what handles better i6 or v8
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Yeah, but we are talking about a TT here. Can't I weigh in and say its got something. Course I really do not know if the TT engine will last as long as the 4.8 v8?
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1032703' date='Oct 14 2009, 10:50 PM
What does it take to kill a thread these days? This thing keeps coming back like a zombie.
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Just looked at a test data sheet from car and driver. A 2009 535i does .89g on the skid pad. They show the 2008 550i at .89g on the skid pad as well (sorry, couldn't find data on the same model year cars). So, the data would suggest they both handle equally well.
If you take a look at their comments on the 550 you will see the data doesn't necessarily match how it felt to them.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/07...a_weight_page_3
If you take a look at their comments on the 550 you will see the data doesn't necessarily match how it felt to them.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/07...a_weight_page_3
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Originally Posted by beallio' post='994755' date='Sep 1 2009, 07:49 AM
A Civic beats the 535, 550, and M5. Hands down. 
Now, I don't know about the 535 vs 550, but this video clearly demonstrates the vastly superior handling of a 535i over the Skoda 120L
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That BMW / Puegeot is a great CHASE SCENCE! I found my RONIN Movie and am taking notes tonite on How to drive Safely in a City! 
Originally Posted by DTD' post='1033137' date='Oct 15 2009, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='997408' date='Sep 3 2009, 02:06 PM
But which car would handle better if a Republican, atheist, lesbian (who wants to get married and had been artificially inseminted) was giving birth in the back seat? Obviously something should be done with the umbilical cord blood, but her parents are both illegal immigrants. 535 or 550?
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I only read the first couple of pages....but everyone is just comparing numbers....it doesn't matter who is faster, lighter or blah blah blah.....I really comes down to the DRIVER!!! We cannot replicate driving skills, therefore the results will ALWAYS vary.....regardless how long this thread gets
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Originally Posted by duttylexus' post='1033215' date='Oct 15 2009, 11:46 AM
I only read the first couple of pages....but everyone is just comparing numbers....it doesn't matter who is faster, lighter or blah blah blah.....I really comes down to the DRIVER!!! We cannot replicate driving skills, therefore the results will ALWAYS vary.....regardless how long this thread gets
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='993429' date='Aug 31 2009, 06:28 AM
That's a fantastic idea! You should start a thread! Novelty is a virtue.
This is a good one :-)
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