[thelom]

Hey guys,

So this Saturday I picked up a new 2014 535XI m-sport with passive suspension. All the new electronic goodies aside my 2012 535XI with passive non sport suspension had MUCH MUCH better handling characteristics and steering feel.

The new car while nice to look at is simply depressing to drive. The steering feels like a wet noodle and offers little resistance or precision (m-sports steering wheel is neat though). Suspension also feels way softer, I nearly killed myself on the off ramp today taking a turn that I usually take at ~70 while going exactly 60 (heads up display is a nice touch). I'm going to the dealership tomorrow to drive another m-sport 535XI to see if I got a broken car or if the new LCI update turned what was a fun sports sedan into an old Toyota. Anyways, any of you guys went from pre LCI to LCI 5 series and experienced issues with steering feel and handling?

-M