[jzcrna]

Originally Posted by Bbb34

Some additional threads that might help you with your decision.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1221324
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143666
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1153430

Really though, here's only one way to know for sure. Figure out what your priorities are then test drive all 3. I think you'll just know which one is right for you, much easier decision than it seems right now.

I totally agree. I was very surprised at my satisfaction with the 528i, especially with local commuting. If I were doing lots of highway driving as before then I would go with the 535i or 550i if I could afford to.

[Russkey]

Get the 535 and enjoy it! You'll most likely be very happy with it until you drive 550. So, don't even test drive 550 if you're aiming at 535! I warned you haha )

[visualguy]

Originally Posted by pascalm3m5

Just read that before you buy:

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/bmw-n6...ble-1705170612

I love my 535 xdrive,

BMW Does not know how to build a reliable v8. Point! You are as strong as your Weekes link. And the strong v8 of bmw have plenty of small problem that made me quit their v8. You want a good V8, buy a american.

Audi and Mercedes have some good V8 engines as well.

[lincvert]

Wow, crazy amount of 550i bashing. Buy what you like and even in congested DC traffic I'm glad I have the v8. Mine is a 2011 and I haven't had one single issue in 77k miles. I only did the CCP because I heard I would get free spark plugs and injectors. My old 545i also was virtually issue free at 150k miles when I traded it in.

Go v8 on the used market. Get a loaded car for not much more than the 528 or 535 and you'll won't regret it a single day.

[DocOct]

I wonder if the N63 issue has really been blown out of proportion on the forums. I have the V8 N63 and have had not a single issue in three years of driving. I did the CCP and had no issues prior to having it done and no issues after it was completed.

I did recently have a 535i loaner that was actually very nice. I found with the reduced weight up front, it did handle better in the corners than the 550i and still had great acceleration in a straight line. The 550i of course is faster but for the cost difference, if I did it again I'd have to think carefully.

Long term ownership for the V8 will most definitely be more expensive. More injectors, more spark plugs, more expensive oil changes and probably more reliability issues.

If I was purchasing again, I think the 535i would be the best of the three engines for long term ownership.

[Bmw doubles]

Originally Posted by pascalm3m5

Just read that before you buy:

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/bmw-n6...ble-1705170612

I love my 535 xdrive,

BMW Does not know how to build a reliable v8. Point! You are as strong as your Weekes link. And the strong v8 of bmw have plenty of small problem that made me quit their v8. You want a good V8, buy a american.

Is the BMW v8 the problem or the BMW v8 with turbos the issue? Do the older M3's have timing chain problems? Either way thanks for the article. It was food for thought for me on that setup.

[lincvert]

Originally Posted by pascalm3m5

The V8 of BMWs are just spectacular, specialy where you can exploit it. I had, many, V8 of bmw. One i remember was the Bmw M5 E39 v8 5.0 liters naturaly aspirated (I here that unlock by jim conforty , shark injector this car was capable of close to 200mph) Madona video :

The second video is really wath is all about :

If you drive like their is an egg under the gaz pedal that you dont want to break. well sure anything will last for ever. (Smile)

I guess i had to much fun with those v8. And for the one who had a e60 545 for 150k miles with no problems. You must have the god's of car's on you side. Me, every time i was flooring this thing, i was crossing my fingers!

Happy driving !

The only problem I had with the 545i was the coolant tube under the intake manifold started to leak. Stupid 50 cent o-ring and 30 hours of labor to replace. Mine was only leaking about one gallon every 6 months so I got rid of it instead of fixing it.

Rear tires every 15k miles too but I think I had something to do with that. if I drove like I had an egg under the pedal I may have been able to squeak out 20k.

Long live the v8 rwd manual