HELP ME DECIDE: 545 OR 530??
11-12-2004, 07:30 AM
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So cal here too, I have a 545 sport and wouldn't trade it for the world. I was looking at a 530 until I drove the 545, If your even considering the 530 DON"T DRIVE THE 545..... lol , it will sway you!!! besides the difference in value at 4 or 5 years makes up the difference in cost. So I kinda figure you get to drive the 545 for free 
Gas milage I get about 27 highway, and 14-17 city, but then I drive with my foot in it most of the time.
Gas milage I get about 27 highway, and 14-17 city, but then I drive with my foot in it most of the time.
11-12-2004, 07:35 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i 6-speed Titanium Silver/Black Interior
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Originally Posted by pbarch1' date='Nov 12 2004, 12:30 PM
So cal here too, I have a 545 sport and wouldn't trade it for the world. I was looking at a 530 until I drove the 545, If your even considering the 530 DON"T DRIVE THE 545..... lol , it will sway you!!! besides the difference in value at 4 or 5 years makes up the difference in cost. So I kinda figure you get to drive the 545 for free
Gas milage I get about 27 highway, and 14-17 city, but then I drive with my foot in it most of the time.
Gas milage I get about 27 highway, and 14-17 city, but then I drive with my foot in it most of the time.
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I read somewhere that the 530i holds its value better than the 545i.
11-12-2004, 07:53 AM
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My Ride: -SOLD- 530i Alpine White. Sport package, comfort seat package, premium sound package, power rear shade, premium package, rear red reflectors, and adaptive headlights with xenon’s
Welcome aboard 120yz, 
If money is not an issue then I would go with the 545. At least I would have
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If money is not an issue then I would go with the 545. At least I would have
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11-12-2004, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 120yz' date='Nov 12 2004, 04:32 AM
HELLO PPL
HELP ME DECIDE...
OR SHOULD I EVEN WAIT FOR THE R6 ENGINE WITH 258 HP IN FALL 2005?
HELP ME DECIDE...
OR SHOULD I EVEN WAIT FOR THE R6 ENGINE WITH 258 HP IN FALL 2005?
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im waiting for the R6 530 M-Sport to be available in the US...im hoping by the time the engine is available the package will be, so its probably an 06 MY build...hard to wait, but the body kit and rims are definitely worth it...
11-12-2004, 09:01 AM
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My Ride: (Expecting Oct. 2004) 2005 530i Sport package, premium sound package,premium package, xenon's, HUD, sat radio, cold weather package, navagation
I went with the 530i and options for 7,000 I saved on the cost of the car allthough I love my car I regrett not going with the 545 after all I just spent 5000 on new wheels and tires, I would of rather had the engine instead
11-12-2004, 09:12 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Although I'm not indifferent to gas prices, my 545i is about 15% more expensive
at the pump compared to my old E46 328i. No biggie, considering the performance,
cruise ease and sheer pleasure of this engine. The best piece of machinery on this
car!!
If fuel efficiency is your top priority the new 6 cyl. 3.0 next year is no doubt a jewel. Nice performance and outstanding gas consumption.
Still.........you only live once. Therefore.......545i.
at the pump compared to my old E46 328i. No biggie, considering the performance,
cruise ease and sheer pleasure of this engine. The best piece of machinery on this
car!!
If fuel efficiency is your top priority the new 6 cyl. 3.0 next year is no doubt a jewel. Nice performance and outstanding gas consumption.
Still.........you only live once. Therefore.......545i.
11-12-2004, 10:58 AM
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you USA guys are really in to your "biggest is best" I have been driving BMW for 15 years in the UK, all 5's 525, 528 530 and the 530 is the best of the lot you do not need the big V8 the E60 straight 6 is a super engine with more than enough power and as sweet as a nut. The balance is right and if you have the sports suspension and sports seats but avoid the 18" wheels ( too low profile and ride is too hard) the handling is terrific. Fuel consumption (now starting to be an issue in the US) is 0n average mixed driving 28 mile to the imp gallon
go for it
go for it
!