help me decide what to buy 530i or 545i?
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I think that it's the right decision, I have had 530i and now having 645, no way getting 3 liter engine any more, the sound and the power of BMW V8 is just something magical that makes you enjoy every moment at the steering wheel. As I'm in Europe I'd probably take 535d with DMS over 530i if economy is an issue. My 2 cents.
Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='571149' date='Apr 30 2008, 03:48 AM
thanks guys i'm most likely going to pick up the 545i this weekend.
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it's quite obvious that everyone agree on the 545,
jumping from V8 corvette to V6 530i like myself,
sure notice the difference in power which is not my favorite
V-8 all the way man~~~
jumping from V8 corvette to V6 530i like myself,
sure notice the difference in power which is not my favorite
V-8 all the way man~~~
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530i is not V6, it's straight
Originally Posted by vet927' post='571422' date='Apr 30 2008, 11:11 AM
it's quite obvious that everyone agree on the 545,
jumping from V8 corvette to V6 530i like myself,
sure notice the difference in power which is not my favorite
V-8 all the way man~~~
jumping from V8 corvette to V6 530i like myself,
sure notice the difference in power which is not my favorite
V-8 all the way man~~~
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I have driven an LCI 550i and I still love my car... I have no desire to own the V8.
To me, a BMW at its most pure and "natural" form is an inline 6 mated to a manual shifter, driving the rear wheels.
Smooth a silk with light, crisp, balanced handling. If you don't live in an area with a lot of open spaces, you might consider the 530i. The V8 really has an impact on the balance and handling characteristics.
The nice gas mileage on the I6 doesn't hurt either.
To me, a BMW at its most pure and "natural" form is an inline 6 mated to a manual shifter, driving the rear wheels.
Smooth a silk with light, crisp, balanced handling. If you don't live in an area with a lot of open spaces, you might consider the 530i. The V8 really has an impact on the balance and handling characteristics.
The nice gas mileage on the I6 doesn't hurt either.
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Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='569777' date='Apr 28 2008, 10:19 AM
alright do i go with an 06 530i or 04/05 545i? i've come from driving 350+ whp cars so I'm worried that i'm going to find the models too slow. what do you guys think?
thanks -- myfootsmells
thanks -- myfootsmells
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myfootsmells... i really get kinda creeped every time i read that name.. 
ooohh.. whew.. anyways.. GET THE 545!!!! 
ooohh.. whew.. anyways.. GET THE 545!!!!
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='571720' date='Apr 30 2008, 12:53 PM
myfootsmells... i really get kinda creeped every time i read that name.. ooohh.. whew.. anyways.. GET THE 545!!!!
ooohh.. whew.. anyways.. GET THE 545!!!! 
