AT&T PRESENTS: You Make The Call!
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Neither car has an existing warranty. Originals expired and neither owner extended them. The 535i warranty only covers the oft-maligned turbo/pump/injectors. At 47k and 50k, respectively, I am willing to take the risk, and PPI obviously mandatory.
I should have mentioned, the prices of each car are close enough as to not make a difference.
I should have mentioned, the prices of each car are close enough as to not make a difference.
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Given that the 535' had so many HPFP issues, I'd go with the 550. 
(not to mention if I had to do all over again, I'd go with the V-8, no question)
(not to mention if I had to do all over again, I'd go with the V-8, no question)
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
Neither car has an existing warranty. Originals expired and neither owner extended them. The 535i warranty only covers the oft-maligned turbo/pump/injectors. At 47k and 50k, respectively, I am willing to take the risk, and PPI obviously mandatory.
I should have mentioned, the prices of each car are close enough as to not make a difference.
I should have mentioned, the prices of each car are close enough as to not make a difference.
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
You touched on the important points here, V8 vs. I6 etc. I personally think the LCI is the winner here, with the Juice Box, it is probably equal to the V8 with all the LCI bells and whistles along with the Mtech kit etc. 
In either case, a warranty is a MUST!! Good luck with your decision! BTW, I have a friend who writes Mercury Insurance Warranties, it's a shame neither car is still in warranty as it will be more expensive to get a warranty for the car now! 
In either case, a warranty is a MUST!! Good luck with your decision! BTW, I have a friend who writes Mercury Insurance Warranties, it's a shame neither car is still in warranty as it will be more expensive to get a warranty for the car now!
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From: Socal
My Ride: '08 535i | 6MT | BMS DCI | Cobb Stage 1
if all things were equal....the mileage, the year of production and the warranty....there is NO WAY id jump into a V6 no matter how many pretty little turbos are attached to it....nothing beats that raw displacement, torque, power and sound of the big V8s....unless we are talking about the V10 that is 
If you don't plan on doing a lot of mods, the v8 is definitely the way to go. If you plan on spending a little bit of cash and want the faster car, the n54 engine can easily make more power than the v8 will. With the n54, you have the HPFP to worry about but since BMW has extended the warranty on it to 100k, it doesn't seem as much of an issue anymore.
Now if we consider the body and interior, all the little LCI updates are amazing and the m-tech kit is very nice. The 535 has been on the road for 2 years less and seen that much less sun.
The major concern I would have is that the the turbos and injectors have already had to be replaced.
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From: Leesburg, VA
My Ride: 07' BMW 550i
My advice would be: you are already driven and had 550i so you know feeling and all v8 rush. Go test drive 535i and/or may be ask fellow member who is willing give a chance to drive a car for little bit time. Then make a decision.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
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come to detriot....ill let you zip around in my 545i with a few Dinan enhancements...once you hear that SuperSprint exhaust rumble....ill steal you back to the V8 side of things lol
(just dont you dare hit any potholes....these 20s are delicate!)
(just dont you dare hit any potholes....these 20s are delicate!)