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| baby30 (443hp) | Mercury Ins. $250,000 bodily injury, $500,000 accident $250,000 property damage $500,000 uninsured property/maximum $500 deductible $1,014 per year for 2013 535 in California, age 45
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| 110007 (832hp) | Quote: Posted by skalberti I am 41 years old and my wife is 27 years old, the total at the bottom is the annual price. $70,000 X5 2012 and $70 535 Msport 2014, I sent you a PM..
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| cessna1 (334hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Grover432 I was a little shocked because my wife's 2003 Honda Accord is only about $200/year less than the BMW! I think one of the factors affecting your premiums as to how much car insurance you should pay for car insurance would be the brand of car that is your daily driver..
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| 2puppies (143hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by Pumpkinpie I think one of the factors affecting your premiums as to how much car insurance payment you should pay for car insurance would be the brand of car that is your daily driver. I agree, but they are both daily drivers (we both drive our car to and from work - which increases the premium).
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| adrienne (525hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Grover432 I agree, but they are both daily drivers (we both drive our cars to and from work - which increases the premium). So that's the reason. This is perhaps one of the advantages of driving a branded car model these days. You can always choose to look around and find a better company and affordable rate..
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| marquez1 (10hp) | 100/300/100, full coverage, maximum rental reimbursement, etc. $1,250 per year '13 535i msport
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| shy123 (390hp) | In the UK it's a little different. But £300 a year (instead of £275 on my 335d Touring M-Sport with wheels and map). Me and my wife, quite full. MY14 530d M-Sport Touring.
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| 160790 (496hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by Pumpkinpie Perhaps this is one of the perks of driving a brand name car model these days. I'm not sure what that means. Anyway, we have public insurance where I live so buying private insurance is not an option.
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| himalaya (857hp) | Quote: Originally posted by kthankzbye 26 years old. $2,200/year. 2011 550i. Full coverage. 100/300. $500 deductible. Brooklyn, New York. I've been driving since I was 16. 1 speeding ticket at age 18. No more speeding tickets when my cousin became a sergeant. or tickets actually. If you don't mind, what insurance company are you with? our premiums are the same but you have a car that should be much higher. all other factors are very similar.
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| redsky (772hp) | Mercury Ins. $250,000 bodily injury, $500,000 accident $250,000 property damage $500,000 uninsured property/maximum $500 deductible $1,014 per year for 2013 535 in California, age 45
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| may2006 (830hp) | My cars are practically new, they only have 3,800 miles and the cars tell me it's at the minimum level for the oil..! I went to check and there is no oil dipstick!? This is stupid, especially since the sensor inside the engine that tells you the oil level is known to be broken, which could cause you to unknowingly put too much oil in your car? I guess I'm just really pissed lol, has anyone else had this problem..!???
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| GavinG (333hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STACKZ89 My cars are practically new, they only have 3800 miles and the cars tell me it's at the minimum level for the oil..! I went to check and there is no oil dipstick!? This is stupid, especially since the sensor inside the engine that tells you the oil level is known to be broken, which could cause you to unknowingly put too much oil in your car? I guess I'm just very exasperated lol, has anyone else had this problem...!??? This doesn't say you don't have any oil, it says you've reached the minimum level and need to add a quart. Add the liter and check again while I drive. I have never heard of a sensor failure.
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| 22041989 (527hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by JamRWS6 It doesn't say you don't have oil, it says you've reached the minimum level and need to add a quart. Add the liter and check again while I drive. I have never heard of a sensor failure. +1
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| dacenko (713hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STACKZ89 My cars are practically new, they only have 3800 miles and the cars tell me it's at the minimum level for the oil..! I went to check and there is no oil dipstick!? This is stupid, especially since the sensor inside the engine that tells you the oil level is known to be broken, which could cause you to unknowingly put too much oil in your car? I guess I'm just very exasperated lol, has anyone else had this problem...!??? What is your source for the claim that the sensor is known to be faulty? Since you didn't even notice the missing dipstick until you received the low oil warning, it seems to me that you should get on your knees to thank BMW for anticipating your negligence. The system saves you from having to carry out a gauge check! Engine failure due to low oil level may not be covered under warranty.
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| connexion (447hp) | Quote: Originally posted by raleedy What is your source for the statement that the sensor is known to fail? Since you didn't even notice the missing dipstick until you received the low oil warning, it seems to me that you should get on your knees to thank BMW for anticipating your negligence. The system saves you from having to carry out a gauge check! Engine failure due to low oil level may not be covered under warranty. LOL. Honestly, I wouldn't have checked my oil level if I had a stick. The 550 is notorious for wasting oil like crazy. Having the sensor is a safety mechanism that I believe is put in place because they realize how many failed engines they would have without it. MBA
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| miranda11 (382hp) | Welcome to the oil burner club. This is a known defect. Don't let BMW tell you otherwise. BMW is replacing my engine and I'm not happy with this approach. My car will never be the same. There is no chance my car is the same given all the removals and replacements the dealer is currently doing on my car. Keep good records of all the oil you put in your engine. Also file a complaint at www.safercar.gov. Good luck.
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| manifest (489hp) | Mine has a gauge for some reason, maybe because it's a diesel.
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| 130782 (435hp) | I like the electronic sensor, but I also find it annoying that there is no gauge. And regarding the tendency of oil level sensors to fail, this is very true on some older models, I don't know if this problem has been fixed in the F10. I've had two E46s in the past, and both had oil level sensors that failed at some point during my ownership. This was also a fairly well documented issue on the discussion forums..
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| dawn123 (908hp) | And given that I had a cls 550 and never had this problem!!
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| sam123456 (960hp) | Quote: Posted by raleedy Quote: Posted by STACKZ89 My cars are practically brand new, they only have 3800 miles and the cars tell me it's at the minimum level for the oil..! I went to check and there is no oil dipstick!? This is stupid, especially since the sensor inside the engine that tells you the oil level is known to be broken, which could cause you to unknowingly put too much oil in your car? I guess I'm just very exasperated lol, has anyone else had this problem...!??? What is your source for the claim that the sensor is known to be faulty? Since you didn't even notice the missing dipstick until you received the low oil warning, it seems to me that you should get on your knees to thank BMW for anticipating your negligence. The system saves you from having to carry out a gauge check! Engine failure due to low oil level may not be covered under warranty. I have a good friend who is a store manager at a BMW dealership here in New York and he told me that the same sensor that is in the 550i is in the 750i and he had 2 sensors fail, 1 guy put 1 liter in it when the I Drive told him and he overfilled the engine with oil..!! I think it's a poor design and I would look for a gauge on my car considering it is 3 months and 4,000 miles.??
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| neo871 (477hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STACKZ89 I have a good friend who is a store manager at a BMW dealership here in New York and he told me that the same sensor that is in the 550i is in the 750i and it had 2 sensors fail, 1 guy put 1 liter in it when the driver told him and he overfilled the engine with oil..!! I think it's a bad design and should I look for a gauge on my car considering it's 3 months old with 4,000 miles?? Well, that's a reasonable question. What I mean is, dipstick or not, you weren't checking your oil. A dipstick will not give you a low oil warning unless you use it. At least the electronic system, when it works, does not require any intervention on your part. If your complaint concerns excessive oil consumption on the 550, I don't think the absence of a dipstick has anything to do with it...
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| my123456 (744hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STACKZ89 I have a good friend who is a store manager at a BMW dealership here in New York and he told me that the same sensor that is in the 550i is in the 750i and it had 2 sensors fail, 1 guy put 1 liter in it when the driver told him and he overfilled the engine with oil..!! I think it's a bad design and should I look for a gauge on my car considering it's 3 months old with 4,000 miles?? Failure of 2 sensors is not a widespread problem. Many BMW owners don't even know where the dipstick is located. An electronic sensor is therefore much more user-friendly. Not having a dipstick also reduces the risk of oil contamination..
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| carrack (809hp) | Quote: Posted by raleedy Well, that's a reasonable question. What I mean is, dipstick or not, you weren't checking your oil. A dipstick will not give you a low oil warning unless you use it. At least the electronic system, when it works, does not require any intervention on your part. If your complaint is about excessive oil consumption on the 550, I don't think the lack of a dipstick has anything to do with it. Totally agree. The system did its job, because the OP never bothered to check the oil level. For any “new” car (new or used), I will watch the oil level like a hawk. So easy to do with the iDrive system, so no excuse not to check the oil regularly. I can't even imagine not checking my oil level at least every 500 miles, even after knowing it doesn't normally use oil. HighlandPete
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| tinamarie (67hp) | My cars are practically new, they only have 3,800 miles and the cars tell me it's at the minimum level for the oil..! I went to check and there is no oil dipstick!? This is stupid, especially since the sensor inside the engine that tells you the oil level is known to be broken, which could cause you to unknowingly put too much oil in your car? I guess I'm just really pissed lol, has anyone else had this problem..!???
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| hanhan (867hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STACKZ89 My cars are practically new, they only have 3800 miles and the cars tell me it's at the minimum level for the oil..! I went to check and there is no oil dipstick!? This is stupid, especially since the sensor inside the engine that tells you the oil level is known to be broken, which could cause you to unknowingly put too much oil in your car? I guess I'm just very exasperated lol, has anyone else had this problem...!??? This doesn't say you don't have any oil, it says you've reached the minimum level and need to add a quart. Add the liter and check again while I drive. I have never heard of a sensor failure.
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| ccc111 (433hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by JamRWS6 It doesn't say you don't have oil, it says you've reached the minimum level and need to add a quart. Add the liter and check again while I drive. I have never heard of a sensor failure. +1
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| Moisture (96hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STACKZ89 My cars are practically new, they only have 3800 miles and the cars tell me it's at the minimum level for the oil..! I went to check and there is no oil dipstick!? This is stupid, especially since the sensor inside the engine that tells you the oil level is known to be broken, which could cause you to unknowingly put too much oil in your car? I guess I'm just very exasperated lol, has anyone else had this problem...!??? What is your source for the claim that the sensor is known to be faulty? Since you didn't even notice the missing dipstick until you received the low oil warning, it seems to me that you should get on your knees to thank BMW for anticipating your negligence. The system saves you from having to carry out a gauge check! Engine failure due to low oil level may not be covered under warranty.
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| 20101979 (224hp) | Quote: Originally posted by raleedy What is your source for the statement that the sensor is known to fail? Since you didn't even notice the missing dipstick until you received the low oil warning, it seems to me that you should get on your knees to thank BMW for anticipating your negligence. The system saves you from having to carry out a gauge check! Engine failure due to low oil level may not be covered under warranty. LOL. Honestly, I wouldn't have checked my oil level if I had a stick. The 550 is notorious for wasting oil like crazy. Having the sensor is a safety mechanism that I believe is put in place because they realize how many failed engines they would have without it. MBA
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| roc (173hp) | Welcome to the oil burner club. This is a known defect. Don't let BMW tell you otherwise. BMW is replacing my engine and I'm not happy with this approach. My car will never be the same. There is no chance my car is the same given all the removals and replacements the dealer is currently doing on my car. Keep good records of all the oil you put in your engine. Also file a complaint at www.safercar.gov. Good luck.
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| mylife11 (735hp) | Mine has a gauge for some reason, maybe because it's a diesel.
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| ilovecock (849hp) | I like the electronic sensor, but I also find it annoying that there is no gauge. And regarding the tendency of oil level sensors to fail, this is very true on some older models, I don't know if this problem has been fixed in the F10. I've had two E46s in the past, and both had oil level sensors that failed at some point during my ownership. This was also a fairly well documented issue on the discussion forums..
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| millwall1 (909hp) | And given that I had a cls 550 and never had this problem!!
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| mama20 (77hp) | Quote: Posted by raleedy Quote: Posted by STACKZ89 My cars are practically brand new, they only have 3800 miles and the cars tell me it's at the minimum level for the oil..! I went to check and there is no oil dipstick!? This is stupid, especially since the sensor inside the engine that tells you the oil level is known to be broken, which could cause you to unknowingly put too much oil in your car? I guess I'm just very exasperated lol, has anyone else had this problem...!??? What is your source for the claim that the sensor is known to be faulty? Since you didn't even notice the missing dipstick until you received the low oil warning, it seems to me that you should get on your knees to thank BMW for anticipating your negligence. The system saves you from having to carry out a gauge check! Engine failure due to low oil level may not be covered under warranty. I have a good friend who is a store manager at a BMW dealership here in New York and he told me that the same sensor that is in the 550i is in the 750i and he had 2 sensors fail, 1 guy put 1 liter in it when the I Drive told him and he overfilled the engine with oil..!! I think it's a poor design and I would look for a gauge on my car considering it is 3 months and 4,000 miles.??
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| teens (926hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STACKZ89 I have a good friend who is a store manager at a BMW dealership here in New York and he told me that the same sensor that is in the 550i is in the 750i and it had 2 sensors fail, 1 guy put 1 liter in it when the driver told him and he overfilled the engine with oil..!! I think it's a bad design and should I look for a gauge on my car considering it's 3 months old with 4,000 miles?? Well, that's a reasonable question. What I mean is, dipstick or not, you weren't checking your oil. A dipstick will not give you a low oil warning unless you use it. At least the electronic system, when it works, does not require any intervention on your part. If your complaint concerns excessive oil consumption on the 550, I don't think the absence of a dipstick has anything to do with it...
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| eatme123 (966hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STACKZ89 I have a good friend who is a store manager at a BMW dealership here in New York and he told me that the same sensor that is in the 550i is in the 750i and it had 2 sensors fail, 1 guy put 1 liter in it when the driver told him and he overfilled the engine with oil..!! I think it's a bad design and should I look for a gauge on my car considering it's 3 months old with 4,000 miles?? Failure of 2 sensors is not a widespread problem. Many BMW owners don't even know where the dipstick is located. An electronic sensor is therefore much more user-friendly. Not having a dipstick also reduces the risk of oil contamination..
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| ercole (230hp) | Quote: Posted by raleedy Well, that's a reasonable question. What I mean is, dipstick or not, you weren't checking your oil. A dipstick will not give you a low oil warning unless you use it. At least the electronic system, when it works, does not require any intervention on your part. If your complaint is about excessive oil consumption on the 550, I don't think the lack of a dipstick has anything to do with it. Totally agree. The system did its job, because the OP never bothered to check the oil level. For any “new” car (new or used), I will watch the oil level like a hawk. So easy to do with the iDrive system, so no excuse not to check the oil regularly. I can't even imagine not checking my oil level at least every 500 miles, even after knowing it doesn't normally use oil. HighlandPete
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| jujubee (551hp) | Guys, having received my F11, I'm having a hard time liking the silver front fender vent. Does BMW have a real black part? If not, how difficult are they to remove? Guides? I'm thinking of doing a Ghetto Plast-Dip mod on them, just so they're black.
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| shaq (951hp) | Guys, having received my F11, I'm having a hard time liking the silver front fender vent. Does BMW have a real black part? If not, how difficult are they to remove? Guides? I'm thinking of doing a Ghetto Plast-Dip mod on them, just so they're black.
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| taylor19 (349hp) | First one I saw: http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 Too bad it's not available with M sport.
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| aleyna (314hp) | Looks a lot like space gray, maybe a shade darker.
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| barney11 (277hp) | Here's another one... http://www.herbchambersbmw.com/new/B...947b9aafdf.htm Anyone seeing bronze or green tones?
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| phi (530hp) | hmm, looking at these two cars, I prefer the space gray much more. I def. see a green/bronze tone in this color which I'm not a fan of. Alan
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| lick (828hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Alan L. hmm, looking at these two cars, I prefer the space gray a lot more. I def. see a green/bronze tone in this color which I'm not a fan of. Alan is actually MUCH greener in the sun. And more gray in Shade. I love one, and even though it will be unique in the lot, I prefer Space Gray or Titanium in the gray family.
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| cowboys31 (550hp) | I'm usually a big fan of grays but this one looks way too beige/bronze/green for my tastes
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| ptt127 (104hp) | Definitely on the champagne side of gray instead of the color I would like which would be right between Space/DGII. But it's still cool.
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| Joey2303 (75hp) | Callisto Gray B64 is brand new just as light as Space Gray with a slight greenish tint and some metallic flakes adds a touch of luxury. Replaces Tasman Metallic.! BMW only has 5 gray variants on the brand, not including silvers and individual colors.
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| maybach (920hp) | First one I saw: http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 Too bad it's not available with M sport.
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| ultra (857hp) | Looks a lot like space gray, maybe a shade darker.
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| Diesel Flash (307hp) | Here's another one... http://www.herbchambersbmw.com/new/B...947b9aafdf.htm Anyone seeing bronze or green tones?
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| 181084 (265hp) | hmm, looking at these two cars, I prefer the space gray much more. I def. see a green/bronze tone in this color which I'm not a fan of. Alan
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| 7474 (796hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Alan L. hmm, looking at these two cars, I prefer the space gray a lot more. I def. see a green/bronze tone in this color which I'm not a fan of. Alan is actually MUCH greener in the sun. And more gray in Shade. I love one, and even though it will be unique in the lot, I prefer Space Gray or Titanium in the gray family.
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| 20061982 (54hp) | I'm usually a big fan of grays but this one looks way too beige/bronze/green for my tastes
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| gvinpinka123 (756hp) | Definitely on the champagne side of gray instead of the color I would like which would be right between Space/DGII. But it's still cool.
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| pixie123 (134hp) | Callisto Gray B64 is brand new just as light as Space Gray with a slight greenish tint and some metallic flakes adds a touch of luxury. Replaces Tasman Metallic.! BMW only has 5 gray variants on the brand, not including silvers and individual colors.
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| marcus99 (280hp) | I was going 85 and hit a crater. Not a pothole. But a huge hole and my rims bent. Does anyone know of a place in New York to fix this? Luckily it doesn't leak air and is forged. I'm going to have all 4 wheels painted black since the paint came off on this one..
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| 153351 (614hp) | Hello everyone! I just registered on this forum and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Sam and I am 32 years old. I am very grateful for such a wonderful and informative forum like this. A few weeks ago I purchased a 2011 Dark Graphite Metallic BMW 535XI fully equipped with the Sport Package, Premium Packages 1 and 2, Cold Weather Package, and Comfort Package. I previously had a 2005 BMW 530i that I loved and still holds a special place in my heart. I hope I can provide as much information as you all provide me!
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| 1708 (915hp) | KwickSilver Wheel Repair and Reconditioning - 375 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 646.327.1496 Wheel Fix NY - 373 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 718.374.6785
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| evans1 (848hp) | Welcome, don't be afraid to post photos of your f10.
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| 2209 (963hp) | Sorry for your loss. 85 in Manhattan? I hope it's miles.
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| 12345678e (398hp) | To welcome. You will like it here.
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| sassy21 (718hp) | intrack tires in queens of jamaica. they powder coated 3 sets of my wheels and endless repairs. I have used hubcaps in Mineloa and Elite powder coating in Suffolk and found Intrack to do the best job. Intrack Tires https://plus.google.com/101226216466...s&hl... 2 Google reviews · Write a review 101-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11418 (718) 303-9663
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| 335ier (828hp) | Hello everyone! I just registered on this forum and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Sam and I am 32 years old. I am very grateful for such a wonderful and informative forum like this. A few weeks ago I purchased a 2011 Dark Graphite Metallic BMW 535XI fully equipped with the Sport Package, Premium Packages 1 and 2, Cold Weather Package, and Comfort Package. I previously had a 2005 BMW 530i that I loved and still holds a special place in my heart. I hope I can provide as much information as you all provide me!
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| abdoulaye (339hp) | My wife's family lives there and you're afraid to drive there. I'm swerving trying to miss them, the hot tubs, aka the potholes lol
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| spotty1 (26hp) | Welcome, don't be afraid to post photos of your f10.
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| 210790 (247hp) | 85 in town, MY MANNN!!!!!
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| 20121985 (91hp) | To welcome. You will like it here.
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| naruto91 (279hp) | Is it 20 rims? When driving on a 20 rim in New York, you better have a few spare rims and tires lying around.
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| limelight (452hp) | this really sucks... do you have insurance to cover the wheels/tires? Northern State (LI) requested two from me. Thank goodness I have insurance...which costs $25.00 to replace each time. Waiting for the tray and sitting at the dealership was horrible for over 5 hours.....
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| august11 (765hp) | Quote: Originally posted by rborgia this really sucks...do you have the insurance to cover the wheels/tires? Northern State (LI) requested two from me. Thank goodness I have insurance...which costs $25.00 to replace each time. The wait for the tray and sitting at the dealership was horrible for over 5 hours....If you have insurance why are you paying 25?. I had a nail and I didn't pay anything.
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| blanket (867hp) | I heard that forged rims cannot be repaired when bent. A friend of mine, @middly, bent his HRE and had to pay $$$ to have his front wheel replaced because they couldn't be repaired..
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| shahnaz (787hp) | Sorry to hear... Where was this monster pothole so that we New Yorkers could keep an eye on it? Alan
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| robot1 (868hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Alan L. Sorry to hear... Where was this monster pothole so that we New Yorkers could keep an eye on it? Alan Nyc.... :
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| andrew6 (449hp) | 85 kilometers on the highway or in town? if you're driving around town it would be extremely fast man! glad you're safe, tough
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| natureza (823hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by TheGr8Swami KwickSilver Wheel Repair & Reconditioning - 375 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 646.327.1496 Wheel Fix NY - 373 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 718.374.6785 Thanks, I will call them. Quote: Originally posted by raleedy Sorry for your loss. 85 in Manhattan? I hope it's miles. Lol. It's not in Manhattan, it's on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn Quote: Posted by JYohay Intrack Tires in Queens Jamaica. they powder coated 3 sets of my wheels and endless repairs. I have used hubcaps in Mineloa and Elite powder coating in Suffolk and found Intrack to do the best job. Intrack Tires https://plus.google.com/101226216466...s&hl... 2 Google reviews · Write a review 101-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11418 (718) 303-9663 I will try them too Quote: Posted originally by ajandhek My wife's family lives there and you're afraid to drive there. I'm swerving trying to miss those hot tubs, aka the potholes lol LMAO, it was too deep to see this one, it melted away. Quote: Originally posted by The X Men Is it 20 rims? When driving on a 20 rim in New York, it pays to have a few spare rims and tires lying around. Yeah it's 20's but there was no bubble where it was bent Quote: Originally posted by rborgia it really sucks...do you have insurance to cover the wheels/tires? Northern State (LI) requested two from me. Thank goodness I have insurance...which costs $25.00 to replace each time. The wait for the tray and sitting at the dealership was horrible for over 5 hours... No, now I wish I had it. I didn't expect to bend the rims lol Quote: Posted by DINAN_GT I heard that forged rims cannot be repaired when bent. A friend of mine, @middly, bent his HRE and had to pay $$$ to have his front wheel replaced because they couldn't be repaired. I hope it's not that bad, I can't find any OEM M5 343m anywhere. Quote: Posted by Alan l. Sorry to hear... Where was this monster pothole so that we New Yorkers could keep an eye on it? Alan It's on the Gowanus Highway, near where it splits into the Belt Parkway and 278W. The crater is on the rightmost lane.
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| lilmomma (731hp) | I was going 85 and hit a crater. Not a pothole. But a huge hole and my rims bent. Does anyone know of a place in New York to fix this? Luckily it doesn't leak air and is forged. I'm going to have all 4 wheels painted black since the paint came off on this one..
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| 14041986 (167hp) | KwickSilver Wheel Repair and Reconditioning - 375 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 646.327.1496 Wheel Fix NY - 373 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 718.374.6785
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| mother7 (561hp) | Sorry for your loss. 85 in Manhattan? I hope it's miles.
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| abhilash (312hp) | intrack tires in queens of jamaica. they powder coated 3 sets of my wheels and endless repairs. I have used hubcaps in Mineloa and Elite powder coating in Suffolk and found Intrack to do the best job. Intrack Tires https://plus.google.com/101226216466...s&hl... 2 Google reviews · Write a review 101-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11418 (718) 303-9663
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| ina (695hp) | My wife's family lives there and you're afraid to drive there. I'm swerving trying to miss them, the hot tubs, aka the potholes lol
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| lilsis (919hp) | 85 in town, MY MANNN!!!!!
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| sephiroth7 (37hp) | Is it 20 rims? When driving on a 20 rim in New York, you better have a few spare rims and tires lying around.
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| camila12 (147hp) | this really sucks... do you have insurance to cover the wheels/tires? Northern State (LI) requested two from me. Thank goodness I have insurance...which costs $25.00 to replace each time. Waiting for the tray and sitting at the dealership was horrible for over 5 hours.....
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| 221096 (410hp) | Quote: Originally posted by rborgia this really sucks...do you have the insurance to cover the wheels/tires? Northern State (LI) requested two from me. Thank goodness I have insurance...which costs $25.00 to replace each time. The wait for the tray and sitting at the dealership was horrible for over 5 hours....If you have insurance why are you paying 25?. I had a nail and I didn't pay anything.
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| karthika (111hp) | I heard that forged rims cannot be repaired when bent. A friend of mine, @middly, bent his HRE and had to pay $$$ to have his front wheel replaced because they couldn't be repaired..
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| 130576 (901hp) | Sorry to hear... Where was this monster pothole so that we New Yorkers could keep an eye on it? Alan
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| koalabear (741hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Alan L. Sorry to hear... Where was this monster pothole so that we New Yorkers could keep an eye on it? Alan Nyc.... :
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| 140 (910hp) | My friend has a 520, he says it's light and nimble! However it came from a Jag 3.0 sofa. It appears to be 50kg lighter than the 530d and less powerful. Thoughts: Should I upgrade to a more nimble 520d ??
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| bionic (945hp) | 85 kilometers on the highway or in town? if you're driving around town it would be extremely fast man! glad you're safe, tough
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| 18111984 (749hp) | We have not (or have not until now) had this kind of decision to make in the USA! The differences in rated efficiency between the two engines are small...your results may differ. The 530d should be smoother...an inline 6 has better basic balance than any I-4. This depends somewhat on where the CO emissions and tax thresholds lie, as well as your tolerance for lower horsepower and torque. Still, the torque at low revs is impressive compared to their gasoline brothers! The safest thing to do is to drive both, then decide if the differences are worth it. Less front weight has benefits, only you can decide if it's worth it for you.
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| Doctor J (953hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by TheGr8Swami KwickSilver Wheel Repair & Reconditioning - 375 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 646.327.1496 Wheel Fix NY - 373 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 718.374.6785 Thanks, I will call them. Quote: Originally posted by raleedy Sorry for your loss. 85 in Manhattan? I hope it's miles. Lol. It's not in Manhattan, it's on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn Quote: Posted by JYohay Intrack Tires in Queens Jamaica. they powder coated 3 sets of my wheels and endless repairs. I have used hubcaps in Mineloa and Elite powder coating in Suffolk and found Intrack to do the best job. Intrack Tires https://plus.google.com/101226216466...s&hl... 2 Google reviews · Write a review 101-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11418 (718) 303-9663 I will try them too Quote: Posted originally by ajandhek My wife's family lives there and you're afraid to drive there. I'm swerving trying to miss those hot tubs, aka the potholes lol LMAO, it was too deep to even see this one, it melted away. Quote: Originally posted by The X-Men, are those 20 rims? When driving on a 20 rim in New York, it pays to have a few spare rims and tires lying around. Yeah it's 20's but there was no bubble where it was bent Quote: Originally posted by rborgia it really sucks...do you have insurance to cover the wheels/tires? Northern State (LI) requested two from me. Thank goodness I have insurance...which costs $25.00 to replace each time. The wait for the tray and sitting at the dealership was horrible for over 5 hours... No, now I wish I had it. I didn't expect to bend the rims lol Quote: Posted by DINAN_GT I heard that forged rims cannot be repaired when bent. A friend of mine, @middly, bent his HRE and had to pay $$$ to have his front wheel replaced because they couldn't be repaired. I hope it's not that bad, I can't find any OEM M5 343m anywhere. Quote: Posted by Alan l. Sorry to hear... Where was this monster pothole so that we New Yorkers could keep an eye on it? Alan It's on the Gowanus Highway, near where it splits into the Belt Parkway and 278W. The crater is on the rightmost lane.
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| antonio01 (16hp) | 530d at all costs...
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| omolola (918hp) | Hi Stormbitch, I was about to buy 520d a few months ago because my preferred option -530d- was not available at that time in Korea, where I currently live... but I finally decided I was better off... Now 530d is available here and I just placed an order for one... it's an xDrive with M sport package and a very comprehensive options package. You really can't choose here...the 530d comes with the Korean package...you take it or leave it...but I'm very happy...In conclusion...I wouldn't go down to the 4 cylinder even if it was. be powerful enough to get speeding tickets day after day,-)...just my 2 cents :-)
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| 123one (39hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Stormbitch My partner has a 520 says it's light and nimble! However it came from a Jag 3.0 sofa. It appears to be 50kg lighter than the 530d and less powerful. Thoughts: Should I upgrade to a more nimble 520d? From my point of view, it must be a question of priorities. I would only opt out myself for cost benefits, as I6 engines are the essence of a 5 series, IMO. Granted, the 520d is a lighter car and the front end will be more nimble, so the advantage, in its magnitude and significance, is debatable. But what do you lose in the 5 series by having a 4 cylinder diesel? Lose that smooth, creamy performance and a more refined ride. Make no mistake, the 520d is a very sensible package, with a lot to offer, as much of a car as many want or need. I'll stick with my 535i for now. HighlandPete
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| ilovenick2 (865hp) | Same as Highland Pete... I bought a brand new 520D last year, but replaced it with a new LCI 2014 535D in September of this year. ...and the difference is immense. The I6 engines are a different breed and the power delivery is very smooth. The 520D is a good car, but I think the 5 series is too big for a 2.0L engine, it might be better to go with a 525 or a 530 or a 535. I love my 535D
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| jane (867hp) | There is a huge difference. Get the 530D if possible!
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| ford12 (362hp) | I tested a 520msport a few years ago (but with the aim of getting a 530d) and was not impressed. On paper, it's good and I understand why it exists because it is economical and in terms of performance, adequate but nothing more. I didn't think it was so refined. I'm coming from an E39 530i and I guess you can argue that the diesel won't be refined like the petrol (fair point) but when you compare the 530d to the 520d it's much better and smoother and the performance is more than adequate. Ok, it's not an M5 but if you wanted an M5 you'd buy a, uh M5. for the 258 hp engine, 0-62 is 6.0 sec (5.9 I think for the LCI), which is very respectable. I haven't driven a 535d but it will obviously be a bit quicker. Whatever you do, go for six in a row. If you can't afford it now, save up, sell the kids and buy one when you have the budget, you won't regret it..
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| space12 (696hp) | For balance, I've had a 520d MSport for the last 3 years and upgraded straight to another 2014 520d MSport LCI, due this week. I have an Elise for my thrills as a second car, although I enjoy the BM for logging miles, back roads and highways. It's more important that each of them has an automatic gearbox, I believe. A manual is such hard work, the auto just fits the size (and I never thought I would support the auto!!)
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| astigako (300hp) | It all depends...taxes? will you buy one with the same options? Or will the 530d have less? If you want a real D and can afford it, get the M550d period..
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| 120798 (618hp) | We don't get the M550d in the UK. This would be the ultimate engine, especially with xdrive. Personally, I would (and have) opted for the 530d. Initially there would be fewer options, but I increased the deposit to cover a few interesting ones. But they are quite well equipped as standard, so only an MFD, folding mirrors, a reversing camera and a ski bag have been added. I only added the ski bag because I was increasing the budget by a certain amount, and without adding that, there wasn't enough reduction, lol. I actually received the ski bag for free, as well as a nice discount on the rest..
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| 06041980 (291hp) | Don't forget about residual values in a few years. The 520D is popular as a company car and apparently 80% of F10s sold in the UK will be this entry model, but for those buying a 520D with their own money you need to consider how many of these cars will be for sale . The 535D/I will always be a rare car and in my opinion it will be easier to sell...I don't think that can be said for the smaller engines, of which there are many..
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| gerbil1 (726hp) | 520d, if you don't intend to frequently break the 530d highway code, for smoother diesel and street cred Both cars are brilliant in their own respective ways
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| longtran (222hp) | Quote: Posted by Ellmat Don't forget about residual values in a few years. The 520D is popular as a company car and apparently 80% of F10s sold in the UK will be this entry model, but for those buying a 520D with their own money you need to consider how many of these cars will be for sale . The 535D/I will always be a rare car and IMO will be easier to sell...I don't think that can be said for the smaller engines, of which there are many. Projected residual values still make the 520d the better financial decision. Whether this will change in the next 3-4 years remains to be seen, but with fuel prices the way they are I'm not sure this will change, unless the market is really flooded with good used examples . Out of interest, the 535d is the model with the highest depreciation. After 4 years it is expected to have lost almost the value of a new 520d. Additionally, the 535d is expected to lose significantly more than the 530d, both in percentage terms and of course in value. I'm sure it will be easy to move on from good 535d examples, but I imagine many customers will be shocked when sellers take a deep breath and mumble their offer at the time of the exchange. HighlandPete
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| 271184 (329hp) | This was certainly the case when I was offered to trade in my 3.5 year old 335d. But if the amount of money you lose was the ultimate deciding factor, then you might as well buy a Dacia Duster....
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| tigre (854hp) | Quote: Originally posted by xs2man This was certainly the case when I was offered to trade in my 3.5 year old 335d. But if the amount you lose was the ultimate deciding factor, then you might as well buy a Dacia Duster... The idea of Dacia Duster is a cheap automobile... In reality, depreciation is the cost the most important thing in automobile, we will be hit hard if we buy new and spend a lot of money. I prefer to buy almost new, to avoid this first heavy year of depreciation. I bought a $60,000 motor car, for 520d new money (but with basic spec). Getting rid of over £25,000 of depreciation to hire just one driver and a 6,000 mile car makes perfect sense, in my opinion. HighlandPete
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| noneya1 (528hp) | I agree with Pete, nearly new is a great option to avoid first year depreciation and get into a better model than you could afford new. I did this for my current 330d and the 530d I traded it in for and will be picking it up this weekend.
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| xswzaq (865hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Jif I agree with Pete, almost new is a great option to avoid the first year of depreciation and upgrade to a better model than you could afford to buy new. I did this for my current 330d and for the 530d I traded it in for and will be picking up this weekend. Same here, get a better car, and probably for even less money over the life of ownership. I've bought new cars, both base and well optioned specs, and when you do the math you realize how much depreciation is the real cost of the automobile, to the average mileage user . A cost that you can do something about, without losing the choice of car. If I were to buy a 520d to my car's spec it would be a £50,000 price tag. I would never buy a 520d at this kind of spec, with many options of virtually zero value at the time of transaction, because it's financial suicide. I also wouldn't buy a 535i new, as it remains a financial black hole, even though the specs seem more suited to the larger engine and starting price. But buying the £60,000 price tag, 535i for £35,000 and it's still like a new car, makes a lot more financial sense. I'm also going to run it for another year or two, to get even more value out of it. I can understand company car users being short on options, but as a private buyer, buying almost new makes perfect sense. HighlandPete
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| zaizai (243hp) | Unless you buy on PCP. In this case, I've always found new cars to be cheaper per month than almost new cars. And since I don't keep the car the whole time anyway, the difference for me is the monthly payments, not the final payment..
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| 31415927 (82hp) | Quote: Originally posted by xs2man Unless you are buying on PCP. In this case, I've always found new cars to be cheaper per month than almost new cars. And since I don't keep the car for its entire life anyway, the difference for me is the monthly payments, not the final payment. Same here. Also, the price of a used car is non-negotiable, at least where I live. .
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| wo123456 (621hp) | Quote: Originally posted by xs2man Unless you buy on PCP. In this case, I've always found new cars to be cheaper per month than almost new cars. And since I don't keep the car for its entire life anyway, the difference for me is the monthly payments, not the final payment. Agreed Having recently gone through this loop, for me the PCP was much better on a new 520D than on a new 530D and it was better than a used 530D, besides it was because there had a big dealer incentive on the 520D, so that made it a no-brainer. For me, I have other cars, so this one just has to be comfortable, nice looking and cheap to drive month after month. If I had to increase engine power, it would only be for a 535D
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| compaq13 (158hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Beancounter_74 Agree Having recently gone through this loop, for me the PCP was much better on a new 520D than on a new 530D and it was better than a used 530D it was because there was a big dealer incentive on the 520D so made it a no brainer. For me, I have other cars, so this one just has to be comfortable, nice looking and cheap to drive month after month. If I had to upgrade, it would only be for a 535D. Totally agree, me too! I have an Elise to have fun on the weekends
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| Schalke04 (781hp) | My friend has a 520, he says it's light and nimble! However it came from a Jag 3.0 sofa. It appears to be 50kg lighter than the 530d and less powerful. Thoughts: Should I upgrade to a more nimble 520d ??
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| mymommy1 (550hp) | We have not (or have not until now) had this kind of decision to make in the USA! The differences in rated efficiency between the two engines are small...your results may differ. The 530d should be smoother...an inline 6 has better basic balance than any I-4. It depends somewhat on where the CO emissions and tax thresholds lie, as well as your tolerance for lower horsepower and torque. Still, the torque at low revs is impressive compared to their gasoline brothers! The safest thing to do is to drive both, then decide if the differences are worth it. Less front weight has benefits, only you can decide if it's worth it for you.
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| 753214 (194hp) | 530d at all costs...
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| 030595 (665hp) | Hi Stormbitch, I was about to buy 520d a few months ago because my preferred option -530d- was not available at that time in Korea, where I currently live... but I finally decided I was better off... Now 530d is available here and I just placed an order for one... it's an xDrive with M sport package and a very comprehensive options package. You really can't choose here...the 530d comes with the Korean package...you take it or leave it...but I'm very happy...In conclusion...I wouldn't go down to the 4 cylinder even if it was. be powerful enough to get speeding tickets day after day,-)...just my 2 cents :-)
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| maravilla (170hp) | Quote: Posted by Stormbitch My partner has a 520, he says it's light and nimble! However it came from a Jag 3.0 sofa. It appears to be 50kg lighter than the 530d and less powerful. Thoughts: Should I upgrade to a more nimble 520d? From my point of view, it must be a question of priorities. I would only opt out myself for cost benefits, as I6 engines are the essence of a 5 series, IMO. Granted, the 520d is a lighter car and the front end will be more nimble, so the advantage, in its magnitude and significance, is debatable. But what do you lose in the 5 series by having a 4 cylinder diesel? Lose that smooth, creamy performance and a more refined ride. Make no mistake, the 520d is a very sensible package, with a lot to offer, as much of a car as many want or need. I'll stick with my 535i for now. HighlandPete
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| heidi1 (615hp) | Same as Highland Pete... I bought a brand new 520D last year, but replaced it with a new LCI 2014 535D in September of this year. ...and the difference is immense. The I6 engines are a different breed and the power delivery is very smooth. The 520D is a good car, but I think the 5 series is too big for a 2.0L engine, it might be better to go with a 525 or a 530 or a 535. I love my 535D
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| cheer4life (565hp) | There is a huge difference. Get the 530D if possible!
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| bronte (970hp) | I tested a 520msport a few years ago (but with the aim of getting a 530d) and was not impressed. On paper, it's good and I understand why it exists because it is economical and in terms of performance, adequate but nothing more. I didn't think it was so refined. I'm coming from an E39 530i and I guess you can argue that the diesel won't be refined like the petrol (fair point) but when you compare the 530d to the 520d it's much better and smoother and the performance is more than adequate. Ok, it's not an M5 but if you wanted an M5 you'd buy a, uh M5. for the 258 hp engine, 0-62 is 6.0 sec (5.9 I think for the LCI), which is very respectable. I haven't driven a 535d but it will obviously be a bit quicker. Whatever you do, go for six in a row. If you can't afford it now, save up, sell the kids and buy one when you have the budget, you won't regret it..
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| bidadari (323hp) | For balance, I've had a 520d MSport for the last 3 years and upgraded straight to another 2014 520d MSport LCI, due this week. I have an Elise for my thrills as a second car, although I enjoy the BM for logging miles, back roads and highways. It's more important that each of them has an automatic gearbox, I believe. A manual is such hard work, the auto just fits the size (and I never thought I would support the auto!!)
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| 13121984 (436hp) | It all depends...taxes? will you buy one with the same options? Or will the 530d have less? If you want a real D and can afford it, get the M550d period..
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