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2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Got rid of the 2012 528i for 2013 535i M-Sport: Pics & Review |
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04-21-2013, 04:43 PM | #23 |
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The passive m-sport suspension on my 520d is pretty good, but I need more low so I've ordered KWv3 coilovers, hope I get a bit firmer ride without ruining the comfort.
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04-23-2013, 03:26 PM | #26 | |
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04-23-2013, 03:32 PM | #27 | |
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If you have an 535xi - then u dont have the Msport suspension. The weight difference is not noticeable to me as the current car is more agile and composed during agressive turns. |
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04-23-2013, 05:54 PM | #28 |
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The n20 fits well with the F30 and F25, on the 5 series its horribad.
Glad you got the 535i
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07-15-2015, 03:01 PM | #29 |
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Apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but how does OP/others feel about this particular car (RWD) in typical NY/NJ winters? Always thought this spelled trouble for cars with lots of torque but maybe the 535 RWD is manageable...
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07-15-2015, 04:12 PM | #30 | |
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07-15-2015, 10:00 PM | #31 | |
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Posted this thread while ago. http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1076595 In my opinion 535 RWD is perfectly fine on the snow, as long as you have good winter tires and not being stupid behind the wheel. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. |
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07-15-2015, 10:06 PM | #32 | |
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Just giving you a bit of hard time surprised you even considered driving it like that. As an experiment only, I took mine out during first snowfall last year, November if I remember correctly, late at night, deserted slow streets, about an inch of snow. No drivable at all, not something I would ever recommended with RWD car. |
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07-15-2015, 10:14 PM | #33 | |
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1) afraid of hitting ice and going into a ditch 2) the idiot driver behind me who doesn't understand u can't drive that close 3) salt 4) I'm sure there's more but I realized I don't want to think of winter right now LOL! |
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07-16-2015, 12:59 AM | #34 |
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07-16-2015, 11:11 AM | #35 |
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what's your feedback in regards to the torque and power delivery between the 528i vs 535i ? Was it a significant difference in daily driving.. less effort to pull off the line on the 535i?
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07-16-2015, 11:49 AM | #36 | |
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I don't think anyone is going to have a problem with power delivery for both trims. However, the 535 has more torque and sooner. In normal driving, it wouldn't really be noticeable. In spirited driving, you will. The biggest difference you will feel will probably be the difference in mode/tune. The 528 feels like a heavy corolla in eco pro. The 535 feels closer to a camry i4. |
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07-20-2015, 03:10 AM | #37 | |
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On summer tires - if you are driving on over 2 inches of snow, you will have ZERO traction when you accelerate so you got to be very careful. I usually put it in ECO mode and that helps. If your stuck - just turn off DSC, and you will be ok. If you plan to drive in snow storms or after with significant snow/sleet on the roads - definitely get Winter tires. For me, i rather deal with few challenges that winter brings in my RWD then be compromised with the soft suspension on the AWD the whole year.
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07-20-2015, 03:17 AM | #38 | |
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The 4cyl has sufficient power but is not as smooth obviously. Also the sounds it makes are "cheap" and felt like it was an economy car. Top end is not strong either. If you can - Definitely go for the 535i!
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07-20-2015, 08:11 PM | #39 | |
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Active Sound takes care of the "cheap" feeling (MY14+), doesn't bother me that its fake at all (so is M5) The car is also way quieter than 2012 among other differences when compared to MY12. I was very surprised that MY15 528xi felt so different (better) than MY12.
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