if you had the choice now
02-25-2009, 07:07 PM
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Hell no!
Why would I trade "down" 20% hp???
Why would I trade "down" 20% hp???
02-25-2009, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MidnightRider' post='801786' date='Feb 25 2009, 08:07 PM
Hell no!
Why would I trade "down" 20% hp???
Why would I trade "down" 20% hp???
02-25-2009, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='801793' date='Feb 25 2009, 10:15 PM
was waiting to see who was going to bring that up....gotta love the consistency....
02-26-2009, 12:39 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
550i -- I'm very happy with what I've got and proud to say it!
Oh-oh, Pride is a sin.... but WTF. I'm just in a strange mood today....
Oh-oh, Pride is a sin.... but WTF. I'm just in a strange mood today....
02-26-2009, 06:30 PM
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My Ride: 07' 550i sport; Sapphire Black/Auburn; sport package; steptronic; navigation with R.T.T.I.; heads up; cold weather package; Logic-7; BMW MOST ipod kit; Motorola V3 snap-in adapter; rear heated seats and rear shades; anthracite headliner; sirrius sat. radio; M-aero kit; OEM style 166 Wheels with 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear Michelin PS2s.
Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='800166' date='Feb 24 2009, 08:33 AM
In retrospect, would you switch?
DRP
02-28-2009, 06:42 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi, Monaco Blue Metallic, Beige Dakota Leather, Dark Popular Trim, Steptronic, Premium Pkg., Cold Weather Pkg., Heated Rear Seats, Navigation, Sirius,
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='800166' date='Feb 24 2009, 08:33 AM
In retrospect, would you switch?
As they say in racing, "there is NO replacement for displacement".
No turbo, no gizmos, no plumbing, no magic bullets; just simple to build and maintain user friendly POWER
The 550 wins
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02-28-2009, 08:35 PM
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I love my 535xi BUT if I could have got the 550 with the xDrive option, that is the car I would have bought.
I drove both the 550 and the 535 before deciding, and I loved the power of the 550, BUT for where I live and being that the car was a year-round daily driver, the xDrive was more important to me than the extra power. Not that the 535 engine is any slouch at all.
If I lived where is no snow, no ice/black ice and no freezing rain, yah, the 550 would have been the choice. A 550 with snow tires is NOT as capable in winter as the 535xi with snows. And that's it for me.
I drove both the 550 and the 535 before deciding, and I loved the power of the 550, BUT for where I live and being that the car was a year-round daily driver, the xDrive was more important to me than the extra power. Not that the 535 engine is any slouch at all.
If I lived where is no snow, no ice/black ice and no freezing rain, yah, the 550 would have been the choice. A 550 with snow tires is NOT as capable in winter as the 535xi with snows. And that's it for me.
03-01-2009, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by panaguy' post='804299' date='Feb 28 2009, 10:42 PM
As they say in racing, "there is NO replacement for displacement".
03-01-2009, 03:19 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
Thanks for all of the comments. Since almost all want the 550i, who wants my 2006 550i with 39k? 
03-01-2009, 05:14 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
I came from a 545is and went with a 535i. I knew I was getting the software download before I took delivery of my car. The extra power over the 545/550 with just a download still amazes me.