Who took delivery of a 535i, how is the engine?
04-25-2007, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='417843' date='Apr 25 2007, 07:46 PM
I'm suprised about the lag because every article I've read about this engine says no lag.
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04-25-2007, 04:18 PM
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When I did some runs against a MT 335, the only time any lag showed itself was during a 5mph rolling start.
Actually driving the car may show different results, but I didn't notice any lag when I test drove a steptronic e90 335.
Actually driving the car may show different results, but I didn't notice any lag when I test drove a steptronic e90 335.
04-25-2007, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Bimr' post='417853' date='Apr 25 2007, 05:02 PM
As good a job as BMW has done with this motor, driving a turbo 6 in the 535 after driving the v8 in the 545/550 will further enhance the presence of the turbo lag to the driver.....going from a 545/550 to a 535 is a downgrade.
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04-25-2007, 04:24 PM
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Only one way to settle this. Line up the 535 vs 545/550 from a roll. 
04-25-2007, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='417863' date='Apr 25 2007, 05:21 PM
I'm not so sure about this. As I mentioned, I didn't notice any lag while driving a 335i. Also I've talked to some former 545i owners who now drive 335s and they have no complaints about the engine.
04-25-2007, 05:19 PM
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I drove the 335 coupe 6spd and it was a beast with no lag. But it was kind of flat, I could not feel the torque. My guess is that this is more pronounced in the 535. I have not driven one and now that my 550 is on order, I really don't care to compare.
Besides there is no 6 spd available yet and this makes a world of difference with the smaller 6.
Besides there is no 6 spd available yet and this makes a world of difference with the smaller 6.
04-25-2007, 05:27 PM
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I have about 100 miles on my 535i - in town driving primarily. In non-sport mode I do notice some lag from dead stop, is it turbo lag? Not sure. (BTW, I thought it was worse in the 335)
Otherwise the engine is effortless is in all other situations including highway. There is some slight hesitation around 1500 RPM which I would attribute to turbo. Unfortunately, at around town speeds in non-sport mode you're in the 1500 range a lot.
There is very little launch lag in sport mode. Very responsive. It's sport mode all the time after break in.
I've had a two other turbo cars, the turbo-ness in this car is almost nonexistent. Almost.
Otherwise the engine is effortless is in all other situations including highway. There is some slight hesitation around 1500 RPM which I would attribute to turbo. Unfortunately, at around town speeds in non-sport mode you're in the 1500 range a lot.
There is very little launch lag in sport mode. Very responsive. It's sport mode all the time after break in.
I've had a two other turbo cars, the turbo-ness in this car is almost nonexistent. Almost.
04-25-2007, 05:28 PM
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The real question will be... who on earth will leave the 535i engine stock???
They'll wipe the floor with any of the V8 cars after a modest tuning...
They'll wipe the floor with any of the V8 cars after a modest tuning...
04-25-2007, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='417879' date='Apr 25 2007, 05:42 PM
Nor does Torquey5 in the 335 - complaints seem to be centered on the 535.
When driving a 745, it is noticeably sluggish compared to a 545, but that is due to the weight. The weight shouldn't be an issue between a 535 and 335.
04-25-2007, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='417897' date='Apr 25 2007, 09:28 PM
They'll wipe the floor with any of the V8 cars after a modest tuning...
I'm considering the 535, instead of the 550 next, for this very reason.
These guys already have a remap for the 335. 300HP to 380 HP for around $1400. And this is only the beginning. I wouldn't be surprised to see these numbers push 400HP soon. Same will be avail for the 535 I'm sure.