What's the deal with wanting more Engine Power? 525-530-550-M5? Wh
02-19-2006, 05:08 AM
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My Ride: ED '07 530 soon to replace my ML500
previous: '00 540i6, '98 V70T-5, '95 318i, '89 Jetta, '79 Beetle Conv.
It all comes down to this:
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely!
Anybody here who says they would rather have a 525 over an M5 if they had to choose, cost NO object, is a big phat liar...
But I have to be completely honest with you, I would get a 330 over a 525 easily, even though it is quite small for my needs.
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely!
Anybody here who says they would rather have a 525 over an M5 if they had to choose, cost NO object, is a big phat liar...
But I have to be completely honest with you, I would get a 330 over a 525 easily, even though it is quite small for my needs.
02-19-2006, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Rolex 550' post='242637' date='Feb 19 2006, 03:42 AM
Negative, a highly tricked 1987 951 (944 turbo). Custom 3.1 ltr turbo motor is in the works...weight approx: 2470lbs & the motor when finished should produce around 600-650 at the wheels. working on sourcing PCCB (ceramic brakes) currently for road use.
Talking about killer cars. Niiiice 
02-19-2006, 01:40 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by Rolex 550' post='242630' date='Feb 19 2006, 01:43 AM
Plus I like the fact I can pull away from almost anyone in my BMW, and those I can't in it my Porsche will definately blow away. I like the ability to quickly escape anyone period.
PTS if you know what I mean. When you're in the States, you're pretty safe from the enemy. 
, at least on streets.
02-20-2006, 11:49 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
I am more than satisfied with my 545, power-wise. It is the fastest car I've ever owned. I live in NYC, and I don't need 325 hp and 330 lbft torque 95% of the time. Its only during odd hours when traffic is light or when I drive out of the city that I can take advantage of the power.
I was preparing to get a 530 last year, but when the BMW had the crazy lease rates for the 545 that made it cheaper than a 530....well then might as well get the 545 right?
I'm thinking of doing some autocross and track events when the weather gets warm, so I expect to take much more advantage of the V8 engine then.
I was preparing to get a 530 last year, but when the BMW had the crazy lease rates for the 545 that made it cheaper than a 530....well then might as well get the 545 right?
I'm thinking of doing some autocross and track events when the weather gets warm, so I expect to take much more advantage of the V8 engine then.
02-20-2006, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWDoug' post='242312' date='Feb 18 2006, 01:02 PM
Furthermore, who in the world can actually use all the power of their car? I know in California, I sure would not want to get stopped doing 150mph. I believe they impound your car, and strip you of your license at that speed, and risk a felony reckless driving charge. For sure, if you did it once, got caught, you could not do it again, unless you have a ton of idle cash for a good attorney.
02-20-2006, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='242887' date='Feb 19 2006, 06:12 PM
Well I am happy with the power output of my car (although if someone offered to buy me an M5 I wouldn;t turn them down). That would have been even better, almost making me not want anything else.PS: ALMOST!!!
02-20-2006, 01:50 PM
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My Ride: E61 530d Touring, May 2004
IMHO most cars have an optimum power level - below which they feel underpowered, above which the chassis is over over-whelmed.
With the E60/E61 we are very fortunate that the chassis is so good it can take lots of power.
However, the most fun I have ever had on the roads has been on twisty hill roads with a great handling but underpowered car, driving to the limit flat out. Covering the same road in my 530d was actually LESS fun, as could only "light the fuse" for tiny bursts - and too wide and heavy for the tight bends. 5 series great for A-roads and long journeys, but buy a Lotus for the smiles
With the E60/E61 we are very fortunate that the chassis is so good it can take lots of power.
However, the most fun I have ever had on the roads has been on twisty hill roads with a great handling but underpowered car, driving to the limit flat out. Covering the same road in my 530d was actually LESS fun, as could only "light the fuse" for tiny bursts - and too wide and heavy for the tight bends. 5 series great for A-roads and long journeys, but buy a Lotus for the smiles
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