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Hi Guys, Im getting a 528 or 535 within the next two or three months.

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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First off hello im the new guy!

ITs going to be black on black. Are there any suggestions you guys have or things I need to know being a first time BMW owner? Also if someone here has one leased could you please tell me how much monthly.


And there is no other difference than the engine between the 535 and the 528 right?

One last thing, is the 09 going to look any different? Because if it is Ill just wait another month and get that one.

Thanks guys hopfully soon I can upload some cool pics too
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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First off, to the forum and GL with you upcoming purchase.

09 will not look different.

I am currently leasing my 535i. PM me if you want the details.

Definitely do your research and figure out what options you want, personally I think premium and sports package and the IPOD USB adapter are a must, others will probably chime in for the NAV option as well. Don't think comfort access or logic 7 are deal breakers, but if you have the spare change, it's a nice bonus.

As for the engines...here's a link for engine break downs: 535i is a bit different

http://www.e60.net/information/options/engines/


The search bar in the upper right hand corner is a useful tool when researching things....GL and keep us posted...

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='655863' date='Aug 27 2008, 07:06 PM
First off, to the forum and GL with you upcoming purchase.

09 will not look different.

I am currently leasing my 535i. PM me if you want the details.

Definitely do your research and figure out what options you want, personally I think sports package and the IPOD USB adapter are, otehr will probablly chime in for the NAV option as well. Don't think comfort access or logic 7, but if you have the spare change, it's a nice bonus.

As for the engines...here's a link for engine break downs:

http://www.e60.net/information/options/engines/


The search bar in the upper right hand corner is a useful tool when researching things....GL and keep us posted...

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Oh ive done plenty of research and now exsactly what options I want. Sports package and the M aero kit. NAV if the price is right. but I wasnt even thinking of those other options.

Thanks though brother
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by shant12' post='655865' date='Aug 27 2008, 05:12 PM
pm sent.

Oh ive done plenty of research and now exsactly what options I want. Sports package and the M aero kit. NAV if the price is right. but I wasnt even thinking of those other options.

Thanks though brother

Good call with the M-tech kit, that's the one thing I would have add'd..all good tho...

PM replied...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=60603&st=0 <===thread regarding the 528i
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by shant12' post='655834' date='Aug 27 2008, 07:19 PM
And there is no other difference than the engine between the 535 and the 528 right?
The 535 comes standard with xenon headlights and a permanent grin on the face.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wantmye90' post='655869' date='Aug 27 2008, 07:31 PM
Only the difference between night and day. Be sure to drive each before you buy.
for sure. will do
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by wantmye90' post='655869' date='Aug 27 2008, 05:31 PM
The 535 comes standard with xenon headlights and a permanent grin on the face.
An not only that depending on packages you get wheels and exhaust tip and possibly brakes might be different. so its not "just" the engine size.
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I would go with the 535i.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Both great cars...if you have the extra cash go for the 535i the performance of that twin turbo motor is AMAZING!!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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535i sport if you can swing the payment/s
Thing get all the goodies from the 550i's and close to the same performance , for 8k less...
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