535 biturbo vs 550
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I'm getting a little bored with my current e60 525i. No problems with the car itself.
I'm debating whether to wait for the 535 biturbo or go for the 550.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I'm debating whether to wait for the 535 biturbo or go for the 550.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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I have recently raced the 335ci and my 550 was a tad faster at all speeds. Although, the 335 does have the stunning looks. Get the 550 if you need the extra room and luxury. I can't get into smaller cars anymore, I get claustrophobic very easily. I have to say though that the 335 was a fine looking two door, which almost mimics the new M3's styling. The coupe I raced was an electric blue color and phew it blew my mind away.
Now, about the 535? never even heard of it, but if it does what will be the use?? get the 550i bigger V8 much more adrenaline rush than the 535 would give, given the weight of the 5.
Now, about the 535? never even heard of it, but if it does what will be the use?? get the 550i bigger V8 much more adrenaline rush than the 535 would give, given the weight of the 5.
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535. More and easily tunable. Will yield more HP and torque than current 550.
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Originally Posted by largeface' post='315387' date='Jul 26 2006, 02:44 PM
I have recently raced the 335ci and my 550 was a tad faster at all speeds. Although, the 335 does have the stunning looks. Get the 550 if you need the extra room and luxury. I can't get into smaller cars anymore, I get claustrophobic very easily. I have to say though that the 335 was a fine looking two door, which almost mimics the new M3's styling. The coupe I raced was an electric blue color and phew it blew my mind away.
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Originally Posted by jamolie' post='315389' date='Jul 26 2006, 02:47 PM
I think he meant 535 not 335....
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Originally Posted by largeface' post='315387' date='Jul 26 2006, 11:44 AM
I have recently raced the 335ci and my 550 was a tad faster at all speeds. Although, the 335 does have the stunning looks. Get the 550 if you need the extra room and luxury. I can't get into smaller cars anymore, I get claustrophobic very easily. I have to say though that the 335 was a fine looking two door, which almost mimics the new M3's styling. The coupe I raced was an electric blue color and phew it blew my mind away.
Now, about the 535? never even heard of it, but if it does what will be the use?? get the 550i bigger V8 much more adrenaline rush than the 535 would give, given the weight of the 5.
Now, about the 535? never even heard of it, but if it does what will be the use?? get the 550i bigger V8 much more adrenaline rush than the 535 would give, given the weight of the 5.
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='315388' date='Jul 26 2006, 12:45 PM
535. More and easily tunable. Will yield more HP and torque than current 550.
Then, when you get "bored" of that, you can chip it to get some serious hp gains.
Plus, I would assume the fuel economy might be better, if you care about such mundane things.
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='315396' date='Jul 26 2006, 07:51 PM
Agree wtih jilo. It will feel alot faster than your 525 in stock form.
Then, when you get "bored" of that, you can chip it to get some serious hp gains.
Plus, I would assume the fuel economy might be better, if you care about such things.
Then, when you get "bored" of that, you can chip it to get some serious hp gains.
Plus, I would assume the fuel economy might be better, if you care about such things.
Both are great, however... (Wasn't there a rumour of a biturbo V8 appearing? Perhaps 4litre to 'replace' the 5litre?)
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='315400' date='Jul 26 2006, 02:55 PM
Indeed, also the spread of torque on the new biturbo engine should be very impressive (Flat from 1,300 to 5,500 rpm) Both are great, however... (Wasn't there a rumour of a biturbo V8 appearing? Perhaps 4litre to 'replace' the 5litre?)
Both are great, however... (Wasn't there a rumour of a biturbo V8 appearing? Perhaps 4litre to 'replace' the 5litre?)
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by colejl' post='315400' date='Jul 26 2006, 11:55 AM
Indeed, also the spread of torque on the new biturbo engine should be very impressive (Flat from 1,300 to 5,500 rpm) Both are great, however... (Wasn't there a rumour of a biturbo V8 appearing? Perhaps 4litre to 'replace' the 5litre?)
Both are great, however... (Wasn't there a rumour of a biturbo V8 appearing? Perhaps 4litre to 'replace' the 5litre?)
Unless I find myself in a M5 before then.
