what do like least about your E60?
12-18-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by f?nf drei?ig' post='368831' date='Dec 18 2006, 10:11 PM
I hate the high speed handling. Thought that it would handle better than it does on the Autobahn. handles good for a sedan at speeds under 100mph.
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12-18-2006, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='368833' date='Dec 18 2006, 11:14 PM
Is this because of runflat tyres? 'normal' tyres might solve your problem.....
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12-18-2006, 01:37 PM
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OK, here goes;
Generally;
Slow I-Drive boot.
Slow I-Drive.
Poor Pro Navi.
Poor Radio reception even with Pro Radio.
No easily accessed radio presets.
Rubbishy indicators (BMW drivers have a reputation in the UK for not using their indicators, now I know why).
Non-adjustable seat-belt top anchors.
Rattly front seatbelt top anchors.
Constant need to update software to fix glitches.
Snap in that I never use for the mobile 'phone takes up half the armrest console.
Six month old leather that could pass for six years.
Rear armrest rattle because the rubber buffers have been poorly fitted and then fallen out.
Handling can be a little wayward at times, I haven't quite worked out why but it could be the tyres.
Run-on-flat tyres offer the advantage of a little bit more mobility, for a price that can be measured in ? (or $), handling and ride comfort. The price is too high.
Not to my taste;
Ugly and poorly integrated front Cup Holders.
Stupid "gay" fin on the roof (Oh look at me, I'm a Shark, I am,).
Angles of some shut lines, in particular bonnet, lets you see through the gap, that is just plain wrong.
Looks in general, I've mellowed a little and it is still more characterful than either the A6 or E Klasse , but it ain't quite right.
And on mine in particular;
Poor performance.
Poor fuel economy.
More trips for repairs/ investigation and recalls in six months than the last 15 years of cars put together (and it's not because I'm being picky).
Battery Drain warning that is apparently software induced but is still annoying and confidence sapping.
Remote boot locking bust. Dealer can't look at it until Friday, not bad but still too late! Battery drain notice means I will probably take my wife's old Audi to the airport because I want the car to start when I get back!
Overall I would say that it's not too bad because even though the list is long, when it comes to cars I am uncompromising and opinionated.
Generally;
Slow I-Drive boot.
Slow I-Drive.
Poor Pro Navi.
Poor Radio reception even with Pro Radio.
No easily accessed radio presets.
Rubbishy indicators (BMW drivers have a reputation in the UK for not using their indicators, now I know why).
Non-adjustable seat-belt top anchors.
Rattly front seatbelt top anchors.
Constant need to update software to fix glitches.
Snap in that I never use for the mobile 'phone takes up half the armrest console.
Six month old leather that could pass for six years.
Rear armrest rattle because the rubber buffers have been poorly fitted and then fallen out.
Handling can be a little wayward at times, I haven't quite worked out why but it could be the tyres.
Run-on-flat tyres offer the advantage of a little bit more mobility, for a price that can be measured in ? (or $), handling and ride comfort. The price is too high.
Not to my taste;
Ugly and poorly integrated front Cup Holders.
Stupid "gay" fin on the roof (Oh look at me, I'm a Shark, I am,).
Angles of some shut lines, in particular bonnet, lets you see through the gap, that is just plain wrong.
Looks in general, I've mellowed a little and it is still more characterful than either the A6 or E Klasse , but it ain't quite right.
And on mine in particular;
Poor performance.
Poor fuel economy.
More trips for repairs/ investigation and recalls in six months than the last 15 years of cars put together (and it's not because I'm being picky).
Battery Drain warning that is apparently software induced but is still annoying and confidence sapping.
Remote boot locking bust. Dealer can't look at it until Friday, not bad but still too late! Battery drain notice means I will probably take my wife's old Audi to the airport because I want the car to start when I get back!
Overall I would say that it's not too bad because even though the list is long, when it comes to cars I am uncompromising and opinionated.
12-18-2006, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by f?nf drei?ig' post='368847' date='Dec 18 2006, 11:26 PM
I didn't get the sport package. I had the 225/50/17 conti's this past summer. I am running Blizak LM22's for winter tires, and believe it or not they handle better than the all season conti's. I plan on getting some 18's or 19's this summer with some so3's. I think that it sits up way to high and gets a lot of air under the car. Hopefully some springs and dampners will solve my problem.
Maybe thats it.
12-18-2006, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='368854' date='Dec 18 2006, 11:37 PM
Do you have Active Steering?I think that E60s without it have a very ''sensitive'' steering.
Maybe thats it.
Maybe thats it.
12-18-2006, 02:31 PM
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Which car has this? I've personally never had a car with illuminated stalks.
I actually found another one in the foot well of the passenger seat when removing my glove box!
Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='368460' date='Dec 17 2006, 04:41 PM
The current 520d SE has THREE power sockets - one a the front (cig lighter) and two in the rear. How many did you want? 
12-18-2006, 05:34 PM
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12-18-2006, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='368854' date='Dec 19 2006, 06:37 AM
I think that E60s without it have a very ''sensitive'' steering.
Maybe thats it.
Maybe thats it.
12-18-2006, 06:00 PM
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I like to drive with my nav system on (map in perspective view) and I hate that I have to go thought the idrive menu each time I start the car to get it up on the screen. Why can't it remember the last screen shown when the ignition was turned off? 
Also hated the run flats.
Also hated the run flats.
12-18-2006, 06:41 PM
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The only thing I dislike about my 550i are the damn cupholders. What a rediculous design. You shouldn't have to reach over to the passenger side to store your coffee... but the rest of the car rocks!