Difference between 05 and 06 530i
08-21-2009, 06:27 AM
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Hey, I'm sorry for such a newb question but I'm new to these forums and Bmws in general. I'm considering getting a 530i but was wondering what I would really be missing out on if I went for the 2005 530i instead of the 2006. I know for the 2006 models they added some features along with the 530xi model but I was wondering if all the features made a big difference. TIA
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08-21-2009, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rayiish' post='984452' date='Aug 21 2009, 07:27 AM
Hey, I'm sorry for such a newb question but I'm new to these forums and Bmws in general. I'm considering getting a 530i but was wondering what I would really be missing out on if I went for the 2005 530i instead of the 2006. I know for the 2006 models they added some features along with the 530xi model but I was wondering if all the features made a big difference. TIA
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Well Ray, the biggest difference is engine - the 2005 has the M54 225HP and the 2006 will have the N52 255HP, so you lose a little power (wish I had known that before I bought mine). Also, depending on the date of manufacture I think some 2005's don't have Bluetooth either.
08-21-2009, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='984519' date='Aug 21 2009, 11:20 AM
Well Ray, the biggest difference is engine - the 2005 has the M54 225HP and the 2006 will have the N52 255HP, so you lose a little power (wish I had known that before I bought mine). Also, depending on the date of manufacture I think some 2005's don't have Bluetooth either.
08-21-2009, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='985079' date='Aug 21 2009, 10:33 PM
Damn the 2005 has less HP than the current 528i.
yeah, which kindda sucks
08-21-2009, 06:54 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by Kzang' post='985079' date='Aug 21 2009, 09:33 PM
Damn the 2005 has less HP than the current 528i.
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