If you haven't recognized the photo yet, I'll let you in on the secret. And it just may be the most perfect car on the road. And the third, most recently, a week in the Z4 sDrive35i, which has raised the bar for sporting two-seaters to a level I wouldn't have imagined. And now, the fourth revelation. It is, quite simply, the best sedan you can buy, regardless of price. However much more money you spend on something else, you'll be buying power or features, not excellence and value. Cars simply don't come more solidly built, more thoughtfully designed, more perfectly balanced than the 528 i. But on the 528i, standard includes a list of features that are extra-cost with most other cars, that is if you can find an 8-speed automatic transmission in another car. Electronic limited slip differential? Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS? 17-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tires? Power-adjustable, heated and folding outside mirrors? Not done. 10-way power adjustable driver's and front passenger's seat with four-way lumbar support and memory for the driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors?
Leatherette upholstery and dark wood (yes, real wood) trim? An AM/FM/CD/mp3 12-speaker (including 2 subwoofers) audio system with 205 watts of power, including HD radio (makes AM sound like FM and FM like CDs), prepped for satellite radio installation if you choose? Vehicle and key memory? Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel? Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control functions? All part of the package. BMW has forever made the sweetest six-cylinder engines in the world, and the 3.0 liter DOHC inline 6 under the hood of the 528i is no exception. Velvety smooth and pulls like a freight train. Handling is direct and intuitive. Within minutes on the road, the car becomes a direct extension of your hands and your brain. There's immediate, controlled response. Icing on the cake: Pairing the 3.0 liter 6 with an 8-speed automatic transmission pays off big in the EPA mileage ratings: 22 city/32 highway. Yes, 22 city/32 highway. And it's a bigger deal than you think. It means the 528i gets better gas mileage than many small economy cars. Scion xB: 22 city/28 highway. Kia Sportage: 22 city/31 highway. So what's it cost? 45,050. For the one we drove, add delivery charges, tax and license and you're done. 45,000 isn't dirt cheap. But go back and look at that list of standard features. 45K in a heartbeat. And is that car as well-built, quick, superbly balanced and does it get 22 in the city and 32 on the highway? This one's a winner. And it proves BMW is about more than status. There's major-league substance here. Every other automaker should be taking notes.
Unfortunately sometimes this gets amiss. On the one hand, it must be wonderful to see the wildlife like the wolves living in the wild. On the other hand, obviously you need to be aware of precautionary actions to keep not only yourselves safe, but your pets as well. Up and interesting votes and sharing. A schoool teacher in Alaska was killed by a wolf. If you get a chance to watch the story about the singer you should it was very interesting. It's called KILLED BY COYOTES on the National Geographic Channel. I know you trust wolves but I would not. Their in the dog family dogs do attack humans. High bred wolf dogs often kill humans. I also love the wildlife and I respect it. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment it was so nice of you to do that. I thoroughly enjoyed this article. I am fascinated with wolves. As a matter of fact a few decades ago I even had a one of a kind wolf tattoo put on my arm.
I tell people, that I am like the wolf because we are both misunderstood. Honestly, I was surprised by one comment you made. I personally have never heard of a wolf attacking a human being. I know coyotes will, but wolves I don't think so. I have a plethora of animals in my backyard from coyotes to wild turkeys to even the occasional bear. I can't imagine living is a city and missing these sights on a daily basis. 50, You are so right they are that. They are beautiful but they are wild and I wouldn't want to run into one while walking or bears or cougars. Thanks so much for stopping by. They really are an essential part of the wild life food chain and a beautiful thing to behold! Thanks for stopping by. Humans are always the ones that threaten any of our wildlife. Some people just don't care. Thanks for the vote.
I watched a documentary on them a while back and realised they work better as a team than a lot of humans. Once again it's us humans threatening the survival of yet another wonderful animal. Thank you for educating us with some facts and it must be fascinating to live in such close proximity with these animals. A good hub and voted up. Thank you for stopping by my hub. Our son had two wolves in his yard last week. Thank you for the vote. 7, Thank you for stopping by. It was nice to see the deer get away. If it people hadn't helped I don't think he would have. What a wonderful hub! I think it is a shame that people want to kill them. The habitat was theirs first, people moved in. People should have to deal with letting them live there too. Voted up and interesting!
