Re: Well, kinda... (archive)

you have a "sport" 540 and previously had a "non-sport" 528; and you don't note much difference in handling between the two. i infer that this means the "sport" 540 does not handle any better than your 528 "sport". does this not indicate a deficiency in the 540 handling?

: : : (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.

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: : 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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