Nimble-Size matters?
05-04-2007, 10:51 PM
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I just bought a Lexus IS 250 for my wife. It's a pretty nimble car.
Unfortunately, my non-sport e60 525i feels less nimble despite being a "BMW"
My question is: will the 535 sport that I have ordered be more nimble and a whole lot more fun; keeping the increased power aside.
Unfortunately, my non-sport e60 525i feels less nimble despite being a "BMW"
My question is: will the 535 sport that I have ordered be more nimble and a whole lot more fun; keeping the increased power aside.
05-05-2007, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by juventus' post='421301' date='May 4 2007, 11:51 PM
I just bought a Lexus IS 250 for my wife. It's a pretty nimble car.
Unfortunately, my non-sport e60 525i feels less nimble despite being a "BMW"
My question is: will the 535 sport that I have ordered be more nimble and a whole lot more fun; keeping the increased power aside.
Unfortunately, my non-sport e60 525i feels less nimble despite being a "BMW"
My question is: will the 535 sport that I have ordered be more nimble and a whole lot more fun; keeping the increased power aside.
05-05-2007, 08:33 AM
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no, the lexus is250 is ~ 3450lbs and there's nothing you can do to offset the higher weight and size of the e60. its physics.
a sportier suspension on the e60 will help the car feel more planted and neutral through corners, but you're still gonna feel the size and weight being lugged around.
a sportier suspension on the e60 will help the car feel more planted and neutral through corners, but you're still gonna feel the size and weight being lugged around.
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