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Re: Well, kinda... (archive)
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Posted by Mark OC on April 17, 2000 at 12:39:42:

In Reply to: Well, kinda... posted by JEM on April 17, 2000 at 11:48:08:

: : (1) recirculating ball steering for the 540i versus rack and pinion for the 528; the rack and pinion is far superior.

: : (2) the 540i car is too heavy, even with sport suspension; it is not nimble enough for a sports sedan.


: Yes, the six-cylinder cars have better steering. No question.

: No, the weight difference between the sixes and the eights is not much. The only real difference in feel is the steering.

I had a '97 528 5 spd (non sport package) and now have a '99 540 6 spd (sport) and I don't see a dramatic difference in handling.

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