new to the e60 forums, need advice on an e60
10-24-2009, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1039534' date='Oct 24 2009, 10:43 AM
The 550i is a great car, but to be honest I'd get the 335i. Drop a JB3 in that car and you'll be pushing 380hp easy. Save the M5 for a later point on time. A CPO M5 is great, but gas will KILL you and if your younger you'll want a younger car that suits you better. A JB3 tuned 335i will kill just about everything on the road in a straight line. And for Gods sake, PLEASE get a stick shift. If you get the M5 then go for the SMG, but if you get the 335i avoid that horrible slush box, a car with that much potential and a automatic is a waste. Where do you live anyway?
10-24-2009, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1039534' date='Oct 24 2009, 01:43 PM
The 550i is a great car, but to be honest I'd get the 335i. Drop a JB3 in that car and you'll be pushing 380hp easy. Save the M5 for a later point on time. A CPO M5 is great, but gas will KILL you and if your younger you'll want a younger car that suits you better. A JB3 tuned 335i will kill just about everything on the road in a straight line. And for Gods sake, PLEASE get a stick shift. If you get the M5 then go for the SMG, but if you get the 335i avoid that horrible slush box, a car with that much potential and a automatic is a waste. Where do you live anyway?
10-24-2009, 01:29 PM
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if you drive 150 miles per day you will need to fill the M5 once a day @ ($50/tank). I get roughly 160 - 170 miles before the gas light comes on. On my 535i i get approximately 250-280 miles per tank. With the 335 you may get slightly better gas mileage depending on your driving style.
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my vote is for the 335i due to the miles you are looking to drive in it and the cost of mods you can put on/in it...not as pricey as an M5's mods and mpg's 
whichever bmw you get, please drive safe and respect the engine and it's power
whichever bmw you get, please drive safe and respect the engine and it's power
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1039702' date='Oct 24 2009, 02:34 PM
my vote is for the 335i due to the miles you are looking to drive in it and the cost of mods you can put on/in it...not as pricey as an M5's mods and mpg's
whichever bmw you get, please drive safe and respect the engine and it's power
whichever bmw you get, please drive safe and respect the engine and it's power
+1 on the cost of parts, most mods on the 335 are much cheaper and more readily available. Turbo mods actually improve gas milage. The m5/NA mods will definitely cause a loss of mileage
+1 for the respect and driving carefully
10-24-2009, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dbae1978' post='1039701' date='Oct 24 2009, 05:29 PM
if you drive 150 miles per day you will need to fill the M5 once a day @ ($50/tank). I get roughly 160 - 170 miles before the gas light comes on. On my 535i i get approximately 250-280 miles per tank. With the 335 you may get slightly better gas mileage depending on your driving style.
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1039702' date='Oct 24 2009, 05:34 PM
my vote is for the 335i due to the miles you are looking to drive in it and the cost of mods you can put on/in it...not as pricey as an M5's mods and mpg's
whichever bmw you get, please drive safe and respect the engine and it's power
whichever bmw you get, please drive safe and respect the engine and it's power
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I know their not every ones cup of tea, but a 535d with a remap would give you around 350 bhp, loads of torque, good gas mileage and a freakin quick car. I know i know diesel, but I'm telling you, test drive one.
Just thought I'd add my 10 cents worth.
Just thought I'd add my 10 cents worth.
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Originally Posted by wickster' post='1039735' date='Oct 24 2009, 04:08 PM
I know their not every ones cup of tea, but a 535d with a remap would give you around 350 bhp, loads of torque, good gas mileage and a freakin quick car. I know i know diesel, but I'm telling you, test drive one.
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Just thought I'd add my 10 cents worth.
10-24-2009, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1039740' date='Oct 24 2009, 07:26 PM
too bad the 535d is not available on our side of the pond