After nine years, we have traded the wife's Lexus for an '08 535i BMW. The Lexus was great with a ride unmatched by anybody but it had no soul when driving in the mountains. This forum has been a great resource and is recommended for anyone owning or interested in a Lexus.

 

[QUOTE=GeorgeT;6680279] The Lexus was great with a ride unmatched by anybody but it had no soul when driving in the mountains. QUOTE]



Huh .. So you plan to speed and curve up the mountain roads in the Bmw? Good luck with the 535. Nice car. Completely different driving experience.

 

Completely different reliability/service cost experience as well

 

Nice, the E60 is a good car (we have both). I use the LS430 as my DD and my grandfather has the 5 series. Both cars are very solid and feel like proper luxury rides. The 5 series does handle a lot nicer with minimal body roll and better weighted steering but sacrifices it with a firmer (but still comfy) ride. Enjoy the 5!

 

Good luck and enjoy the new BMW!

 

I would risk the reliability drop withan A8 myself. 5 series is nice though I did not like the 528 base model though.

 

x2. Hopefully it's not a money pit. LOL

 

Nothing wrong with a change in vehicle there.

Even I agree the LS is not good if you live in the mountains. I loved my LS, it's perfect for long straight drives with some turns here and there.

But a mountain carver-then no.
You have to get something sportier/firmer.

I used to hate the Bangles 5 series design. Now that the new ones are out, I love bangle's design.
At least you can tell it's a 5 series from a mile away and not big 3 series/mini 7 series.

Do the 535 have the hpfp issues like the 335?

 

You can't go wrong with the 5 series cars. They're pretty nice.

 

Drove a friend's manual 550i a few times and the clutch was hard, but it was definitely fun to drive and totally different than a typical Lexus. Not my cup of tea though, maybe I just like riding on clouds...

Also, her 550 has been in the shop much too many times for little electrical gremlins.

 

Keep us posted on your BMW ownership experience. I'm sure all of us have considered their cars, but are concerned about reliability. Hope your's treats you as well as the Lexus did.

 

The hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) was replaced and the new one has a 10 year, 120,000 mile warrantee. My dealership replaced these items when the cars were in for service even if the owners had no complaints.

 

I read the title as "Traded wife for a Lexus and '08 5 Series BMW".

 

^^^Now THATS a good deal...as I come up on my 6th year anniversary of being divorce.

 

lol!!!:d:d