535 biturbo vs 550
07-26-2006, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by largeface' post='315402' date='Jul 26 2006, 11:59 AM
Mannn. As soon as my new MY07 comes to shore, we now talking about bi-turbos. Why can't just have some time to enjoy the car before it becomes a dinosaur in less than half a year into it. Never new innovation can be countereffective towards consumers until I met BMW. Well, it is what it is right?
07-26-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by largeface' post='315402' date='Jul 26 2006, 07:59 PM
Mannn. As soon as my new MY07 comes to shore, we now talking about bi-turbos. Why can't just have some time to enjoy the car before it becomes a dinosaur in less than half a year into it. Never new innovation can be countereffective towards consumers until I met BMW. Well, it is what it is right?
07-26-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jamolie' post='315432' date='Jul 26 2006, 01:04 PM
Sorry I seemed to miss it, but what are the stats on the new 535? HP/TQ wise?
07-26-2006, 01:14 PM
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I would go for the 550
07-26-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by juventus' post='315385' date='Jul 26 2006, 09:38 PM
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.
if you don't REALLY need the extra room of the 5 then go for the 335i. It will be much more fun, that you can bet on it. Or wait for the new M3...
07-26-2006, 04:00 PM
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My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
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2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
Well, it is not even copnfirmed that BMW will release the 535i. But supposing they come out, I would take the 535i simply because it is easier to tune and a chip would bring the horsepower and torque numbers up. Keep in mind that tuning MIGHT decrease engine life and you are screwed if your service advisor is anal about such stuff. If that is a problemn for you, then get the 550i. Either way you can't go wrong
07-26-2006, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='315394' date='Jul 26 2006, 02:51 PM
With a simple remap that 335 will beat you the next time you face him. 
07-26-2006, 05:28 PM
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Wooo tough choice... I would say 535 BiTurbo but my mind will want 550. V8... Yummy!!!
07-26-2006, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='315445' date='Jul 27 2006, 07:31 AM
The same as the 335i - 300 hp/300 torque.
