LCI 528i Drivers!
08-26-2008, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by timewa' post='654886' date='Aug 27 2008, 06:11 AM
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.
Economically speaking, the 528i makes much more sense than the 530i... Like 'CWS530' said, it's about US$1500 per tenth of second in terms of acceleration. Top speed isn't important in traffic congested for 20hrs out of 24hrs Seoul. Torque is more important and the 530i doesn't have that much more torque than a 528i.
Much thanks for your input! Hopefully I'll make a decision I'll be happy with!
08-26-2008, 05:39 PM
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I never drove a 528, but I always loved my 530. I say go for it! You only live once. What's $9K over the course of the years to come, right? 
Or just stick with what you have, because what you have is also an AMAZING car! If anything, take the $9K for the upgrade and MOD the hell out of the 528!
I like the latter idea better. Hahahaha!
Or just stick with what you have, because what you have is also an AMAZING car! If anything, take the $9K for the upgrade and MOD the hell out of the 528!
I like the latter idea better. Hahahaha!
08-26-2008, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='655059' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:39 AM
I never drove a 528, but I always loved my 530. I say go for it! You only live once. What's $9K over the course of the years to come, right?
Or just stick with what you have, because what you have is also an AMAZING car! If anything, take the $9K for the upgrade and MOD the hell out of the 528!
I like the latter idea better. Hahahaha!
Or just stick with what you have, because what you have is also an AMAZING car! If anything, take the $9K for the upgrade and MOD the hell out of the 528!
I like the latter idea better. Hahahaha!
But there doesn't seem to be many engines mods available for the 528 yet.... 
08-26-2008, 05:42 PM
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I say get the 528 and spend the extra $$ on mods. You might be able to get the same HP and Torque out of the 528 for way less $$$ on mods...intake, ECU flash, removing the floormats.
08-26-2008, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='655061' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:42 AM
I say get the 528 and spend the extra $$ on mods. You might be able to get the same HP and Torque out of the 528 with some mods...intake, ECU flash, removing the floormats.
08-26-2008, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='655061' date='Aug 26 2008, 06:42 PM
I say get the 528 and spend the extra $$ on mods. You might be able to get the same HP and Torque out of the 528 for way less $$$ on mods...intake, ECU flash, removing the floormats.
the mats are an important one, also driving with only 1/2 tank or less at all times to keep the weight down.
+1 for everything D stated...
08-26-2008, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='655061' date='Aug 26 2008, 09:42 PM
I say get the 528 and spend the extra $$ on mods. You might be able to get the same HP and Torque out of the 528 for way less $$$ on mods...intake, ECU flash, removing the floormats.
08-26-2008, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='655068' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:47 AM
Don't forget, driving naked, also shaves a few tenths off. At least according to our old friend, RWB. I wonder where that guy is these days? Hahahahaha!
