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Originally Posted by afk8445
Good luck...
do get a loaner as this will be a long wait.
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Took the car in monday, told the parts would be there on wednesday, they actually turned up thursday morning and i picked up the car in the evening.
They replaced the seat sensor as you all described. I guess this is so common now they have a stock in the US now.
I did get a loaner as you recommended, a 530e, never driven a hybrid before, the power was, well, there wasn’t any I noticed, but I am spoilt, but it was smooth to drive and as comfy as the M5. switching from electric to gas was seamless, and unlike the M5 you can hardly hear the gas engine when it is running and you can get carpool lane stickers here in CA if you buy a new one.
It oversteers a bit and wallows around the corners, but maybe when I’m 95 and can’t take the Gs from an M any more it would be something I’d consider.
When i did get the M5 back home I treated myself to a cold start in the garage and then go back into the house to listen. That sound makes the house vibrate, very satisfying harmonics.