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Time for an upgrade, but to what?
So it seems that the end is near for my F30 328i and I am looking to replace it with something that has the N55 motor either a 335i or a 535i (including the d and hybrid). So it is down to these 2 cars, on one hand I love the performance of the 335i but in love with the interior of the F10. I am leaning towards the F10. The build quality is also much better on the F10, the F30 has very low quality. But I dont know if I want to give up the sportiness of the F30. Maybe some tunes and upgrades for the F10? Any input from you guys will be greatly appreciated.
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435i Grancoupe should fall in between 335i and 535i
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Lol I have thought of that, pricing is similar to the 4GC plus individual leather can be ordered with it. hmmmm
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But the 4GC had the same build quality as the F30. Any recommendations on upgrades for the F10!!
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Just make sure you get a 2014 and above, wih m sport, 535 or 550, and no xdrive. You'll them get the 704 m sport suspension which is much closer to what you are looking for sportiness-wise
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Go for the F10 - the interior, as you mentioned, is head-and-shoulders above the F30.
The 535 should give you plenty of sportiness if you option it correctly. Most important is the suspension - either the passive sport suspension (which will require M Sport + RWD only) OR the Dynamic Handling Package (DHP), which you can also get on xDrive cars. Having DHP, I'd highly recommend it since it'll give you the stiff sport suspension when you want it but also a more compliant ride when you want that, too. The 550 is also a beast, so take one for a test drive. Coming from a 335, the 535 felt a bit too tame for me. But if you're coming from a 328, the 535 should feel sufficiently quick. I think the options are more important than the engine, though. So if it's a choice between more options OR the bigger engine, go for the options IMHO.
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Yes it will most definitely be a MY14 and I am hoping to get one of the last builds before the SOP of MY15 . And it will definitely have m sport 704 suspension.
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The OP is looking for something a bit "sporty" as he explained. The N55 provides a nice punch - 300hp/300tq - and it's also easily tuned for more power if desired. It's a pretty nice compromise between power and economy, as well, and it's clearly one of BMW's most attractive options here in the US... I don't know for certain, but I'm guessing on the F10 it's probably THE most popular engine in the US.
The 4-banger on the F10 just feels very lethargic to me - certainly a viable engine for hauling kids around and getting from point A to B, but it'll never make the car feel sporty.
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Well I love the tuning ability of the I6 compared to the n20/n28 in the 528i and I dont know if a V8 will suit my needs(aside for performance), not to mention the horrible fuel economy. I feel like the n55 has a delicate balance between sporty driving and decent economy, not to mention less chances of me wanting to full throttle and end up in someones back yard.
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