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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Which would you pick? The 530i is automatic M-Sport, the 525i is a manual with Sport and Prem. Both '06.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Get the 530.

There's no substitute for cubic inches.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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If price and options are the same and mileage is pretty close as well...


My vote is for the 530i....
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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I would go for the 530
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='852229' date='Apr 19 2009, 09:17 PM
Get the 530.

There's no substitute for cubic inches.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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530i
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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+1 for the 530
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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i test drove both and no question 530. too bad i didnt test drive the v8 because that was a no brainer too.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='852275' date='Apr 19 2009, 10:54 PM
i test drove both and no question 530. too bad i didnt test drive the v8 because that was a no brainer too.
Once you go BMW V8, you'll be hooked.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='852229' date='Apr 19 2009, 09:17 PM
Get the 530.

There's no substitute for cubic inches.
HAHA! In '06, both cars had 3.0 litre engines.
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