I just bought a 1999 528i that is in emaculate shape.
It has 46,000 miles on it. It literally was owned the "a lady who only drove it to church."
I already have a 2000 528i with 185,000 miles and bought the 99 with plans to sell the 2000.
I noticed the 2000 shifts a lot smoother than the 99. The part that is the most noticeable is going from 2nd to 3rd gear. The transmission is not slipping or anything but in my opinion it's shifting "hard."
Any comments on this?
Today at lunch I stopped by the local transmission shop and the mechanic took it out for a test drive. The computer is not picking up any codes and he stated that it "shifts like a honda." but he feels nothing wrong with it.
He said if I was that worried about it I should take it to the BMW dealership. Well, we all know they won't test drive it and give an opinion for free, huh?
does anyone have any experience with the 99's and do you think I'm being too picky? It just doesn't shift like I would expect a $50,000 car should, and especially since my 2000 feels so much nicer.
JB
PS, the Transmission guy said that becuase the car was sitting for a couple of years I might want to have them change the fluid and filter. Should I?