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#11456 of 12657 525i or 530i ? by jec1031 Jun 03, 2006 (5:24 pm)
Just wanted an opinion on owning or leasing my first BMW. The cost difference between the 2007 525i and the 530i are about four grand. As far as I can tell, the only difference between the two are 40 additional horse power, and the standard Xenon lights for the 530i. Bottom line. For the money, am I better off with a 2007 loaded 525i, with 40 less horses, or a low end 530i. Are the 40 horses and the lighting worth the extra four grand, or is my money better else spent in a 525i with more options. Thanks! Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 03, 2006 9:46 pm) markcincinnati (Jun 04, 2006 12:18 am) kying (Jun 04, 2006 8:37 am) shipo (Jun 04, 2006 8:45 am)
#11458 of 12657 2003 530 warranty expiring by maccar Jun 03, 2006 (7:06 pm)
Any sage advice appreciated: My warranty is going to expire (48800 miles) in the next few months. My second service will likely be due before then. Is there anything I should insist they do that they may not if I don't prompt them? Belts, fluids of any kind, brake pads etc... Thanks Replies to this message: cmybimmergo (Jun 03, 2006 7:52 pm)
#11459 of 12657 Re: 2003 530 warranty expiring [maccar] by cmybimmergo Jun 03, 2006 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: maccar (Jun 03, 2006 7:06 pm) They won't do anything that isn't part of the service unless there's a failure.   Unless, of course, you're willing to pay for it.
#11460 of 12657 Re: 525i or 530i ? [jec1031] by shipo Jun 03, 2006 (9:46 pm)
Replying to: jec1031 (Jun 03, 2006 5:24 pm) "As far as I can tell, the only difference between the two are 40 additional horse power, and the standard Xenon lights for the 530i. Bottom line."   The Manual transmission in the 530i is more robust than that of the 525i (I'm pretty sure that the Automatic trannys are the same), and the brakes in the 530i are larger and more capable as well.   Best Regards, Shipo
#11462 of 12657 Re: 525i or 530i ? [jec1031] by markcincinnati Jun 04, 2006 (12:18 am)
Replying to: jec1031 (Jun 03, 2006 5:24 pm) Two of our favorite BMW sales reps offer:   Get the 525 with the stick shift, rather than the 530 with the auto.   My wife and I buy into this logic -- but most folks don't.   Of course, we also bought into a new X3 (in 2005) with a stick and a new Audi allroad (in 2003) with a stick -- when virtually all the cars in inventory were autos.
#11463 of 12657 Re: 525i or 530i ? [jec1031] by kying Jun 04, 2006 (8:37 am)
Replying to: jec1031 (Jun 03, 2006 5:24 pm) My two cents: If power is a slight concern for you, then the 530i would be a better choice. I have a 2004 manual 530i, which only marginally gives me the power I want to pass, especially in uphill situations. One of my acquaintances who has an auto 525i tells me that he hates his car because it is too underpowered.   I haven't been keeping up with the 2007 specs, but the 2004 530i actually gets better gas mileage than the 525i. Hope this helps. Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 04, 2006 8:45 am)
#11464 of 12657 Re: 525i or 530i ? [kying] by shipo Jun 04, 2006 (8:45 am)
Replying to: kying (Jun 04, 2006 8:37 am) "I have a 2004 manual 530i, which only marginally gives me the power I want to pass, especially in uphill situations."   Really? Hmmm, my E39 530i 5-Speed (same engine as your car) had plenty of power for passing especially in second or third gears, even up hill.   FWIW, the current 530i has both more horsepower and more torque than your 2004 530i and as such it should be noticeably quicker.   Best Regards, Shipo
#11465 of 12657 525i or 530i by cabbatan Jun 04, 2006 (6:13 pm)
If budget allows, I would highly recommend the 530i however,having recently test driven the 525i, I must say that I was very impressed with the over all driving experience. I'm currently driving an 03 325xi and to me, the 525i feels quicker. My lease is up on the 325xi and was all set to pull the trigger on a 06 330i. In fact, I had negotiated my deal on the 330i and went in to the dealership to close the deal. As I was waiting for my salesman, I had some time to look around the showroom and the there was a 525i on the floor which I started enquiring about. The salesman asked me if I would like to take one out and I agreed. I came back to the dealership and singed the papers on the 525i. I'm picking the car up at the end of July. I was completely won over by the smooth power delivery, softer suspension and additional space offered in the 5. I could have had a fully loaded 330i but chose the base 525i.. Thats how good I think this car is. Of course, I completely love the 330i and wish I could have them both.. Good luck!

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