New Owner: 2012 528i M Sport

R N M · 09-15-2012, 01:19 PM

Got the car about 2 months ago as my 2009 e92 335i M Sport lease ended.

Its Black on Black with M Sport, Tech Pack, Premium Pack, Heated Seats etc.

I have about 2500 miles now.

The Good
1. Love the Design Inside/Out
2. Build Quality
3. Interior Comfort
4. Very Quiet (I dont hear the engine noise at all)
5. Smooth Ride
6. Engine HP - I drive mostly in NYC but even on a trip to DC, the engine has been a pleasant surprise.

The Bad
1. Steering Feel - Horrible!!!!!!! (especially compared to my E92)
2. Seats - No adjustment to side bolsters (miss this so much from my coupe)
3. MPG - Im at about 19.5mpg, my coupe was around 15mpg but it was a 335i. Not enough of a savings IMO to give up the sweet sound and HP.
4. Transmission - I have gotten a transmission malfunction alert!!!!

5. Wheels - These 18s are FUGLY imo. (looking to upgrade)
6. Stock ride height - Is BMW taking lessons from Lexus now?

Pics

R N M · 09-15-2012, 01:34 PM

Some pics of my E92 335i M sport.

ATOMBOY · 09-15-2012, 09:17 PM

I like you E92!

info@trinityautosport · 09-17-2012, 02:37 PM

congrats =)

Gilgorm · 09-18-2012, 02:00 PM

Congratulations on your ride.
I didn't realize the instrument clusters were different.

bimmer man · 09-18-2012, 02:03 PM

congrats, very nice.

R N M · 09-18-2012, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilgorm

I didn't realize the instrument clusters were different.

How is it different? Do u mean from 535i?

R N M · 09-18-2012, 05:11 PM

Thanks everyone.

Gilgorm · 09-19-2012, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R N M

How is it different? Do u mean from 535i?

Odometer reading and trip mileage in roughly the same place (very bottom centre)
Outside Temp is on far right bottom.
Time is on far left bottom.
The bottom of the speedometer circle is a red band for the range left on the tank of gas.
MPG, range, current fuel consumption and other on-board computer functions as well as some NAV are in the bottom of the speedometer just like the P and D etc are in the bottom of the tachometer.
In Canada, the black panel "instrument cluster, extended" is standard across the range. But so is the Cold Weather package.

rhinosaur · 09-19-2012, 03:53 AM

Congratulations on the new 5er!

loraineB · 09-19-2012, 04:12 AM

Cool! You'll surely love it. Once you come into the best automotive dealership, you are going to have a fantastic time in your purchasing experience.

shehatezme · 09-19-2012, 01:32 PM

Wait how come your nav map has 3D buildings?

secret agent · 09-21-2012, 06:50 PM

yes you should have got the nice 5 spoke 19" that comes with the M sport

Will Pwr · 09-21-2012, 11:17 PM

Congrats

R N M · 09-23-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by secret agent

yes you should have got the nice 5 spoke 19" that comes with the M sport

Yes I wish - in the US, the 19s are not avail for 528i

secret agent · 09-23-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R N M

Yes I wish - in the US, the 19s are not avail for 528i

Sorry to hear that ! Your car still looks bloody nice.

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R N M Colonel 3633 Rep 2,051 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	New Owner: 2012 528i M Sport Got the car about 2 months ago as my 2009 e92 335i M Sport lease ended. Its Black on Black with M Sport, Tech Pack, Premium Pack, Heated Seats etc. I have about 2500 miles now. The Good 1. Love the Design Inside/Out 2. Build Quality 3. Interior Comfort 4. Very Quiet (I dont hear the engine noise at all) 5. Smooth Ride 6. Engine HP - I drive mostly in NYC but even on a trip to DC, the engine has been a pleasant surprise. The Bad 1. Steering Feel - Horrible!!!!!!! (especially compared to my E92) 2. Seats - No adjustment to side bolsters (miss this so much from my coupe) 3. MPG - Im at about 19.5mpg, my coupe was around 15mpg but it was a 335i. Not enough of a savings IMO to give up the sweet sound and HP. 4. Transmission - I have gotten a transmission malfunction alert!!!! 5. Wheels - These 18s are FUGLY imo. (looking to upgrade) 6. Stock ride height - Is BMW taking lessons from Lexus now? Pics Attached Images Last edited by R N M; 09-15-2012 at 01:30 PM..
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