525 Lack Of Power ?????
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Originally Posted by GuruGreg' post='339892' date='Sep 29 2006, 12:57 PM
WOW!!!! Is that all?? Here in Singapore, the price difference between a 525 and a 530 is US$14.4k...... thereabouts....
If the difference is so marginal, get the 530.......
If the difference is so marginal, get the 530.......
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Originally Posted by hythe' post='339894' date='Sep 29 2006, 07:01 AM
Well, if you live in Singapore, try looking at the BMW USA website and see how much a M5 costs. Be sure to have a chair beneath you and smelling salts nearby. A bucket may also be helpful if you're prone to vomiting...
Arrhhh.....I think I need to sit down......
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Originally Posted by GuruGreg' post='340201' date='Sep 30 2006, 12:15 PM
I paid over US$125k for my 525i.....
Arrhhh.....I think I need to sit down......
Arrhhh.....I think I need to sit down......
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='239864' date='Feb 13 2006, 10:17 PM
If I bought E60 all over again, I'd buy 550 and never buy 530. 530 is good enough for myself weighing 165lbs, but adding another 100lbs will significantly make the car slower.
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One frustrating thing, mentioned earlier in this post, is to see other manufacturers like Toyota and their Camry having more horses (getting beat by a Camry, ouch). Even worse, picking up the Road & Track "new cars" issue and really seeing what crappy cars have more horsepower. I have also had a few people scoff at the lack of horsepower when i mention it, although i'm quick to say that it isn't slow in any sense. I really believe that a car that costs 50k+ should be closer to 300hp on the base model IMO. I am perfectly happy with the 530i and rarely need all it. =)
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My Ride: 2006 525i Silver Gray/Gray Dakota Leather | Steptronic | Cold Weather | Xenon | Premium Package
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I think it's ok. If given the chance to choose again, I'd spend more for 550i.
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i drove about 3 530s and 3 525s before i bought the 525i. The power was not that much different. Sure it does not have the v8 power kick but then again i needed a sedated sedan, so for my needs the 525i was perfect. I chose is based on options the car had vs. the engine. With the right option, i could have chosen either a 530 or 525i. If gas was still under 3$ and wasn't rising faster than the world's population - i would have surely gotten a 545i or 550i.
525i - gets the job done. A little lack of power with few people in the car and luggage, but nothing that one can't live without.
528I - Almost as good as the 530 IMHO with only 15 less pones or so i think
530i- is a better and solid engine.
535i- TT is where it is at. nice solid engine with no lags.
545i- nice!
550- Sweet
M5- HOLLLA, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG!
525i - gets the job done. A little lack of power with few people in the car and luggage, but nothing that one can't live without.
528I - Almost as good as the 530 IMHO with only 15 less pones or so i think
530i- is a better and solid engine.
535i- TT is where it is at. nice solid engine with no lags.
545i- nice!
550- Sweet
M5- HOLLLA, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG!
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I have an 04 525i. Then again I got it beacuse I got a good deal and it was a CPO car.
Is it underpowered for a E60? Probably
Trust me, I get more compliments in my 525i then I probably would in a 300hp lexus or Audi. AND not to mention with these gas prices I dont mind the great MPG's I get in my 525.
My solution was a Sprint Booster and 166's rims to get over the lack in power. If it won't go.. then make it SHOW!
Is it underpowered for a E60? Probably
Trust me, I get more compliments in my 525i then I probably would in a 300hp lexus or Audi. AND not to mention with these gas prices I dont mind the great MPG's I get in my 525.
My solution was a Sprint Booster and 166's rims to get over the lack in power. If it won't go.. then make it SHOW!
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='239864' date='Feb 14 2006, 01:17 AM
If I bought E60 all over again, I'd buy 550 and never buy 530. 530 is good enough for myself weighing 165lbs, but adding another 100lbs will significantly make the car slower.
