Which One 07 550i or 08 535i
09-20-2008, 08:06 PM
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Hey Guys,
First post here. I just joined, so hello to you all.
My wife and I are getting ready to make a new purchase and are looking for a used 550i or 535i.
We want to stay under $50K and have found quite a few used 535i and 550i for this price. I am a performance nut and really want to get some input from owners and fellow enthusiasts.
All input and reasoning behind would be much appreciated.
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~Chad
First post here. I just joined, so hello to you all.
My wife and I are getting ready to make a new purchase and are looking for a used 550i or 535i.
We want to stay under $50K and have found quite a few used 535i and 550i for this price. I am a performance nut and really want to get some input from owners and fellow enthusiasts.
All input and reasoning behind would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
~Chad
09-20-2008, 08:11 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
2008 535 is my vote. 
Congrats either way though. Both cars are simply amazing!
Congrats either way though. Both cars are simply amazing!
09-20-2008, 08:14 PM
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A little more info might help. Mileage, options included? Have you test driven either yet?
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to the forum chad. Good luck to you and your wife on this upcoming purchase
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to the forum chad. Good luck to you and your wife on this upcoming purchase
09-20-2008, 08:27 PM
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Thanks for the welcome!! 
I am looking to get it pretty loaded. Premium, Sport, Comfort, Cold Weather, Nav and UG Sound System.
I just found a 2007 550i Black Saphire w/ Black Dakota with 8000 miles loaded...
Cold Weather / Sport / Comfort / Rear Sunshades / Fold Down rear seats / Heated Rear Seats / Nav / HUD / Night Vision / SAT / Premium Sound
Verified Carfax 1 owner and they are asking $45K
Sounds pretty good....
I do like the Twin Turbo engine, but what else do I get with the 2008?
I am looking to get it pretty loaded. Premium, Sport, Comfort, Cold Weather, Nav and UG Sound System.
I just found a 2007 550i Black Saphire w/ Black Dakota with 8000 miles loaded...
Cold Weather / Sport / Comfort / Rear Sunshades / Fold Down rear seats / Heated Rear Seats / Nav / HUD / Night Vision / SAT / Premium Sound
Verified Carfax 1 owner and they are asking $45K
Sounds pretty good....
I do like the Twin Turbo engine, but what else do I get with the 2008?
09-20-2008, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CSlater21' post='674291' date='Sep 20 2008, 09:27 PM
I do like the Twin Turbo engine, but what else do I get with the 2008?
The 2008's are the updated 5ers.
New headlights, tail lights, etc....
09-20-2008, 08:56 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
A quick reference for pre-lci (2004-7) to lci (2008+) e60's....
The 2008 sales brochure..
http://www.e60.net/information/2008_...s_Brochure.pdf
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if you haven't checked the e60.net info page..
http://www.e60.net/information/
some useful info as well...
here's a short article as well
http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070115.003/ne...celift-in-depth
The 2008 sales brochure..
http://www.e60.net/information/2008_...s_Brochure.pdf
and
if you haven't checked the e60.net info page..
http://www.e60.net/information/
some useful info as well...
here's a short article as well
http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070115.003/ne...celift-in-depth
09-20-2008, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='674276' date='Sep 20 2008, 09:14 PM
A little more info might help. Mileage, options included? Have you test driven either yet?
and to the forum chad. Good luck to you and your wife on this upcoming purchase
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to the forum chad. Good luck to you and your wife on this upcoming purchase
09-20-2008, 09:42 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
I know this wasn't mentioned as an option, but a lot of used 2008 550i Sport's with around 10-12K miles are out there and selling for around $50-$52K....with original stickers of ~$70K. Something to think about...with the m-tech kit already installed.
Go the '08 route regardless. Good luck!
Go the '08 route regardless. Good luck!
09-20-2008, 09:44 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='674334' date='Sep 20 2008, 10:42 PM
I know this wasn't mentioned as an option, but a lot of used 2008 550i Sport's with around 10-12K miles are out there and selling for around $50-$52K....with original stickers of ~$70K. Something to think about...with the m-tech kit already installed.
Go the '08 route regardless. Good luck!
Go the '08 route regardless. Good luck!
09-20-2008, 09:45 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='674337' date='Sep 21 2008, 01:44 AM
Speaking from experience there
