535 6MT review

Jeff_DML · 08-19-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Earlier this year, BMW made a major change in their marketing – from the Ultimate Driving Machine to Joy. Though it wasn’t evident at the time, now that I’ve driven the new 535i it is clear why the change had to be made. It’s because the 5 Series simply is not an Ultimate Driving Machine.

http://www.autosavant.com/2010/08/12...-bmw-535i-6mt/

equ · 08-19-2010, 05:46 PM

That pretty much matches my observations here:

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showthread.php?t=35023

1. Car looks good in and out.
2. Is very large to drive, doesn't feel "natural" or "small" around you, a good bit of bmw-ness lost, especially due to the steering, the e-class had as good (if not better) steering.
3. n55 feels worse than the n54, especially in a larger car, but I really think it's the engine's character.
4. 550i power is awesome, gadgets too if you're into that sort of thing. But the version with the awesome power is even more out of touch.

equ · 08-19-2010, 05:47 PM

I felt like I was holding the controls with foot-long sticks, not very direct feeling. Very soft, subtle audi-like... Not what I wanted bmw's future to be.

Jeff_DML · 08-19-2010, 05:53 PM

yeah I thought there was a thread on this

not joy of driving I guess

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08-19-2010, 05:46 PM	#2
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,583	That pretty much matches my observations here: http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showthread.php?t=35023 1. Car looks good in and out. 2. Is very large to drive, doesn't feel "natural" or "small" around you, a good bit of bmw-ness lost, especially due to the steering, the e-class had as good (if not better) steering. 3. n55 feels worse than the n54, especially in a larger car, but I really think it's the engine's character. 4. 550i power is awesome, gadgets too if you're into that sort of thing. But the version with the awesome power is even more out of touch.

08-19-2010, 05:47 PM	#3
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,583	I felt like I was holding the controls with foot-long sticks, not very direct feeling. Very soft, subtle audi-like... Not what I wanted bmw's future to be.

08-19-2010, 05:53 PM	#4
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,560	yeah I thought there was a thread on this not joy of driving I guess