545 as quick as Lamborghini Countach.
12-11-2004, 04:03 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
The Lamborghini Countach was the vehicle of comspicuous consumption of the 1980's. The 1986 S version was the fastest at 5.2 sec 0-60 and a 13.7 sec quarter. Road and track has the 545 at 5.3 sec and a 13.8 quarter.
I can't believe how far cars have come in performance!
I can't believe how far cars have come in performance!
12-11-2004, 06:03 AM
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My Ride: -04 530D
Not only engines have got better, but suspension, tyres, body shell...
In rally world You can see it so that with half of power (today ~300hp early -80's 600 to 800 hp) stage times are faster.
But still Countach has lot of balls!
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In rally world You can see it so that with half of power (today ~300hp early -80's 600 to 800 hp) stage times are faster.
But still Countach has lot of balls!
Skaffa
12-11-2004, 11:31 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
I must really admit, 545i is really awesome. I test-drove NewBiemer's 545i SMG, and my first impression was .. "WOW". Sigh 
Another 530i regret owner.
Another 530i regret owner.
12-11-2004, 03:30 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Dec 11 2004, 05:11 PM
that's why i refused to test drive a 545 soi haven't regreted a bit 
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12-11-2004, 03:37 PM
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in fact, i didn't regret when i ordered the car back in april of this year. because the price is over $10k diff. but when i looked at the '05, man, "only" about $5k diff and now i feel like i should've waited a few more months 
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12-11-2004, 06:45 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Dec 11 2004, 07:37 PM
in fact, i didn't regret when i ordered the car back in april of this year.? because the price is over $10k diff.? but when i looked at the '05, man, "only" about $5k diff and now i feel like i should've waited a few more months .
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12-11-2004, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Dec 11 2004, 05:37 PM
in fact, i didn't regret when i ordered the car back in april of this year.? because the price is over $10k diff.? but when i looked at the '05, man, "only" about $5k diff and now i feel like i should've waited a few more months .
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12-12-2004, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Dec 11 2004, 05:45 PM
Yeah same goes to me. Life is so unfair.?
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Dec 11 2004, 07:41 PM
Wait what? How come? you mean comparing a 2005 530i and 2005 545i is "only" about 5K difference right? but Comparing yout 2004 530i to 2005 545i is still about 10K right?
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