Just hit 1200 on 535 Sport Auto- Review
08-15-2007 | 11:19 AM
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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 totally love this car over my 545. The interior has better finishes, better ride and I love the Natural Brown/Light Poplar wood with the Platinum Bronze exterior.
My golf pro does not want to race his 545 against me. There was someone in this Forum that was within 50 miles but his car has some performance options like exhaust, intake etc. so a direct comparison between the cars is not there
I do know someone with a stock 2007 550 Sport that might do it, I will keep you posted.
Anyway the 535 definitely feels stronger in the first half of the rev range than my 545, this is all seat of the pants stuff though, and feels about the same up to red line. The engine is smoother though, might have something to do with the 545 having 40,000 miles on it and the 535 only having 1,200 miles.
I might see the 2007 550 Sport guy tonight and I will post my findings.
My golf pro does not want to race his 545 against me. There was someone in this Forum that was within 50 miles but his car has some performance options like exhaust, intake etc. so a direct comparison between the cars is not there
I do know someone with a stock 2007 550 Sport that might do it, I will keep you posted.
Anyway the 535 definitely feels stronger in the first half of the rev range than my 545, this is all seat of the pants stuff though, and feels about the same up to red line. The engine is smoother though, might have something to do with the 545 having 40,000 miles on it and the 535 only having 1,200 miles.
I might see the 2007 550 Sport guy tonight and I will post my findings.
08-15-2007 | 11:28 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Carbon Black, Black Dakota, Black Diamond Trim, 6sp Sport Automatic with Paddles, M-Sport Package, Premium Package
I love reading your reviews and opinions on your car. I am anxiously waiting for mine to arrive and your reviews just keep building my expectations. Keep your posts coming.
08-15-2007 | 11:34 AM
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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.
Originally Posted by FRANK970' post='459068' date='Aug 15 2007, 02:28 PM
I love reading your reviews and opinions on your car. I am anxiously waiting for mine to arrive and your reviews just keep building my expectations. Keep your posts coming.
08-15-2007 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by FRANK970' post='459068' date='Aug 15 2007, 01:28 PM
I love reading your reviews and opinions on your car. I am anxiously waiting for mine to arrive and your reviews just keep building my expectations. Keep your posts coming.
BTW, I know they charge you guys and extra arm up North for an E60, but at least you got carbon black 535i.
Penetta, you clear for take off now, downshift, redline etc.
08-15-2007 | 11:41 AM
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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.
Originally Posted by HPIA4v2' post='459073' date='Aug 15 2007, 02:35 PM
You'll like it, wait you'll love it.
BTW, I know they charge you guys and extra arm up North for an E60, but at least you got carbon black 535i.
Penetta, you clear for take off now, downshift, redline etc.
BTW, I know they charge you guys and extra arm up North for an E60, but at least you got carbon black 535i.
Penetta, you clear for take off now, downshift, redline etc.
08-15-2007 | 03:10 PM
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Thanks for the update and keep them coming 
After reading your and Rudy's post I decided to go with the Sport Automatic over a 6 speed manual. Thanks again
After reading your and Rudy's post I decided to go with the Sport Automatic over a 6 speed manual. Thanks again
08-15-2007 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='459062' date='Aug 15 2007, 01:19 PM
I totally love this car over my 545. The interior has better finishes, better ride and I love the Natural Brown/Light Poplar wood with the Platinum Bronze exterior.
My golf pro does not want to race his 545 against me. There was someone in this Forum that was within 50 miles but his car has some performance options like exhaust, intake etc. so a direct comparison between the cars is not there
I do know someone with a stock 2007 550 Sport that might do it, I will keep you posted.
Anyway the 535 definitely feels stronger in the first half of the rev range than my 545, this is all seat of the pants stuff though, and feels about the same up to red line. The engine is smoother though, might have something to do with the 545 having 40,000 miles on it and the 535 only having 1,200 miles.
I might see the 2007 550 Sport guy tonight and I will post my findings.
My golf pro does not want to race his 545 against me. There was someone in this Forum that was within 50 miles but his car has some performance options like exhaust, intake etc. so a direct comparison between the cars is not there
I do know someone with a stock 2007 550 Sport that might do it, I will keep you posted.
Anyway the 535 definitely feels stronger in the first half of the rev range than my 545, this is all seat of the pants stuff though, and feels about the same up to red line. The engine is smoother though, might have something to do with the 545 having 40,000 miles on it and the 535 only having 1,200 miles.
I might see the 2007 550 Sport guy tonight and I will post my findings.
I have seen another performance increase after 3k miles. I suspect this will continue up to 10k or 12k. My fuel mileage has also increased about 12% to 15%.
08-15-2007 | 03:25 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Titanium Silver 545i - Steptronic, OEM BMW-Aero Kit, Remus Sport Exhaust System, Black Dakota Leather, Sport/Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Rear Sun Shades, Front and Rear Park Distance Control, Voice Command, Logic 7 Premium Sound, Active Steering, Bi-Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Shadowline Trim.
Originally Posted by enelrojo' post='459145' date='Aug 15 2007, 03:20 PM
I have seen another performance increase after 3k miles. I suspect this will continue up to 10k or 12k. My fuel mileage has also increased about 12% to 15%.
08-15-2007 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='459062' date='Aug 15 2007, 11:19 AM
I might see the 2007 550 Sport guy tonight and I will post my findings.
08-15-2007 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='459165' date='Aug 15 2007, 08:01 PM
Its 8pm... any new findings? How'd the race against the 550 go?