Ready to buy: 528 OR 535? Help!!
06-16-2008 | 08:17 AM
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Aside from fuel consumption and obviously price ,the 535 is the way to go , easy to make it a "Beast" but driven conservatively it will also provide superb economy and comfort ..........535 all the way !! Cheers
06-16-2008 | 08:56 AM
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With half free gas prices in US (even if $6) and E60's to half the price (compared with EU)
go for the 535iA.
Get a set of style 166 rims under and drive!
The new F10 will not be on the market before spring 2010 and even after that
it is wise to wait one year (to get a proper built car).
go for the 535iA.
Get a set of style 166 rims under and drive!
The new F10 will not be on the market before spring 2010 and even after that
it is wise to wait one year (to get a proper built car).
06-16-2008 | 10:32 AM
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with my lead right foot I average 18-20 city, 32-35 highway at 80mph.
City would be better with out Ac on...but it is like 90 + here every day.
There is a recent 535 review thread with a bunch of owners chiming in. I think you would be happier in the long run with the 535.
with my lead right foot I average 18-20 city, 32-35 highway at 80mph.
City would be better with out Ac on...but it is like 90 + here every day.
There is a recent 535 review thread with a bunch of owners chiming in. I think you would be happier in the long run with the 535.
06-16-2008 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mjfloyd1' post='603391' date='Jun 15 2008, 10:15 PM
Drive 'em both and see what you want/need. I'd be much more inclined to get the extended warranty with the twin turbo motor if keeping the car past the normal warranty period. I can get into plenty of trouble with the 230 hp - even managed to do so with the X5 3.0.
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06-16-2008 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DFWRaider' post='603146' date='Jun 15 2008, 02:03 PM
I can't answer all your questions, but what I can tell you is that I recently went from a 2005 545 to a 2008 535 and the engine feels just as powerful if not moreso than the 545. My dealership added a Dinan engine flash after my break in period, and now the 535 is faster than a 550. (The engine flash is something that can produce a significant increase in HP on turbo engines by increasing boost, but doesn't work on normally aspirated engines like the 528 or 550).
I seriously doubt their is much difference in gas mileage between the 28 and 35, but there is a big difference in performance. If it were me, I'd go for the performance to avoid having buyers remorse later.
It's doubtful that the 535 would depreciate more than the 528 because more people are buying the 535. The turbo lag is not noticeable on a stock 535, and is only slightly noticeable with the engine flash.
Not sure anyone can give you an accurate view of maintenance costs since the 535 is in it's first model year.
I seriously doubt their is much difference in gas mileage between the 28 and 35, but there is a big difference in performance. If it were me, I'd go for the performance to avoid having buyers remorse later.
It's doubtful that the 535 would depreciate more than the 528 because more people are buying the 535. The turbo lag is not noticeable on a stock 535, and is only slightly noticeable with the engine flash.
Not sure anyone can give you an accurate view of maintenance costs since the 535 is in it's first model year.
06-16-2008 | 04:58 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by wantmye90' post='603088' date='Jun 15 2008, 12:23 PM
This coming week I have to take delivery of a new 528 or a new 535. I need help considering the pros and cons of each engine platform. 
I will get a black on beige or platinum on grey with premium, sport, xenons, heated seats, and ipod adaptor. Maybe comfort access and fold down seats.
Would love to hear from both camps on pluses and minuses on each car:
1. Is the 528 under powered? (230 vs 300 hp, lower torque)
2. How much better on gas is the 528 versus the 535?
3. Will the 535 give me more mechanical problems - like fuel pumps, turbos, etc?
4. Will the 535 depreciate much more than the 528?
5. Long term maintenance costs - is the 535 a money pit?
6. Turbo lag - is it noticeable on the 535?
Thanks all for your input!
I will get a black on beige or platinum on grey with premium, sport, xenons, heated seats, and ipod adaptor. Maybe comfort access and fold down seats.
Would love to hear from both camps on pluses and minuses on each car:
1. Is the 528 under powered? (230 vs 300 hp, lower torque)
2. How much better on gas is the 528 versus the 535?
3. Will the 535 give me more mechanical problems - like fuel pumps, turbos, etc?
4. Will the 535 depreciate much more than the 528?
5. Long term maintenance costs - is the 535 a money pit?
6. Turbo lag - is it noticeable on the 535?
Thanks all for your input!
06-17-2008 | 05:38 AM
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I think the bottom line is that nobody has ever wished they got the 528 after buying a 535. For the little difference in price in the big picture the 535 is the way to go. On depreciation I'd actually argue that the 535 is going to be a much more diserable used vehicle then the 528 in say three years. So it won't surprise me if the intial cost difference is narrowed even more at trade in or resell time.
