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08-01-2005, 04:16 PM
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My Ride: 545i - ordered in January delivered April 21st! Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple.
Brought my 545 in today for service - the iDrive has a mind of its own. But anyway....
They gave me an X3 3.0 and WOW, geeze do I miss torque and active steering. 1 full turn to make a 90 degree corner?. Peddle all the way down and not until 3k does the car begin to move.
10 minutes in that car and I miss my 545 more than ever... maybe thats the plan.
I am glad the dealership gave me a BMW but what a change!!
They gave me an X3 3.0 and WOW, geeze do I miss torque and active steering. 1 full turn to make a 90 degree corner?. Peddle all the way down and not until 3k does the car begin to move.
10 minutes in that car and I miss my 545 more than ever... maybe thats the plan.
I am glad the dealership gave me a BMW but what a change!!
08-01-2005, 04:45 PM
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[quote name='Oaktree' date='Aug 1 2005, 08:16 PM']
I went through the same thing with a 525
loaner and what a job to turn that wheel - almost clip another car when leaving
the dealership.
I just don't understand how people on this board have a problem
with active steering? Much more precise and safer too!
I went through the same thing with a 525
loaner and what a job to turn that wheel - almost clip another car when leaving
the dealership.
I just don't understand how people on this board have a problem
with active steering? Much more precise and safer too!
08-01-2005, 07:44 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by vulcan747' date='Aug 1 2005, 05:45 PM
what a job to turn that wheel - almost clip another car when leaving
the dealership.
I just don't understand how people on this board have a problem
with active steering? Much more precise and safer too!
the dealership.
I just don't understand how people on this board have a problem
with active steering? Much more precise and safer too!
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be careful what you say... some people will yell at you for not knowing how to drive... 
Either that or argue that you just "gotten use to" AS. 
08-01-2005, 09:06 PM
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My Ride: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport 6MT
I test drove a 545i with a/s and I really didn't like it. Sure there's less effort in turning the wheel, but when it turns more than you expect it to, imagine parallel parking and curbing a rim. Wonderful system, regardless, but not for me. I placed an order for a 550i without a/s. To each his/her own...
08-01-2005, 10:23 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Titanium Gray/Black Leather 545i, 6SP Manual, Sport Package, Anthracite Maple Wood, Satellite Preparation. H&R coilover suspension, Radenergie 20's
Originally Posted by Roleez' date='Aug 1 2005, 10:06 PM
I test drove a 545i with a/s and I really didn't like it.? Sure there's less effort in turning the wheel, but when it turns more than you expect it to, imagine parallel parking and curbing a rim.? Wonderful system, regardless, but not for me.? I placed an order for a 550i without a/s.? To each his/her own...
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) he got the hang of it, and now he loves it, and wish he had it for his older E39 car. Do it while it's not too late. 
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