phil,

tell me about it. btw, i haven't driven my car yet. Maybe tomorrow night will be first time driving it.

 

Dang, I thought you already had the car. I bet you will hit 2000 posts the day you actually drive it.

 

WTF???? a u kidding?

 

If you plan on small mods like tints and some wheels hands down go with the 528i. This way you can have the color/interior and all options you prefer. If you plan on larger mods like a remap, exhaust/headers, body kit go with the 530i! I myself would go with the new 528i! Either way you'll be driving a sick E60 Hope you make your decision and start enjoying.

btw have you considered a used 545, or a new 535?

 

You are evil! Hahaha. The new 535 just isn't in my budget. The 528 is the top of what I can afford. Looking through the various lots, I've seen a number of 545 beauties for just about the same price as a 530. I dreamily considered it for a few minutes imagining even more horses under the hood, but I never test drove one. I don't really care about the less MPG since I don't drive far distances. But isn't the V8 a more costly engine to maintain? That more can go wrong with it? That's what I recall reading. And I read such great things about the 530 that I thought I would just concentrate there.

Should I consider a 545?

Thanks for all your responses. I really appreciate the feedback. :-)

 

Hi oceanbluela and welcome to the Forum.

I'm voting for a brand new 528iA September '08 -> built!

The LCI is simply a better car and the 528iA is fast enough.

 

Personally I think the 545i would be available at a similar price. It would be less to insure, maintenance should be part of the CPO package and as you say gas mileage isn't one of your main concerns, then it sounds like your best option! You don't drive many miles a year, so a V8 would NOT be much of a detriment, and even more it is a thrill to drive EVERYDAY!! The car will have depreciated BEFORE you take ownership and many are available pretty well loaded from the factory, so the only question remaining is....What's taking you so long to get one???

 

Dude take the plunge!!!!!

 

Hahahahaha. Going right now to do another test drive. The 530 again and a 545. But the 528 is still in contention. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Like I said, are you planning on any mods? If your planning on big mods go with the used 530 or 545. Simple mods like wheels, tints, SB go with the new 528!