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5-Series (E12,E28, E34, E39, E60)Chat relating to the BMW 5-Series of all generations. Specific models include: BMW 518, BMW 520, BMW 520i, BMW 530i, BMW 528i, BMW 530i, BMW 518i, BMW 524d, BMW 525i, BMW 525e, BMW 528e, BMW 540i, BMW 535i, BMW 520d, BMW 525td, BMW 525d, BMW 530d, BMW 525i/xi, BMW 530i/xi. (BMW 5-Series Forum)
Okay, I picked up my 1997 528i today and I happen to live at the bottom of a mountain in North Vancouver, British Columbia. So I thought to myself, what a great place to test drive my new "baby" and experience how it handles on the curves, and "feel" the acceleration. I have read of some not being happy with the acceleration of the 528i on the hills.
So I found one of the steepest sections of the mountain, heading up to the ski hill here and tromped on the accelerator. I must confess, I think this puppy has plenty of acceleration. I tried it out a couple of times, each time the results were the same - a smile on my face. Now I know some of you guys want the eye lids wrapped around the back of your skulls, but you know, I think the 528i is all right.
Glad you like it & welcome to the club - My 98 523 only has a 170bhp 2.5 ltr engine but the acceleration is still very good (the same 0-60 as the 528 auto). It's not just the power either, these things will stand a heavy right foot for years.
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