2012 5 series

Hi all.. looking at doing an ED 5 series in early August 2011. My questions is.. will the 2012 models be out by then ?

thanks in adavance

hard to say for sure, sometimes they are available for ED in July, but most often, October. Since this year was the first MY, it depends what changes they're planning to make. You have pleanty of time though to get better info

It is likely that you will miss it. Early August delivery cars are manufactured in July.

very wise to wait for the 2012 model, where hopefully BMW wil fix he spooky steering and other "sports" problems. - but probably will be september. You could call the ED guys, several sponsors on this board

Originally Posted by sambb

very wise to wait for the 2012 model, where hopefully BMW wil fix he spooky steering and other "sports" problems. - but probably will be september. You could call the ED guys, several sponsors on this board

Post September models are also showing the "spooky steering" issues?

I'll be ready to purchase after first quarter of '11 and I'm wondering if I should hold off until the 2012 model. :/
It seems hard enough waiting right now just until the first quarter!

Originally Posted by EvolutionTheory

Post September models are also showing the "spooky steering" issues?

I'll be ready to purchase after first quarter of '11 and I'm wondering if I should hold off until the 2012 model. :/
It seems hard enough waiting right now just until the first quarter!

I drove a post-September 2010 F10 for 4 days. The steering issues were fixed. The steering was spot on, including going straight.

Originally Posted by pharding

I drove a post-September 2010 F10 for 4 days. The steering issues were fixed. The steering was spot on, including going straight.

A 2010 or 2011?

Originally Posted by pharding

I drove a post-September 2010 F10 for 4 days. The steering issues were fixed. The steering was spot on, including going straight.

That is a relief to read.

Originally Posted by blackhawk_pilot

A 2010 or 2011?

2011 MY build past 9/10.

interestingly enough, when you go on tire rack and look up tires for the car, it asks whether it was built pre- or post- 9/10.

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

2011 MY build past 9/10.

interestingly enough, when you go on tire rack and look up tires for the car, it asks whether it was built pre- or post- 9/10.

Yes, Tire Rack asks if your 535i Sport is pre or post 9/10, but the RFT choices (including OE) are the same whether you pick pre or post. curious...

Originally Posted by tunafish

Yes, Tire Rack asks if your 535i Sport is pre or post 9/10, but the RFT choices (including OE) are the same whether you pick pre or post. curious...

For ***** and giggles I selected the same on the 550...and it did the same question with the same tires.

Curiouser and curiouser.....

The differences are for the the tire pressure monitors. Post 9/10 have a different TPM.

Originally Posted by blackhawk_pilot

A 2010 or 2011?

The model year is 2011. Changes were implemented with start of production 09/2010.

Originally Posted by pharding

The differences are for the the tire pressure monitors. Post 9/10 have a different TPM.

Yep, correct. I just had to verify that fact with tirerack and BMW last week.

Originally Posted by pharding

The differences are for the the tire pressure monitors. Post 9/10 have a different TPM.

Pharding, nice catch. Is there an exhaustive list of changes and improvements post 9/10?

Originally Posted by pharding

The differences are for the the tire pressure monitors. Post 9/10 have a different TPM.

Interesting....

Thanks!

Originally Posted by vortexx

Pharding, nice catch. Is there an exhaustive list of changes and improvements post 9/10?

This would be nice information to know!

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

This would be nice information to know!

What change was made to the TPMS?

Anyone else waiting for a 2012? Does anyone know when they will come out?

Originally Posted by Sherman B

Anyone else waiting for a 2012? Does anyone know when they will come out?

Also waiting. I read somewhere September was most likely. I also read the new 3 may be introduced late this year. I would like to see that car as I belive that BMW's shift in the design of the 5 should yield a 3 series closer to the E60 in size and performance. Many arguments here on the forum over the shift in the 5 towards the 7. It seems that the 1 series is positioned to be the new choice for the former 3. The introduction of the 1 M with the fanfare would seem to support this theory.

I'm planning to do an October ED, and will stipulate with the local dealer that I get a 2012 model, or else no deal.

I'm planning a trip to Europe in mid Sept of this year. While inquiring about a ED on a new 535i, I was advised that the 2012 MY will be released in mid October.

Originally Posted by Sherman B

Anyone else waiting for a 2012? Does anyone know when they will come out?

I was going to purchase a 2011 very soon, especially since my warranty and maintenance expire this march ( one month )-BUT all things considered I am going to wait until the 2012's come out in September of 2011-

I'll go without a warranty for six months, they cost $3500- I'll put that towards the 2012