550 vs 535
02-05-2010, 08:10 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I,Space Grey,Hud,Cold Weather,M - Sport, matched GP Thunder headlights and Fogs,,Smoked Badges, Night Vision, Heated Seats,Rear Sunshades, Aux Audio, SAT, NAV, Black Grills, Sprint Booster, Dinan Cold Air, Stage 2 Dinan Software.....More to come soon
Alright....just to be clear my White M5 that u all know it is ashow car now so that is the only reason im looking for a new ride!!!!!!!!!!
Also at the same time im tiered of V8's gas guzzling characteristics and that is why i brought it up!!!!!!!
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Sy
Also at the same time im tiered of V8's gas guzzling characteristics and that is why i brought it up!!!!!!!
Thanks for the advise+
Sy
02-05-2010, 09:14 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
Alright....just to be clear my White M5 that u all know it is ashow car now so that is the only reason im looking for a new ride!!!!!!!!!!
Also at the same time im tiered of V8's gas guzzling characteristics and that is why i brought it up!!!!!!!
Thanks for the advise+
Sy
Also at the same time im tiered of V8's gas guzzling characteristics and that is why i brought it up!!!!!!!
Thanks for the advise+
Sy
If you aren't modding and intend to keep for awhile, the 550 is likely the better choice from a reliability and maintenance standpoints. The V8 should last longer.
As for fuel consumption, the 535 is better but driven hard all these advantages disappear.
As for handling, 250 lbs won?t make the car much more tossable. Having driven the lighter inline six versus the V8, I didn?t notice much of difference in the handling department. In fact, the 550 had more presence and felt better. In the end, if you want tossable get a M3 or Cayman.
Overall, I'm biased for the 550 and get a kick out of the big V8 rumble.
02-05-2010, 02:03 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
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I would expect max lateral acceleration to be about the same if both are equipped with sport package and the 535 is a non XI with the real sport suspension but given the 535!m big weight advantage, it should feel more nimble and tossable than the 550.
My 550I Sport's lateral grip when equipped with max summer performance tires astounds me. It just sticks.
My 550I Sport's lateral grip when equipped with max summer performance tires astounds me. It just sticks.
02-05-2010, 03:10 PM
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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.
I will say that the 550 sounds better and has a more traditional power curve and when its on the cam its a screamer and it is fast and it feels fast. The 535 has a flat torque curve and its exhaust is very quiet so its speed is deceptive and not as much fun to drive in that respect.
Once you flash the ECU, the 535 is a freakin beast and the flat torque curve blips by in a second, but if you are not going to flash the ECU, I would recommend the 550.
Once you flash the ECU, the 535 is a freakin beast and the flat torque curve blips by in a second, but if you are not going to flash the ECU, I would recommend the 550.
02-05-2010, 05:59 PM
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Just a quick comparison. Same options on the 550i vs. 535i:
Base Price* $55,750,$60,600 Base Price* $47,150,$51,250
Destination Charge $875,$875 Destination Charge $875,$875
Selected Options$10,310,$11,330 Selected Options $15,775,$17,330
Total* $66,935,$72,805 Total* $63,800,$69,455
Base Price* $55,750,$60,600 Base Price* $47,150,$51,250
Destination Charge $875,$875 Destination Charge $875,$875
Selected Options$10,310,$11,330 Selected Options $15,775,$17,330
Total* $66,935,$72,805 Total* $63,800,$69,455
02-05-2010, 06:04 PM
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