550i or 535i or 528i for daily commute
06-02-2012, 12:47 PM
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My Ride: E60 550i
Model Year: 2010
Guys I need your help. I am looking at 5 series for my wife (2008 or newer). It's going to be a daily commute car. On a used market the cost of 528i, 538i or 550i is close enough not to worry about the price difference. 550i with M sport aero package on 172 wheels look very attractive and I personally don't like the look of standard package. Now looking from a daily commute perspective, tires for 172 wheels cost a lot and don't last long. I was shocked to read about the mileage people get with 172 rims. 535i is probably the best in terms of power vs fuel economy ratio whereas 528i is a true commute car.
Most 550i come with sports package and look fantastic. How much does it cost to install clear bra? Does it look ok? I worry about the chips and rocks given it's going to be a commute car. She mostly drives freeway with mild traffic.
I never see 535i or 528i with M sport package for sale. Only those that were in accident. I found one 528i after accident with the sports package on 172 wheels. I don't know if I should even consider car with salvage title but it's very low mileage.
How is turbo on 535i? Is it reliable?
Please help me out to make the right decision.
Most 550i come with sports package and look fantastic. How much does it cost to install clear bra? Does it look ok? I worry about the chips and rocks given it's going to be a commute car. She mostly drives freeway with mild traffic.
I never see 535i or 528i with M sport package for sale. Only those that were in accident. I found one 528i after accident with the sports package on 172 wheels. I don't know if I should even consider car with salvage title but it's very low mileage.
How is turbo on 535i? Is it reliable?
Please help me out to make the right decision.
06-02-2012, 01:05 PM
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My Ride: E60 550i, Ducati 748
I dont know where you're getting your fuel ecconomy specs but with my 550i I get around 20mgp around town and 27mpg on the highway, pretty sure that's the same or better than a 528i and even a 535i. just sayin'.
06-02-2012, 01:54 PM
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Wow 27mpg sounds fantastic.
Is this more or less consistent?
06-02-2012, 02:50 PM
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06-02-2012, 05:35 PM
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06-02-2012, 07:24 PM
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06-02-2012, 07:31 PM
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06-02-2012, 09:08 PM
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Get the 535i and throw on a M-tech kit for her. That way its still a V6 but still has some balls. If you dont want to mess around and money isn't an issue than 550i without a doubt. If money isn't the issue what's a couple less mpg?