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Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Yesterday, 12115, while traveling at 75mph in 6th gear in the left lane of ga400, the car abruptly and without any warning overheated and. Jun 22, 2009 while most openair driving enthusiast might dismiss the lesser 128i convertible in favor of the 5i, the 230horsepower, 3. Bmw 1series 2009, double din matte black stereo dash kit by metra. Jun 16, 2008 its everyday appeal outweighs what we hoped would be a mini m car. The bmw e81e82e87e88 is the first generation of the 1 series, which was produced from 2004 to 20. Apr 21, 2008 after testing bmw 5i and 335i coupes backtoback, i can reveal that there are only two good reasons to purchase the smaller, cheaper car. Bmw is recalling certain model year 20082011 1series vehicles. I have a well maintained 2009 bmw 5i with 65000 miles.

Certainly the twinturbo 5i is the performance driver s choice, but the 128i is no slouch whatsoever, and it puts a smile on your face during hard. See instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2009 bmw 5i convertible at car and driver. Its everyday appeal outweighs what we hoped would be a mini m car. Additionally, find 2009 bmw 5 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumperto. Why the bmw 1series is the next great future classic jalopnik. The bash takes place in a 50grand neighborhood, with a couple of germans getting all crosseyed on forcefed. The 5i earns a big checkmark in the performance column. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 200820 128i and 5i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 20062011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 2009 2011 335d sedans, 20062012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 200720 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335xi. Perhaps more than any other car in its range, the 2009 bmw 5i carries the weight of customer expectation on its shoulders. This highquality metra wiring harness is just what you need to replace your defective or aged factory wiring harness.

It raises the standard of measure for small coupes to a whole new level of excellence. It replaced the 3 series compact as the smallest and most affordable vehicle in the bmw range. The 335i coupe is more attractive, more enjoyable to drive, holds its value better and offers far more real road usability than the 5i. Great informative article with excellent buying advice. Bmw 1series 2009, factory replacement wiring harness by metra, with euro oem radio plug. While most openair driving enthusiast might dismiss the lesser 128i convertible in favor of the 5i, the 230horsepower, 3. Having purchased this highlyspecd example from mcr specialist cars also mates of chris, he proceeded to. Why a used bmw 5i is the best bimmer you can get under. For 2009 bmw has expanded the series, adding the bmw 128i, with 230. Supposedly the antithesis to the soft, the bloated and overcomplicated cars dominating bmws range for the majority of this decade, people want the 5i to herald a return to the simple. This 2009 5i certainly ticked all the boxes, with its 306hp twinturbo n54 and rwd. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2009 bmw 5i.

Nov 28, 2008 the front seats have power controls and the driver s seat can be set into one of two memory cells, which also retains the telescopic steering wheel settings. If the 2002 bmw of the day had been compared to a nice wine, the 5i would definitely be called a great vintage. This car will make the most inexperienced driver look good. Such is the spread of the torque and its availability that it was not unusual to find the car pulling so enthusiastically on the open road that you would check just. Used to install a universal double din stereo which is approximately 4 high. The bmw 1 series m coupe often referred to as the 1m is the highperformance model of the e82 coupe range, developed by bmws motorsport branch bmw m. This is the most fun car to drive that i have ever owned.

The 2009 bmw 1 series is available as a compact coupe and a softtop convertible. It is one of the purest expressions of the bmw character since the 1971 bmw 2002 tii. Unusually for a small car, the 1 series range is mostly rearwheel drive, except for the. Learn why the e82 e88 generation bmw 1 series 200820 is a great buy right now. The bash takes place in a 50grand neighborhood, with a. Search over 600 listings to find the best local deals.

But it got me thinking about the outgoing bmw 1series, and why years from now, it may be the most sought after. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 200820 128i and 5i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 20062011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 20092011 335d sedans, 20062012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 200720 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335xi. Search from 20 bmw 5i cars for sale, including a used 2009 bmw 5i convertible, a used 2009 bmw 5i coupe, and a used 2009 bmw 5i w msport package. The bmw 1 series is a range of subcompact executive cars csegment manufactured by. Fuel economy from the bmw 5i coupe is 2028 mpg cityhighway with the manual. Recently, though, antoine moved on to a new 2018 bmw m3, with plans to give it the high fashion treatment. The car has had an issue with the high pressure fuel pump which has been replaced twice. The 2009 bmw 1series is moved by a naturally aspirated 230horsepower engine on the 128i models, but performance fans will want the twinturbocharged, 306. After testing bmw 5i and 335i coupes backtoback, i can reveal that there are only two good reasons to purchase the smaller, cheaper car. The 5i was a pretty standard affair on paper, a 1 series with bmws.

The 2009 bmw 1series is moved by a naturally aspirated 230horsepower engine on the 128i models, but performance fans will want the twinturbocharged, 306hp 3. The bmw 5i coupe looks wellbehaved even though a potent engine hides inside. Either you need a track day machine or youre an idiot. Link to put it plainly, the 2009 bmw 5i is more than merely good. But when the car is running properly, its fantastic to drive. Moving up to the 300hp 5i brings breathtaking acceleration and a standard sports suspension that nets delightful handling and a rough ride.

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