M5 for a new 535i
06-04-2008 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='593155' date='Jun 2 2008, 11:57 AM
Unless you've driven an E60 M5 (or M6), you will never quite understand the size of the actual gap that exists between the 535i (or even the 550i) and the M5 in terms of all aspects of performance. It's like day and night, and I have driven quite a few E60 5's and an M6. 
...only time I miss the 550i is when I'm in a traffic jam...then I look at my suede lining, M-stiching, SMG paddles...and I just smile and forget I ever owned the 550i
06-05-2008 | 03:13 AM
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535i + Chip Tuning and Bolt On's is not even going to bring the HP range to M5 territory. But for practicality (gas/insurance/etc) 535i takes the cake. Who cares about practicality anyways? After I finish modding my 550i i will get a M5, not even going to consider power upgrades for 550
06-05-2008 | 11:20 PM
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Speaking of 535's. Today, I dropped off my M5 for its 1200 miles service and was surprised to get 535xi as a loaner. I was able to put over 50 miles on it.
Nice as it was, I don't think I'll be swapping my M5 for the 535!
It's funny what you get used to and then miss once you don't have it. The tightness and solid feel of the M5 is lost in the 535xi, obviously...with no sport suspension and 17" rims. I was also missing 4 cylinders and 200HP, which I'd like back! cool.gif However, I found the 535 to be quicker than I had expected...very zippy! It was also nice to drive a straight auto for a day. As for the electronic shifter...I don't like the flimsy, "pseudo" feel, however the LCI tranny is twice as fast as the Steptronic...which I did like. So, you lose the solid feel of the step, but gain the faster gear shifts. Personally, I'd have to spend the $500 on the sport paddles to like this arrangement.
Next stop.....pick up the M5 Friday, post 1200 mile break-in! I'll be removing the charcoal filters ASAP and installing BMC filters, then RPI scoops. I can't wait to unleash "The Beast" tomorrow! evil.gif
535xi, Orchid Blue
Nice as it was, I don't think I'll be swapping my M5 for the 535!
It's funny what you get used to and then miss once you don't have it. The tightness and solid feel of the M5 is lost in the 535xi, obviously...with no sport suspension and 17" rims. I was also missing 4 cylinders and 200HP, which I'd like back! cool.gif However, I found the 535 to be quicker than I had expected...very zippy! It was also nice to drive a straight auto for a day. As for the electronic shifter...I don't like the flimsy, "pseudo" feel, however the LCI tranny is twice as fast as the Steptronic...which I did like. So, you lose the solid feel of the step, but gain the faster gear shifts. Personally, I'd have to spend the $500 on the sport paddles to like this arrangement.
Next stop.....pick up the M5 Friday, post 1200 mile break-in! I'll be removing the charcoal filters ASAP and installing BMC filters, then RPI scoops. I can't wait to unleash "The Beast" tomorrow! evil.gif
535xi, Orchid Blue
06-05-2008 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='596833' date='Jun 6 2008, 02:20 AM
Speaking of 535's. Today, I dropped off my M5 for its 1200 miles service and was surprised to get 535xi as a loaner. I was able to put over 50 miles on it.
Nice as it was, I don't think I'll be swapping my M5 for the 535!
It's funny what you get used to and then miss once you don't have it. The tightness and solid feel of the M5 is lost in the 535xi, obviously...with no sport suspension and 17" rims. I was also missing 4 cylinders and 200HP, which I'd like back! cool.gif However, I found the 535 to be quicker than I had expected...very zippy! It was also nice to drive a straight auto for a day. As for the electronic shifter...I don't like the flimsy, "pseudo" feel, however the LCI tranny is twice as fast as the Steptronic...which I did like. So, you lose the solid feel of the step, but gain the faster gear shifts. Personally, I'd have to spend the $500 on the sport paddles to like this arrangement.
Next stop.....pick up the M5 Friday, post 1200 mile break-in! I'll be removing the charcoal filters ASAP and installing BMC filters, then RPI scoops. I can't wait to unleash "The Beast" tomorrow! evil.gif
Nice as it was, I don't think I'll be swapping my M5 for the 535!
It's funny what you get used to and then miss once you don't have it. The tightness and solid feel of the M5 is lost in the 535xi, obviously...with no sport suspension and 17" rims. I was also missing 4 cylinders and 200HP, which I'd like back! cool.gif However, I found the 535 to be quicker than I had expected...very zippy! It was also nice to drive a straight auto for a day. As for the electronic shifter...I don't like the flimsy, "pseudo" feel, however the LCI tranny is twice as fast as the Steptronic...which I did like. So, you lose the solid feel of the step, but gain the faster gear shifts. Personally, I'd have to spend the $500 on the sport paddles to like this arrangement.
Next stop.....pick up the M5 Friday, post 1200 mile break-in! I'll be removing the charcoal filters ASAP and installing BMC filters, then RPI scoops. I can't wait to unleash "The Beast" tomorrow! evil.gif
Bwahahaha!!! 
06-05-2008 | 11:38 PM
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I felt it was more appropriate here, and there were no pictures there...so remove that link please and put the Oxycontin away!
06-06-2008 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='596840' date='Jun 6 2008, 02:38 AM
I felt it was more appropriate here, and there were no pictures there...so remove that link please and put the Oxycontin away!
06-06-2008 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by aznronin' post='570531' date='Apr 29 2008, 06:43 AM
Where the heck is AlexFW!? This is the perfect thread for that idiot.
it would have been perfect if we were discussing 545
06-06-2008 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='596833' date='Jun 6 2008, 03:20 AM
Speaking of 535's. Today, I dropped off my M5 for its 1200 miles service and was surprised to get 535xi as a loaner. I was able to put over 50 miles on it.
Nice as it was, I don't think I'll be swapping my M5 for the 535!
It's funny what you get used to and then miss once you don't have it. The tightness and solid feel of the M5 is lost in the 535xi, obviously...with no sport suspension and 17" rims. I was also missing 4 cylinders and 200HP, which I'd like back! cool.gif However, I found the 535 to be quicker than I had expected...very zippy! It was also nice to drive a straight auto for a day. As for the electronic shifter...I don't like the flimsy, "pseudo" feel, however the LCI tranny is twice as fast as the Steptronic...which I did like. So, you lose the solid feel of the step, but gain the faster gear shifts. Personally, I'd have to spend the $500 on the sport paddles to like this arrangement.
Next stop.....pick up the M5 Friday, post 1200 mile break-in! I'll be removing the charcoal filters ASAP and installing BMC filters, then RPI scoops. I can't wait to unleash "The Beast" tomorrow! evil.gif
535xi, Orchid Blue
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Nice as it was, I don't think I'll be swapping my M5 for the 535!
It's funny what you get used to and then miss once you don't have it. The tightness and solid feel of the M5 is lost in the 535xi, obviously...with no sport suspension and 17" rims. I was also missing 4 cylinders and 200HP, which I'd like back! cool.gif However, I found the 535 to be quicker than I had expected...very zippy! It was also nice to drive a straight auto for a day. As for the electronic shifter...I don't like the flimsy, "pseudo" feel, however the LCI tranny is twice as fast as the Steptronic...which I did like. So, you lose the solid feel of the step, but gain the faster gear shifts. Personally, I'd have to spend the $500 on the sport paddles to like this arrangement.
Next stop.....pick up the M5 Friday, post 1200 mile break-in! I'll be removing the charcoal filters ASAP and installing BMC filters, then RPI scoops. I can't wait to unleash "The Beast" tomorrow! evil.gif
535xi, Orchid Blue
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I'm not sure I like those orange side reflectors sticking out next to the front wheels. 1200 miles already? I bet you can't wait to get "The Beast" back?
06-06-2008 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by stock545i' post='596999' date='Jun 6 2008, 10:57 AM
1200 miles already? I bet you can't wait to get "The Beast" back?
06-06-2008 | 08:22 AM
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='569644' date='Apr 27 2008, 11:37 PM
I hear so many people say they will not buy a M5 now that the 535 is out.
So you guys out there with the M5.
Are you going to turn your M5 in for the 535tt with a SB installed?
So you guys out there with the M5.
Are you going to turn your M5 in for the 535tt with a SB installed?
