530i VS. 545i HELP.
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IMO at 16, from a standpoint of your age/experience, I would be looking at the new 3 series, like a 320i.
Safety ?
... lets be honest, at 16 this is rather relative....you have more chances at being tempted to drive fast with a big V8 yourself ( with no experience might I add ) rather than your parents feeling safe that you are in a big car...wrapping yourself around a tree will hurt in ANY car ( touch wood BTW ). Money aside, I would be looking to buy my kid something safe and stylish appropriate for age/experience...
But, hey, it's your life and your parents money...good luck anyway with your choice !
Safety ?
... lets be honest, at 16 this is rather relative....you have more chances at being tempted to drive fast with a big V8 yourself ( with no experience might I add ) rather than your parents feeling safe that you are in a big car...wrapping yourself around a tree will hurt in ANY car ( touch wood BTW ). Money aside, I would be looking to buy my kid something safe and stylish appropriate for age/experience...But, hey, it's your life and your parents money...good luck anyway with your choice !
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='223187' date='Jan 12 2006, 05:40 AM
OK, now I will actually try to be helpful
you want an evo, g35 (or Sti whatever that is) over a 5 - No way - The 530 is a great car - I plan to give mine to my daughter when she turns 16 (if I can not find the above mentioned cement mixer) - As fr as teh 545 vs 530 - does nto matter - both are fast enough to seriuosly hurt someone if not driven appropriately - so look at the options and color you want
if price is an issue the 530 will be cheaper
I do know what you mean about wanting something else besides a 5 - It is kind of an age thing IMHO -
here's how I sort of view it
0-15 - BMW diecast model
16-30 someting - 3 series
30something to 50 something - 5 series
50 something to ??? - 7 series
that being said the e60 is the best looking car out there
rememebr this is just an opinion and I do not want to offend anyone
BTW I read cattman's post as a compliment to you - it was not meant to offend
And we do get off topic alot - especailly if miis525i is involved in the post
AND finally I agree with your parents - the e60 is a safe car
you want an evo, g35 (or Sti whatever that is) over a 5 - No way - The 530 is a great car - I plan to give mine to my daughter when she turns 16 (if I can not find the above mentioned cement mixer) - As fr as teh 545 vs 530 - does nto matter - both are fast enough to seriuosly hurt someone if not driven appropriately - so look at the options and color you want
if price is an issue the 530 will be cheaper
I do know what you mean about wanting something else besides a 5 - It is kind of an age thing IMHO -
here's how I sort of view it
0-15 - BMW diecast model
16-30 someting - 3 series
30something to 50 something - 5 series
50 something to ??? - 7 series
that being said the e60 is the best looking car out there
rememebr this is just an opinion and I do not want to offend anyone
BTW I read cattman's post as a compliment to you - it was not meant to offend
And we do get off topic alot - especailly if miis525i is involved in the post
AND finally I agree with your parents - the e60 is a safe car
yeah i never thought of it that way. 530i and 545i are fast enough to hurt someone.
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Yadamean, do I smell Asian about you? 
Cattaman was actually complimenting you and dgjk has some very good and realistic advice; so do many others on this board. I've always wanted a four door so my I didn't have to open the doors for my friends versus a 2 door. Get the 530i so to not be tempted to impress your friends with speed if you haven't gone over the "peer pressure" thing. I can relate to your parents and myself when I was a young pucker like yourself.
I think I know why you are interested in the sti, g35, etc. type cars . . . and you know your parents are right to steer you away from them. Your parents probably want something as safe as an Hummer H2 but don't want you to have a vehicle so large you'll be taking your friends for joy rides.
Cattaman was actually complimenting you and dgjk has some very good and realistic advice; so do many others on this board. I've always wanted a four door so my I didn't have to open the doors for my friends versus a 2 door. Get the 530i so to not be tempted to impress your friends with speed if you haven't gone over the "peer pressure" thing. I can relate to your parents and myself when I was a young pucker like yourself.
I think I know why you are interested in the sti, g35, etc. type cars . . . and you know your parents are right to steer you away from them. Your parents probably want something as safe as an Hummer H2 but don't want you to have a vehicle so large you'll be taking your friends for joy rides.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='223571' date='Jan 12 2006, 11:11 PM
Yadamean, do I smell Asian about you?
Cattaman was actually complimenting you and dgjk has some very good and realistic advice; so do many others on this board. I've always wanted a four door so my I didn't have to open the doors for my friends versus a 2 door. Get the 530i so to not be tempted to impress your friends with speed if you haven't gone over the "peer pressure" thing. I can relate to your parents and myself when I was a young pucker like yourself.
I think I know why you are interested in the sti, g35, etc. type cars . . . and you know your parents are right to steer you away from them. Your parents probably want something as safe as an Hummer H2 but don't want you to have a vehicle so large you'll be taking your friends for joy rides.
Cattaman was actually complimenting you and dgjk has some very good and realistic advice; so do many others on this board. I've always wanted a four door so my I didn't have to open the doors for my friends versus a 2 door. Get the 530i so to not be tempted to impress your friends with speed if you haven't gone over the "peer pressure" thing. I can relate to your parents and myself when I was a young pucker like yourself.
I think I know why you are interested in the sti, g35, etc. type cars . . . and you know your parents are right to steer you away from them. Your parents probably want something as safe as an Hummer H2 but don't want you to have a vehicle so large you'll be taking your friends for joy rides.
ok let me announce this.
im sorry for taking cattamans comments the wrong way. i guess i misunderstood the whole thing.
ill most likely stick to the 530i. V6 is already strong. V8 is def something im used to though.
but V6 will do for me. yeah i guess i would want to impress my friends if i did get a really fast car.
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Originally Posted by yadamean' post='223581' date='Jan 12 2006, 11:49 PM
ill most likely stick to the 530i. V6 is already strong. V8 is def something im used to though.
but V6 will do for me. yeah i guess i would want to impress my friends if i did get a really fast car.
but V6 will do for me. yeah i guess i would want to impress my friends if i did get a really fast car.
6 cylinders in a straight line instead of 3 cylinders on each side forming a V.
Another plus for the 530 is that insurance may cost more for the V8 (some insurers charge more, some don't).
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6 cylinders in a straight line instead of 3 cylinders on each side forming a V.
Another plus for the 530 is that insurance may cost more for the V8 (some insurers charge more, some don't).
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ohhh crap. didnt know it wasnt a V6...
now i want a 545i.
haha jp. we'll see what happens when i actually go to the dealer and get my parents approval. IT IS most likely a 530i though.
which is still fine right
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Originally Posted by yadamean' post='223848' date='Jan 13 2006, 02:30 PM
haha jp. we'll see what happens when i actually go to the dealer and get my parents approval. IT IS most likely a 530i though.
which is still fine right
which is still fine right
hey man i was in your shoes when i was younger - parents wanted to get me a new 3 series but all i asked for was a civic. (i'm asian too btw). i felt guilty about accepting such a nice car, but now that i'm older, i can understand the parents' point of view (also because i've seen an accident where a civic lost its entire front end when it hit a nyc taxi cab, and the cab only had a few scratches).
it doesn't really matter what car you get, improving your driving is the most important. if i were you i'd use the money you're saving and enroll in a skip barber driving school or a similar class. learning how cars behave in emergency situations and in conditions that you cannot practice under on the street is the best thing for your safety.
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Originally Posted by yadamean' post='223848' date='Jan 13 2006, 11:30 AM
ohhh crap. didnt know it wasnt a V6...
No No no... you're not understanding it properly I think... Its still a 6 cylindar... V6, I6, Flat 6 its just the way the cylindars are positioned. Personally to me an I6 is better than a V6. BMW is famous for their I6s.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='223879' date='Jan 13 2006, 04:07 PM
No No no... you're not understanding it properly I think... Its still a 6 cylindar... V6, I6, Flat 6 its just the way the cylindars are positioned. Personally to me an I6 is better than a V6. BMW is famous for their I6s.
You're sorta correct that I6 is better than V6's. I believe I6 was the traditional choice for race cars that had to have 6 cylinders. Back in the day, I6s were known for power and V6s were known for economy. Nowadays it doesn't really matter as much though, but when I think of I6s, I think of great motors from the old Bentley Boys' Le Mans racers to the current M3 engine.
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You're sorta correct that I6 is better than V6's. I believe I6 was the traditional choice for race cars that had to have 6 cylinders. Back in the day, I6s were known for power and V6s were known for economy. Nowadays it doesn't really matter as much though, but when I think of I6s, I think of great motors from the old Bentley Boys' Le Mans racers to the current M3 engine.
Ya... when I hear I6 I just think "Better" than just any old regular V6