if you had the choice now
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When I compared price sheets for the 535/550 with identical options, I couldn't convince myself to pay an extra 7k for 2 extra cylinders and 60hp knowing that the 535 could be tuned to match the 550 for a fraction of the cost.
I've also owned a V-8 powered car/truck for almost 20 years, so to me I'm no stranger to the V-8 feel.
It will be different with the F10 - for my next car I would only consider the 550 along with some other brands.
I've also owned a V-8 powered car/truck for almost 20 years, so to me I'm no stranger to the V-8 feel.
It will be different with the F10 - for my next car I would only consider the 550 along with some other brands.
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From: Long Island, NY
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 don't know the percentage of 535's with the hpfp issue, mine doesnt have it, but there are issues with the v8 motor too. Now that both the 6 and v8 are turbo'd and both scaleable, I would get the v8.
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From: Richfield, WI
My Ride: 535xi Sport
Model Year: 2009
I have about 4k miles on a 550i sport SMG. Before that the only V8 I'd ever owned was a GMC pickup truck. I don't know much about that 535i other than that I was able to get my V-8 for LESS than all the other 535i's in the area at the time. A LOT less. That said, I wouldn't kick a 535i out of the garage just based on that - it was economics for me. Heck, the 525i I drove at the dealer (same year, less equipment, similar miles) was priced about $4k more than the 550i I bought. But I digress. Would I swap my 550i for a 535i.... No, I don't think I would at this point. I LOVE BMW I-6 motors but I'm having an absolute BALL with the 550i and I'd be hard pressed to give it up at this point.
Not saying I couldn't be convinced.....if someone just HAD to have my 550i Sport SMG....
Not saying I couldn't be convinced.....if someone just HAD to have my 550i Sport SMG....
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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.
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