2011 bmw 5-series

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Q: When does the 2011 BMW 5 Series start selling?
When does the 2011 BMW 5 Series start selling in the USA?

A: They have been in production and up For Sale for the past 2 months in the USA. The 2011 535i and 550i where the only ones available for purchase 2 months ago, the 2011 528i sedan just hit dealers about 1 week ago. The 2011 BMW 528i sedan is cheaper then its previous predecessor, the starting price for the entry class 2011 BMW 528i is listed to sell at $44,550 with a National MSRP $45,975 while its 2010 predecessor priced at $45,800 at an MSRP of $47,225. The 2011 BMW 528i has 240 HP which is 10 more HP then its previous predecessor with 230 HP. The 2011 BMW 5 series competes head to head with the 2011 Infiniti M-class, Audi A6, Mercedes E-class and the Lexus GS. (Starting prices for each 2011 5 series Trim, MSRP includes "H&D" fee aswell as the "Gas Guzzler Tax fee") 2011 BMW 528i - $44,550...............MSRP $45,975 2011 BMW 535i - $49,600...............MSRP $51,025 2011 BMW 550i - $59,700...............MSRP $60,575 This link will take you directly to the 2011 BMW 5 series Page so you can take a look. Play around a bit and build your own 5 series customized to your liking. http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/vehicles/2011/5/528isedan/default.aspx

Q: What would YOU buy? 2011 BMW 5 series vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte?
The 5 series is NEW fresh. The Maserati is under factory warranty for 3 years. One has heart, the other is engineering magic. Which would you choose?

A: How many 2007 Maserati Quattroporte do you see around your city? How many BMWs do you see? BMW are everywhere. I personaly have never seen a Maserati in person. I think the Maserati would come with a cool factor because nobody else has one in your city.

Q: 2011 BMW 5 Series or Mercedez-Benz E350?
My mom is buying a new car because her "reliable" 2007 Lexus ES is completely done. She wants a really nice car and is very interested in European models. I personally have heard great things about the Cadillac CTS-V but she wants something more exotic. I don't think she'd like the Jaguar, new Infiniti M, or the Audi A6. So would you recommend the Mercedez-Benz over the new 2011 5 series (which "looks" awesome btw) or do you think a brand new BMW design has to be the clear winner here because of the fact that 1) BMW offers free service for years and 2) Mercedez-Benz's are made up of many Ford parts? Which car is better and more reliable in your opinion? Which won't "break down" like her 2007 ES350 did in a disgusting fashion?

A: I hear great things about the new E-Class. I personally like the Mercedes Line better. The Mercedes cars don't all look the same as each other unlike the BMW line. I have owned 2 Mercedes-Benz vehicles before and they have been very reliable. The E-Class looks great too. I think the E-Class is also less expensive. I would personally go for the benz

Q: What is better...a 2011 BMW 3 series sedan or a 2011 BMW 5 series sedan?


A: Definitely a 5 series sedan..3 series sedan are much much cheaper than the 5 series...But in looks i prefer 3 series...well 5series is two times better than the 3series sedan..

Q: is the 2011 bmw 5 series sedan steering is like an audiand is it light as audi steering?
this bmw use electric power steering, is it same with latest audi a4 steering????

A: BMW steering is typically weighted to povide better road feel. On the current (outgoing) 5 steering the steering is very tight and weighted, I expect the new sedan to be similar but maybe a little lighter. i drove the GT and the steering seems typical BMW, nice and tight and weighted properly. But, it's a bigger car than the a4, the steering will be different for both cars.

Q: When will the 2011 BMW 5-series be released?
... for test drive and purchase? Anyone know?

A: According to the BMWNA Press Release, the Fall of 2010.

Q: What do you think of the new 2011 BMW 5 series?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/AllBMWs/FutureVehicles/20115SeriesSedan/ImageGallery.aspx

A: :::::::Be ready or at least in a mood to read =):::::::: I can only praise BMW for redesigning the 5 series to meet the standards and expectations consumers demand for a vehicle of our generation. The boxy yet still luxurious current design is outdated when compared to the the styling Q's in the current generation X6, 7 series, X5 etc etc. Overall I think the 2011 BMW 5series was will executed but nothing was done to captivate or stand out that the previous generation couldn't offer excluding the fact that the 2011 5 series will now come equipped with an optional "park assist" feature like the Lexus LS flagship sedan has. I think the 2011 5-series is better looking then the current 5 series. Even though the 5 series is expected to come out into production real soon, new Luxury sedans will also await to compete against the 2011 BMW 5-series such as the entirely redesigned 2011 Infiniti M37/M56. Personally if I was given the choice between the 2011 BMW 5-series and the 2011 Infiniti M37 I would take the M37 with out a doubt. I feel Infiniti has stepped up their game, definitely out beating and stealing Lexus's title as the #1 Japanese luxury vehicle in the US. Infiniti has proved itself a worthy rival to the BMW, Mercedes and Audi. Considering the fact that both vehicles will come into production sometime in the year 2010 to be introduced as a 2011 model, pricing will be vastly different. Ironically Infiniti has always been praised for good value in terms of price when compared to the Lexus GS, BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class but as of 2011 Infiniti will hold the title as one of the most expensive Mid-sized conventional Luxury sedans which will price at a Base figure of $51,000 which is a major leap for its already current base price of $45,500. The current BMW 5 series also prices at $45,500 but no word yet on pricing for the 2011 Model. No one expected the 2011 Infiniti M37/56 to over price the already base sticker price of the popular Mercedes E class sedan starting at $48,000. The BMW 5 series and the Infiniti M37/56 will surely be interesting to watch. Its a very competitive market. :::PICS::: (2011 Infiniti M37/56) http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/sedans/112_1001_2011_infiniti_m_prototype_drive/31507296+pheader/2011-infiniti-m56-front-three-quarter-motion.jpg http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/infiniti/m56/2011/fd/2011_infiniti_m56_actr34_fd_2_717.jpg http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/reviews/car/09q4/2011_infiniti_m37_m56-preview/gallery/2011_infiniti_m56_interior_photo_21/3048694-1-eng-US/2011_infiniti_m56_5_cd_gallery.jpg (2011 BMW 5 series) http://www.ecarsavenue.com/wp-content/gallery/465/2011-bmw-5-series-car.jpg http://blog.leasetrader.com/images/blog_leasetrader_com/WindowsLiveWriter/2011BMW5seriesPhotosLookslikeamidsized7s_C9E3/2011%20BMW%205-series%20side_thumb.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J3_liDBfbvs/Sw1B9duHDFI/AAAAAAAAQsQ/XAMi2RQT7NQ/s1600/2011-BMW-5-Series-Interior.jpg

Q: new bmw 5 series (2011 shape) or new merc e class.... which would you buy?
both are nice..but which one has the OOMPH factor. which one turns heads? which one is classier and looks more luxurious? which would you rather drive daily?

A: I'd get the new BMW 5 Series (2011 shape). It just drives smoothly, but if you want more in-car features, then Merc E class is for you.

Q: BMW 5 SERIES FLAPPY PADDLE GEARBOX?
Hey there i was looking at this BMW 2011 5 series car and the video reviews of its shows the car with flappy paddle gear. So does this car come with a standard flappy paddle and does not come with manual gearbox, i just want to know how it is.. any info on this will help cheers

A: It comes in semi-automatic transmission, which means its got the automatic shifting, but you can also shift it yourself by pushing the shift knob. The "flappy pedal" you refer to is an option to add to the steering wheel on top of the automatic transmission. It also comes in standard transmission with a proper clutch pedal.

Q: BMW 5 SERIES PADDLE SHIFTER?
BMW 5 SERIES PADDLE SHIFTER? Hey there i was looking at this BMW 2011 5 series car and the video reviews of its shows the car with flappy paddle gear. So does this car come with a standard flappy paddle and does not come with manual gearbox, i just want to know how it is.. any info on this will help cheer

A: It is available as a factory option. Optional Sport Automatic transmission includes steering-wheel paddle shifters and rpm matching during downshifts, plus a Sport button for quicker, more dynamic shifting (beginning 06/07 production).

Q: Help me narrow down 2 cars to choose from in the group! Infiniti M37, Audi A6, BMW 5 series, Mercedes E-class?
Hey guys Im trading in my current lease on January 15th and Im stuck between a couple cars. I currently drive a 2008 Lexus GS350. The GS was a nice car I never had a problem with it but quite frankly I became bored of the car very quickly so another GS or a Lexus for that fact is out of the question for me. Im looking for a vehicle with a little more pick up in terms of acceleration and performance aswell as reliablilty. I have a couple cars in mind of those being the 2011 Infiniti M37, 2011 BMW 528i, 2011 Mercedes E350 and Audi A6. Ive taken a look at all of these vehicles except for the 2011 Audi A6. So far the two that have impressed me the most are the 2011 Infiniti M37 and BMW 528i sedans. I really liked the Mercedes but I felt the car was not my style, its very elegant but a bit to bland for my taste. The 5 series felt underpowered to me while the Infiniti M37 was alot more impressive in terms of its driving dynamics. The BMWs interior was alot more simple and modern but it had no soul, the M37 interior is alot busier and I think a little more refined then the BMW. I have heard alot of great things about the New M37 aswell as the 5 series which is why im probably more drawn to the two. Should I consider the Audi A6 or just forget about it. It looks nice but it hasnt really changed much over the years except for a recent facelift. Should I reconsider any other brands and why, if not which would be a better choice within the group??

A: I agree with you on the 5-series and M37, however have you considered a more up-specced BMW 3-series like a 330i or 335i? They would have a lot more poke than the 528i and the interior of the 3-series is a great place to be in. The 335i is like a poor-man's M3 in terms of performance, a nice and meaty twin-turbocharged inline-6 under the bonnet puts its performance on-par with the M37 and it gets good gas mileage as well. The E-Class is nice, but Merc's base models tend to be a bit bland. If you want the full Merc experience you have to look at the bonkers AMG range but they're out of your price range by quite a bit. The A6 is a nice car as well but I agree with you: it seems a little bit outdated. Decent to drive, but options are expensive. Edit: Terrible trolling by dr_curtiz. Did my answer referring to your Kia Rio really hurt your feelings that much? Take your own advice you PM'd me and get a life.

Q: Do you think its worth Buying a 2011 Infiniti M37 sedan, or wait for the 2011 BMW 528i Sedan?
The 2011 BMW 528i sedan doesnt go on sale till June, would you wait till June to buy one or would you rather take the 2011 Infiniti M37 sedan, both start at similar price-points. Which one would be a better car? PICS below: (2011 Infiniti M37) $46,250 330HP http://image.automotive.com/f/roadtests/sedans/112_1001_2011_infiniti_m_prototype_drive/31507296+pheader/2011-infiniti-m56-front-three-quarter-motion.jpg http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/4047957.jpg (2011 BMW 528i sedan) $45,425 240 HP http://blog.leasetrader.com/images/blog_leasetrader_com/WindowsLiveWriter/2011BMW5seriesPhotosLookslikeamidsized7s_C9E3/2011%20BMW%205-series%20side_thumb.jpg http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/2011_bmw_5_series_images_038.jpg

A: I absolutely love the M37 and think it is a better vehicle, overall, than the BMW 5 series. The M is a new body, but the same, reliable engine found in the G37. The M has a 3.7L, 330HP engine vs. the BMW 2.8L, 240 HP engine....for the same price. To me it is a no-brainer, but I am partial to Infiniti.

Q: Damn! don't you think the new 2011 BMW 5 is ugly?
man... that's not a 5 series, that is more like an extended 3 series, I wish the E60 5 series (2003-2010) will go on, sad :((((( Antonious: yep, it is a matter of taste Tigerr: agreed but it completely change the look of the previous successful e60 :( Leo: In my country, one M6 is equal to two 523i geebs: yea, i cant afford such a car at my age :(, but my father is a car sales man, so i have driven all those 3-7 series, so sad that you cant afford it for life :'(

A: While the current (outgoing) 5 has been a strong seller, the new 5 will delivery even more. More traditional design (striking), a much more luxurious interior, and better handling will lure back the the defectors from audi and benz who thought the 5 was dated. I still love the old design, but i'm sure i'll come to love the new one even more.

Q: Survey: Infiniti, Mercedes or BMW?
( Try to determine which car you would most likley buy?) Money not being a factor which of these 3 luxury sedans would you choose. "Neither" is not an answer. (Pics included) All these cars have a starting MSRP of $60,000 2011 Infiniti M56 http://image.automotive.com/f/roadtests/sedans/112_1001_2011_infiniti_m_prototype_drive/31507296+pheader/2011-infiniti-m56-front-three-quarter-motion.jpg 2011 BMW 550i http://www.voxturbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/2011_bmw_5_series_5_cd_gallery.jpg 2010 Mercedes E550 http://www.tirekick.com/TK09/images/10MBenz-E-sedan-F.jpg Tom: Not trying to be biased here but Ive actually heard the BMW 5 series has the biggest depreciation value in the mid-sized sedan market and the the Infiniti M maintians its fair market value as well as the mercedes E-class. The 550i is very impressive with 400 HP but the Infiniti does just as well with 420 HP either way all sedans are nice

A: The infiniti is by far the best out of the 3. Not only is it the superior luxury car in its class, but its a great car to have based on safety, new technologies, and keeping its value. it sounds fantastic on the road. it quickly goes from your favorite luxury car to your favorite sports car in a heartbeat. the added luxury items like their new iDrive key which adjusts to the settings you had on the vehicle, while another key could adjust to totally different settings. Also, the detail in the dashboard and interior door panels gives the car a new flare. all the new infinitis have been totally redesigned inside and out and the new M56 is a great example. its the clear winner and i'd buy one over a BMW or Mercedes anytime. i mean, the M56 just looks like a work of art. its beautiful inside and out. i mean, other manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes may have beautiful exteriors, but the interior is so bland and lacks detail. even the smallest ones make a huge difference.

Q: When is leasing a new car a good idea? When is it a bad idea?
My mom wants to trade in her 2007 Lexus ES350 and put the money down for a 3-year lease on a new 2011 BMW 5 series? Is this a good idea or should she just buy it and try to get the best financing rate she can get? How does the fact that BMW's residual value is supposedly pretty strong play into my mom's decision on leasing vs. buying?

A: leasing is an improper word... it should be called long term renting... when you lease you never own the car...so you do everything a person who buys a car does..except in three years you either turn the car in, and have nothing, or buy the car all over again.... Leasing is only good for businesses, or if you are going from new york to la for three years, and won't need the car after that....