Edmunds reviews 535i

bluebug · 06-07-2007, 10:38 AM

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...7/pageNumber=1

"Each new application of BMW's wundermotor leaves us breathless."

If you look in the interior picture gallery, it looks like BMW moved the window switch back, in front of the grab handle on the passenger side armrest. I always thought the one in the E90 was too far forward. Now if they'd only move it back to the center console...

BK · 06-07-2007, 11:00 AM

Great review.

I really like the interior of the 5er, although I generally prefer a smaller car.

bmw0perat0r · 06-07-2007, 12:33 PM

my father bought the 535xi and loves it. I love it too...very very nice car. Its not quite as quick as my 335xi, but the butt dyno knows no difference.

ATG · 06-07-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw0perat0r

Its not quite as quick as my 335xi, but the butt dyno knows no difference.

Hm ... I wonder why? The weight difference is minimal and the engine is the same ... Do you mean in straight line or around the corners?

younghov85 · 06-07-2007, 03:11 PM

I test drove it and I honestly couldnt find any flaws. The MPG could have been a tad bit better as well as the backseat room but that car is nice. Quick, agile, and looks even sexier than before.

SunnyD · 06-07-2007, 04:36 PM

Question: Why would anyone get a 550i? Not to take anything away from the 550i as someone in my family owns one, but if the 535 performs like the 550 and you can get the same options and is cheaper and gets better mileage, I don't see the point in getting the 550.

kapoo · 06-08-2007, 09:28 PM

Thats a good point.

Dr_Dirt · 06-08-2007, 11:50 PM

I always thought that the 535 would be as quick as the 550 I just thought you would need a piggyback unit to equal the performance, guess not.
It's funny I kinda felt that the 650i they gave us at the PCD didn't feel any quicker than my 335, I guess it isn't, based on this review of the 535i vs the 550i.

Straz M3 · 06-09-2007, 02:51 AM

PROcede 535 = Ultimate Sleeper

bmw0perat0r · 06-09-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ATG

Hm ... I wonder why? The weight difference is minimal and the engine is the same ... Do you mean in straight line or around the corners?

straight line and corners. Is the weight difference minimal? I wasn't aware.

NaViT · 06-09-2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Straz 335

PROcede 535 = Ultimate Sleeper

yup, its only a mater of time before we see this everywhere also

Coldintake · 06-09-2007, 11:53 AM

The only problem with the 535 is it costs A LOT. Even the one they tested broke 61k.. a few more pennies and you get into the 550 range (which has nicer packages)

Boostedg35 · 06-09-2007, 02:09 PM

whats the starting price on a 535i?

epbrown · 06-09-2007, 03:12 PM

$49,400 MSRP

Year's_End · 06-11-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SunnyD

Question: Why would anyone get a 550i? Not to take anything away from the 550i as someone in my family owns one, but if the 535 performs like the 550 and you can get the same options and is cheaper and gets better mileage, I don't see the point in getting the 550.

Well, my mom's looking to trade in her CLK55 for a new 5, and I suggested the 535i over the 550i for all the previously stated reasons. The ONLY reasons I can see as to why someone could want the larger engine:

1) 550i SPORT PACKAGE = AMAZING! Looks like a sleeker, better M5...yes...better looking. You have to see it in person. Front valance = awesomness.

2) To inflate one's ego. Really, I'm positive someone would buy this for that lil' badge on the back.

TheAcAvenger · 06-11-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Well, my mom's looking to trade in her CLK55 for a new 5, and I suggested the 535i over the 550i for all the previously stated reasons. The ONLY reasons I can see as to why someone could want the larger engine:

1) 550i SPORT PACKAGE = AMAZING! Looks like a sleeker, better M5...yes...better looking. You have to see it in person. Front valance = awesomness.

2) To inflate one's ego. Really, I'm positive someone would buy this for that lil' badge on the back.

Agreed. The front fascia on the 550i is stunning. It's a HUGE improvement over the 6cyl 5's and the 5's before the mid-life change

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younghov85 Captain 68 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	I test drove it and I honestly couldnt find any flaws. The MPG could have been a tad bit better as well as the backseat room but that car is nice. Quick, agile, and looks even sexier than before.
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Dr_Dirt Major 64 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6AT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	I always thought that the 535 would be as quick as the 550 I just thought you would need a piggyback unit to equal the performance, guess not. It's funny I kinda felt that the 650i they gave us at the PCD didn't feel any quicker than my 335, I guess it isn't, based on this review of the 535i vs the 550i.
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Coldintake First Lieutenant 16 Rep 373 Posts Drives: in circles Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: All around iTrader: (0)	The only problem with the 535 is it costs A LOT. Even the one they tested broke 61k.. a few more pennies and you get into the 550 range (which has nicer packages)
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