Uh oh, got a brand new 530i as a rental...

[dmurray14]

This is gonna be fun... Got a brand spankin new 530i as a rental while the 745 is in for maintainence. Time to go see what this sucker can do!

 

[ElFenix]

:sex;

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

pics? make a video with that thing?

 

[dmurray14]

haha, no videos...maybe some pics. I'm not gonna be too hard on the thing, it is still within the break-in period!!

 

[ArmenK]

530 is weak, only 220 hp iirc

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: ArmenK
530 is weak, only 220 hp iirc

Yeah, it is. The 745 drags this thing's ass around the block. 545 is probably a different story, though.

 

[NokiaDude]

Ummm... burn some rubber?

 

[RagingBITCH]

Make your own BMW Films movie 😉

 

[sygyzy]

What's funny is you are exciting about getting a lesser car for a rental. (I am assuming the 5 series is cheaper, slower, and overall not as cool as the 7 series).

 

[LarryS]

I'm impressed.

 

[NeoPTLD]

Cool.

Beat on it like you beat on rental Chevrolet Malibu.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
What's funny is you are exciting about getting a lesser car for a rental. (I am assuming the 5 series is cheaper, slower, and overall not as cool as the 7 series).

Well, I don't know how many dealerships keep a spare $80,000 car laying around for a loaner. 😛

It's not like he got a Sunfire or a Metro for a loaner.

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: sygyzy
What's funny is you are exciting about getting a lesser car for a rental. (I am assuming the 5 series is cheaper, slower, and overall not as cool as the 7 series).

Well, I don't know how many dealerships keep a spare $80,000 car laying around for a loaner. 😛

It's not like he got a Sunfire or a Metro for a loaner.

Most german dealerships give you a car of equals or greater value.

 

[vi edit]

Most german dealerships give you a car of equals or greater value.

Well, I'm sure many of them try, but get real. A dealer can only extend itself so far. If a guy roles up in a $120,000 M8 Roadster he *IS NOT* going to get a loaner of equal value. Just isn't going to happen in 99% of dealerships.

I would guess the same thing for the higher end 7 series. They just don't keep many $80,000+ cars laying around

3 or 5 series sure, those are for the most part a dime a dozen and a very large part of all cars sold. No biggie. 7 series is a bit more rare.

I'm sure most Audi dealers will loan out an A4 or a A6 to A8 owners. Same thing with Mercedes. If somebody comes in with an SL500 I doubt he'll get the same thing for a loaner.

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Most german dealerships give you a car of equals or greater value.

Well, I'm sure many of them try, but get real. A dealer can only extend itself so far. If a guy roles up in a $120,000 M8 Roadster he *IS NOT* going to get a loaner of equal value. Just isn't going to happen in 99% of dealerships.

I would guess the same thing for the higher end 7 series. They just don't keep many $80,000+ cars laying around

3 or 5 series sure, those are for the most part a dime a dozen and a very large part of all cars sold. No biggie. 7 series is a bit more rare.

I'm sure most Audi dealers will loan out an A4 or a A6 to A8 owners. Same thing with Mercedes. If somebody comes in with an SL500 I doubt he'll get the same thing for a loaner.

The mercedes dealer I got my car from told me that they keep a high end cars just for that purpose. Provided, they'll only keep one high end car and you'll need to schedule ahead to ensure a proper loaner. From what I understood Mercedes pays them for that by paying off the difference when they sell that car as used. Either way, 530i is nothing to complain about - I've driven one, and it's a sweet car.

 

[TechnoKid]

i like the new 530i. the new styling of the 5 series may be debated over, but the performance and hadling capabilities cannot be denied.

 

[Scootin159]

Originally posted by: Argo

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: sygyzy
What's funny is you are exciting about getting a lesser car for a rental. (I am assuming the 5 series is cheaper, slower, and overall not as cool as the 7 series).

Well, I don't know how many dealerships keep a spare $80,000 car laying around for a loaner. 😛

It's not like he got a Sunfire or a Metro for a loaner.

Most german dealerships give you a car of equals or greater value.

I like that policy. I got to drive a 2003 Boxster S for a week once while they were working on my car (only a $300 service, but most of the time was waiting for parts). Hehe...sometimes wish that car broke down more often.

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
What's funny is you are exciting about getting a lesser car for a rental. (I am assuming the 5 series is cheaper, slower, and overall not as cool as the 7 series).

Not as excited about the 530 as I am at having a car to...erm...have fun with. I can work it a little harder than I would our own vehicles. But it definitely isn't as cool as the 7, soo many features are missing and the iDrive is like a crappy version.

Oh well, it's fun to try out something new every once in a while.

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Most german dealerships give you a car of equals or greater value.

Well, I'm sure many of them try, but get real. A dealer can only extend itself so far. If a guy roles up in a $120,000 M8 Roadster he *IS NOT* going to get a loaner of equal value. Just isn't going to happen in 99% of dealerships.

I would guess the same thing for the higher end 7 series. They just don't keep many $80,000+ cars laying around

3 or 5 series sure, those are for the most part a dime a dozen and a very large part of all cars sold. No biggie. 7 series is a bit more rare.

I'm sure most Audi dealers will loan out an A4 or a A6 to A8 owners. Same thing with Mercedes. If somebody comes in with an SL500 I doubt he'll get the same thing for a loaner.

I'm -sure- you mean't Z8 roadster (unless you know something I don't!) 😉

But yeah, you're correct...there's a certain point where they aren't going to rent out expensive cars.