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Those of you who own/drive the LCI 528i, your opinions/thoughts on your car, engine power wise would be appreciated.
I have a 528i M Sport on order in Korea, and I am contemplating on changing the order to a LCI 530i M Sport with the same options (options are listed on my sig below). If I do change the order, the upgrade in the engine would cost the equivalent of US$9000 more. This would be for a gain of 40 bhp and an increase in torque of 32 lb/ft.
Like all 5 Series, I know the 528i handles very well, but what I need to know is if the standard 230 bhp and 200 lb/ft is enough to put a smile on your faces when you press the accelerator.
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The 535i is not available in my market (Korea). The models available are: 520i, 528i, 528i M Sport, 530i, 550i (double the price of a 528i), and the mighty M5 (almost 3 times the price of a 528i).
I have a 528i M Sport on order in Korea, and I am contemplating on changing the order to a LCI 530i M Sport with the same options (options are listed on my sig below). If I do change the order, the upgrade in the engine would cost the equivalent of US$9000 more. This would be for a gain of 40 bhp and an increase in torque of 32 lb/ft.
Like all 5 Series, I know the 528i handles very well, but what I need to know is if the standard 230 bhp and 200 lb/ft is enough to put a smile on your faces when you press the accelerator.
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The 535i is not available in my market (Korea). The models available are: 520i, 528i, 528i M Sport, 530i, 550i (double the price of a 528i), and the mighty M5 (almost 3 times the price of a 528i).
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='654749' date='Aug 26 2008, 01:25 PM
Those of you who own/drive the LCI 528i, your opinions/thoughts on your car, engine power wise would be appreciated.
I have a 528i M Sport on order in Korea, and I am contemplating on changing the order to a LCI 530i M Sport with the same options (options are listed on my sig below). If I do change the order, the upgrade in the engine would cost the equivalent of US$9000 more. This would be for a gain of 40 bhp and an increase in torque of 32 lb/ft.
Like all 5 Series, I know the 528i handles very well, but what I need to know is if the standard 230 bhp and 200 lb/ft is enough to put a smile on your faces when you press the accelerator.
Or if I should spend the extra US$9000 for the power increase. Your input would be greatly appreciated! ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
I have a 528i M Sport on order in Korea, and I am contemplating on changing the order to a LCI 530i M Sport with the same options (options are listed on my sig below). If I do change the order, the upgrade in the engine would cost the equivalent of US$9000 more. This would be for a gain of 40 bhp and an increase in torque of 32 lb/ft.
Like all 5 Series, I know the 528i handles very well, but what I need to know is if the standard 230 bhp and 200 lb/ft is enough to put a smile on your faces when you press the accelerator.
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I test drove the 528xi, its way too slow in my opinion so i got 535 model
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Originally Posted by gs_535xi' post='654826' date='Aug 27 2008, 04:57 AM
I test drove the 528xi, its way too slow in my opinion so i got 535 model
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I don't think the hp numbers are as important has the torque figures. The 530 may have 40 hp on the 528, but only 32 lb/ft of more torque. 32 lb/ft isn't a gargantuan difference, like the jump between say a 528 and 535 (which isn't available where I live) which has 300 lb/ft, a 100 lb/ft difference. I guess that's why the difference in 0-100kph (0-62mph) between the 528 and 530 isn't huge. It's like 0.5 or 0.6 second difference. Do you think the extra US$9k worth that?
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='654870' date='Aug 26 2008, 03:51 PM
I don't think the hp numbers are as important has the torque figures. The 530 may have 40 hp on the 528, but only 32 lb/ft of more torque. 32 lb/ft isn't a gargantuan like the jump between say a 528 and 535 (which isn't available where I live) which has 300 lb/ft, a 100 lb/ft difference. I guess that's why the difference in 0-100kph (0-62mph) isn't huge. It's like 0.5 or 0.6 second difference. Do you think the extra US$8k worth that?
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='654872' date='Aug 27 2008, 05:53 AM
No.
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='654874' date='Aug 26 2008, 03:56 PM
Short and sweet answer. I like that! ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='654881' date='Aug 27 2008, 06:07 AM
That's like $1500 per tenth of a second. Besides, who's going to notice 1/2 a second under normal driving conditions? Just doesn't make sense to me. If later you develop the need for speed, there always will be mods to give you more kick. I can think of a lot better things to drop $8K on for sure. ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
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Strange that they only have 528i and 530i, and then M5 over there. It'd be more logical to have a model between 530i and M5...
Personally I wouldn't spend $9K for a 530i over a 528i, sounds like a lot of money for only a couple of extra HP. Both are sweet I6's, so you'll enjoy them.
Good luck with your choice.
Personally I wouldn't spend $9K for a 530i over a 528i, sounds like a lot of money for only a couple of extra HP. Both are sweet I6's, so you'll enjoy them.
Good luck with your choice.