BMW: 5-Series News
09-09-2003, 11:55 AM
#241
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Originally posted by ApocalypseCL
those of you that think its ugly your crazy! tht thing is soooooooooooooooo nice! I would take that over any Benz! V10 500hp and a real manual not those fake ones that the worst driver can master.....BMW 4 LIFE!!! Well thats until i reach Ferrari!
those of you that think its ugly your crazy! tht thing is soooooooooooooooo nice! I would take that over any Benz! V10 500hp and a real manual not those fake ones that the worst driver can master.....BMW 4 LIFE!!! Well thats until i reach Ferrari!
09-09-2003, 12:24 PM
#243
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Originally posted by 1genCL
i dunno about the styling. i like the current e39 design much better. cant deny the performance tho.
i dunno about the styling. i like the current e39 design much better. cant deny the performance tho.
I think the current e39 is too bland and boxy looking.
Im in love with the exterior design of the new 5er!! Im sure most of you guys will change your mind later on
09-09-2003, 09:07 PM
#244
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I love the current M5 but the new one doesn't look that bad. I hope they don't have the shit on the bottom and I wish the taillights were different. I'd pimp it but would take an e55 or rs6 over it. Might even take the current M5 over it.
09-10-2003, 05:24 PM
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It's a great-looking car...it just doesn't look like a BMW.
And, yes, I'd certainly park ANY Bimmer in my garage. I'm sure it'll perform like tits.
And, yes, I'd certainly park ANY Bimmer in my garage. I'm sure it'll perform like tits.
09-16-2003, 11:47 AM
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New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
The speed channel recently reviewed the new 2004 BMW 5-series...
Here are the performance numbers they reported:
0-60 7.3 seconds
Quarter mile was clocked at 15.6 sec (@92 MPH)
Here are the performance numbers they reported:
0-60 7.3 seconds
Quarter mile was clocked at 15.6 sec (@92 MPH)
09-16-2003, 11:56 AM
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Was it the Auto or the stick?
If thats the stick then it looks like the 6spd TL will have it whooped.
If thats the stick then it looks like the 6spd TL will have it whooped.
09-16-2003, 12:44 PM
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Re: New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
Originally posted by gavriil
The speed channel recently reviewed the new 2004 BMW 5-series...
Here are the performance numbers they reported:
0-60 7.3 seconds
Quarter mile was clocked at 15.6 sec (@92 MPH)
The speed channel recently reviewed the new 2004 BMW 5-series...
Here are the performance numbers they reported:
0-60 7.3 seconds
Quarter mile was clocked at 15.6 sec (@92 MPH)
meh......i can get a TL for cheaper. Has more goodies, is faster, cheaper to maintain
09-16-2003, 12:56 PM
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Re: Re: New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
Originally posted by Zapata
meh......i can get a TL for cheaper. Has more goodies, is faster, cheaper to maintain
meh......i can get a TL for cheaper. Has more goodies, is faster, cheaper to maintain
free maintance for 3 years on the bimmer. :P Oh and
Handling > Speed
IMO
09-16-2003, 01:03 PM
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Re: Re: Re: New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
free maintance for 3 years on the bimmer. :P Oh and
Handling > Speed
IMO
free maintance for 3 years on the bimmer. :P Oh and
Handling > Speed
IMO
handling > speed.....agreed but let's just see how this new TL does. I would suspect it's leaps and bounds better than the previous gen.
09-16-2003, 01:13 PM
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That is not bad at all for a 3.0 litre six cylinder. I would deffinitly get the new TL over this though, and spend my money on a sick sound system, and rims.
09-16-2003, 01:45 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
Originally posted by Zapata
I would suspect it's leaps and bounds better than the previous gen.
I would suspect it's leaps and bounds better than the previous gen.
09-16-2003, 01:51 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
Originally posted by Python2121
i agree that it will leaps and bounds better then it was before, but so will the beemer
i agree that it will leaps and bounds better then it was before, but so will the beemer
09-16-2003, 02:14 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
Originally posted by Zapata
I would suspect it's leaps and bounds better than the previous gen.
I would suspect it's leaps and bounds better than the previous gen.
thats not saying much
09-16-2003, 02:59 PM
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Re: Re: Re: New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
free maintance for 3 years on the bimmer. :P Oh and
Handling > Speed
IMO
free maintance for 3 years on the bimmer. :P Oh and
Handling > Speed
IMO
09-16-2003, 03:27 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
how many miles were on the tires?
how many miles were on the tires?
09-17-2003, 07:47 AM
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Originally posted by amirsafdari
thats not bad , its only the 530...i dont think its meant to be fast,
thats not bad , its only the 530...i dont think its meant to be fast,
09-17-2003, 07:53 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: New BMW 530i - First Acceleration Test
Originally posted by Maximized
I am unimpressed with BMW handling. I was running at Gingerman a few weeks ago in a 330i sport and I was a little disappointed. The car had way too much understeer built into it. I was expecting a much more neutral feel.
I am unimpressed with BMW handling. I was running at Gingerman a few weeks ago in a 330i sport and I was a little disappointed. The car had way too much understeer built into it. I was expecting a much more neutral feel.
09-17-2003, 07:58 AM
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Well, I still don't like the way it looks, and that's fast enough for most people. I think the interesting thing is the active roll bar and suspension that they will have on some of the cars in the 5 series lineup. Some mags have said that they don't like the new overboosted feel of the 5 series, so we'll see.
In the end, I think it'll still outhandle the TL's fwd push-through-a-corner tendencies.
In the end, I think it'll still outhandle the TL's fwd push-through-a-corner tendencies.
09-17-2003, 08:05 AM
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I still want a stick, simply because of the fact that it takes more skill to drive and allows me greater control of the car. Plus, there is a sense satisfaction knowing you can drive a manual car.
09-17-2003, 08:59 AM
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Originally posted by LegendaryAcs
Who needs a stick when your E55 AMG is going 0-60 in 4.2 secs on a auto.
Who needs a stick when your E55 AMG is going 0-60 in 4.2 secs on a auto.
09-17-2003, 12:53 PM
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Doesnt the 330i have an electronic limited slip? I thought I read somewhere that the 330i uses the ABS sensors to help improve traction. BTW....I had every electronic aid off, except ABS when I was racing.
