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Which Sedan and Why?
09-26-2006, 06:05 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Which one and why? The reason for only three choices is because they are comparably priced. The only difference is the size, speed, and acceleration. I know, I know, you want other choices, but such is life . . . though you can discuss it. 
09-26-2006, 06:44 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i 6-speed Titanium Silver/Black Interior
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If I were buying one today I would take the 335i. The 3 series is really growing on me. I have realized that I am more "sport" oriented than "luxury"... only BMW will do though 
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09-26-2006, 07:02 AM
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My Ride: E61 535d Apr 05. UK spec + Media Pack, Luxury Pack & Visibility Pack
335i 
I'd keep my E61 535d, though!
If I were to sell the E61 and keep only one car, it would not be any of the above.
I'd keep my E61 535d, though!
If I were to sell the E61 and keep only one car, it would not be any of the above.
09-26-2006, 07:07 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
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I can't bring myself back into a smaller sedan after driving the e60. My vote was used low mileage used 545 or 550.
09-26-2006, 07:12 AM
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My Ride: 530i
Here are my choices:
E60 V8: if fully loaded
if not, then I would get the 335i fully loaded.
In my opinion, the I6 in the 530's are way underpowered.
...... I'll probably trade mine in for something more powerful.
E60 V8: if fully loaded
if not, then I would get the 335i fully loaded.
In my opinion, the I6 in the 530's are way underpowered.
...... I'll probably trade mine in for something more powerful.
09-26-2006, 07:35 AM
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My Ride: 06 530xi Silver Grey / Black Leather
Can't go wrong with those three choices. The 335TT is absolutely beautiful and is a very tempting selection. I have enjoyed our 06 530xi so much that for me it is E60 all the way. If buying today it would be another 530 or 550. A BMW V8 is too hard to resist. 550!!
09-26-2006, 07:39 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Gee, all these polls 
The facelifted 535iA would be my E60 choise next spring.
The facelifted 535iA would be my E60 choise next spring.
09-26-2006, 10:37 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='338787' date='Sep 26 2006, 10:39 AM
Gee, all these polls
The facelifted 535iA would be my E60 choise next spring.
The facelifted 535iA would be my E60 choise next spring.
09-26-2006, 10:53 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i
545I. Most of the depreciation has gone. More performance for the money.
I didn't consider the 3 but chose the 545i over the new 530i. I wanted something
that would feel a bit special every time I drove it and didn't feel that the 530i
would be much different to my old (e38) 735i. I made the right choice (for me)
I didn't consider the 3 but chose the 545i over the new 530i. I wanted something
that would feel a bit special every time I drove it and didn't feel that the 530i
would be much different to my old (e38) 735i. I made the right choice (for me)
09-26-2006, 11:09 AM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
335i??? Why??? Much bang for the buck. Good looking. New. Smallish, although not a necessary condition. Do they come with the Step? Don't want a manual. Wouldn't have an SMG.