Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
Anyone got a new BMW 535i 6 speed? >

Anyone got a new BMW 535i 6 speed?

Notices

Anyone got a new BMW 535i 6 speed?

Old 10-18-2007, 12:06 PM
  #1  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 11,650
Received 881 Likes on 478 Posts
Default Anyone got a new BMW 535i 6 speed?

Been looking at new cars. I like the 535i and wanted to order a 535i 6 speed. Anyone got one?

I like the 335i and all the mods you can get for it but it is too small to be practical so I thought the 535 would be a nice alternative.
Jupiter Sunsation is offline  
Old 10-18-2007, 12:13 PM
  #2  
VIP Member
VIP Member
 
texaschopper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Miramar Beach
Posts: 551
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Did the dealer by chance have a 550? It has the M body and really looks sharp. Not sure how much additional price wise though.
texaschopper is offline  
Old 10-18-2007, 12:42 PM
  #3  
rjr
Registered
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default 540i

I have an 02 540i. I am 6'4" so I kind of crawl in and out of it. Not as much leg room as I would like but it's no worse than most other cars.

I made the mistake of driving a 540 6 sp. before I drove a 530 auto. After the 540, the 530 seemed slow and sluggish. The final choice was obvious. Mine has the sport, and premium pkgs. I HIGHLY recommend them. The car corners on rails, and I love the sport seats.

I don't drive it in snow and seldom in rain. Rain isn't a problem but I need an excuse to drive my SUV so it's my rain/snow car.

I put Goodyear Eagles on it a couple of years ago. They are fine but have some traction issues in cold weather.

The only problems I have had in 53,000 are the rear speakers, and one of the LED panels on the dash.

If you buy the 535 remember "you could have had a V-8"

email if I can be of more help. [email protected]

rjr
rjr is offline  
Old 10-18-2007, 01:42 PM
  #4  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 11,650
Received 881 Likes on 478 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rjr
I have an 02 540i. I am 6'4" so I kind of crawl in and out of it. Not as much leg room as I would like but it's no worse than most other cars.

I made the mistake of driving a 540 6 sp. before I drove a 530 auto. After the 540, the 530 seemed slow and sluggish. The final choice was obvious. Mine has the sport, and premium pkgs. I HIGHLY recommend them. The car corners on rails, and I love the sport seats.

I don't drive it in snow and seldom in rain. Rain isn't a problem but I need an excuse to drive my SUV so it's my rain/snow car.

I put Goodyear Eagles on it a couple of years ago. They are fine but have some traction issues in cold weather.

The only problems I have had in 53,000 are the rear speakers, and one of the LED panels on the dash.

If you buy the 535 remember "you could have had a V-8"

email if I can be of more help. [email]

rjr
Randy you may want to remove your email so you don't get spammed to death. Thank you for your reply. The new 535 is twin turbo and there is a lot of simple tricks you can do that will make it 400 HP+ and outrun the 550 (V8). The 550 is 13K + more than the 535 so I did look at those but really want to stay around the 50K range. I really want a 6 spd M5 but 90K is insane for a new one.

I drove a 335i with mods last month and liked it better than my 02 M3. The 335 was faster, quieter and had a better ride with 19's than my M3 did with 18's. The M3 exhaust in the current car sucks, sounds like rocks bouncing around in the muffler!

Last edited by Jupiter Sunsation; 10-18-2007 at 01:53 PM.
Jupiter Sunsation is offline  
Old 10-18-2007, 08:22 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St. louis, East Sider
Posts: 891
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have a friend with an m5. That is one of my altime favorite cars, runs like a vette and can carry the family. I agree the price is a little crazy though. I didn't relize the 535 was turbo now.
320es is offline  
Old 10-21-2007, 04:44 PM
  #6  
Registered
 
Phantom1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Lake Murray, SC
Posts: 5,648
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I love my M5.................and I loved the M3 before it...................and I loved the 540i before it.

Can't go wrong with a BMW!
Attached Thumbnails Anyone got a new BMW 535i 6 speed?-1412437_3.jpg   Anyone got a new BMW 535i 6 speed?-new31.jpg   Anyone got a new BMW 535i 6 speed?-p1010250.jpg  

Phantom1 is offline  
Old 10-31-2007, 05:38 PM
  #7  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lighthouse Point, Florida
Posts: 1,823
Received 157 Likes on 54 Posts
Default

My uncle ordered a 535i Twin Turbo, it's on the boat. Sport pkg with the sport automatic transmission. I'll let you know what I think soon.
Lucky Strike Jr is offline  
Old 11-01-2007, 08:53 AM
  #8  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 11,650
Received 881 Likes on 478 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Lucky Strike Jr
My uncle ordered a 535i Twin Turbo, it's on the boat. Sport pkg with the sport automatic transmission. I'll let you know what I think soon.
The 335i is a cool car but a little small so I figured a 535 would be a nice alternative. I know the 6 spd cars became available as of Sept. 1 and hope that can give the car a sportier feel. The automatics are the kiss of death in the 335i coupes, everyone wants the 6 spd.
Jupiter Sunsation is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Magic Medicine
Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
7
05-15-2008 09:39 AM
Mercury_Challenger
Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
21
01-11-2008 02:20 PM
Chart
Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
9
10-29-2007 03:23 PM
Here's Johnny
General Boating Discussion
23
09-22-2003 09:07 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Quick Reply: Anyone got a new BMW 535i 6 speed?


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.