The original tires on the car Dunlap wore out after 20K miles, and were very noisy after about 15K miles. The 535xi Sport Wagon is a very fashionable and fun-to-drive alternative to a sport-utility vehicle. This is typically measured in liters 3. Don't know if that's something you have to purchase through the dealer, but I do love the fact that I can make calls without looking at my phone. Those probably include a high level of luxury, features, performance and, yes, some utility thrown in. Another performance option is Active Steering, which actually helps steer the car back toward a more stable situation when the electronic stability control intervenes.
This is my first Beamer but it won't be my last. Quiet interior and interior comfort almost makes you oblivious to the speed. Sure, the 535i xDrive may be frumpy in some regards, but it has elegant lines and a striking profile. The steering was probably the most surprising performance aspect, because you don't expect such a long, large wagon to carve corners like this one did. Here at High Point Mitsubishi we carry a full stock of new Mitsubishi's. Data Unavailable Rear Door Type Data Unavailable Track Width Data Unavailable Wheelbase in. Again Data Unavailable Suspension Sedan-535i Suspension Type - Front Data Unavailable Suspension Type - Front Cont.
Model value: The 5-Series models are athletic and surefooted sport sedans and wagons that offer a surprising level of comfort inside. What does this mean to luxury-wagon shoppers? The 5 Series wagon comes only in all-wheel-drive 535i xDrive form. Data Unavailable Front Leg Room in. Wish the cup holders could've been built in a better part of the interior of the car. I must say, though, that those numbers really surprise me. The six-speed automatic features a manual setting, but rest assured that even in plain old Drive, the 535i wagon transmission shifts flawlessly and will deliver enough thrills for most drivers. It has been very reliable vehicle and to date only a couple of minor repairs.
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Love iDrive no email apps here yet. Those probably include a high level of luxury, features, performance and, yes, some utility thrown in. Model overview: The 5-Series is offered with three different engines--designated by the models 528, 535 and 550. One repair was a windshield spray pump that was done while the car was under warranty and the other a minor oil leak of a seal. But for a station wagon, it's near the top of the heap in terms of cornering and handling. Very expensive if you buy new so best to buy used with low miles. That first number is far lower than the competition.
Chief among them was the cargo cover that raised and lowered when you opened and closed the hatch. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. I much prefer this setup, and now I'd say the iDrive system is as easy to use as similar systems from Audi and Mercedes. Parents will find plenty of room for child-safety seats and very easy-to-use connectors with flip-up covers. Both are intended to make driving safer, but are definitely not worth their cost. This has been a great car so far.
It accelerates well handles great. Rear side airbags, a still-rare feature, are optional. The cargo cover also features a built-in net that attaches to the ceiling. The 5-Series comes with front side airbags and head-protecting airbags for front and rear outboard occupants. It's hard to fathom why anyone would purchase. Data Unavailable Third Hip Room in. Power gets to the road via a 7-speed sequential transmission.
Though the standard suspension setup is already quite firm, rear-wheel-drive models can be specified with a Sport Package, which brings a tighter Sport suspension, grippy multi-contour front seats, and upgraded wheels and run-flat performance tires. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. There are a number of stand-alone options as well. The only thing I wish I had was the M Sport Package with all the bells and whistles. In the world of luxury station wagons, there isn't much sense in trying to justify the price tag. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
I-4 and V-6 refer to the configuration and number of cylinders. However, for daily and family driving it is simply marvelous. This latest controller adds a number of buttons encircling the main control knob so you can easily jump between audio, phone and navigation screens. It is confortable and there is ample room for 4 adults. Audi's A6 and Mercedes' E350 compete in terms of utility and price, especially now that the 2009 A6 has upgraded to a new engine that produces similar power as the 5 Series wagon. If, however, you're shopping the all-wheel-drive 535i xDrive or its competitors — the Audi A6 Avant and Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon — you clearly have an entirely different set of priorities. Michelin has tires that are the correct size and the last set I purchased was nearly 30K miles ago and these are still in very good shape.