550i versus 535
06-04-2007, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='431727' date='Jun 4 2007, 09:12 AM
An Edmond's test of the 535i is in.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=121047
Highlights are (NOTE: I added the 2006 550i Edmunds review numbers in bold for a comparison):
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=121047
Highlights are (NOTE: I added the 2006 550i Edmunds review numbers in bold for a comparison):
Lou
06-04-2007, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by wappett50' post='431739' date='Jun 4 2007, 12:52 PM
Considering the price difference, the 535i would seem a better investment
Cars are not an investment, they are an expense.
06-04-2007, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by enelrojo' post='431323' date='Jun 3 2007, 02:26 AM
I can agree with your first paragraph. I disagree with your second. You say the 550 is "better." I find this statement to be vague and subjective. What does "better" mean? Is your definition of "better" universally true for everyone? I doubt it. You may prefer the 550 (and that's OK with me), but I do not think you can decide that for everyone else. It was not a money issue for me. I could buy any model BMW, and I bought a 535, for my own reasons.
IMO, it is silly for members of this forum to insist that a 550 is "better" or superior to a 535, or that a 535 is superior to a 550. This banter is a waste of time. Both cars are outstanding in their own ways. There is nothing wrong with anyone that chooses one over the other. Choose either one, and you have chosen a great car.
Could we please move on from this ridiculous pi$$ing contest and discuss topics that are more objective and meaningful.
IMO, it is silly for members of this forum to insist that a 550 is "better" or superior to a 535, or that a 535 is superior to a 550. This banter is a waste of time. Both cars are outstanding in their own ways. There is nothing wrong with anyone that chooses one over the other. Choose either one, and you have chosen a great car.
Could we please move on from this ridiculous pi$$ing contest and discuss topics that are more objective and meaningful.
550 is faster, looks nicer, has a V8, etc , etc, doesn't that make it better?
06-04-2007, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='431871' date='Jun 4 2007, 06:33 PM
Just want to say that the numbers you have quoted from Edmunds in regard to the 2006 550i 0 - 60 times are very conservative.
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06-04-2007, 05:44 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i ZSP with Style 167 wheels
Originally Posted by Casper' post='431881' date='Jun 4 2007, 07:10 PM
550 is faster, looks nicer, has a V8, etc , etc, doesn't that make it better?
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06-04-2007, 06:27 PM
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WOW! faster than the 550 from 0 to 60? amazing... I want to see member tested numbers now.
06-04-2007, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='431904' date='Jun 4 2007, 06:38 PM
If that's the case, it follows that the 535i's numbers would also be conservative.
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06-04-2007, 10:41 PM
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C&D loved the 535
http://www.caranddriver.com/previews/13051...w-5-series.html
I personally think it comes down to the Aero Kit and Colors*
You like/want the Aero kit? Get the 550.
You like/want Carbon Black (yummy)? Get the 550.
You like/want Monaco Blue (yummy too)? Get the 535 or M5.
*Another deciding factor here is the choice of manual trans. Not only does the 550 get the new shifter, the 535 does NOT get manual until Sept production. Still I'm really curious how quick the 535 manual will be.....
http://www.caranddriver.com/previews/13051...w-5-series.html
I personally think it comes down to the Aero Kit and Colors*
You like/want the Aero kit? Get the 550.
You like/want Carbon Black (yummy)? Get the 550.
You like/want Monaco Blue (yummy too)? Get the 535 or M5.
*Another deciding factor here is the choice of manual trans. Not only does the 550 get the new shifter, the 535 does NOT get manual until Sept production. Still I'm really curious how quick the 535 manual will be.....
06-05-2007, 05:31 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i ZSP with Style 167 wheels
Originally Posted by doug_999' post='431962' date='Jun 5 2007, 01:41 AM
I personally think it comes down to the Aero Kit and Colors*
You like/want the Aero kit? Get the 550.
You like/want Carbon Black (yummy)? Get the 550.
You like/want Monaco Blue (yummy too)? Get the 535 or M5.
*Another deciding factor here is the choice of manual trans. Not only does the 550 get the new shifter, the 535 does NOT get manual until Sept production. Still I'm really curious how quick the 535 manual will be.....
You like/want the Aero kit? Get the 550.
You like/want Carbon Black (yummy)? Get the 550.
You like/want Monaco Blue (yummy too)? Get the 535 or M5.
*Another deciding factor here is the choice of manual trans. Not only does the 550 get the new shifter, the 535 does NOT get manual until Sept production. Still I'm really curious how quick the 535 manual will be.....
What handling differences exist between a 550i with 19's and the M-Sport suspension vs a 535i with 18" run flats and "regular" sport suspension? And, if you put 19's with high performance tires on the 535, will the handling gap (if any) narrow, and if so to what degree?
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06-05-2007, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='432014' date='Jun 4 2007, 2007, 11:38 AM
Why in the world are the magazines/websites not comparing the 08 535i with the 08 550i?
Magazines like C/D, R/T more likely compare across brand rather within.
I have a feeling, they'll do A6 vs 535i vs e350 vs GS350 vs M35 once the audi comes out with the A6 facelift mid next year.
Not sure why, BMW will publish 550i only .2 sec better than 535i (in both auto or manual)? when in real life it maybe .5 sec.
Pressure from Infinity and Benz?. And would rather loose 550i sales to 535i then to the competitors?