Car decision 550i or m235i

Ckg_z4ch · 02-26-2022, 03:33 PM

Hello everyone I'm in the market looking for a new bmw and I've narrowed my choices down to either a 550i or the m235i and I'm not exactly sure which one to pick. 4 doors aren't necessary but the n63 in the 550 honestly sounds amazing but I feel as if the m235i would be the more agile car and would feel better in corners compared to the 550 and the more reliable option. The car is gonna be used mainly for daily driving. All opinions are appreciated thanks!

Trian · 02-26-2022, 06:18 PM

You've narrowed it down to 2 options and listed the main attribute that attracts you to that car. Are you buying new then it doesn't much matter for the first 3 years on the costs of maintenance and repair (550 will be more expensive to maintain as the miles get added on, all things being reasonably equal). If you are buying used, then supplying miles, age, etc. will help you get some opinionated analysis from other members.

Ckg_z4ch · 02-26-2022, 10:41 PM

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You've narrowed it down to 2 options and listed the main attribute that attracts you to that car. Are you buying new then it doesn't much matter for the first 3 years on the costs of maintenance and repair (550 will be more expensive to maintain as the miles get added on, all things being reasonably equal). If you are buying used, then supplying miles, age, etc. will help you get some opinionated analysis from other members.

Both of them are 2016 with the 550 at 57k miles and the m235 at 68k

TuckerE36 · 02-27-2022, 02:52 AM

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Both of them are 2016 with the 550 at 57k miles and the m235 at 68k

I personally would opt for the LCI N63TU and then get it tuned. Very fun sedan and 57k miles is not bad at all as long as oil changes have been consistent

ChiNorm · 02-27-2022, 10:54 AM

Comfort vs. performance, which do YOU want? I would go with the F10, cuz I value the extra comfort vs. performance capabilities that I won't use.

Good luck.

Trian · 02-27-2022, 11:03 AM

I would go with the F10 because my wife enjoys acceleration but does not enjoy being thrown around in spirited driving.

Ckg_z4ch · 02-28-2022, 10:04 AM

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Both of them are 2016 with the 550 at 57k miles and the m235 at 68k

I personally would opt for the LCI N63TU and then get it tuned. Very fun sedan and 57k miles is not bad at all as long as oil changes have been consistent

They have the 550i has a gold plaque on the CARFAX for oil changes it says well maintained

Sylverlee · 03-02-2022, 05:44 PM

I had a m235i same time as my 535i. For a single car I’d take the 535i. Interior is on another level. M235i was fast but also got boring. Would be more fun if it were stick.

OnlyGerman · 03-03-2022, 08:45 AM

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Both of them are 2016 with the 550 at 57k miles and the m235 at 68k

I personally would opt for the LCI N63TU and then get it tuned. Very fun sedan and 57k miles is not bad at all as long as oil changes have been consistent

They have the 550i has a gold plaque on the CARFAX for oil changes it says well maintained

That literally means nothing

02-26-2022, 03:33 PM	#1
Ckg_z4ch New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Bmw 428i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Car decision 550i or m235i Hello everyone I'm in the market looking for a new bmw and I've narrowed my choices down to either a 550i or the m235i and I'm not exactly sure which one to pick. 4 doors aren't necessary but the n63 in the 550 honestly sounds amazing but I feel as if the m235i would be the more agile car and would feel better in corners compared to the 550 and the more reliable option. The car is gonna be used mainly for daily driving. All opinions are appreciated thanks!
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Trian Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2015 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Victoria, B.C. iTrader: (0)	You've narrowed it down to 2 options and listed the main attribute that attracts you to that car. Are you buying new then it doesn't much matter for the first 3 years on the costs of maintenance and repair (550 will be more expensive to maintain as the miles get added on, all things being reasonably equal). If you are buying used, then supplying miles, age, etc. will help you get some opinionated analysis from other members.
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02-27-2022, 10:54 AM	#5
ChiNorm Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 233 Posts Drives: '13 535xi Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Comfort vs. performance, which do YOU want? I would go with the F10, cuz I value the extra comfort vs. performance capabilities that I won't use. Good luck.
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Trian Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2015 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Victoria, B.C. iTrader: (0)	I would go with the F10 because my wife enjoys acceleration but does not enjoy being thrown around in spirited driving.
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Sylverlee Captain 150 Rep 965 Posts Drives: White 535i M-Sport, 911 GTS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irvine iTrader: (2)	I had a m235i same time as my 535i. For a single car I’d take the 535i. Interior is on another level. M235i was fast but also got boring. Would be more fun if it were stick.
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