Who would buy a 550i now?
02-07-2008, 12:18 PM
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Understood. However, even if it still snowed every winter as much as it did when we were kids, I still wouldnt let that dictate what car I drive all year round. We would still only be talking about a handful of days out of the year.
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02-07-2008, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='528534' date='Feb 7 2008, 04:09 PM
Don't let the location in my profile fool ya - its where I'm at now, not where I come from 
02-07-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='528549' date='Feb 7 2008, 04:29 PM
So where in Germany are you now?
02-07-2008, 01:24 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by poleposition' post='528542' date='Feb 7 2008, 04:18 PM
Understood. However, even if it still snowed every winter as much as it did when we were kids, I still wouldnt let that dictate what car I drive all year round. We would still only be talking about a handful of days out of the year.
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02-07-2008, 01:33 PM
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pennetta, I'm surprised you're running all seasons throughout the year. You seem to be very performance oriented considering the mods you've done to your car. Im sure I dont have to tell you the advantage in running a summer tire in the warmer months as opposed to all seasons. You're probably not capturing all of the performance your software has given you with your Bridgestones.
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02-07-2008, 01:50 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by poleposition' post='528584' date='Feb 7 2008, 05:33 PM
pennetta, I'm surprised you're running all seasons throughout the year. You seem to be very performance oriented considering the mods you've done to your car. Im sure I dont have to tell you the advantage in running a summer tire in the warmer months as opposed to all seasons. You're probably not capturing all of the performance your software has given you with your Bridgestones.
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Anyway you are still correct.
02-07-2008, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='528268' date='Feb 7 2008, 12:48 AM
I?m presuming upstate New York because xDrive is definitely not needed for the NYC area.
No X5 for me!!! Don't like it, never did. Test drove it 2 years ago, yes it drives really well but I really dont like its' look. Half of Lawn-Gai-Land has one the other half has the Range Rover Sport and the M350.
The wagon is very, very rare and thats how I like it. Had a 525iT 5 speed, & sport package 2 years ago and still regret not buying it off of the lease. My accountant stopped me. This one I'm keeping (unless the F10/F11 is really, really dope!)
02-08-2008, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='524822' date='Jan 30 2008, 11:58 AM
No one is questioning the 535 is a better value, I personally think its a better car. If my car was up on lease today and I was offered a 550 for the SAME price as a 535 Dinan Software car, I would still make the same choice as I did 6 months ago and get the 535. To me they all handle well with the sport package and I have an advantage if a competition was driving through a road course because I have done road track racing and am therefore more experience than the normal guy. But when the light turns green, and you both stomp the gas pedal, its all about the hp & torque (yes there is launching techniques, and shifting preferences) and I need the car to contribute that.
02-09-2008, 01:14 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
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Originally Posted by uglybear' post='529145' date='Feb 9 2008, 12:47 AM
So many posts... Trying to justify your purchase and better value? I am sure $50 Timex watch is a better value than $5000 Panerai or Breitling. It probably even keeps timing beter
02-09-2008, 03:27 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by uglybear' post='529145' date='Feb 9 2008, 12:47 AM
So many posts... Trying to justify your purchase and better value? I am sure $50 Timex watch is a better value than $5000 Panerai or Breitling. It probably even keeps timing beter
I do feel your pain though; I own a Rolex, Breitling and a solid gold Buchere and Movado, but when I am timing something with the stopwatch, I use whats better, my Casio.