2007 525i, yuck!

sesegal99 · 01-08-2007, 03:52 PM

Took my '06 330i in for service, they gave me a brand new 07 525i as a loaner. It has 40 miles. Anyway, what a dog, I miss my 330i already!!

remmib · 01-08-2007, 04:03 PM

Whats the problem with the 525i, too slow?

Casey 5 · 01-08-2007, 04:19 PM

The 525i is now a joke. It has even less horsepower than the entry level 3 series...the 328i.

Next year BMW is correcting the situation and replacing both the 525i and 530i with the 528i and 535i.

Until that happens the 525i and 530i just make no sense.

Norsk · 01-08-2007, 04:21 PM

Don't know about the car...

But your Avatar is telling me I need a vacation in some hot place right now

Hummm, Sping Break!

aapriadi · 01-08-2007, 04:37 PM

i've driven the 525i and i loved it..but yeah i agree that power is lacking, 530i should be the minimum entry level for e60..

SuperSport · 01-08-2007, 04:49 PM

If you get the 525 or the 530 they are both extremely underpowered. Originally I was going to get another 530 when I traded in my 03 530. After driving the 06 530 I was very dissapointed, and had to step up to the 550i

remmib · 01-08-2007, 06:27 PM

In Norway we get a dieselpowered 520d with 150 HP, if the 525i and 530i are underpowered, what this diesel then???

Oz · 01-08-2007, 07:11 PM

I have also gotten 07 525i as well and the ride is way too soft and a bit slow for me after getting used to my 330i.

Bora20 · 01-08-2007, 09:56 PM

Typical American mentality that bigger is better and that you have to have an expensive car to "maintain" your social standing.

For 95% of people a fully loaded, debadged 525i would be just fine. People will still think it is a nice car, and you can get better fuel economy.

The 520d is sweet, however, I would rather have a 320dT, but any diesel will do.

sesegal99 · 01-08-2007, 10:09 PM

there's just no throttle response you got to wait for that big tank to get rollin, not my cup of tea, since we can't go 150 here in the states I have to satisfy my need for speed with get up and go-ness.

TommyBahama · 01-09-2007, 06:54 AM

i had a 525xi yesterday as a loaner. first thing i noticed was the wheel, seemed huged compared to my car. also the idrive screen is way smaller.

i like the small sporty feel of my car more than the 5.

haven driven the current gen 3,5,6,7 the 5 would be my last choice.

vladinecko · 01-09-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Norsk

Don't know about the car...

But your Avatar is telling me I need a vacation in some hot place right now

Hummm, Sping Break!

lol, same here. i forgot what this thread was about after looking at his avatar...525 what??

hollywoodtrash · 01-10-2007, 06:21 PM

I agree, that 525 is really sluggish. But consider yourself lucky. I was at Irvine BMW and I saw a gentleman taking his 650 in for service and they gave him a white corolla for a loaner. I got shafted as well with a toyota avalon. They need to get some more BMW loaners down there, I would have been happy with that 525 =P

sesegal99 · 01-10-2007, 10:24 PM

guess thats the good thing about being friends with the service writer and service manager. :-)

KUweatherman · 01-11-2007, 01:31 AM

lol, why WOULDNT it feel slower? It's already a smaller engine then the 330i then on top of that it's heavier. Common sense and physics should point this out before one even takes a seat inside of the car.

edgarj · 01-11-2007, 01:41 AM

I had a 525 once, and same story.... very underpowered. Very ugly. Very big. I actually looked up the weight when I got to work and expected it to be 5Klbs+. What a dog. Only a little better with the 530, but still much to be desired. And iDrive without nav is an affliction. I love iDrive/Nav in my 335i, but without nav, I'd prefer hard buttons. The dealer is doing BMW a disservice by even loaning the 525/30 models out to current owners. If I was thinking of moving up in size, I wouldn't have even thought of the 5'er on my last purchace.

TwiBlueG35 · 01-11-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport

If you get the 525 or the 530 they are both extremely underpowered. Originally I was going to get another 530 when I traded in my 03 530. After driving the 06 530 I was very dissapointed, and had to step up to the 550i

If 530i is extremely underpowered, then sorry my friend, your 330i MUST be also very underpowered because, you probably don't realize, 530i is only 50lbs heavier than 330i.

red_wagen · 01-11-2007, 08:10 PM

Apples to oranges comparison

sesegal99 · 01-12-2007, 07:43 AM

TwiBlueG35 If you read the post you'd know I was driving a 2007 525i. It is very underpowered. I got my car back last night, leaving the parking lot was a thrill, I couldn't believe the difference in pick up, night and day.

TwiBlueG35 · 01-12-2007, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sesegal99

TwiBlueG35 If you read the post you'd know I was driving a 2007 525i. It is very underpowered. I got my car back last night, leaving the parking lot was a thrill, I couldn't believe the difference in pick up, night and day.

I was not responding to your post, I was responing to SuperSport's.

sesegal99 · 01-12-2007, 03:36 PM

ahh I jumped the gun, sorry.

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Casey 5 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: E90 335i,SPG,ZSP,ZPP,Step Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	The 525i is now a joke. It has even less horsepower than the entry level 3 series...the 328i. Next year BMW is correcting the situation and replacing both the 525i and 530i with the 528i and 535i. Until that happens the 525i and 530i just make no sense.
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Norsk Major 42 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Don't know about the car... But your Avatar is telling me I need a vacation in some hot place right now Hummm, Sping Break!
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aapriadi Colonel 189 Rep 2,068 Posts Drives: '13 F30 AW 320i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (10)	i've driven the 525i and i loved it..but yeah i agree that power is lacking, 530i should be the minimum entry level for e60.. __________________ mod = crack
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I have also gotten 07 525i as well and the ride is way too soft and a bit slow for me after getting used to my 330i. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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Bora20 Lieutenant 17 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC, CAD iTrader: (0)	Typical American mentality that bigger is better and that you have to have an expensive car to "maintain" your social standing. For 95% of people a fully loaded, debadged 525i would be just fine. People will still think it is a nice car, and you can get better fuel economy. The 520d is sweet, however, I would rather have a 320dT, but any diesel will do.
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sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	there's just no throttle response you got to wait for that big tank to get rollin, not my cup of tea, since we can't go 150 here in the states I have to satisfy my need for speed with get up and go-ness. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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TommyBahama Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 258 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Umass iTrader: (0)	i had a 525xi yesterday as a loaner. first thing i noticed was the wheel, seemed huged compared to my car. also the idrive screen is way smaller. i like the small sporty feel of my car more than the 5. haven driven the current gen 3,5,6,7 the 5 would be my last choice.
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hollywoodtrash New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 550 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: huntington beach iTrader: (0)	I agree, that 525 is really sluggish. But consider yourself lucky. I was at Irvine BMW and I saw a gentleman taking his 650 in for service and they gave him a white corolla for a loaner. I got shafted as well with a toyota avalon. They need to get some more BMW loaners down there, I would have been happy with that 525 =P __________________ 2007 550i, Black sapphire, SMG, M-Aerokit, Sports Package, Comfort Access, Logic 7 Modifications: 20 inch Radenergie R10 black wheels \| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 275/30/20 rear 245/35/20 front \| Hamann rear deck spoiler \| OEM M5 mirrors \| Hamann Front Apron \| H&R Coilovers \| Formula One Classic Series tint 35% sides, 20% rear
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sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	guess thats the good thing about being friends with the service writer and service manager. :-) __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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KUweatherman Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 232 Posts Drives: Civic Si Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	lol, why WOULDNT it feel slower? It's already a smaller engine then the 330i then on top of that it's heavier. Common sense and physics should point this out before one even takes a seat inside of the car.
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edgarj Captain 32 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX iTrader: (1)	I had a 525 once, and same story.... very underpowered. Very ugly. Very big. I actually looked up the weight when I got to work and expected it to be 5Klbs+. What a dog. Only a little better with the 530, but still much to be desired. And iDrive without nav is an affliction. I love iDrive/Nav in my 335i, but without nav, I'd prefer hard buttons. The dealer is doing BMW a disservice by even loaning the 525/30 models out to current owners. If I was thinking of moving up in size, I wouldn't have even thought of the 5'er on my last purchace.
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red_wagen Private First Class 16 Rep 107 Posts Drives: with a grin... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	Apples to oranges comparison __________________ -Jay
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sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	TwiBlueG35 If you read the post you'd know I was driving a 2007 525i. It is very underpowered. I got my car back last night, leaving the parking lot was a thrill, I couldn't believe the difference in pick up, night and day. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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