xenons are really not a problem. You would like them if you change your mind, but don't worry either way. All BMW headlights are bright enough to fluoroscope anything well beyond braking range.
Good choice on the 3.0i engine. You may have read my positive experiences with the X3 3.0i after driving Bimmer V8s for years. Besides plenty of time for eight cylinders later. For now, keep the family responsibilities up front as you have.
Good choice on the 3.0i engine. You may have read my positive experiences with the X3 3.0i after driving Bimmer V8s for years. Besides plenty of time for eight cylinders later. For now, keep the family responsibilities up front as you have.
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My Ride: '05 530i-Silver Grey / Grey, Premium, Sport, PDC
Originally Posted by Jimbo' date='Oct 16 2004, 02:44 PM
I didn't know you can turn off the Xenons. I'll have to check this out.
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 16 2004, 01:33 PM
DDW,Good choice on the 3.0i engine.
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Good driving to ya!
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My Ride: '05 530i-Silver Grey / Grey, Premium, Sport, PDC
For a "first" BMW, you'll be very satisfied with the 530. With the Sport/Prem/PDC, you have some great options that make it a pleasure to drive. If the standard audio system doesn't give you enough bass, there's some fairly easy DIY's for adding a reasonably priced subwoofer.
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Thanks, I was very pleased with std.audio -- jazz fan no need for THUMPING
Good driving to ya!
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[/quote]Thanks, I was very pleased with std.audio -- jazz fan no need for THUMPING
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Originally Posted by DDW' date='Oct 16 2004, 02:18 PM
Thanks, I was very pleased with std.audio -- jazz fan no need for THUMPING
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I'm also adding a couple of convex mirrors to the side mirrors because the blindspot is quiet large due to the pillars, especially when making quick lane changes.
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My Ride: '05 530i-Silver Grey / Grey, Premium, Sport, PDC
Originally Posted by Jimbo' date='Oct 16 2004, 04:23 PM
[quote name='DDW' date='Oct 16 2004, 02:18 PM'] Thanks, I was very pleased with std.audio -- jazz fan no need for THUMPING
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I'm also adding a couple of convex mirrors to the side mirrors because the blindspot is quiet large due to the pillars, especially when making quick lane changes.
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[/quote]Will PDC pick up tall curbs or . . . short poles 12 in. or less ??
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Originally Posted by DDW' date='Oct 16 2004, 11:12 AM
I dont think you can turn them off just lock them straight ahead where they don't turn corners, shutter will still go up & down, if I'm not mistaken ??
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as far as the xenon lights, i can live w/o pdc but not my xenons . i drove other cars w/o xenon at night and i always thought i forgot to turn on the headlights . if that is ok for you, go back to the dealer and test drive one w/xenon again. i'm 99.99% sure you'll love them . and you are right about the moving headlights part. you can lock them straight ahead if you switch it to "on" instead of "auto".
Originally Posted by DDW' date='Oct 16 2004, 11:29 AM
Will PDC pick up tall curbs or . . . short poles 12 in. or less ??
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Originally Posted by DDW' date='Oct 16 2004, 02:29 PM
Will PDC pick up tall curbs or . . . short poles 12 in. or less ??
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Sometimes when my wife and I are out, we take turns getting off the car and watching the other pull into a parking spot to give guidance on how close the car is to an object so we can learn the PDC parameters.