2008 528i!!!
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='680995' date='Sep 29 2008, 10:35 AM
Get the 535i Sport!
Only reason I'm the the 528i over the 535i is because the 535i isn't available where I live.
should i still get sprint boosterS? i already have the 528
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Originally Posted by xhan2' post='681007' date='Sep 30 2008, 02:52 AM
should i still get sprint boosterS? i already have the 528
Yes you should! Where are you? It helps people giving you advice on where to get parts if you give details of where you are.
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Originally Posted by hyethug015' post='680961' date='Sep 30 2008, 02:13 AM
man..... i regret getting the 528i....ive posted threads about this b4 and it ticks me off how slow the dam car is.... i made a horrible mistake i hope u dont get the 528!!!
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='681574' date='Sep 29 2008, 11:51 PM
I feel for ya~ The 528i isn't what anyone would call a quick car these days. It has 230 bhp and 200 lb-ft of torque which is good for 0-60 times of about 7.1 seconds (auto) and a top speed of 155 mph. It's not quick, but it's not slow either. True it is down on power compared to other cars in its price range, but the car handles incredibly well and most reviews of the car are generally between good and excellent. Wait till someone produces a performance 'chip' or an ECU remap for the 528i. That and a few small mods should be able to the take the 528i up to the bhp and torque levels of a MY '07 530i. The MY '07 530i has 255 bhp and 220 lb-ft of torque with 0-60 times of 6.6 seconds (auto).
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Originally Posted by xhan2' post='681595' date='Sep 30 2008, 06:23 PM
i drive a 528i 2008. i live in CA. advisable to get the SB? everyone says so.... but it doesnt add any horses... im not sure if its worth it. and im partly concerened about the warranty being voided. plus i was also thinking of retrofitting new stirring wheels and pedals
The Sprint Booster may not add any HP, but it gets rid of the throttle lag associated with drive by wire and adaptive throttle systems that E60s have. Sprint Booster increases throttle response effectively and makes the car feel that it is giving you all the HP that engine has immediately. If you are looking for a stoplight drag racer, you've bought the wrong car. There are cars that cost much less that the even more powerful 535i that are much quicker at intersection challenges. Most people by BMWs not because of the sheer power, acceleration numbers or top speed. Most people buy BMWs because BMWs provide the best overall driving experience.
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Originally Posted by xhan2' post='681596' date='Sep 30 2008, 06:28 PM
is there like ever gonna be an ECU remap for 528i 2008?
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