I’m considering a stage 1 retune for my 540. Has anyone had this done to a 540? From what I can see it’s a worthwhile upgrade but I’ve also read that it gives an increase in fuel efficiency which seems a bit unlikely so I’m doubting my info sources!
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G30? https://www.evolveautomotive.co.uk/...map-performance-upgrade-bmw-g30-5-series-540i
Fuel economy improvement? probably not since you will be booting it after a remap
One man who knows - https://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/threads/remap-540i.573866/post-3300736
Fuel economy improvement? probably not since you will be booting it after a remap
One man who knows - https://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/threads/remap-540i.573866/post-3300736
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Not worth it IMO.
540i is a quick car, and it’ll be short term thrills.
Not worth the risk of anything going bang IMO.
You should be able to get a warranty here:
www.bmw-warranty.co.uk
540i is a quick car, and it’ll be short term thrills.
Not worth the risk of anything going bang IMO.
You should be able to get a warranty here:
BMW Insured Warranty and Roadside Assistance.
BMW Insured Warranty, our extended warranty product, can help protect you from unexpected surprises or unwanted repair costs. A BMW extended warranty seems a small price to pay to protect the sheer driving enjoyment of your car.
www.bmw-warranty.co.uk
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BMW do restrict the power output of the B58 in the 5 Series, doesn't feel anywhere near as quick as the M340i. Depending on the age of the 540 BMW did offer a warranty approved MPPSK don't know if it's still available however still offered for the 3 Series so expect it is. One thing that jumps out as part of it they replace the torque convertor which would indicate that is likely the weak spot if you were to remap it.
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If anyone is in the market for an i5 for work (not personal), there seems to be some decent leasing deals for them around at the moment.
You can get an i5 M60 worth £96,000 for £800+VAT a month based on 10K miles per year, over 2 years
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If I didn't need space for the dogs I would jump right on that.
It's still a lot of money over the term - £21,000. But a lot of car as well.
You can get an i5 M60 worth £96,000 for £800+VAT a month based on 10K miles per year, over 2 years
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If I didn't need space for the dogs I would jump right on that.
It's still a lot of money over the term - £21,000. But a lot of car as well.
If anyone is in the market for an i5 for work (not personal), there seems to be some decent leasing deals for them around at the moment.
You can get an i5 M60 worth £96,000 for £800+VAT a month based on 10K miles per year, over 2 years
BMW i5 442kW M60 xDrive 84kWh 4dr Auto Lease: 24 Month 10000 Miles 3 Months Upfront
Lease a BMW i5 442kW M60 xDrive 84kWh 4dr Auto Over 24 Months with 10000 Miles PA and 3 Months Upfront Today Via LeaseLoco
If I didn't need space for the dogs I would jump right on that.
It's still a lot of money over the term - £21,000. But a lot of car as well.
The new i5 M60 is coming in at £844 on my SS scheme - with no initial payment and includes the usual SS stuff.
That's pretty good considering the range (315 miles) and performance on offer (600bhp). A nice choice of interior and exterior colours at no extra cost but, as is usual the case with German cars - you need to add option packs to get a decent spec.
-> £5k adds Tech Plus which you need for adaptive cruise and Comfort pack for heated steering wheel & an electric bootlid, so another £140 a month.
Like you - A saloon is useless for my needs.
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If anyone is in the market for an i5 for work (not personal), there seems to be some decent leasing deals for them around at the moment.
You can get an i5 M60 worth £96,000 for £800+VAT a month based on 10K miles per year, over 2 years
BMW i5 442kW M60 xDrive 84kWh 4dr Auto Lease: 24 Month 10000 Miles 3 Months Upfront
Lease a BMW i5 442kW M60 xDrive 84kWh 4dr Auto Over 24 Months with 10000 Miles PA and 3 Months Upfront Today Via LeaseLoco
If I didn't need space for the dogs I would jump right on that.
It's still a lot of money over the term - £21,000. But a lot of car as well.
It's a beautiful car isn't it.
Not.
Hi there
So had Andy in Crewe known to many as Snappy steering wheel re-trims, an ex Bentley employer (retired) re-trim my M2's steering wheel in alcantera with blue stitching and blue centre marker and not to make the wheel any thicker, having used Andy in the past his work is always exceptional and I am over the moon with the results, he also re-trimmed the Clio Trophy too, but shall grab some pictures of that later:
So had Andy in Crewe known to many as Snappy steering wheel re-trims, an ex Bentley employer (retired) re-trim my M2's steering wheel in alcantera with blue stitching and blue centre marker and not to make the wheel any thicker, having used Andy in the past his work is always exceptional and I am over the moon with the results, he also re-trimmed the Clio Trophy too, but shall grab some pictures of that later:
Waiting for it to fall off, there was more stuck over the interior which have since dropped of and fell into the bin.
Too busy looking out the front windows to notice.
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I absolutely love my 135i. It really is lovely to drive.
But I really feel I need to scratch the V8 itch
But I know that the tax + upkeep wouldn’t be worth the cost long term.
Thing is, I’m not seeing much depreciation on E92s so thinking it could be a reasonably cheap year or 6 months of motoring… Must not apply man maths.
But I really feel I need to scratch the V8 itch
But I know that the tax + upkeep wouldn’t be worth the cost long term.
Thing is, I’m not seeing much depreciation on E92s so thinking it could be a reasonably cheap year or 6 months of motoring… Must not apply man maths.
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Or you could be really unlucky and it’ll financially ruin you.