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02-23-2005, 06:48 PM
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Hello all..... 
Just perusing your site.....
I have a 2oo4 325ci........black on black with adaptive xenons, sports package, steptronic trans......
Well...here is my dilemma..... I only have 5500 miles on it...and it is still in PERFECT CONDITION......and best part...Fully paid.....
Well i am falling in love with the White 5 series......and i am considering a poss. trade in for the 525i......
Can anyone give me any info on the 525i..... some others have told me that if i cant get the 530 then it wouldnt be worth it....but i am not really interested in the 0-60 in 4 sec.....LOL...just want a bigger, 4 door, awesome car...and i think the 5 might be it....
I have gone from my old 3 series which was 4cyl. to my new 3 which is 6cyl. and i will never go back....but i was wondering how the 525i would hold up against the drive in my 3.....just b/c i am assuming that the 3 is alot lighter...which may make a diff. in the feel and power of the 5....I DONT KNOW>>>>>
Any help or information u can give me on the 525i would be greatly appreciated.......THANKS ALL!!!!!
Here is a couple pics of my car now.....
Steve
Just perusing your site.....
I have a 2oo4 325ci........black on black with adaptive xenons, sports package, steptronic trans......
Well...here is my dilemma..... I only have 5500 miles on it...and it is still in PERFECT CONDITION......and best part...Fully paid.....
Well i am falling in love with the White 5 series......and i am considering a poss. trade in for the 525i......
Can anyone give me any info on the 525i..... some others have told me that if i cant get the 530 then it wouldnt be worth it....but i am not really interested in the 0-60 in 4 sec.....LOL...just want a bigger, 4 door, awesome car...and i think the 5 might be it....
I have gone from my old 3 series which was 4cyl. to my new 3 which is 6cyl. and i will never go back....but i was wondering how the 525i would hold up against the drive in my 3.....just b/c i am assuming that the 3 is alot lighter...which may make a diff. in the feel and power of the 5....I DONT KNOW>>>>>
Any help or information u can give me on the 525i would be greatly appreciated.......THANKS ALL!!!!!
Here is a couple pics of my car now.....
Steve
02-23-2005, 07:26 PM
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I really like 325's I think they are great cars. If the styling of the 525 is a big factor and the size, I say go for it. If the acceleration is a factor, you might want to consider keeping the 325. I had a 525 for a month while my 545 was in the shop. The handling was excelent, but I got use to the acceleration of the 4.4 v8. If you can wait and get the 530 with the new engine starting some time this summer, I would. I herd the 530 with the new engine is really great.
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02-23-2005, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Feb 23 2005, 11:26 PM
I really like 325's I think they are great cars.? If the styling of the 525 is a big factor and the size, I say go for it.? If the acceleration is a factor, you might want to consider keeping the 325.? I had a 525 for a month while my 545 was in the shop.? The handling was excelent, but I got use to the acceleration of the 4.4 v8.? If you can wait and get the 530 with the new engine starting some time this summer, I would.? I herd the 530 with the new engine is really great.?
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have u ever driven the new 325ci's....i wonder if it would feel the same as a 525i or wonder if it would feel slower...
like i said...i am not really worried about a 0-60 car...but i dont want to compromise what i have now...if it is equal...then i am OK with that....prob have to do the test drive......see how it feels to me......
any word on going price for the 525i (invoice)...
02-23-2005, 07:38 PM
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Or the 06 525 will have a de-tuned 3L engine (in the US at least) and something like 218 hp which is comparable to an 04/05 530 and should be lighter. Might go pretty good and who knows, you might be able to re-tune that engine eventually for not so much $.
I do like the E46 but it is too small for me. The difference in size between the E46 and the E60 is quite noticable. I think the E90 will be a bit bigger than the E46 so a new 3-series might be something to consider as well.
I do like the E46 but it is too small for me. The difference in size between the E46 and the E60 is quite noticable. I think the E90 will be a bit bigger than the E46 so a new 3-series might be something to consider as well.
02-23-2005, 07:46 PM
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Size counts! If you're looking for more space the 5 is much more comfortable for 4 adults. The E60 may have a more refined ride but will still feel quick because of it's light-weight materials. The '04 3-series doesn't have it yet. I believe the new ones will also have more weight-saving materials. The new 3 is a little larger if you want to wait until June...but I'd wait at least past the first batch of the production line. The 5 is still a head-turner...I don't think the new 3 will be quite as evocative. Good luck.
02-23-2005, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerStev3' date='Feb 23 2005, 11:33 PM
like i said...i am not really worried about a 0-60 car...but i dont want to compromise what i have now...if it is equal...then i am OK with that....prob have to do the test drive......see how it feels to me......
any word on going price for the 525i (invoice)...
any word on going price for the 525i (invoice)...
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...should be available in a few months
02-23-2005, 09:15 PM
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well, if you are not concerning about speed.. 525i should have enough power.. if you can wait little longer.. I heard you can do euro delivery for 2006 already..
well, if you are not concerning about speed.. 525i should have enough power.. if you can wait little longer.. I heard you can do euro delivery for 2006 already..
02-23-2005, 09:26 PM
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Hi BimmerStev3,
your car looks amazing!
your car looks amazing!
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Originally Posted by m630' date='Feb 24 2005, 06:26 AM
...wait for the MY 06 525i, it will actually have a 3.0L engine making ~218bhp, which may make it quicker than your current car
...should be available in a few months?
...should be available in a few months?
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BimmerStev3:
Wait for the new 525. I drove a 525i Steptronic Touring, I thought it would be enough for me, but it really wasn't. But if you still want to buy the 193hp 525i, take the 6-speed stick tranny. Much more agile IMO.
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Originally Posted by ipp' date='Feb 24 2005, 01:56 AM
[quote name='m630' date='Feb 24 2005, 06:26 AM']...wait for the MY 06 525i, it will actually have a 3.0L engine making ~218bhp, which may make it quicker than your current car
...should be available in a few months?
...should be available in a few months?
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BimmerStev3:
Wait for the new 525. I drove a 525i Steptronic Touring, I thought it would be enough for me, but it really wasn't. But if you still want to buy the 193hp 525i, take the 6-speed stick tranny. Much more agile IMO.
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[/quote]Yes it is a 3.0 litre engine..
