BMW: 5-Series News
#1761
Team Owner
I absolutely love the X6. It's one of those cars that most people hate, but there's a small cult following behind it, like the Honda Element or Subaru Baja, amongst others.
I think the X6 is gorgeous, especially in M trim. To each their own!
I think the X6 is gorgeous, especially in M trim. To each their own!
#1764
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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept
Information on the fuel-cell concept here: https://acurazine.com/forums/automot.../#post15484473
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Jesus that car is ugly, I don't care what you do to it, it's still something (same with X6) that I would never, ever own or drive.
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#1768
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I :vomit: every time i see a 3GT and 5GT on the road
But after sat in one, i can understand the selling point. For families who need the space but don't want to buy SUV/Van.
The rear leg room and trunk space is ridiculous. 3GT's rear leg room is comparable with... 7 series...
The 5GT probably has more rear leg room than 7.
But after sat in one, i can understand the selling point. For families who need the space but don't want to buy SUV/Van.
The rear leg room and trunk space is ridiculous. 3GT's rear leg room is comparable with... 7 series...
The 5GT probably has more rear leg room than 7.
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#1770
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BMW M5 30th Jahre (Anniversary) Edition.. Someone explain
So today I was browsing around autotrader & saw two BMW M5 30 Jahre Editions with asking prices between $230,000 CDN & $300,000 CDN. As I searched on google, a quick search showed that one of these cars sold for $700,000 at a Barrett Jackson Auction.
My question is, can someone explain why this car warrants this price tag??? I can't wrap my head around it, I mean it's got some special interior treatments & a horsepower bump to 600... Are people expecting this to rise in value or something?
My question is, can someone explain why this car warrants this price tag??? I can't wrap my head around it, I mean it's got some special interior treatments & a horsepower bump to 600... Are people expecting this to rise in value or something?
#1771
Suzuka Master
Most powerful BMW ever. Only 300 made
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Thread merged.
#1773
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2017 leaked..... I dunno....... looks way too much like......... an Accord....
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#1775
Team Owner
We will have to wait to see more pictures because every picture gives me different feelings about the new 5.
First one the rear seems got chopped off by someone. 2nd looks boring as fuk. 3rd, if you tell me that is the new 3, i would believe you.
So needs more real life pix.
First one the rear seems got chopped off by someone. 2nd looks boring as fuk. 3rd, if you tell me that is the new 3, i would believe you.
So needs more real life pix.
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The 3 & 5 have gotten quite similar looking, same with the C & E from MBZ.
This does look a bit more bland than the current 5, IMO.
This does look a bit more bland than the current 5, IMO.
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This new 5 looks like a mild re-do of the last generation 5 with the addition of the 7-like styling blade aft of the fender.
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#1781
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This is the worst 5 series ever. So boring. They've completely stripped it of any emotion or drama. The past models had charisma, each had its own personality. The front, the back, all the elements gave pause and reaction. This new one is devoid of pretty much all of that, they have dumbed it down to mass consumption levels. Two thumbs down, BMW.
I also am not a big fan of the current model and feel it similarly lacks that emotion and driving experience that BMW was known for. I recently drove a 2013 M5 and the car is so damn big it doesn't even feel sporty. Anyways.
I also am not a big fan of the current model and feel it similarly lacks that emotion and driving experience that BMW was known for. I recently drove a 2013 M5 and the car is so damn big it doesn't even feel sporty. Anyways.
#1782
Team Owner
Here are some more pictures and details about the G30 5er.
- 1.2" longer than the F10
- 0.3" wider than the F10
- 0.6" taller than the F10
- 0.2" longer wheelbase (117.1")
- Active aerodynamics: Active kidney grill slats open when cooling is needed, otherwise close to keep the car aerodynamic
- Adaptive LED standard on all models
- Sport design now standard
- Standard 16-way adjustable sport seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Ambiance lighting with multi-colored LED interior lighting (11 lighting effects and 6 color choice, with individual brightness controls)
- Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC), standard, maintains speed between 19-130MPH via Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go
- Wireless charging, optional. Inductive charging tray in center console.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay. The first time ever seen in a car.
- New gesture controller from the G11 7-Series, optional
- 10.25" screen, standard
- iDrive 6.0
- Intelligent voice control available in English, Spanish and French
- New HUD with 800x400 pixel screen (70% larger) now displays real-time traffic, navigation, driver's assistance warnings, phone lists and audio track information
- Active Lane Keeping Assist & Traffic Jam Assistant: Steering interventions to keep the vehicle in lane. The system’s hands-on-wheel detection is very sensitive, and can identify hand contact even when only a few fingers are touching the wheel. Operates between 0 – 130 mph
- 3D Surround View: Car's exterior can be monitored at any time using the bird's eye view camera system. Images can be viewed from inside the car while driving or via smartphone with the BMW Connected App.
- Remote control parking: Utilizing the Display Key 5er is maneuvered into the parking spot with the driver only having to position the vehicle in front of the desired parking space. All acceleration and braking actions are monitored and controlled by the Park Distance Control (PDC), the Parking Assistant and the Surround View sensors, while the engine can be started and switched off with the Display Key.
- Parking Assistant, optional: Automated parking in parallel and perpendicular spaces. Ultrasonic sensors detect suitable parking spaces up to a speed of 22 mph. System then takes care of the entire parking procedure
- New optional Adaptive Drive System combines Dynamic Damper Control (DDC) now features electromechanical active roll stablization instead of hydraulic. New system is fast, precise and lighter the previous.
- 3 Audio system options:
- Bowers & Wilkins optional surround sound with diamond tweeters featuring a 1400watt 10-channel amplifier with a total of 16-speakers. Speakers are covered in brushed stainless steel grills with Fibonacci patterned holes that light up at night.
- Harman Kardon 600watt 9-channel amplifier with 16-speakers
- Standard HiFi system with 205watts and 12-speakers
- Optional Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional system offers occupants in the rear the luxury of two independently controlled, high-resolution 10.2-inch screens with DVD player and HDMI connectivity
- 540i: 3.0L i6-cyl turbo. 335HP and 332lb-ft. 0-60: 4.9s (4.7s with xDrive)
- 530i: 2.0L i4-cyl turbo. 248HP and 258lb-ft. 0-60: 6s (5.8s with xDrive)
#1783
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After seeing more pictures, i think G30 looks better inside/out than F10.
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Not bad, the cluster rings looks off, if I had to nitpick something.
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nice, just saw the Civic steering wheel. gg BMW.
#1791
Team Owner
^ Perfect time to upgrade.
updated exterior, more standard features, nicer interior, more power, better tranny, more tech... you can't ask for a better time to upgrade.
updated exterior, more standard features, nicer interior, more power, better tranny, more tech... you can't ask for a better time to upgrade.
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Think it looks good.
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#1795
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you are being too financially responsible
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#1798
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Am I also wrong to lust for the gorgeous E12 1975 vintage 528...?
Hory does she look gorgeous...even if she's a bit older.
Hory does she look gorgeous...even if she's a bit older.
#1799
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E39 > E34 > E12/E28 tie for me.
#1800
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If the data below is accurate....that is one fast 6 cylinder 5 series. i can only imagine what the new 550 would be like.... if this is how fast 540 is.
From Top Auto (NL)
On regular roads (probably from the launch in Portugal).
All the readings are from the odo, but you can get the idea...
Sport mode with ESP off.
0-96kmh (60mph):4.87 secs
0-100kmh (62mph): 5.31 secs.
0-161kmh (100mph): 11.2 secs.
0-200kmh (124mph): 17.14 secs.
0-209kmh (130mph): 18.62 secs.
0-250kmh (155mph): 30.33 secs.
to give you an idea C/D measures for the previous gen 535i: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
Zero to 60 mph (96km/h): 5.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph (161km/h): 14.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph (209km/h): 25.6 sec
So it means with odo error, but not being measured on a drag strip, the new car is about 1 sec faster to 60mph, 3 secs faster to 100mph, and 7 secs faster to 130mph, which is amazing!
To give you an idea compared to the previous 550i (Auto): http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...trumented-test
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.0 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.0 sec
So the new 540i is about as fast as the last gen 550i! So it means that a lighter car and better engine can do wonders in performance, and it's not even an X drive!
On regular roads (probably from the launch in Portugal).
All the readings are from the odo, but you can get the idea...
Sport mode with ESP off.
0-96kmh (60mph):4.87 secs
0-100kmh (62mph): 5.31 secs.
0-161kmh (100mph): 11.2 secs.
0-200kmh (124mph): 17.14 secs.
0-209kmh (130mph): 18.62 secs.
0-250kmh (155mph): 30.33 secs.
to give you an idea C/D measures for the previous gen 535i: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
Zero to 60 mph (96km/h): 5.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph (161km/h): 14.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph (209km/h): 25.6 sec
So it means with odo error, but not being measured on a drag strip, the new car is about 1 sec faster to 60mph, 3 secs faster to 100mph, and 7 secs faster to 130mph, which is amazing!
To give you an idea compared to the previous 550i (Auto): http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...trumented-test
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.0 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.0 sec
So the new 540i is about as fast as the last gen 550i! So it means that a lighter car and better engine can do wonders in performance, and it's not even an X drive!
Last edited by oonowindoo; 12-14-2016 at 12:26 PM.