Telling The Difference
03-10-2005, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Mar 10 2005, 09:42 PM
I notice the difference.
It seems that every time I pass another E60 on the road, they are always a 530 or 525.
I just smile and hit the gas...? leaving them in my dust, staring at my 545 emblem.
It seems that every time I pass another E60 on the road, they are always a 530 or 525.
I just smile and hit the gas...? leaving them in my dust, staring at my 545 emblem.
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03-10-2005, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by uukahn' date='Mar 10 2005, 09:28 PM
By looking at wheels. All three types has different style of wheels. Hope that helps.
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03-11-2005, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by heli_ca' date='Mar 11 2005, 06:03 AM
Also the 545i has larger disc brakes?
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03-11-2005, 07:48 AM
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...why does anyone care what anyone else has anyway 
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buy the car the way you want it and dont worry what Im driving, because the engine size says nothing about the options or cost, i wont get a 545/550, cause i dont need that type of power in this type of car, but i know my car optioned out will cost more than most, but WHO CARES
besides, everything can be changed, the rims, the lights, the exhaust, the front grill....etc, etc,etc, you can never tell really...
love what you buy, admire others choices, but dont worry too much what I have, cause you'd never guess correctly
, buy the car the way you want it and dont worry what Im driving, because the engine size says nothing about the options or cost, i wont get a 545/550, cause i dont need that type of power in this type of car, but i know my car optioned out will cost more than most, but WHO CARES
besides, everything can be changed, the rims, the lights, the exhaust, the front grill....etc, etc,etc, you can never tell really...
love what you buy, admire others choices, but dont worry too much what I have, cause you'd never guess correctly
03-11-2005, 08:38 AM
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
I took my 545i on a Saturday bang
Boy is that 545i with you
Yes we're one and the same
Now I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
They print my message in the Saturday Sun
I had to tell them my 545i is second to none
And I told about equality and it's true
Either you're wrong or you're right
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sew when the going gets rough
I ain't scared of your E500
I ain's scared of no M45
I ain't scared of STS
Girl when the goin' gets mean
Protection
For gangs, clubs, and nations
causing grief in human relations
It's a turf war on a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
See, it's not about numbers
Just displacement
cylinders
Where your blood comes from
Is were your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
I said if you're thinkin' of being my ride
It don't matter if you're 545i or M5
I said if you're thinkin' of being my little brother
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
It's 530i, it's 525i
It's tough for them to get by
It's 545i, it's M5, whoo
Boy is that 545i with you
Yes we're one and the same
Now I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
They print my message in the Saturday Sun
I had to tell them my 545i is second to none
And I told about equality and it's true
Either you're wrong or you're right
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sew when the going gets rough
I ain't scared of your E500
I ain's scared of no M45
I ain't scared of STS
Girl when the goin' gets mean
Protection
For gangs, clubs, and nations
causing grief in human relations
It's a turf war on a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
See, it's not about numbers
Just displacement
cylinders
Where your blood comes from
Is were your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
I said if you're thinkin' of being my ride
It don't matter if you're 545i or M5
I said if you're thinkin' of being my little brother
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
It's 530i, it's 525i
It's tough for them to get by
It's 545i, it's M5, whoo
03-11-2005, 09:43 AM
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what does the driver have to do with straigtline acceleration? hammer it and go... 
unless your both running manuals...
an extra 100HP makes a big difference at any speed... not just off the line.... neither the 525 or 530 could keep up with a 545, even starting from 100MPH....
unless your both running manuals...an extra 100HP makes a big difference at any speed... not just off the line.... neither the 525 or 530 could keep up with a 545, even starting from 100MPH....
Originally Posted by Hamann5' date='Mar 10 2005, 10:37 PM
BAH.. Im just as happy as you buddy..with my 525 but I also have the luxury of having a 745Li and a 3 series as well..so im happy alright 
? ...and eating the 545 in the dust? well im not gonna deny that the engine is faster.. but the driver have a HUGE part in it.. on a highway doin anyhting faster then 60mph anyhting goes..i've beatin 545's be4 but I obviously wouldn't try to take one off the line thats jsut carzyyy
? ...and eating the 545 in the dust? well im not gonna deny that the engine is faster.. but the driver have a HUGE part in it.. on a highway doin anyhting faster then 60mph anyhting goes..i've beatin 545's be4 but I obviously wouldn't try to take one off the line thats jsut carzyyy [snapback]99861[/snapback]
03-11-2005, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by FikseGTS' date='Mar 11 2005, 01:43 PM
what does the driver have to do with straigtline acceleration?? hammer it and go... ? unless your both running manuals...
an extra 100HP makes a big difference at any speed...? not just off the line....? neither the 525 or 530 could keep up with a 545, even starting from 100MPH....
? unless your both running manuals...an extra 100HP makes a big difference at any speed...? not just off the line....? neither the 525 or 530 could keep up with a 545, even starting from 100MPH....
... yes engine still does play a roll but not as much as it does off the line.. I can still catch up to a 545 if he gets a little caught up makes the wrong move and so on... yes if it was a straight line continuously and no interruptions then yes it would.. but in the real world you have things like traffic, other dumb drivers, and ones who may not know how to use their 545 .. so once again im goin to say, the driver has a BIG part in a race of these cars because one must know how to maneuver... I'm not denying the 4.5L engine is kick ass I have one and know what its capable of..and I know that it can beat out the 2.5L and 3.0L but there are times when a 525 or 530 can beat one due to surcumstances..thats my point
03-11-2005, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' date='Mar 11 2005, 11:38 AM
I took my 545i on a Saturday bang
Boy is that 545i with you
Yes we're one and the same
Now I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
They print my message in the Saturday Sun
I had to tell them my 545i is second to none
And I told about equality and it's true
Either you're wrong or you're right
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sew when the going gets rough
I ain't scared of your E500
I ain's scared of no M45
I ain't scared of STS
Girl when the goin' gets mean
Protection
For gangs, clubs, and nations
causing grief in human relations
It's a turf war on a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
See, it's not about numbers
Just displacement
cylinders
Where your blood comes from
Is were your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
I said if you're thinkin' of being my ride
It don't matter if you're 545i or M5
I said if you're thinkin' of being my little brother
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
It's 530i, it's 525i
It's tough for them to get by
It's 545i, it's M5, whoo
Boy is that 545i with you
Yes we're one and the same
Now I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
They print my message in the Saturday Sun
I had to tell them my 545i is second to none
And I told about equality and it's true
Either you're wrong or you're right
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sew when the going gets rough
I ain't scared of your E500
I ain's scared of no M45
I ain't scared of STS
Girl when the goin' gets mean
Protection
For gangs, clubs, and nations
causing grief in human relations
It's a turf war on a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
See, it's not about numbers
Just displacement
cylinders
Where your blood comes from
Is were your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
But, if you're thinkin' about my 545i
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
I said if you're thinkin' of being my ride
It don't matter if you're 545i or M5
I said if you're thinkin' of being my little brother
It don't matter if you're 530i or 525i
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
It's 530i, it's 525i
It's tough for them to get by
It's 545i, it's M5, whoo
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Hey speedracerF4i ya wanna be a Rap Star like "Jin"?
By the way Jenny, from the rear the 545i's exhaust pipes are slightly larger than a 525i/530i.
Usually the 545i will have different rims like the 116's or 124's if you see an E60 with custom larger rims and tires AND custom exhaust then the only way to tell from a visual standpoint would be to see the E60 take off from the light and LISTEN to the V8 growl, if there is no growl it's a 525i/530i.
The inline 6 cylinders have a turbine like whooosh that sounds great too.
03-11-2005, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Hamann5' date='Mar 11 2005, 01:06 PM
[quote name='FikseGTS' date='Mar 11 2005, 01:43 PM']what does the driver have to do with straigtline acceleration?? hammer it and go... ? unless your both running manuals...
an extra 100HP makes a big difference at any speed...? not just off the line....? neither the 525 or 530 could keep up with a 545, even starting from 100MPH....
? unless your both running manuals...an extra 100HP makes a big difference at any speed...? not just off the line....? neither the 525 or 530 could keep up with a 545, even starting from 100MPH....
... yes engine still does play a roll but not as much as it does off the line.. I can still catch up to a 545 if he gets a little caught up makes the wrong move and so on... yes if it was a straight line continuously and no interruptions then yes it would.. but in the real world you have things like traffic, other dumb drivers, and ones who may not know how to use their 545 .. so once again im goin to say, the driver has a BIG part in a race of these cars because one must know how to maneuver... I'm not denying the 4.5L engine is kick ass I have one and know what its capable of..and I know that it can beat out the 2.5L and 3.0L but there are times when a 525 or 530 can beat one due to surcumstances..thats my point[snapback]100128[/snapback]
[/quote]Agreed, When I took my car to the Buttonwillow Driving school, there were lesser cars (engine size) than my 545i out there that I would have to let pass.(Did not want to admit that) Their experience/other vehicle factors allowed them to take the corners faster than I was willing too at that point and thus were faster around the track than I was. Of course some of them had track tires, upgraded suspension, but the point as Hamman5 noted, there are other vehicle factors that are important, and of course the driver, versus the engine size. Drag strip, is a little different story, but I don't drive on too many of those.
Another case in point, is that I passed the E39 M5 a couple of times at the track.