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06-26-2006, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='303511' date='Jun 26 2006, 04:59 PM
Order NOW the new E92 335Ci. No question about it. 
As H?KON get also the x-drive (335xCi) for the slippry roads
and more fjord speed.
After that you'll find some new spirit in you life - I hope!
The 540i is a bore (heavy engine, gas sluggler) replaced soon with the 535i...
The 550i will also soon get a HPI fueld engine with a lot more hp's...
And the E60 will be facelifted in late summer '07...
As H?KON get also the x-drive (335xCi) for the slippry roads
and more fjord speed.
After that you'll find some new spirit in you life - I hope!
The 540i is a bore (heavy engine, gas sluggler) replaced soon with the 535i...
The 550i will also soon get a HPI fueld engine with a lot more hp's...
And the E60 will be facelifted in late summer '07...
06-26-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='303518' date='Jun 27 2006, 02:19 AM
550 to get more hp soon - any details or just speculation?
But still I say the facelift will be in Sept '07 (EU MY '08).
Also a 4 litre + 400 hp V8 will be offered for the new M3 -
this also no sooner than '07!
This engine will most likely not be offered for the E60.
Read also my earlier posts, please!
06-26-2006, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='303511' date='Jun 26 2006, 05:59 PM
Order NOW the new E92 335Ci. No question about it.
As H?KON get also the x-drive (335xCi) for the slippry roads
and more fjord speed.
After that you'll find some new spirit in you life - I hope!
The 540i is a bore (heavy engine, gas sluggler) replaced soon with the 535i...
The 550i will also soon get a HPI fueld engine with a lot more hp's...
And the E60 will be facelifted in late summer '07...
As H?KON get also the x-drive (335xCi) for the slippry roads
and more fjord speed.
After that you'll find some new spirit in you life - I hope!
The 540i is a bore (heavy engine, gas sluggler) replaced soon with the 535i...
The 550i will also soon get a HPI fueld engine with a lot more hp's...
And the E60 will be facelifted in late summer '07...
thanks for all the help...
I was actually thinking about the Porsche Cayenne with the Turbo engine.... but it drinks way to much.. :thumbsdown:
The 540 is better in regards to fuel economy...? i hope it is...
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Originally Posted by H?kon' post='303540' date='Jun 27 2006, 02:52 AM
I was actually thinking about the Porsche Cayenne with the Turbo engine....
9,5 l / 100 km
306 hp and 400 Nm 1300 - 5000 rpm
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06-26-2006, 04:06 PM
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If I had a choice b/w 535i and 535d, I'd choose 535d in a heart-beat. Chiptuning the 535d and it'll be like a rocket. I don't know if 535i can be chip-tuned like 535d?
06-26-2006, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='303323' date='Jun 26 2006, 09:39 AM
if you want the feel of the so called "m5 feel" get 535d break her in gently even like 3000-5000kms and then get that juiced upto 350hp 780Nm and who cares anymore on spending 130.000? on a petrol-eater 
no offence I still uv M5 but w these fuel prices :'( soon our mates in the US will know what we are talking about, diesel power: ///D
no offence I still uv M5 but w these fuel prices :'( soon our mates in the US will know what we are talking about, diesel power: ///D Totally, agree!The only think I don't like about M5 is low low-end torque which is very important for around-town driving.
06-27-2006, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by H?kon' post='303317' date='Jun 26 2006, 03:09 PM
I have a 04 530d and i am thinking about selling it and get a new 5-series...
what should i buy ?
I rather like the idea of a lavish 540..
Diesel is fun and the torque is immense... but as I see it the torque figures of the 540 is adequate..
the M5 is out of the question because I really dont think it will last that long, and the SMG is not smooth enough around town...
Im also looking at 530i 530d and 535d... what about the 550 ?
so.. 540.. is it any good ?
what should i buy ?
I rather like the idea of a lavish 540..
Diesel is fun and the torque is immense... but as I see it the torque figures of the 540 is adequate..
the M5 is out of the question because I really dont think it will last that long, and the SMG is not smooth enough around town...
Im also looking at 530i 530d and 535d... what about the 550 ?
so.. 540.. is it any good ?
550i is going to feel much better if you can afford the juice, but the sensible options are really the 530d and 535d.
06-27-2006, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='303548' date='Jun 26 2006, 08:06 PM
If I had a choice b/w 535i and 535d, I'd choose 535d in a heart-beat. Chiptuning the 535d and it'll be like a rocket. I don't know if 535i can be chip-tuned like 535d?
Yes. It will take a few months for the tuners to work out the re-mapping but there is no doubt about the possibility. The old biturbo 2.7T Audi engine that was in the S4 and A6 2.7T literally gained 100hp from a simple re-map. I had several friends who performed such modifications on their cars. My old car, a modest 1.8T VW (4 cylinder) could gain 50 real hp from a re-map - no intake or exhaust mods.
The 335i/535i cars will be beasts.
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='303548' date='Jun 26 2006, 07:06 PM
If I had a choice b/w 535i and 535d, I'd choose 535d in a heart-beat. Chiptuning the 535d and it'll be like a rocket. I don't know if 535i can be chip-tuned like 535d?
i wish they had diesel or petrol here in the states :thumbsdown:
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='303383' date='Jun 26 2006, 07:35 PM
Yes, mainly what you state - lighter up front + fuel economy. While I'm still on the fence about how I'd feel about aftermarket tuning if I owned a 535i, there is no denying the fact that it could be made to beat a 550i rather handily with a sub-$1000 investment.
I have always felt, and stated here in these forums that the introduction of a 535i in the US could be a good marketing opportunity - one that could be used to characterize the car as a sportier model - perhaps heralding the introduction of the M-Sport package here in the US. I could certainly imagine some Dinan performance chip offerings, intakes, and exhausts once this hits our shores as well.
I have always felt, and stated here in these forums that the introduction of a 535i in the US could be a good marketing opportunity - one that could be used to characterize the car as a sportier model - perhaps heralding the introduction of the M-Sport package here in the US. I could certainly imagine some Dinan performance chip offerings, intakes, and exhausts once this hits our shores as well.
ps. petrol remap is not comperable w diesels, and you wud probably need some more stuff than just a remap 
will let you know when the engine comes out