535i Vs 335i: The Showdown
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My Ride: 2008 535i, 6spd mtx, Monaco Blue w/Beige interior. Sport, Preimum, Logic 7/HD/I-Pod/USB, Nav sys, rear sunshade, HUD, PDC, Split seats,
Well you know the obvious answer on this forum is going to be going with the E60...I have a 2008 535i that I ordered and just came in last week...it is an amazing vehicle. But it really depends on your intended usage, your needs and your budget...what is the price difference between the two cars you have spec'd out?
Keep in mind the E60 Twin turbo now has several chip/piggyback packages available so you can increase hp/response like with the E90. I would think the E90 is always going to be more towards the sporty end of the scale while the E60 is going to be more sport luxury.....
Keep in mind the E60 Twin turbo now has several chip/piggyback packages available so you can increase hp/response like with the E90. I would think the E90 is always going to be more towards the sporty end of the scale while the E60 is going to be more sport luxury.....
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My Ride: 2008 535i w/ Sports & Permium Pkg. Silv/Blk
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2001 530i Sports/Premium-retired
Originally Posted by leroidescieux' post='500845' date='Nov 29 2007, 09:23 PM
2008 E90 335i
Black Sapphire/Terra - Burl Walnut
Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Auto w/ Paddle Shifters, PDC, Comfort Access, Navigation, Sirius and iPod
I would really like to have the power shade, but there aren't any vehicles out there with this build and I don't want to wait to order it.
2008 E60 535i
Black Sapphire/ Natural Brown - Bamboo
Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Sport Auto, PDC, Comfort Access, Nav, Sirius, iPod, Logic7, Power Rear Shade
All of the must have options are on this one...
Black Sapphire/Terra - Burl Walnut
Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Auto w/ Paddle Shifters, PDC, Comfort Access, Navigation, Sirius and iPod
I would really like to have the power shade, but there aren't any vehicles out there with this build and I don't want to wait to order it.
2008 E60 535i
Black Sapphire/ Natural Brown - Bamboo
Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Sport Auto, PDC, Comfort Access, Nav, Sirius, iPod, Logic7, Power Rear Shade
All of the must have options are on this one...
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My Ride: 2008 E60 535i
Black Sapphire/Natural Brown - Bamboo
Premium - Sport - CW - Sport Auto - CA - Nav
PDC - Logic7 - Sirius - iPod Adapter - Rear Shade
Gone, but not forgotten:2007 E90 335i
Hey, Guys!
I just wanted to give everyone an update. I picked up my 535i last Friday and have been enjoying it for over a week now. I guess that makes me a real E60 forum member. I will add the obligatory pictures within the next few days. Thanks for all the help on making the decision.
I just wanted to give everyone an update. I picked up my 535i last Friday and have been enjoying it for over a week now. I guess that makes me a real E60 forum member. I will add the obligatory pictures within the next few days. Thanks for all the help on making the decision.
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L , Good for you ! You made a great choice welcome to the 5er team !
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From: BROOKLYN I MISS IT. STATENISLAND NOW...
I HAVE A 335I 2DOOR.... AND A 530I.... BOTH ARE AMAZING CARS... YES THE COUPE IS MUCH QUICKER.... BUT I HAVE A SEDAN AND COUPE..... 
I WOULD GO WITH THE 535I IF I WAS U!!!!!!....
I WOULD GO WITH THE 535I IF I WAS U!!!!!!....
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by leroidescieux' post='500867' date='Nov 29 2007, 07:51 PM
Has anyone had the opportunity to really 'drive' the two vehicles and could give me details on the difference?
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I initially intended to buy a E91 and eventually ordered a E60. I was so disappointed with the E90 that I would not have taken any BMW if the E60 would have been too expensive.
reasons;
-tech factor (E60 has much more innovative technology)
-space (I expected the E90 to be small but was still disappointed)
-looks (E60 looks classy to me, E90 very normal or even dull)
-weight is almost the same
-price delta is only approx 10% here
-interiour of the E60 is much better
reasons;
-tech factor (E60 has much more innovative technology)
-space (I expected the E90 to be small but was still disappointed)
-looks (E60 looks classy to me, E90 very normal or even dull)
-weight is almost the same
-price delta is only approx 10% here
-interiour of the E60 is much better
