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Nov 19, 2010 | 06:13 AM

Sluis530

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I am selling my 04' 530i ( under 60k ) to my brother in the spring ( lucky him - its in phenomenal shape ). I want to get an LCI / 2008/2009 E-60 and I am flirting between the 535 / 550. I honestly just want more power and features. I am very familiar with the options and differences in the two, I am simply looking for advice from members on the decision. I will not be driving it in the winter as I have a company SUV starting next year. So - my price range will be 28-32k .... do you think its worth the extra 5k to get 60 more HP and the 550 allure? let me know your thoughts and thanks for reading.

Nov 19, 2010 | 07:13 AM

JayArras

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Originally Posted by Sluis530

I honestly just want more power and features.

I think from what you told us that you want a loaded 550.

Nov 19, 2010 | 03:44 PM

Sluis530

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i guess your right, thanks for enlightening me ... stupid post apparently. ill be careful what to type next time i reach out for

on my purchase.

Nov 19, 2010 | 05:08 PM

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I considered both back in June. I ended up buying a 2008 535 w/ sport package with 18k miles for $30k. The 535 gives you good bang for the buck and is very comparable in power ( I've driven both).

Nov 19, 2010 | 06:33 PM

Sluis530

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I considered both back in June. I ended up buying a 2008 535 w/ sport package with 18k miles for $30k. The 535 gives you good bang for the buck and is very comparable in power ( I've driven both).

awesome thanks for the feedback

Nov 19, 2010 | 08:06 PM

pukka

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My Ride: 2008 535i: (8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans Current mods: M-Aero Kit, JB4, Motorcepts 6000k HID Foglamps Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's 1992 Camaro RS: Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list

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Originally Posted by Sluis530

I am selling my 04' 530i ( under 60k ) to my brother in the spring ( lucky him - its in phenomenal shape ). I want to get an LCI / 2008/2009 E-60 and I am flirting between the 535 / 550. I honestly just want more power and features. I am very familiar with the options and differences in the two, I am simply looking for advice from members on the decision. I will not be driving it in the winter as I have a company SUV starting next year. So - my price range will be 28-32k .... do you think its worth the extra 5k to get 60 more HP and the 550 allure? let me know your thoughts and thanks for reading.

I didn't think so. But then I've always had the Camaro and several SUV's over the years to scratch the V-8 itch. Test drive both and go with what your gut feeling tells you. Either choice would be a good one.