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Old 07-09-07, 06:21 AM
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The 04-05 BMW 545I should be quicker off the line than the 535I sorry. No debate here, just laying down the facts. 0-60 on the 545IA is 5.4 seconds with a 1/4 mile of 13.7 seconds stock. The 08
535IA does 0-60 in 5.8 seconds while the 535IM does it in 5.6 seconds and traps a few ticks slower in the quarter mile as well.
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Old 07-09-07, 03:24 PM
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Guys just get over it. A V8 is a V8. If you want a logical, "by the numbers" choice, get a 535i. If you want a V8, buy the V8. It's that simple.

Honestly if I had the money, I'd pick a 550i. It's a luxury sedan, so might as well spring for the 8 cylinder. I wouldn't care that a turbo 6 is almost as fast for less money. I'd be happy with the V8.
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Old 07-09-07, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ST430
I just drove in a 523iL over here in China. Gorgeous car, although of course gutless (with an older defunct smaller 6 cylinder engine), but plenty of room in the back. It's too bad they dont offer a 535iL in the states or it would of been game over for me!

A 523? What kind of engine does that have? A 2 cylinder?
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
A 523? What kind of engine does that have? A 2 cylinder?
Same straight 6 as the E46 323I.
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Old 07-10-07, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
A 523? What kind of engine does that have? A 2 cylinder?
I'm assuming that it's the same 2.5 I6 that used to be in the 3 Series (E46).
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