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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Ok here is my dilemma...im torn between buying a CPO 535 or 550! Some say 535 is actually pretty quick and 6k cheaper vs 550. Some say nothing beats a V8.

So what do you guys think?

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Originally Posted by syrousd
Ok here is my dilemma...im torn between buying a CPO 535 or 550! Some say 535 is actually pretty quick and 6k cheaper vs 550. Some say nothing beats a V8.

So what do you guys think?

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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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What happened to your M5 ?
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by syrousd
Ok here is my dilemma...im torn between buying a CPO 535 or 550! Some say 535 is actually pretty quick and 6k cheaper vs 550. Some say nothing beats a V8.

So what do you guys think?

Spend the extra money, the V8 seems to have less head ache and the torque and sound is fun!
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Really?
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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While the 535i is more modable, given the HPFP issues, I would get a 550i. Plus there is no replacement for displacement. I am biased so - I have always wanted a V8,
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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no way did someone start this thread!



Lets just lock this one.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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while I am in this thread: what do you guys think about driving around with fog lights on all the time?
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by syrousd
Ok here is my dilemma...im torn between buying a CPO 535 or 550! Some say 535 is actually pretty quick and 6k cheaper vs 550. Some say nothing beats a V8.

So what do you guys think?

I would go greener and get a 520d. Power is soooooo overrated.

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while I am in this thread: what do you guys think about driving around with fog lights on all the time?
I say that only two fog lights are not enough. These cars should come with at least 10 fog lights all wired to stay on permanently.
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Originally Posted by craigm1841
while I am in this thread: what do you guys think about driving around with fog lights on all the time?
LMAO.
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