Would you order a Facelifted 550i or 535i?
11-16-2006, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='356824' date='Nov 16 2006, 11:35 AM
...I remember the last refresh on the E39 was a step backwards, as edges were rounded more and the rear deck lost its sporty edge. "Pussification" is the word I'm looking for.
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11-16-2006, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='356879' date='Nov 16 2006, 08:59 PM
Also, refreshed cars generally carry higher resale values, separate from the fact they're newer model years.
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One problem is, that the very laitest models come with very good extras, for nothing.
The other is, that many wants to have the lastest model (in this case the F10, 2010?).
11-16-2006, 10:40 AM
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E60 needs V8, stop : 3.0T is suitable for E90/92, not for E60 .
BTW.. The pleasure of the V8 ...
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BTW.. The pleasure of the V8 ...
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11-16-2006, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='356891' date='Nov 16 2006, 12:40 PM
E60 needs V8, stop : 3.0T is suitable for E90/92, not for E60 .
BTW.. The pleasure of the V8 ...
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From the land of 1 liter Fiats. 
Actually, I have a 545i and would probably opt for a 535i for the reasons mentioned by others.
11-16-2006, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='356896' date='Nov 16 2006, 04:03 PM
I think we were just schooled! From the land of 1 liter Fiats.
Actually, I have a 545i and would probably opt for a 535i for the reasons mentioned by others.
From the land of 1 liter Fiats. Actually, I have a 545i and would probably opt for a 535i for the reasons mentioned by others.
11-16-2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='356898' date='Nov 16 2006, 01:11 PM
Might a 400 hp 4.4L twin turbo change your mind?
Maybe in 2008 when my lease is up?
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i dont know but i would get the 550i. The reasion is that this is the first time BMW has introduced a twin turbo engine. I would wait two or three years and then by the car and let all the kinks get worked out. The 550i is money in the bank and a great car to drive. Fuel economy is only as good as the drivers foot.
11-16-2006, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='356896' date='Nov 16 2006, 09:03 PM
Actually, I have a 545i and would probably opt for a 535i for the reasons mentioned by others.
Bah, in USA gas in cheap ... And european engines has a better mileage than yours : for you the consumption of 545i should be good .
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The new engine is great, but I still think I'd take a 550.
The 550 may be about 150lbs heavier up front, but if you're buying a car like this, it's not that big of a deal. The 535 should be a bit more nimble, but unless you go to the track, the difference will most likely not be felt.
Sure the 535 has more potential, but truth is most of these cars will stay completely stock, so on paper the 550 still has more power. Roughly 60 more hp and 60 more ft-lb of torque. I've seen that automobile dyno of the 335 like everyone else and the numbers are high, but that's just one dyno. A 550 could dyno abnormally high, but that wouldn't mean that it's greatly underrated. Sure BMW could underrate the 335 a bit, but to underrate it by 40-50bhp, I just don't buy it.
The 550 may be about 150lbs heavier up front, but if you're buying a car like this, it's not that big of a deal. The 535 should be a bit more nimble, but unless you go to the track, the difference will most likely not be felt.
Sure the 535 has more potential, but truth is most of these cars will stay completely stock, so on paper the 550 still has more power. Roughly 60 more hp and 60 more ft-lb of torque. I've seen that automobile dyno of the 335 like everyone else and the numbers are high, but that's just one dyno. A 550 could dyno abnormally high, but that wouldn't mean that it's greatly underrated. Sure BMW could underrate the 335 a bit, but to underrate it by 40-50bhp, I just don't buy it.
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='356959' date='Nov 16 2006, 02:31 PM
The new engine is great, but I still think I'd take a 550.
The 550 may be about 150lbs heavier up front, but if you're buying a car like this, it's not that big of a deal. The 535 should be a bit more nimble, but unless you go to the track, the difference will most likely not be felt.
Sure the 535 has more potential, but truth is most of these cars will stay completely stock, so on paper the 550 still has more power. Roughly 60 more hp and 60 more ft-lb of torque. I've seen that automobile dyno of the 335 like everyone else and the numbers are high, but that's just one dyno. A 550 could dyno abnormally high, but that wouldn't mean that it's greatly underrated. Sure BMW could underrate the 335 a bit, but to underrate it by 40-50bhp, I just don't buy it.
The 550 may be about 150lbs heavier up front, but if you're buying a car like this, it's not that big of a deal. The 535 should be a bit more nimble, but unless you go to the track, the difference will most likely not be felt.
Sure the 535 has more potential, but truth is most of these cars will stay completely stock, so on paper the 550 still has more power. Roughly 60 more hp and 60 more ft-lb of torque. I've seen that automobile dyno of the 335 like everyone else and the numbers are high, but that's just one dyno. A 550 could dyno abnormally high, but that wouldn't mean that it's greatly underrated. Sure BMW could underrate the 335 a bit, but to underrate it by 40-50bhp, I just don't buy it.