Air Conditioning in 523i vs 528i concerns

BB_KW · 04-15-2011, 05:38 AM

Hi everyone. Firstly I'd like to say that i really find this forum great, especially with all the helpful feedback and wonderful users.

I jsut got the car and it should be arriving in a few days, and loved every bhit of it. I'm just posting here to voice some concerns? or to get some clarification because of a few comments i got regaridng my choice of 523i vs 528i

I'm a new F11 523i owner and was just wondering if there were any major issues with the air conditioning system in teh 523i vs the 528i? In terms of engine size/power, would having the less powerful engine affect the climate control or air conditioning capability of the car?

A/C can be an issue here in Kuwait where it gets very hot all throughout the summer, so people here are a bit paranoid about a car that isnt a mobile meat freezer...

I'll try to get some pics once it arrives... and thanks!!!

AlBoston · 04-15-2011, 11:07 PM

Good question!

Compressor may be different for the different motor but I'd safely assume that all f10s share the same a/c components to reduce cost and manufacturing Complexity.

DuneMan · 04-15-2011, 11:28 PM

No issues so far with the A/C on the 535i... it's pretty cold... but then again the real test is the screeching august heat.

congratulations on the new car!

simsom123 · 05-28-2011, 10:41 AM

Hi, congratulation on your new car...

I live in Kuwait and I am expecting my 523i (space grey) after 3 weeks.. So how did you find the car's engine performance?

Any remarks on the AC.. After reading some posts, I got confused if I need to upgrade to the 528i..

Ict528i · 05-28-2011, 12:41 PM

i have a 528i and have been comfortable on a few mid-90 F days we've had here and with very high humidity too. I think you will be okay. I also have my windows tinted too which helps alot!

yohanlawrence · 05-29-2011, 10:16 AM

hi - have a 523i in Sri Lanka and early days but no issues at all. The car has tinted windows and blinds in the back which do help.

04-15-2011, 05:38 AM	#1
BB_KW Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW F11 523i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kuwait iTrader: (0)	Air Conditioning in 523i vs 528i concerns Hi everyone. Firstly I'd like to say that i really find this forum great, especially with all the helpful feedback and wonderful users. I jsut got the car and it should be arriving in a few days, and loved every bhit of it. I'm just posting here to voice some concerns? or to get some clarification because of a few comments i got regaridng my choice of 523i vs 528i I'm a new F11 523i owner and was just wondering if there were any major issues with the air conditioning system in teh 523i vs the 528i? In terms of engine size/power, would having the less powerful engine affect the climate control or air conditioning capability of the car? A/C can be an issue here in Kuwait where it gets very hot all throughout the summer, so people here are a bit paranoid about a car that isnt a mobile meat freezer... I'll try to get some pics once it arrives... and thanks!!!
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04-15-2011, 11:07 PM	#2
AlBoston Private First Class 18 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2019 740i xdrive & 2018 640GT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Desert iTrader: (0)	Good question! Compressor may be different for the different motor but I'd safely assume that all f10s share the same a/c components to reduce cost and manufacturing Complexity.
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DuneMan Private First Class 34 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2011 535i, Sophisto Gray Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arabia iTrader: (0)	No issues so far with the A/C on the 535i... it's pretty cold... but then again the real test is the screeching august heat. congratulations on the new car!
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05-28-2011, 10:41 AM	#4
simsom123 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 523i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kuwait iTrader: (0)	Hi, congratulation on your new car... I live in Kuwait and I am expecting my 523i (space grey) after 3 weeks.. So how did you find the car's engine performance? Any remarks on the AC.. After reading some posts, I got confused if I need to upgrade to the 528i..
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05-28-2011, 12:41 PM	#5
Ict528i New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 528i alpine white Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ICT iTrader: (0)	i have a 528i and have been comfortable on a few mid-90 F days we've had here and with very high humidity too. I think you will be okay. I also have my windows tinted too which helps alot!
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yohanlawrence New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 532i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sri Lanka iTrader: (0)	hi - have a 523i in Sri Lanka and early days but no issues at all. The car has tinted windows and blinds in the back which do help.
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