2008 550i vs. 535i Sport Package Cars
03-03-2007, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by blinkme_210' post='398128' date='Mar 3 2007, 06:26 PM
After chipping the 535, purchasing the M kit, paint and install, you still got money leftover. As far as I am concerned right now at least, the premium $8000 for the extra weight of the V8, and M suspension is not worth it if you're performance oriented. With that said, I don't think anyone is racing every car they stop with at a light.
Your right. Assume you also add the premium package to the 535, how much more you got left?
03-03-2007, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='398134' date='Mar 3 2007, 04:36 PM
Your right. Assume you also add the premium package to the 535, how much more you got left?
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03-03-2007, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by brandsb' post='398133' date='Mar 3 2007, 04:34 PM
I spoke to Dinan about their N54 development program. They're salivating over this engine with preliminary projections of 350hp with Stage I upgrades and closer to 400hp with Stage II. Still very preliminary estimates but directionally helpful. And to think I just dropped nearly $4k into my '04 545 to get up to 350hp (maybe)....
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Originally Posted by brandsb' post='398133' date='Mar 3 2007, 03:34 PM
I spoke to Dinan about their N54 development program. They're salivating over this engine with preliminary projections of 350hp with Stage I upgrades and closer to 400hp with Stage II. Still very preliminary estimates but directionally helpful. And to think I just dropped nearly $4k into my '04 545 to get up to 350hp (maybe)....
My next car will definitely be a 535/335. I'm going to wait a bit and see what other tuners are doing/releasing, this cheap power potential of this engine is insane.
03-03-2007, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='398145' date='Mar 3 2007, 03:50 PM
I'd rather consider Dinan if I'd change the programming. Even if it's more expensive than Vishnu, it would be worth it for the warranty and resale value.
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03-03-2007, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by blinkme_210' post='398150' date='Mar 3 2007, 04:59 PM
The PROcede chips works independently of the factory ECU, it piggy backs onto it. So if anything was to go wrong, simply take out the PROcede unit and bring it in. With no wiring or cutting involved (according to Vishnu), the dealer won't know.
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03-03-2007, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='398162' date='Mar 3 2007, 07:28 PM
I'll cerainly look into the Vishnu unit, but because Dinan is approved by BMW (many BMW delaers sell Dinan as well), it's a "safer path."
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You'd may as well change your sig to 535. :+P
03-03-2007, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='398101' date='Mar 3 2007, 12:47 PM
All said, the inline six biturbo has a big edge over the V8 in terms of chipping. Right now, some here report a 550 can be taken by a 335 in stock form. I'd suspect the 535 only to be slightly slower. Forget BMW's published results. The Vinshu upgrade probably makes it faster. From a driveability standpoint, the torque curve is better in the 535 and its questionable if you'd miss the 60 ft lbs of torque from the V8. The huge upside is chipping the turbo motor to 400 hps and being in M5 territory.
03-03-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='397940' date='Mar 2 2007, 10:03 PM
Only .2 seconds difference!
For most driving situations (around town, commuting, trips, etc.), it makes me wonder if paying an additional $8175 (MSRP) for the 550i (comparing "same package" cars: ZSP, cold package, auto, and premium package for the 535i) is really "worth" the extra money.
For most driving situations (around town, commuting, trips, etc.), it makes me wonder if paying an additional $8175 (MSRP) for the 550i (comparing "same package" cars: ZSP, cold package, auto, and premium package for the 535i) is really "worth" the extra money.
03-03-2007, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='398173' date='Mar 3 2007, 04:58 PM
You'd may as well change your sig to 535. :+P
All jokes aside, can't go wrong with either. Except 1 of them will make your pocket slightly lighter than the other.