525 Lack Of Power ?????
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I was initially looking at leasing a 525i for fuel economy but this 530i kinda fell in to my lap (was about to get exported to middle east but the buyer decided on a lighter color.) The "2.5" engine is not all bad but its been stuffed in to an over feed pig. That little engine screams in an e90. Its still beter then the 280hp g35 sedan i test drove. Whats the displacement on the accord and camry? I bet its somewhere north of 3.4l. I figure if i ever get the thurst for more power i'd look in to supercharging it. The shop my dad works at is an Active Autowerkes distributor and installer so that's always an easy move for me. I'm just glad I don't live in egypt or hong kong as i only paid 19k for my car.
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Originally Posted by einstein57' post='707699' date='Oct 30 2008, 12:07 PM
I was initially looking at leasing a 525i for fuel economy but this 530i kinda fell in to my lap (was about to get exported to middle east but the buyer decided on a lighter color.) The "2.5" engine is not all bad but its been stuffed in to an over feed pig. That little engine screams in an e90. Its still beter then the 280hp g35 sedan i test drove. Whats the displacement on the accord and camry? I bet its somewhere north of 3.4l. I figure if i ever get the thurst for more power i'd look in to supercharging it. The shop my dad works at is an Active Autowerkes distributor and installer so that's always an easy move for me. I'm just glad I don't live in egypt or hong kong as i only paid 19k for my car.
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If i could do it all over again.. I would have bought at least a 530i.
Thats being said... I guess it depends on what you want the car for. I love my 525i for looks and the smooth driving feeling.
Thats being said... I guess it depends on what you want the car for. I love my 525i for looks and the smooth driving feeling.
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My Ride: 05 530i
87 325is
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Originally Posted by einstein57' post='707699' date='Oct 30 2008, 10:07 AM
I was initially looking at leasing a 525i for fuel economy but this 530i kinda fell in to my lap (was about to get exported to middle east but the buyer decided on a lighter color.) The "2.5" engine is not all bad but its been stuffed in to an over feed pig. That little engine screams in an e90. Its still beter then the 280hp g35 sedan i test drove. Whats the displacement on the accord and camry? I bet its somewhere north of 3.4l. I figure if i ever get the thurst for more power i'd look in to supercharging it. The shop my dad works at is an Active Autowerkes distributor and installer so that's always an easy move for me. I'm just glad I don't live in egypt or hong kong as i only paid 19k for my car.
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 525I/TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC/GREY LEATHER INTERIOR/EURO RED REFLECTORS/20% TINT/EURO STICKER/BMW CCA STICKER
I bought mine when gas pries were sky high over summer. Now I want to hit myself I didnt get a 545. Its really not bad. I have an 06 its 218 hp. Get a sprint booster you will be good. I mean if you an find a good price on a 06 and up 530 go for it...below 06 pretty sure they have the same hp as 06 525.
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Originally Posted by Senza007' post='707961' date='Oct 30 2008, 05:17 PM
I bought mine when gas pries were sky high over summer. Now I want to hit myself I didnt get a 545. Its really not bad. I have an 06 its 218 hp. Get a sprint booster you will be good. I mean if you an find a good price on a 06 and up 530 go for it...below 06 pretty sure they have the same hp as 06 525.
