anyone go from a 7** to a 550/535 or vica versa
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i recently got rid of the 760 and looking for a new car. im not sure if i want a 5** because its a smaller car. so has anyone gone from a 7 to 5 or vica versa and what are your thoughts? any help would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by sunny_j' post='744773' date='Dec 14 2008, 12:01 AM
i recently got rid of the 760 and looking for a new car. im not sure if i want a 5** because its a smaller car. so has anyone gone from a 7 to 5 or vica versa and what are your thoughts? any help would be appreciated.
And since my research was indicating that the BMW V-8 cars were more problematic than the 6 cyl cars I downsized in that regard too.
I do miss the V-8! Rear seat passengers don't complain much but it is a tad smaller back in the cheap seats! Believe it or not, I'm averaging only 3-4 mpg more in the e60 than I did in my 7's but I attribute that to the all wheel drive drag.
If I were to do it again I'd probably go to a RWD BMW ... maybe another 7 ? ? Or, drop to an even smaller car like the 3 series 2 dr. And, since my first BMW was way back in 1986 (want to guess what model that was? ... hint, my user name is a clue) I may even toy with one of the oil burners we're finally able to buy on this side of the pond again. That is unless I get really goofy and buy that Porsche I've been kicking around. A lot depends on whether I've got an extra 100 large ones looking for a place to get spent next year.
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OMG a 760. I doubt ull be able to replace it with anything. To me it is "THE" ultimate luxury,powerful, performance car that anyone can drive. Frankly, id even prefer it over the M5. I MEAN, C'MON V12 BABY. Its a shame u had to let it go.
The new 7er came out, why dont u get the 760 of THAT ONE
The new 7er came out, why dont u get the 760 of THAT ONE
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haha...some one got the e60 bug
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If I can go from an M5 to a 550i, certainly you can come "down" from a 760.
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I would say the 550 ONLY because of warranty, else get a new m5, and let it go after warrantys done ![Wink](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wink.gif)
If you still want a big car have you considered the 750li? I would goto the dealership, test drive buncha stuff, see how you feel... Also while at it test drive the Z4 coupe
you would look absolutly adorable driving it.
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If you still want a big car have you considered the 750li? I would goto the dealership, test drive buncha stuff, see how you feel... Also while at it test drive the Z4 coupe
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='745044' date='Dec 14 2008, 03:42 PM
I would say the 550 ONLY because of warranty, else get a new m5, and let it go after warrantys done ![Wink](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wink.gif)
If you still want a big car have you considered the 750li? I would goto the dealership, test drive buncha stuff, see how you feel... Also while at it test drive the Z4 coupe
you would look absolutly adorable driving it.
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If you still want a big car have you considered the 750li? I would goto the dealership, test drive buncha stuff, see how you feel... Also while at it test drive the Z4 coupe
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='745108' date='Dec 14 2008, 03:13 PM
Like I said before Sunny, if you want a 5, get the 535 and do the dinan tune! Tuned 535 will eat 550s all day long.
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Dump the boat and get a 5. It's got the best of both worlds; plenty of room and handles nice and tight. Wow...that sounded kind of dirty. Hahahahaha!