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      04-30-2012, 07:14 AM   #1
why13
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Got a chance to get an extended drive in 2012 528, impressions

I was cosidering a 202 E350 sport 4matic , very nice seats, comfy but not as sporty as bmw and their 7 speed is not that fast with slow upshifts and shift action is a little soft. GS- f sport awd handles very well, sounds good, , but do not like the looks , driver seat too high and does not feel as solid as germans sedans ( subjective but i felt like that)

test drove 535 xi m and 528 xi m. To my surprise the 528 2.0 motor was very responsive just like in the 328 and probaly due to fast shifting 8 speed. The 8 speeds upshifts are little firm which i like and loved the paddle . The 528 m sport really handled well esp in sport due to may be 50:50 weight . It felt lighter over 535, The 2012 528 xi is about 250 lbs less than 535 xi and fun to drive and i am seriously considering 528xi as imo it was more fun then 535xi

What do you think of the below spec for 528Xi, about 63k msrp ( may lease it ). I need the awd

Alpine White$0
oyester white Dakota Leather$0
Anthracite Wood Trim$0
Cold Weather Package
M Sport Package
Premium Package
Premium Sound Package
Technology Package
Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles
Power rear sunshade with rear manual side window shades
BMW Apps

not sure about driver asistance package ( i only like the blond spot feature in that package ) but not sure if it is worth 1400

Last edited by why13; 04-30-2012 at 07:19 AM..
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