should buy 528XI or 535XI
10-06-2009 | 11:24 AM
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no doubt, 528 is nice too, that's why i was debating to get 528 or pay more for 535
to me, i thought it was no need to have 535 in nyc, but from here, i know if i dont want myself to regret, i should get 535
so i ended up with 535xi, after tax and intereste, also 7 years warranty total $59500
car has 5k miles now, i love it
some people dont like turbo, some people dont need more power, then 528 is the best fit
to me, i thought it was no need to have 535 in nyc, but from here, i know if i dont want myself to regret, i should get 535
so i ended up with 535xi, after tax and intereste, also 7 years warranty total $59500
car has 5k miles now, i love it
some people dont like turbo, some people dont need more power, then 528 is the best fit
10-06-2009 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='842082' date='Apr 9 2009, 04:04 PM
Some of us have bought 525's and 528's because we wanted the BMW handling without getting a gas hog. Some of us are more into the high end speed rather than the quick power burst. Either way, the well-trained driver can smoke a non-trained driver in just about any car. All E60's are top speed limited at the same speed (145MPH) while the M5 gets an extra 10 MPH.
10-06-2009 | 12:37 PM
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If you don't need the power, 528 + comfort seat is really good option. My old 525xi with no comfort seat, i get tired really quickly from long drives, but in the 535 with comfort seat, i can drive 3 or 4 hours without much problem. And upgrade the sound system if you like music, I think it's worth it.
10-06-2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by aretardedorange' post='1026126' date='Oct 6 2009, 04:05 PM
I love that post. I have a 528i and was feeling a bit left out but now I am
i debaged, so i can be 528 too,
10-06-2009 | 03:08 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
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Originally Posted by aretardedorange' post='1026126' date='Oct 6 2009, 04:05 PM
I love that post. I have a 528i and was feeling a bit left out but now I am
10-06-2009 | 06:56 PM
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When Ii had the 535 loaner I looked at the engine and did notice the Engine temp did seem a bit high? When I took off the oil filler cap I noticed the cap was pretty hot. No idea if it is designed to be like that?
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1026067' date='Oct 6 2009, 02:36 PM
No doubt the 535 is a more powerful car than the 528, but there are still some of us who are leery when it comes to turbo charged engines. The 535 also has some real overheat issues and it just scares me. If power was all I was after, I would probably look at the 8 cyl. engines before even considering the turbo. Also, I'd like to remind many enthusiasts that there's no need to call the slower E60s a joke. Some of us bought them by choice and don't like to hear that our cars are a "joke." There's not such a thing as a "joke" BMW. They're all great cars. It's like saying that if you prefer to date a model or an actress all the other women (or men) are a joke.
10-06-2009 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DTD' post='1026410' date='Oct 6 2009, 09:56 PM
When Ii had the 535 loaner I looked at the engine and did notice the Engine temp did seem a bit high? When I took off the oil filler cap I noticed the cap was pretty hot. No idea if it is designed to be like that?
10-07-2009 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by monsterj34' post='1026612' date='Oct 7 2009, 03:04 AM
no doubt 535xi
btw, if anyone need floor mat let me know, i have a set for sale, grey, took it off when i got the car, so is brand new, just make me an offer
10-07-2009 | 04:32 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by 08white' post='1026672' date='Oct 7 2009, 08:07 AM
yes, i got it, already put 5000+ miles on it
btw, if anyone need floor mat let me know, i have a set for sale, grey, took it off when i got the car, so is brand new, just make me an offer
btw, if anyone need floor mat let me know, i have a set for sale, grey, took it off when i got the car, so is brand new, just make me an offer
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