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06-10-2009, 05:11 AM
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See I don't think I got an iPod cord. I know that there's the USB plug in the center console but I don't recall getting a cord. Problem is I got the car from an out of town dealership too. 
Secondly, the 528i requires Premium also. I know I'm going to use the required fuel but I was just curious if what the sales guy said about a warning light on the dash was correct or not. I know that there is no such thing and that I would only feel the loss of power and/or ping in the engine if anything less than 91 is used.
Secondly, the 528i requires Premium also. I know I'm going to use the required fuel but I was just curious if what the sales guy said about a warning light on the dash was correct or not. I know that there is no such thing and that I would only feel the loss of power and/or ping in the engine if anything less than 91 is used.
07-27-2009, 12:24 AM
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I can't believe I've had this E60 for 8 weeks now, I still haven't gotten my license plates yet (knock on wood) lol 
07-27-2009, 05:19 AM
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My Ride: 2005 (01/05 Build) Titanium Silver Metallic 530i, Black Dakota Leather Interior w/Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Cold, Premium & Sport Packages, Steptronic, Bluetooth
MODS: OEM 166's (M5 Offset) on General's (245/35 & 275/30), 15mm H&R Spacers, Auxiliary Audio Input, 6000K Xenon Headlights and Matching HID Fogs, AIB v3.0, SprintBooster, OEM LED License Plate Bulbs, Smoked LED Side Markers, Matte Black Kidney Grills
Congrats and 
07-27-2009, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by GX528i' post='955315' date='Jul 27 2009, 04:24 AM
I can't believe I've had this E60 for 8 weeks now, I still haven't gotten my license plates yet (knock on wood) lol
07-27-2009, 08:05 AM
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Thanks hehe. I'm not going to have the front plate drilled on unless I get a fix-it ticket. I've had the GX470 for 6 years now and it's never had a front plate 
07-27-2009, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by GX528i' post='906700' date='Jun 10 2009, 09:11 AM
See I don't think I got an iPod cord. I know that there's the USB plug in the center console but I don't recall getting a cord. Problem is I got the car from an out of town dealership too.
Secondly, the 528i requires Premium also. I know I'm going to use the required fuel but I was just curious if what the sales guy said about a warning light on the dash was correct or not. I know that there is no such thing and that I would only feel the loss of power and/or ping in the engine if anything less than 91 is used.
Secondly, the 528i requires Premium also. I know I'm going to use the required fuel but I was just curious if what the sales guy said about a warning light on the dash was correct or not. I know that there is no such thing and that I would only feel the loss of power and/or ping in the engine if anything less than 91 is used.
I'd guess that the recommended octane is 91 (premium) but 89 would be probably OK in a pinch. I would not use non-premium grades on a regular basis. You shouldn't get any lights on the dash but the computer will retard the spark and give you less power.
PS: Congrats and enjoy the new car.
07-27-2009, 09:30 PM
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Ya I'll definitely have to check back with them. It's not a big deal but if you pay this much for a vehicle then the iPod cord should be free. lol. I just haven't gotten around in doing it because I don't drive the e60 that much. hehe 
Break-in miles sounds really nice right now. We've had the thing for 8 weeks now and I don't think it has 500 miles on the Odo yet hehe
Break-in miles sounds really nice right now. We've had the thing for 8 weeks now and I don't think it has 500 miles on the Odo yet hehe