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Old 03-08-2010, 06:34 PM
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Which will put a bigger grin on my face when I drive it?

Option 1
2007 BMW 550i
Sport Package/Premium/Nav/Cold Weather
30K miles

Option 2
2008 BMW 535i
Cold Weather/Nav
33K miles

Option 3
Look for a 335


I have a bit of a lead foot and like to push the cars. Especially @ freeway speeds.
It's hard to do a proper test drive in NYC w/ all the traffic...

Both are the same price.
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If your looking for a big grin, get a M5.
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No sport package on option 2? I'd say go with option 1. The sport package makes all the difference!
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Originally Posted by nyclio
Which will put a bigger grin on my face when I drive it?

Option 1
2007 BMW 550i
Sport Package/Premium/Nav/Cold Weather
30K miles

Option 2
2008 BMW 535i
Cold Weather/Nav
33K miles

Option 3
Look for a 335


I have a bit of a lead foot and like to push the cars. Especially @ freeway speeds.
It's hard to do a proper test drive in NYC w/ all the traffic...

Both are the same price.
I haven't tried either but you should also consider reliability. the TTs do have a known issue with HPFP on BMWs. So I would take that into consideration. But some members did not have any problems with them. It depends how lucky you are
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Option 1.

I have yet to meet anyone who bought a 550 and told me that that regretted it. It's a terrific car.
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550 especially if its cpo
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It's not CPO; believe me if I could afford M5, I would buy it out of the showroom.

What exactly is included in Sport package? Can it be added after?

Here is the 550 I am considering:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

Here is the 535:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...aptcha=success
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Option 1
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Sport package has better suspension, active steering, active roll stabilization, bigger wheels, and no you can't add it later.

...Oh and shadowline trim, and sport seats too.


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