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My Ride: e61 / KW V3 / JB4 / M5 Rear Sway / FDL Coded / SAT Retrofit w GKE flash / ER FMIC / BMS DCI
Model Year: 2010
Engine: N54
Welcome!
As mentioned above, 328 LCI E61's were imported to the US. The LCI is the 535xi N54 engined wagon from model years 2008, 09, and 10. There was a change within this range from the CCC iDrive to the CIC iDrive. I believe it was during the 09 run as all 08's are CCC and all 10's are CIC.
And I also second the recommendation for the 535 vs 530. The ability to tune and mod the N54 and LCI is amazing! I had to sell my 6MT Porsche due to back problems, and there is *never* a day that I miss it since I got the wagon. So many mods, fast, and so fun to drive after installing the KW V3's.
Any thought on options or packages? The 6MT narrows your choices, but I'm sure the forum would be happy to share recommendations (and a link to the ordering guide if I can find it again).
Good luck with your search!
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My Ride: Miata Starion Forester
So I'll say this, the 530XI definitely is nice and torquey as I've driven oclvframe's E61, and was pleasantly surprised.
Yes, the 535XI is faster, and there's more mods out there for it due to it being the N54T, but at least to have a fair comparison, drive the 530 as well and see how you feel.
Yes, the 535XI is faster, and there's more mods out there for it due to it being the N54T, but at least to have a fair comparison, drive the 530 as well and see how you feel.
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