A broad spectrum of pricing allows the 5 Series to be competitive with such cars as the , 300, Infiniti M35 and Mercedes E-Class. This helps prevent a possible short circuit in the electrical system. I was not aware of this repair at the time of purchase as it did not show up on CarProof or CarFax. Active Steering Active Steering electronically varies the steering ratio based upon vehicle speed. These range from new comfort and convenience items to a significant advancement in driving safety, all designed to maintain the position of the 5 Series sedans and wagon as the leaders in their class.
This also avoids possible excess oil temperatures and oil foaming. As one final weight-reducing element, the exhaust headers' flanges are formed from 2-mm-thick steel, lighter than the former 12-mm flanges; for a secure seal of this steel to the aluminum head, graphite rings are employed. Responding to impact sensors at the rear of the vehicle, the head restraints instantly pivot forward into close proximity with the occupants' heads. The system uses a thermal-imagining camera that constantly monitors the road ahead and displays images according to their temperature on the iDrive screen. The Valvetronic mechanism acts on the intake valves, imposing an additional control element between the camshaft lobe and rocker arm for each cylinder, called an intermediate follower. Active Steering is available for rear-wheel-drive 525s.
The casting process used here is called 'lost-foam. If someone is after you in a parking lot, this isn't going to help you much! The 530i also distinguishes itself from the 525i via additional standard equipment. The driver can then start up without doing a ballet with the clutch, brake and accelerator manual transmission or rolling backward on a steep hill automatic transmission. Be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to see what people are paying for their 5 Series in your area. It turns on again in about 5-10 seconds. For 2007, an auxiliary audio input and tire pressure monitoring system are included. Less time is spent opening and closing the valves; thus they are effectively open longer, further reducing pumping losses.
New tires, rotated and wore out in 2 years. Please check the owner's manual, visit a local dealership or look at the manufacturer's website to learn more about the specifics of the warranties that apply to a vehicle. Trunk capacity and backseat space increased. Adaptive brake lights are standard. Leatherette upholstery and Dark Poplar wood trim are standard, but leather upholstery is optional. Options include 20-way power front seats.
In the case of the new 530s, this amounts to an impressive 85 hp per liter. Replaced it myself with refurb. Wheels described for 525i and 530i Sedans are available on 525xi Sedan, 530xi Sedan and 530xi Sports Wagon as stand-alone options in combination with the Sport Package. The result is an ultra-rigid, yet remarkably light engine structure. That the current generation carries on the 5 Series tradition brilliantly is supported by this quote from Motor Trend's March '05 issue: 'Here's a thoroughbred, the product of decades of setting the benchmark all other automakers' sport sedans aspire to.
When the vehicle is locked from the outside, the double-lock feature prevents individual door-lock buttons from being pulled up; thus even if a thief has broken into the car, it isn't possible to open the doors. The V-8-powered 550i Sedan sports a 4. Front seat comfort is excellent, and the 5 Series offers reasonable rear-seat legroom in addition to a roomy trunk. The engine's camshaft cover is of weight-saving magnesium. So there is little point buying a replacement very often since they are not reliable. The 550i's V-8 The 550i's predecessor was widely acclaimed by most who drove or tested the 545i, not merely for its strong, fuel-efficient power, but also for its highly pleasing sound. With its gray color and 'striped' grain, a distinctive alternative to the standard and also elegant Dark Poplar.
Three 5 Series models are available. Standard tires measure 17 inches in diameter. Corrosion Warranty: This warranty focuses on protecting you from holes caused by rust or corrosion in your vehicle's sheet metal. Here are some details of how this dramatic progress has been achieved — over an engine that was already outstanding in all these respects. The subtle corners and simple lines have given way to sharp-creased edges and cat's-eye headlamp lenses. Instead of the traditional correlation of model designation to engine size, each is a 3.
Just look at the stance, the way the body sits on the chassis, ready to pounce on any opportunity to show its stuff on a challenging stretch of road. Valvetronic eliminates this restriction, reducing 'pumping losses. Following the 3-Series closely in popularity,. For more than thirty years the 5 Series has been the archetypical sport sedan in its form, structure, performance and excellence. Beginning as steel tubes, the camshafts are shaped in a hydroforming procedure, subjected from the inside to a water pressure of 4000 bar 58,000 lb.
Their powerful styling is matched by two new six-cylinder engines introduced last year. Drivetrain Warranty: This warranty covers items the basic warranty does not protect. The follower's pivot point is positioned by an eccentric shaft, rotated by a servo motor in response to the driver's accelerator-pedal movements; this varies the valve lift. Park Distance Control employs ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers to detect obstacles not be visible to the driver; emits an acoustic warning. First installed in the 7 Series, the iDrive control system uses a 6. As a throttle closes, it poses a restriction to incoming air. By the completion of our test, we were fans of the Active Steering technology.