2011 BMW 535i or 2012 550i m-sport

odayobeid · 05-01-2017, 09:07 AM

I currently own a 2011 BMW 535i with 80K miles. The car has been in an accident involving the car getting hit from the back right. The only air bag that was deployed were the headrests. I want to start a project and wanted to know that is it worth it to invest more money into the 535i or should I just get a 550i. The 535i cost me about $11,000 after everything including buying the car. The 550i is $24,000 and has 60K miles.

Quicksilv3r · 05-01-2017, 09:59 AM

I would not buy that 535 back from the insurance co. Set it free, you'll only lose money on it at this point. I also think that $11K is a very conservative estimate to repair it to as-new condition. Total loss IMO, take the insurance check and go buy something else.

Ickdeep · 05-01-2017, 11:02 AM

Second that. Get yourself the 550i. These kind of cars aren't really "project cars".

Alpinapower · 05-01-2017, 11:35 AM

Second one...

SilverRevlis · 05-01-2017, 11:58 AM

550 reasons make more sense!

B58BULLY · 05-01-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by odayobeid

I currently own a 2011 BMW 535i with 80K miles. The car has been in an accident involving the car getting hit from the back right. The only air bag that was deployed were the headrests. I want to start a project and wanted to know that is it worth it to invest more money into the 535i or should I just get a 550i. The 535i cost me about $11,000 after everything including buying the car. The 550i is $24,000 and has 60K miles.

If your into performance mods try for a 14 or newer 550 he n63tu is much more reliable than regular n63 in addition to power bump from factor of 45hp n 80 trq my 535 was involved in accident from a family member although its driving great electrical small issues have definitely been a pain as well as other components failing as result of it i could only imagine nothing major major but defitnitely a couple grand in work

EL Jeffe 5 · 05-01-2017, 02:30 PM

just get 550

johnhva · 05-01-2017, 05:09 PM

That 535 will never be right again. Get the 550.

ezaircon4jc · 05-01-2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by johnhva

That 535 will never be right again. Get the 550.

That isn't a minor accident! The frame is tweaked for one thing. Like john said; that car will NEVER be right!!

odayobeid · 05-02-2017, 09:26 AM

The 535i was bought for $6200 and it's already repaired, idk why the pictures dint post. It cost me $11000 overall after fixing it.

Gpfarrell · 05-03-2017, 09:13 PM

Nice job!

flamelauncher14 · 05-04-2017, 09:39 AM

Not bad. Good color too, most people won't know it's salvaged. Does it drive alright so far?

odayobeid · 05-04-2017, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by flamelauncher14

Not bad. Good color too, most people won't know it's salvaged. Does it drive alright so far?

It's driving pretty good considering what its been through.

05-01-2017, 09:07 AM	#1
odayobeid New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 535i f10 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	2011 BMW 535i or 2012 550i m-sport I currently own a 2011 BMW 535i with 80K miles. The car has been in an accident involving the car getting hit from the back right. The only air bag that was deployed were the headrests. I want to start a project and wanted to know that is it worth it to invest more money into the 535i or should I just get a 550i. The 535i cost me about $11,000 after everything including buying the car. The 550i is $24,000 and has 60K miles. Attached Images Last edited by odayobeid; 05-02-2017 at 09:48 AM..
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Quicksilv3r Captain 234 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Augusta, Georgia iTrader: (1)	I would not buy that 535 back from the insurance co. Set it free, you'll only lose money on it at this point. I also think that $11K is a very conservative estimate to repair it to as-new condition. Total loss IMO, take the insurance check and go buy something else. __________________ -WJV
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Ickdeep Brigadier General 5719 Rep 4,209 Posts Drives: '13 F10 M5 \| '15 F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 [10.00] 2013 BMW M5 [SOLD] [10.00] 2013 BMW 535i [SOLD] [10.00]	Second that. Get yourself the 550i. These kind of cars aren't really "project cars". __________________ Stage 2 Tune BPM \| Fabworx DP \| SSP Performance Clutch \| Muffler & Resonator Delete Dinan Adjustable Springs \| Powder Coated 343 Wheels \| F&R Spacers \| RW Carbon Front Lip & Diffuser Sold!
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EL Jeffe 5 Major 612 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: CBR1000RR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	just get 550 __________________
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johnhva Private First Class 57 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2014 535ix Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 14 BMW 535ix [0.00] 04 BMW 325cic 5MT [0.00] 16 BMW R1200RT [0.00]	That 535 will never be right again. Get the 550. __________________ 2014 535i XDrive Alpine/Mocha Nappa Contour
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odayobeid New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 535i f10 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	The 535i was bought for $6200 and it's already repaired, idk why the pictures dint post. It cost me $11000 overall after fixing it. Attached Images Last edited by odayobeid; 05-02-2017 at 09:49 AM..
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Gpfarrell Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 6MT Imperial Blue 550i M-sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Nice job!
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flamelauncher14 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 233 Posts Drives: my neighbors crazy! Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Nissan GT-R [10.00]	Not bad. Good color too, most people won't know it's salvaged. Does it drive alright so far? __________________ Current: 2009 Nissan GT-R \| 2012 Converted \| Cobb Tuned \| AMS Downpipes \| Armytrix Exhaust \| AFE Intakes \| Forgestar F14 + Pirelli P Zero 295/305 -- Past: 2011 550i ///M Sport \| 2010 M6 Coupe \| 2004 BMW M3 Convertible \| 2003 BMW 330i
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