530xi vs 535xi
08-08-2010, 08:47 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi, alpine white, dakota black interior, nav... stock.
Just curious how much better the 535xi is over my car (2007). I haven't had the time to drive one. Anyways, I was surprised when I found out the 535xi weighs 275 pounds more and has a slightly worse front/rear weight distribution (both automatic). If you do the power to weight ratio, the two cars are very close. Gas mileage on the other hand is significantly different.
08-08-2010, 08:57 PM
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test drive it, you'll feel the N54 TT engine of the 535xi....
08-09-2010, 04:25 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Monaco blue / beige Dakota leather , sport package , premium package ,cold weather package , nav , iPod connectivity
the difference is like day and night. it will be easier to compare a 550 to a 535 than a 530 . the engine makes the car feel so different you wouldnt even think the cars are in the same series.
08-09-2010, 10:43 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi ao8
its funny you asked that question today. I bought a used 07 530xi 3 months ago and took it into a local BMW dealer to get the sun roof seal replaced. And wouldnt you know it, they gave me a demo 535i to drive for the day. I had driven a 07 335i before so I knew this was going to be faster than my stock 530xi,but come on. That 535i is almost better than sex.
08-09-2010, 11:24 AM
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only "problem" with the 535 is the possible hpfp problems....
08-09-2010, 11:28 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi, alpine white, dakota black interior, nav... stock.
its funny you asked that question today. I bought a used 07 530xi 3 months ago and took it into a local BMW dealer to get the sun roof seal replaced. And wouldnt you know it, they gave me a demo 535i to drive for the day. I had driven a 07 335i before so I knew this was going to be faster than my stock 530xi,but come on. That 535i is almost better than sex.
Every time I pull up next to a 535, it makes me wonder. Maybe the next time I bring my car to the dealer, I'll test drive one.
08-09-2010, 10:58 PM
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I have a 535xi 2008 and I won't trade car for anything. I took the car to get it checked and they gave me a 2010 535i as a loaner and that car was so slow. I hated it. No speed, no pull, nothing. I don't know about u but I like speed. It's true, u should test drive it. See how it pulls and the TT just kick in.
08-10-2010, 12:16 PM
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what years do the HPFP problems extend to? according to this lawsuit PDF, its only to 08
http://www.scribd.com/doc/17233560/Bmw-Law-Suit-Hpfp
http://www.scribd.com/doc/17233560/Bmw-Law-Suit-Hpfp