IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW CAR, 535 OR 550
02-17-2006, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BLE60' post='241755' date='Feb 17 2006, 09:29 AM
I was wondering if the 550 is worth the extra bucks? What kind of performance does the 550 have? I am going to test drive one today. I know there a big difference in HP, is there anything else? Any ifo would be great.
02-17-2006, 05:31 AM
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I see now how your question is related to M5... Here's the M5 forum. 
You are asking about 535. This would be diesel? As I have no ideea on a petrol 535i have been launched...
Can you update location?
You are asking about 535. This would be diesel? As I have no ideea on a petrol 535i have been launched...
Can you update location?
02-18-2006, 03:25 PM
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Yes, it would be worth the extra to me. I expect magazine 0-60 of about 5.1 and 1/4 of about 13.4.
03-04-2006, 07:49 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, olivine green, beige interior, SMG, cold weather package, Sport package, Comfort access, Comfort seating, adaptive steering, Navigation
I got my 2006 550i three days ago. I honestly did not drive a 535, but did try the M5 on for size. The M5 was my first choice. I have gotten to a point in life where I prefer to pay cash for items and did not want to wait another 6 mos to get the extra 25K to pay for the M5. There was also an issue with insurance and tags, you know. Usuall stuff. The 550 is just fine. I have no idea how quick it is, but it is quick. I have 300 miles on it and am currently seasoning the block. I am a little let down by the SMg having only a "sport" mode that is not adjustable and a regular mode. The shifts are crisp with "sport", but definitely not as crisp as the M5 which was just absolutely an awesome drive. I felt the M5 was quicker than my old Z06 and apparently it was good for 12.4 qtr miles. I feel like the 550i is good for 13.3-13.5, but have not checked it yet. Anyway. I hope my rambling helps.
03-04-2006, 06:37 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Electric Rear Sunshades, Heated Rear Seats, Sirius Radio
The 550 is quick! My previous car was an e46 M3, and once I got the runflats off my 550 I have to say I like this car better. And the torque /lb is about the same as the e60 M5, more than the e39M5. The touring range far exceeds the M5, and this is one comfortable automobile as a daily driver.
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Originally Posted by darkside' post='249952' date='Mar 5 2006, 04:37 AM
The 550 is quick! My previous car was an e46 M3, and once I got the runflats off my 550 I have to say I like this car better. And the torque /lb is about the same as the e60 M5, more than the e39M5. The touring range far exceeds the M5, and this is one comfortable automobile as a daily driver.
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03-05-2006, 02:55 PM
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There is no doubt the the 550i is worth the extra bucks for the extra power. But, that's just me; I like V-8's, and would not be without one. The 550i probably will do lowish 5's to 60 and mid to lowish 1/4 ET's.
03-05-2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by robcol' post='249728' date='Mar 4 2006, 11:49 AM
I felt the M5 was quicker than my old Z06 and apparently it was good for 12.4 qtr miles.
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06 CD 12/01 4.00 12.40 116.00
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06 MT 6/04 4.20 12.40 117.00
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06 MT 11/02 4.29 12.44 116.54
03-06-2006, 06:29 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, olivine green, beige interior, SMG, cold weather package, Sport package, Comfort access, Comfort seating, adaptive steering, Navigation
That may be. My point being My 405 hp Z06 was a 3200 lbd fiberglass two seater as oposed to the M5 which I bet is 4000 lbs or better. The 10 miles I got to put on the one I drove felt great. Without a timer, the car's acceleration was phenomenal and I was going by seat of the pants guestimate on my speed prediction. In the real world on real streets without dragslicks the 0.1 sec difference in times is just not a difference. The M5 has an advantage if anything because at least with SMG the shift times are consistant with every shift. I can't comment on handling other to say it was fine for what I was doing (onramp turns at 60mph, etc.) But again, this is just my opinion. Again, I opted for the 550i. M5 is a great ride is my only point if you can get one.
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