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05-09-2005, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='May 8 2005, 09:58 PM
I have the 630i (not in states) with the new engine. All i can say is that the engine is AWESOME!! It is so smooth and so much better than my 530i..? 
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Eh? then where are you?
05-09-2005, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='May 9 2005, 07:01 PM
[quote name='soc_fans' date='May 8 2005, 09:58 PM']I have the 630i (not in states) with the new engine. All i can say is that the engine is AWESOME!! It is so smooth and so much better than my 530i..?
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Eh? then where are you?
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[/quote]I'm in states right now, but the car is back at my hometown..
05-09-2005, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='May 9 2005, 04:04 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='May 9 2005, 07:01 PM'][quote name='soc_fans' date='May 8 2005, 09:58 PM']I have the 630i (not in states) with the new engine. All i can say is that the engine is AWESOME!! It is so smooth and so much better than my 530i..?
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Eh? then where are you?
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[/quote]I'm in states right now, but the car is back at my hometown..
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[/quote]Oh ya? your parents?
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Originally Posted by ZinMe' date='May 9 2005, 04:54 PM
I haven't driven the new 530i, but let me share my logic on my recent purchase with you.
The new 530i has 30 more HP but only 8 more ft lbs of torque than the old engine.? The design of BMW engines emphasizes low end torque (ie. power a lower RPMs) better than virutally any other production engine for the same level of displacement.? The new engine is better than the last in this area, but only slightly.
The problem is that 3 liters isn't much-- even an Acura TL has a 3.2 liter with technology similar to the valvetronic and it beats the new 530i in HP and torque at just about every point on the curve.
But given that you are getting ready to spend $50K plus on a BMW, and especialy if you are leasing and were already thinking of getting premium package and automatic or SMG transmission, the 545i is a better value.? The resale will hold slightly better and typically you are buying a BMW for performance-- so why compromise?
Furthermore, the 545i is a GREAT deal right now because they will close out the '05s in a few months for the '06 model.? If you are leasing, it is actually cheaper to lease a 545i than an '06 530i because the lease rates are being subsidized by BMW FS.
Go for a 545i.? You won't regret it if you really like a more powerful engine.
The new 530i has 30 more HP but only 8 more ft lbs of torque than the old engine.? The design of BMW engines emphasizes low end torque (ie. power a lower RPMs) better than virutally any other production engine for the same level of displacement.? The new engine is better than the last in this area, but only slightly.
The problem is that 3 liters isn't much-- even an Acura TL has a 3.2 liter with technology similar to the valvetronic and it beats the new 530i in HP and torque at just about every point on the curve.
But given that you are getting ready to spend $50K plus on a BMW, and especialy if you are leasing and were already thinking of getting premium package and automatic or SMG transmission, the 545i is a better value.? The resale will hold slightly better and typically you are buying a BMW for performance-- so why compromise?
Furthermore, the 545i is a GREAT deal right now because they will close out the '05s in a few months for the '06 model.? If you are leasing, it is actually cheaper to lease a 545i than an '06 530i because the lease rates are being subsidized by BMW FS.
Go for a 545i.? You won't regret it if you really like a more powerful engine.
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Thank you all for the input. i had been debating between the 545 and 530, but i think the AWD will be valuable here, so i have decided to get the 530xi.
great to hear the reviews. i hope it holds true with the AWD package
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4 wheel drive is a good reason to get a 530xi. I would imagine that if BWM does the implementation well, the handling would be superb.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='May 9 2005, 07:09 PM
[quote name='soc_fans' date='May 9 2005, 04:04 PM'][quote name='EBMCS03' date='May 9 2005, 07:01 PM'][quote name='soc_fans' date='May 8 2005, 09:58 PM']I have the 630i (not in states) with the new engine. All i can say is that the engine is AWESOME!! It is so smooth and so much better than my 530i..?
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Eh? then where are you?
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[/quote]I'm in states right now, but the car is back at my hometown..
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[/quote]Oh ya? your parents?
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[/quote]No it's my bro's. My parents drive an E class.
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='May 9 2005, 05:59 PM
No it's my bro's. My parents drive an E class.?
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Ooo lucky bro! Hey at the price of a 630 in asia you should have gotten a Ferrari.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='May 9 2005, 09:13 PM
[quote name='soc_fans' date='May 9 2005, 05:59 PM']No it's my bro's. My parents drive an E class.?
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Ooo lucky bro! Hey at the price of a 630 in asia you should have gotten a Ferrari.
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[/quote]Haha yup
Especially the price of the cars in Singapore.. You are able to get three 545i in states with the price of one there. Well, the new engine is really awesome. I was amazed by the fast throttle response too, especially with the sports button on. I wonder why the BMWNA refused to bring in the 630i to states.
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='May 9 2005, 11:54 PM
I wonder why the BMWNA refused to bring in the 630i to states.?
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I thought they were... just didnt for the initial introduction...
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