Which F10 would you rather have?

Whostheboss · 04-25-2011, 02:12 PM

#2

acsoup123 · 04-25-2011, 02:37 PM

Car 1, no questions asked

sjs · 04-25-2011, 05:38 PM

I'd go with car 2, but that's because I did.

here's my specs list:

1150, 668, NACX, 4CE, ZAV, ZCV, ZCW, ZDA, ZDH, ZPP, ZP2, ZSP, 2TB, 465, 4NB, 5DF, 5DL, 610, 6NF, 775, 8S4

j3o3t3 · 04-25-2011, 06:02 PM

No question, go for the horsepower, #1

Bandini3 · 04-25-2011, 08:16 PM

Based on a back-to-back road test, I would say your first decision is to weigh the awesome power and great sound of the 550i against the decent/spirited power and somewhat more nimble feel of the 535i (better weight distribution). Plus, the 535i gets great fuel efficiency given its performance, size and comfort.

As others have suggested, several of the options noted would be of secondary importance to most performance-oriented drivers: for example, Driver Assistance seems to have limited utility (lights aren't that noticeable), HUD does not show gear (as I recall), ventilated seats might be important in Florida.

IMHO, paddle shift sports automatic should be included in either case.

Both 550i and 535i are excellent, just slightly different in character.

View Poll Results: Which car would you rather have?
550i Semi Loaded	14	41.18%
535i More Loaded	20	58.82%
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sjs Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i, 2011 535i Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd go with car 2, but that's because I did. here's my specs list: 1150, 668, NACX, 4CE, ZAV, ZCV, ZCW, ZDA, ZDH, ZPP, ZP2, ZSP, 2TB, 465, 4NB, 5DF, 5DL, 610, 6NF, 775, 8S4 __________________ My cars: 2011 X5 35i (Space Grey) & 2011 535i (Jet Black)
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04-25-2011, 08:16 PM	#27
Bandini3 Reader 31 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 535xi, 435xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	Which F10 M Sport: 550i or 550i Based on a back-to-back road test, I would say your first decision is to weigh the awesome power and great sound of the 550i against the decent/spirited power and somewhat more nimble feel of the 535i (better weight distribution). Plus, the 535i gets great fuel efficiency given its performance, size and comfort. As others have suggested, several of the options noted would be of secondary importance to most performance-oriented drivers: for example, Driver Assistance seems to have limited utility (lights aren't that noticeable), HUD does not show gear (as I recall), ventilated seats might be important in Florida. IMHO, paddle shift sports automatic should be included in either case. Both 550i and 535i are excellent, just slightly different in character.
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