Again...550i or 530i...
06-10-2009, 03:25 AM
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I just sold my E39 530i for PhP700,000. That is about $14,700. I am again thinking of getting a 550i over a 530i. I have no problem about running costs. I owned a few V8s before(a 2003 Porsche Cayenne S and a 2005 Ford Expedition). I sold those cars because they were rubbish. The Ford accelerates so slow and the Cayenne had so little space in the back. The price difference between a fully loaded 550i and a fully loaded 530i as I said before was about $14k. What do you guys think 
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Originally Posted by 5er_ooomph' post='906645' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:25 AM
I just sold my E39 530i for PhP700,000. That is about $14,700. I am again thinking of getting a 550i over a 530i. I have no problem about running costs. I owned a few V8s before(a 2003 Porsche Cayenne S and a 2005 Ford Expedition). I sold those cars because they were rubbish. The Ford accelerates so slow and the Cayenne had so little space in the back. The price difference between a fully loaded 550i and a fully loaded 530i as I said before was about $14k. What do you guys think ?
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hahaha just kiddin' man - Congratulations on the sale - doubt you would ever get anything near 14,700 USD for an E39 530 in the States! Ok, so back to your question, if you can afford it, get the 550i - you'll miss the power in the 530 all the time - guaranteed. So if your financial situation affords you to comfortably own a 550, I say, don't even think about it (or post another thread about, unless its a thread with pics of your new car
), get the V8 and DRIIIIIIIVE 
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='906648' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:33 PM
Gaaaawd, not again! hahaha just kiddin' man - Congratulations on the sale - doubt you would ever get anything near 14,700 USD for an E39 530 in the States!
Ok, so back to your question, if you can afford it, get the 550i - you'll miss the power in the 530 all the time - guaranteed. So if your financial situation affords you to comfortably own a 550, I say, don't even think about it (or post another thread about, unless its a thread with pics of your new car ), get the V8 and DRIIIIIIIVE
hahaha just kiddin' man - Congratulations on the sale - doubt you would ever get anything near 14,700 USD for an E39 530 in the States! Ok, so back to your question, if you can afford it, get the 550i - you'll miss the power in the 530 all the time - guaranteed. So if your financial situation affords you to comfortably own a 550, I say, don't even think about it (or post another thread about, unless its a thread with pics of your new car
), get the V8 and DRIIIIIIIVE
06-10-2009, 03:39 AM
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The same message as I gave before: get the 550i!!!
There is a massive power difference between the 530 and the 550. Only a small one between the 535 and the 550.
There is nothing like a big V8 pulling you in a BMW. Worth every freaking penny.
There is a massive power difference between the 530 and the 550. Only a small one between the 535 and the 550.
There is nothing like a big V8 pulling you in a BMW. Worth every freaking penny.
06-10-2009, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='906650' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:39 AM
The same message as I gave before: get the 550i!!!
There is a massive power difference between the 530 and the 550. Only a small one between the 535 and the 550.
There is nothing like a big V8 pulling you in a BMW. Worth every freaking penny.
There is a massive power difference between the 530 and the 550. Only a small one between the 535 and the 550.
There is nothing like a big V8 pulling you in a BMW. Worth every freaking penny.
And, I remember someone saying I kept up pretty nicely with the 550s...
just kiddin' though - I can definitely say that there's a HUGE power deficit in the US-spec 530. I'd imagine the Euro-spec 270hp 530 is not that much faster, so yes, I vote 550 as well.
06-10-2009, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='906653' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:42 AM
Scott, I don't think they have a 535 out there, so its either the 270hp 530 or the 550.
And, I remember someone saying I kept up pretty nicely with the 550s... just kiddin' though - I can definitely say that there's a HUGE power deficit in the US-spec 530. I'd imagine the Euro-spec 270hp 530 is not that much faster, so yes, I vote 550 as well.
And, I remember someone saying I kept up pretty nicely with the 550s...
just kiddin' though - I can definitely say that there's a HUGE power deficit in the US-spec 530. I'd imagine the Euro-spec 270hp 530 is not that much faster, so yes, I vote 550 as well.Yes the model availability of the E60 around the world is huge. There are so many different engine configurations.
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='906658' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:50 AM
To me, if someone is musing about perhaps wanting a 550, then that is what they really want. They're just trying to figure out a way to justify spending the extra $$$$.
Yes the model availability of the E60 around the world is huge. There are so many different engine configurations.
Yes the model availability of the E60 around the world is huge. There are so many different engine configurations.
06-10-2009, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='906666' date='Jun 10 2009, 08:11 AM
Unless its me musing, with me it just means I'm trying to get all the piggy banks together - that's all hahaha
Also you'd be missed in the 5 Series family, a 335 is faster and more nimble than a 535. No doubt about that. I need the extra so 3 Series is not an option for me.
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Can't really decide huh? $14,000 difference???? :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:
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550 hands down.. if you got the moolah and are comtemplating a cayenne.. then comon and get a 550.. ive only owned V8's.. (well cept for my volvo way back, that had 5 cylinders..lol)