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Old 07-17-2008, 08:25 PM
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I'm not sure what car's my 535 would be able to dust, have a good run with, and get smoked by! Post from your experience's on the road! So far I havn't gone head to head with anything..
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Scratch that! I beat my dad's 07' Escalade Does that count?
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My 545i could most CERTAINLY beat the POS X3 I have as a loaner right now!!
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='627056' date='Jul 18 2008, 12:27 AM
Scratch that! I beat my dad's 07' Escalade Does that count?
depends on which one/
ESV or standard ?
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Mine is too slow to compare..
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='627211' date='Jul 18 2008, 06:05 AM
depends on which one/
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Standard! LoL
The Escalade is surprisingly fast!

My buddy in his 04 350z wants to line up. Bone stock other then new tires and an exhaust. I think he'll definately take me 0-60mph, but once were at about 80mph I think I'd pass him quicktime!
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='627423' date='Jul 18 2008, 09:59 AM
Standard! LoL
The Escalade is surprisingly fast!

My buddy in his 04 350z wants to line up. Bone stock other then new tires and an exhaust. I think he'll definately take me 0-60mph, but once were at about 80mph I think I'd pass him quicktime!
You shouldn't have any trouble taking care of your friend's 350Z (either from a dig or from a roll) with your 535. In fact, if we discount the AMG and Audi S competitors, about the only comparable car (sedan) that would be clearly and consistently quicker than you (or the 545/550) would be the MB E550.
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Not sure if a 535 can take down a G37 but a 545i can.
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I raced a G37 and he kicked my ass at upper speed (past 95mph). I have a 550i (although it was just flatbedded to a dealership)
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='627920' date='Jul 19 2008, 08:50 AM
I raced a G37 and he kicked my ass at upper speed (past 95mph). I have a 550i (although it was just flatbedded to a dealership)
a fair few of the G37's are modified. I don't believe a stock G37 should kick your ass, particularly at higher speeds. Some Japanese cars seem to be geared to maximize their potential from a dig but these tend to run out of steam once the speeds get close to triple digits. The G37 doesn't fall into this category, and it's a quick car, but still you shouldn't have had too much trouble with it unless it was modified.


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