Looking to buy, few Q's
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Howdie everyone!
I'm currently looking at replacing my old E46 with an 06 or 07 530i or a 535i. Before I bought I figured I'd come over here and probe your brains for a bit.
In looking at whats avaliable, I'm curious to know what the differences are between the years?
Anything you guys can think of I should get or watchout for before buying?
I'm currently looking at replacing my old E46 with an 06 or 07 530i or a 535i. Before I bought I figured I'd come over here and probe your brains for a bit.
In looking at whats avaliable, I'm curious to know what the differences are between the years?
Anything you guys can think of I should get or watchout for before buying?
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Either car is nice, but I would go for the 535 myself! 
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535i 
and to the forums!!
and to the forums!!
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to the forum..for engine difference you can check here...
http://www.e60.net/information/options/engines/
535i=TT/twin turbo engine
As for differences between the 2 years 07/pre-LCI vs 08+/LCI (LCI: Life Cycle Impulse)
http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070115.003/ne...celift-in-depth
GL with your purchase decision
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