530i Performance Question
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The power in the 530i isn't bad at all guys. It's just perfect for a nice drive around town. In fact if you live in a crowded city like San Francisco there's no real advantage of the 550i over the 530i, let alone an ///M5. The balancing on the 530i is much better than the 550i because of the massive V8 in the front end. The 530i should handle better as well. I think a majority of the people who get the ///M5 and drive them around here is nuts and almost a waste of money. But when you have money like that it doesn't matter, it's just bigger balls to show off really. But then again, I wouldn't mind getting an ///M5
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Originally Posted by Torquey5' post='380242' date='Jan 18 2007, 01:55 PM
The power in the 530i isn't bad at all guys. It's just perfect for a nice drive around town. In fact if you live in a crowded city like San Francisco there's no real advantage of the 550i over the 530i, let alone an ///M5. The balancing on the 530i is much better than the 550i because of the massive V8 in the front end. The 530i should handle better as well. I think a majority of the people who get the ///M5 and drive them around here is nuts and almost a waste of money. But when you have money like that it doesn't matter, it's just bigger balls to show off really. But then again, I wouldn't mind getting an ///M5 ![Devil](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/devil.gif)
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