08 550 Sport versus 08 535 sport
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I am reevaluating my decision to go with the Euro Delivery 550 versus a Euro Delivery 535. Bearing in mind that the 535 with its twin turbos is rated at 300 horsepower, I am wondering whether the 550 is really worth the extra cash and the lower mpg rating? What are your thoughts?
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Tough choice really. I've had thoughts of getting a 535i instead of a LCI 550i or pre-owned M5 next year. Knowing that $1200 Vishnu tuning and cat-back exhaust will easily put the 535i in excess of 400 hp at the crank is too enticing to pass up.
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I drove both cars two weeks ago(Loaded) and afterward realized there was no substitute for the 550 with Sport Pckg.
I personally believe the engine is faster and stronger than the 360hp BMW claims. We will see as the tests come out.
I understand about the tuning but the Twin Turbo has a bit of a lag that is not there on the 550i.
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I personally believe the engine is faster and stronger than the 360hp BMW claims. We will see as the tests come out.
I understand about the tuning but the Twin Turbo has a bit of a lag that is not there on the 550i.
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Power and modding potential aside, I think the 550 is worth the difference over the 535. The way I equip the cars, it comes out to about an $8K difference. However if you wish to get the look of the 550 with sport package, you'll need the mtech kit, wheels and tires and then the suspension for more performance. After you add the cost of these items, the difference is rather minimal.
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Originally Posted by 530xda' post='427476' date='May 23 2007, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='427429' date='May 22 2007, 11:30 PM
Tough choice really. I've had thoughts of getting a 535i instead of a LCI 550i or pre-owned M5 next year. Knowing that $1200 Vishnu tuning and cat-back exhaust will easily put the 535i in excess of 400 hp at the crank is too enticing to pass up.
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='427442' date='May 23 2007, 03:25 AM
Power and modding potential aside, I think the 550 is worth the difference over the 535. The way I equip the cars, it comes out to about an $8K difference. However if you wish to get the look of the 550 with sport package, you'll need the mtech kit, wheels and tires and then the suspension for more performance. After you add the cost of these items, the difference is rather minimal.
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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='427430' date='May 23 2007, 01:39 AM
I drove both cars two weeks ago(Loaded) and afterward realized there was no substitute for the 550 with Sport Pckg.
I personally believe the engine is faster and stronger than the 360hp BMW claims. We will see as the tests come out.
I understand about the tuning but the Twin Turbo has a bit of a lag that is not there on the 550i.
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I personally believe the engine is faster and stronger than the 360hp BMW claims. We will see as the tests come out.
I understand about the tuning but the Twin Turbo has a bit of a lag that is not there on the 550i.
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I have not experienced the lag you refer to.