[grimlock]

Just in time for the make-up sex..

[DuneMan]

I got about seven speeding tickets since i got my 535i. And I'm not really a speeder. most of these tickets are about 20 KM over speed limits - so nothing crazy. The point being there isn't much room to enjoy the extra power.

So, if i were to turn back the clock i would maybe go for the 523i with all the features.

unless you live in germany then get a 550i and hit the autobahnen!

[delvek]

There is literally NO WAY I would own an F10 550 in the States, or really anywhere where I was faced with a constant speed limit. I totally understand how someone could but for me it would be impractical for both pleasure and licensing. I have been in Germany so long that every now and then I "slow down" to 65mph and after a minute my family is like "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!??!?!?!?!" and I simply reply "reminding myself what 65 is like."

For those that may wonder, I think I would rather stab myself in the face with a fork repeatably then drive 65mph (+/- 15mph)! 65 literally feels like your are crawling its almost painful.

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by DuneMan

I got about seven speeding tickets since i got my 535i. And I'm not really a speeder. most of these tickets are about 20 KM over speed limits - so nothing crazy. The point being there isn't much room to enjoy the extra power.

So, if i were to turn back the clock i would maybe go for the 523i with all the features.

unless you live in germany then get a 550i and hit the autobahnen!

Nothing happens to your license? Here 4-5 in 2yrs and your suspended for 3months, then 6.. etc

If you'd get the 523 why not the 528 its soooo much more fun for revving.. and u'd still notice its alot more weak then the 535i at low revs

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by delvek

There is literally NO WAY I would own an F10 550 in the States, or really anywhere where I was faced with a constant speed limit. I totally understand how someone could but for me it would be impractical for both pleasure and licensing. I have been in Germany so long that every now and then I "slow down" to 65mph and after a minute my family is like "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!??!?!?!?!" and I simply reply "reminding myself what 65 is like."

For those that may wonder, I think I would rather stab myself in the face with a fork repeatably then drive 65mph (+/- 15mph)! 65 literally feels like your are crawling its almost painful.

But 550s are so much cheaper in the states, and you tend to gain weight over there (i gain 10-15% at least).. i don't know how I could resist getting the largest engine model for every single car I bought, just cuz i would never do the same in HK

[delvek]

I hear ya grimlock, but I think I would be on Cops or 6 o'clock news, I would be cruising down New Jersey Turnpike, like the lower exits where it gets real quiet at 130mph, get pulled over by the entire NJ State Police, with several news cameras overhead, and ask, "whats the problem officer?"

[Jon D]

Originally Posted by jk3355

Steve, this was the exact response you gave at bimmerfest. I hate to call this spam, but both your opening post and this post mirror that forum? Did you do this for the sake of saving time. seems really impersonal. The members here are giving you real responses and you simply post the same message and response on all the boards.

I'm disappointed i even responded to your post at all.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=519656&page=2

What on earth is wrong with the OP trying to benefit from as many views as possible before reaching such an important decision?
Instead of taking it as a personal insult, you should perhaps consider yourself flattered in that he's interested in your advice.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by StevenFW

Yes, I forgot to enable that feature, I will do so. I agree with everything that you're saying, and I expect that I will discover just what you have said. Realize that one reason that I posted on two forums is due to the fact that I am under some time pressure to make this decision as my lease is up shortly.

I hope that you will continue to post on my threads.

I will mate. No hard feelings and I'll be around to answer more question. I misjudged your intentions! CHEERS.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by Jon D

What on earth is wrong with the OP trying to benefit from as many views as possible before reaching such an important decision?
Instead of taking it as a personal insult, you should perhaps consider yourself flattered in that he's interested in your advice.

Agreed. I went overboard. But also, maybe it was an issue he needed to realize some might be percieving as not putting in the effort.

Clearly he is under the gun like he said. The interwebs are pretty impersonal, but you have to follow some kind of etiquette

[Jon D]

Originally Posted by jk3355

Agreed. I went overboard. But also, maybe it was an issue he needed to realize some might be percieving as not putting in the effort.

Clearly he is under the gun like he said. The interwebs are pretty impersonal, but you have to follow some kind of etiquette

Again I disagree with you - how do you perceive his duplicate posting as a breach of etiquette?
Do you by any chance wear a quilted smoking jacket and write from an oak panelled study, with Jeeves at your beck and call?

[delvek]

meh, I can see both sides honestly.

OP, spamming the internet on as many venues as possible to get back as much input as possible. Check back in a few days and see what the results were sort of thing.

Repliers, take the time to type out a well thought discussion hoping to enter into a dialogue / discussion only to find your merely the dude at the drive in window taking an order.

Are either one wrong in their stance, absolutely not. This is the internet people have differing views of their relationships here. If a friend was to call me up and ask for my thoughts on a subject and I spend 20 minutes explaining my view and soon as I say I am done the phone line goes dead, I would kick his arse! Even more if he was calling someone else (ie. posting on another forum) right after hanging up!

I do think jk apologizing anymore is retarded and should cease like yesterday. He did no wrong, no need to dredge this back again, its like the morning after chowing on old cold pizza after a hard night of drinking.

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by delvek

I hear ya grimlock, but I think I would be on Cops or 6 o'clock news, I would be cruising down New Jersey Turnpike, like the lower exits where it gets real quiet at 130mph, get pulled over by the entire NJ State Police, with several news cameras overhead, and ask, "whats the problem officer?"

I did not consider the license aspect, Ive only lived there for short stays.. I got 1 ticket already, so on 'first level warning' 1 out of 5 .. if i get anymore in rapid sucession then its granny style for next 2yrs waiting for the pts to be replenished
The news crews must relish getting such a major crime being commited..
Cops here are somewhat predictable..

[JK479]

Originally Posted by Jon D

Again I disagree with you - how do you perceive his duplicate posting as a breach of etiquette?
Do you by any chance wear a quilted smoking jacket and write from an oak panelled study, with Jeeves at your beck and call?

Do they even sell BMW Smoking Jackets anymore. I think after they made the last e24, thay also stopped that accessory.

[DuneMan]

Originally Posted by grimlock

Nothing happens to your license? Here 4-5 in 2yrs and your suspended for 3months, then 6.. etc

If you'd get the 523 why not the 528 its soooo much more fun for revving.. and u'd still notice its alot more weak then the 535i at low revs

if it's not reckless driving (which inlcudes excessive speeding) then it doesn't go to the DL point system. So, parking tickets, mild speeding.. etc don't impact your DL status.

for the 528 i never really considered it becuase my decision was to go for turbo or non turbo. and that's the only reason i went for the 535.

[Ti335]

I know others will disagree, but having driven a 2011 535i xdrive, it felt....not very fast. The lack of top end power was particularly disconcerting. After 5000 rpm, the engine runs out of steam very quickly.

I've never driven the 550i, but according to magazine reviews, it's about as fast as the 335i. And I can tell you that the difference between the 335i (with the N54 engine) and the 2011 535i is HUGE.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by Ti335

I've never driven the 550i, but according to magazine reviews, it's about as fast as the 335i. And I can tell you that the difference between the 335i (with the N54 engine) and the 2011 535i is HUGE.

As fast as a ......... WHAT............... mine will P8SS all over one of those, you best drive one and quick.

[delvek]

Originally Posted by Ti335

I know others will disagree, but having driven a 2011 535i xdrive, it felt....not very fast. The lack of top end power was particularly disconcerting. After 5000 rpm, the engine runs out of steam very quickly.

I've never driven the 550i, but according to magazine reviews, it's about as fast as the 335i. And I can tell you that the difference between the 335i (with the N54 engine) and the 2011 535i is HUGE.

Dude, quite possibly the worst comparison of the year. What magazine said this, Good Housekeeping?

As for the 535, it is very fast, not sure what the deal was with the one you test drove but for 4 doors, not many can hang with the 535 without seriously busting the bank.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by delvek

Dude, quite possibly the worst comparison of the year. What magazine said this, Good Housekeeping?

As for the 535, it is very fast, not sure what the deal was with the one you test drove but for 4 doors, not many can hang with the 535 without seriously busting the bank.

I have to agree. a 335i with 6 speed auto is about as fast as a 535i 8 speed automatic.

3 will inherently handle better than the 5 because of the 5's larger wheel base. but straighline, it will be a close call. Even in higher rpms, the 8 speed is just too "trick" unlike the older 6 speed that is slower.

6 speed manual, well, you have a point, ratios in the 335i are closer than the 5 series. I guess BMW didn't want a faster 535i than 3 series in 35i guise.

[BMW9]

I drove both the 550 and the 535 F10. Yes the 535 was lighter. But both cars are very heavy. If you want a toss able car, and if nimble handling is important to you, You must look elsewhere (maybe the 3 series). I love my 550 for its quality, smoothness, power and solid feel. but, it is not at all toss able nor does is it reward that style of driving.