INLINE 6er Vs V8 : better handler?
11-03-2007, 07:01 AM
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And I thought this thread was comparing a I6 Vs V8 engines....this has now become a 535 vs 550 comparison. There are a lot of other things that goes into the car than the engine which makes 550 better (or the other way).
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Originally Posted by ksleher' post='489416' date='Nov 3 2007, 11:01 AM
And I thought this thread was comparing a I6 Vs V8 engines....this has now become a 535 vs 550 comparison. There are a lot of other things that goes into the car than the engine which makes 550 better (or the other way).
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='489419' date='Nov 3 2007, 08:08 AM
The 535 and 550 are comparing the I6 and V8 engines. I think that the problem that BMW created is it allowed items like the staggard wheel setup, interior finish levels, Xenon active lighting, etc, that were exclusive to the V8 models to be had on the I6 models. When I got my 545 it was clear that the 545 was the car for me. This time because of this it was a tougher decision and the software upgrade made it clear the twin turbo was the way to go.
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Originally Posted by Casper' post='489300' date='Nov 3 2007, 06:18 AM
I mean, it is kind of crazy question, isn't it? Who would prefer a 6 cyl over an 8 cyl engine?
Lol, indeed .
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='489423' date='Nov 3 2007, 04:21 PM
Lol, indeed .
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='489428' date='Nov 3 2007, 08:35 AM
I would prefer a BMW I6 over a GM V8.
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='489428' date='Nov 3 2007, 10:35 AM
I would prefer a BWM I6 over a GM V8.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='489412' date='Nov 3 2007, 09:49 AM
535 is a great car, there's no question, but personally I think the 550 is worth the additional cost difference.
I can't see spending that much more for a "modest" engine upgrade.
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Originally Posted by vinm5' post='489279' date='Nov 2 2007, 08:30 PM
It has come to my attention that the fact that the 6 cyclinders are inline , offer better balance, and hence handling.
EVEN though, the V8 has better performance.
At the end of the day, why would people still want the v8 ?
EVEN though, the V8 has better performance.
At the end of the day, why would people still want the v8 ?
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='489443' date='Nov 3 2007, 12:17 PM
Allow me to introduce you to the LS2 or even the LS1. After a Corvette or Camaro with one of these engines walks your I6 (and gets better gas mileage doing it) your preference might change a bit.
Quite frankly bmw shines in making I6 engines. Its v8s are great but I would take an LS6 engine or any LS engine over a bmw engine any day of the week