04 545 Lease up: 08 535 or 550?
08-13-2007, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='457809' date='Aug 12 2007, 12:23 AM
Having spent almost 10 days in a 550i with Sportpaket followed by 10 days in a 535, I can attest that the V8 feels smoother than the I6 (counterintuitive, I know, because a 6 is better balanced).
In terms of idle, I find them roughly equal although I might give the 550i a very slight edge in smoothness.
The I6 has to work much harder and never achieves the amount of torque that the V8 is capable of (remember, hp isn't torque).
The 535i is a nice little car but it's not comparable to the 550i when you give Gas.
In terms of idle, I find them roughly equal although I might give the 550i a very slight edge in smoothness.
The I6 has to work much harder and never achieves the amount of torque that the V8 is capable of (remember, hp isn't torque).
The 535i is a nice little car but it's not comparable to the 550i when you give Gas.
08-13-2007, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='457812' date='Aug 12 2007, 12:30 AM
Sure its not just cuz the runflats are still new?
08-13-2007, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JayDee427' post='457850' date='Aug 12 2007, 05:27 AM
If money is not an issue, you better get the 550i. ..........unless you don't mind being embarrassed from being blown away by the likes of the new Infiniti G37 (330hp, 270 lbs / ft torque) or the BMW 335 (300hp, 300 lbs / ft torque).
08-13-2007, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='458126' date='Aug 13 2007, 08:19 AM
The 550 will still get blown away by the 335i, sorry.
LOL come on man! Man you guys with the new I6 bi-turbo have real complexes. You simply cant say what you just said. Have you raced the 2 side by side? What about past 60mph or 60-120? Who wins then? The very first part of acceleration might go to thelighter 335i but thats it...IMHO
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Originally Posted by SSBaronM5' post='458134' date='Aug 13 2007, 09:07 AM
LOL come on man! Man you guys with the new I6 bi-turbo have real complexes. You simply cant say what you just said. Have you raced the 2 side by side? What about past 60mph or 60-120? Who wins then? The very first part of acceleration might go to thelighter 335i but thats it...IMHO
08-13-2007, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JayDee427' post='457850' date='Aug 12 2007, 05:27 AM
If money is not an issue, you better get the 550i. ..........unless you don't mind being embarrassed from being blown away by the likes of the new Infiniti G37 (330hp, 270 lbs / ft torque) or the BMW 335 (300hp, 300 lbs / ft torque).
08-13-2007, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Member545' post='458143' date='Aug 13 2007, 10:24 AM
Here is a high speed run between a 545i and a 335i http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPZukZCTyN0
It doesnt show much to me. Besides the 07 545 is NOT the '08 550i w/ SAT.
08-13-2007, 07:58 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by SSBaronM5' post='458134' date='Aug 13 2007, 09:07 AM
LOL come on man! Man you guys with the new I6 bi-turbo have real complexes. You simply cant say what you just said. Have you raced the 2 side by side? What about past 60mph or 60-120? Who wins then? The very first part of acceleration might go to thelighter 335i but thats it...IMHO
08-13-2007, 08:02 AM
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Go with the new 535i, its a shockingly fast car for the engine size, 550i is good tooo, mid range pull might be better then the 535i, unless you chip the 535.
On the whole i,d go with 535i
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On the whole i,d go with 535i
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08-13-2007, 08:24 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
We are all friends here with a common interest, the e60 and the support and help back and forth is the best. We are mostly just having fun with the 535 v 550 thingy.