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      07-03-2010, 03:14 PM   #10
kealaiki
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535i vs 550i

If you plan to keep the car awhile, a point to consider is long term reliability. BMW eights, while glorious engines, tend to require an accelerated level of care as they mature.

The long term reliability of the turbo in the case of a 535i would be a concern to me but the stout engineering of BMWs 3.5 liter engines is legendary. IMO no other mfr can build a six like BMW.

(past rides: 2002tii, E28 M5, E39 M5
current rides: E9 3.0CS, E24 Euro M5, E60 M5)

Last edited by kealaiki; 07-03-2010 at 03:15 PM.. Reason: incorrect info
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