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      07-22-2019, 11:46 PM   #2
destruct007
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Drives: 2013 535i M-Sport
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Raleigh, NC

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I see your not getting a lot of traction with your question. Its hard to say. I'm conservative. I don't want the headache of no cats, but I also live in CA. I also didn't buy this car for speed, or rather acceleration.
If your budget is $1500ish, I don't think you're going to get a lot of bang for your buck. That said I'm also talking out my a$$. lol. I watch a lot of review but other than that I'm no expert. But what I gather from reviews and looking at power curves, its just meh (at the sub $5k level). I think you can get more and how much is enough or what is more you each person is going to be different. Some people care more about the sound, others the look, others pure performance.

I'd also say make mistakes. Go for it if you feel this will give you a few more years of enjoyment out of the car. Don't pass inspection so what, so back put the cats back in undo some things and pass. Worst case its inconvenient and what, $500 more?
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