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Littlle over 100k Thanks. There is something to be said for that theory, and its something I have to think about every day. My drive to work is a bumpy 12 minutes via city streets with at least 15 lights, OR 16 minutes with one light and zero bumps via the highway. Although the highway puts on more miles-I am confident the suspension alone would last 5x as long if I only took the highway route. Add in stop and go wear on an engine, and brakes "highway miles" is a true consideration. That being said I only take the side streets if I have to stop at the store on the way home. You Cbus guys are spoiled-some of the bad roads up here are like the ace of the fucking moon!

Thanks! Im happy with it. This one is a keeper. And in truth you can have your own for less! I actually drove this car. Cheapest in the country with a clean carfax. But it was not nearly as clean, I was not in love with the color combo- and it needed some front end work at a minimum. but-turbo car-no check engine light-clean car fax- its a killer price even if it needs a few things. Probably the first time in my life I did not opt for the cheapest option. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=44131&endYear=2017&modelCode1=5_SERIES&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=595712&makeCode1=BMW&startYear=2007&firstRecord=0&searchRadius=25&showcaseListingId=417743791&mmt=%5BBMW%5B%5D%5B5_SERIES%5B%5D%5D%5D&listingId=423840694&Log=0

Looking at bumps and lips-but down the line. Hard to warrant spending money on a bumper/paint with a car this clean You can get M-Package 335 and 535i's for a deal if your quick to the trigger. Same looks-and a flash away from the same (or better) performance and a full M car. Looks great! But I really like my wood trim color. Very classy IMO Fo sho. I have a buddy going to a JB4 that will be unmarrying his Cobb this week. Trying to get it for a buck-fiddy Nerdiest wheels ever. Sucks the AWD has different offests so M wheels (and great RWD on the used market) wont fit. But, wheels are on the must-have list Thanks. I'd do it, but I dont do selfies. I will say time will tell if the horror stories are real with maintenance time and cost with the N54. I have owner several BMWs before, and never had to do anything more than basic maintenance or suspension work to them, but they were not direct injection twin turbo cars! I may get fucked-who knows! My CTS-V cost me about $59 a month to own with depreciation and repairs factored in. I'd love it if the BMW stayed around there after 3 yeas of ownership. I will be honest with any updates/issues I have with this thing as time goes on. Already planning on a hack CAI as anything on the market is super expensive, or super generic.

And the winner is- http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/IMG_20160321_195655437.jpg 08 535 X drive w/ Sport pack, Dakota Leather, Moonroof, Ambient Lighting, Nav, Cold Weather, comfort access. Sticker was 60k LOL. This was my favorite car of the bunch I test drove. Not the cheapest, but I got them to come under 10k, and they just put HPFP, injectors, coils and plugs on the car. It literally runs and drives like a brand new car, and feel much more engaged than the F10 (2011+) 535 I drove. One of the reasons I love it-mint sport interior and dark wood trim. Sport seats are basically fully adjustable Recaros. Once I sat in these, it was hard to sit in anything else. http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/IMG_20160322_095116089_HDR.jpg Also forced them to give me some free shit. Why not right? http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/IMG_20160322_094844678.jpg And as gay as it is, one of my favorite features. So unique http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/IMG_20160321_213950054_HDR.jpg Appreciate everyone opinions! I think the next runner up would have been a Sabb 9-3X Aero for sure. Can wait for thing expensive to break on this thing! LOL

I've already owned 3! But they were all flips-so its not the same Agree. I am 100% sure the Sabb would have a lower cost of ownership.

Great option, I don’t think I would be happy with the power- and the fit and finish is very GM. For the price-point-its probably the best AWD sedans car on the market. Matt@Sweedish says they are solid, reliable cars but fall short on fit/finish/comfort. Very utilitarian. Got to take advantage of good ol' BMW depreciation.

That is fair. Im kind of OK with that though. Not looking to shock the world-just get to work and fell somthing when I mash the gas, and stay under the radar if I pass the occasional smokey at 85mph If I want to cause shock and awe, I will just drive the RX-7 to work

That is fair. Im kind of OK with that though. Not looking to shock the world-just get to work and fell somthing when I mash the gas. What about an M5? http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=44131&endYear=2017&keywordPhrases=sport%2Csport&modelCode1=5_SERIES&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=595712&makeCode1=BMW&startYear=2009&firstRecord=0&searchRadius=0&showcaseListingId=423267706&mmt=%5BBMW%5B%5D%5B5_SERIES%5B%5D%5D%5D&listingId=423528877&Log=0 Not local-out a full M-Packege without the coslty problematic drivetrain. Cant get a CTS-V right now for twice that, and the only area the CTS-V would trump this thing is power.

Reminded me of this video, but not neatly as riveting. Still convinced this guy hit warp 1.

Bingo. Drove one locally, fast? No-but its prettly close to being on a 600 with R compunds in terms on "Im going to try an drag knee at every corner"

Nobody gets a hook up on Porsche parts prices. Everyone gets fucked!! I randomly drove one local. Motor was loud (expected I guess?) Interior was ok, liked the wheels. Felt slow compared to the N54, and Im not sure if there are good tuning options to turn them up? Great suggestion though. Only other thing is I am really looking to stay AWD-if I let RWD come into the fold I’d probably just wait for the right CTS-V I helped a buddy to a timign job on his V8 S4. 6 horus later, I left, job was 55% done, and said Id never buy an Audi!! LOL I agree to a point. I have driven a few 535's now and although more expensive than the others, there is one that has always been dealer serviced and it stands out above the rest in every aspect. It looks, smells, and drives like a brand new car. Literally-not one squeak, rattle, shimmy, speck of oil anywhere, freaking nothing. Maybe the dealer does do it better? We may have a winner.....

I agree. I dont like the F10 front end, and that the back just looks like a older 335i I will look into it! You simply cant touch this in a 4 door. I mean, just LOOK AT IT!!! http://www.motorward.com/wp-content/images/2014/08/HRE-Gran-Coupe-0.jpg It just screams luxury, money, sex drugs AND rock & roll!

Yes, I checked out a 335i. It is much larger than the E46 I had, but the interior finish is much nicer int hre 535, and the extra room is nice. Also, the "stink" of the entry level is real! Sorry Linn! I agree on all points- and I think the only issue for the current BMWs is the "lifetime fluid". I spoke to the tech at the dealer my buddy works at, and he has 310k on his 07 535i- He changes the trans fluid every 75k. Trans have never been out of the car, and the car has been on a flash for the last 100k Yup- Intake/flash/DONE. And the Wagons are nice-but hard to find and I actually like the sedans body line better. I have never, and I mean never, seen an Audi besides the OLD ones that didn't murder the owner with maintenance charges. Timing belts? LOL. Bingo. I'd trust a 10k BMW over a 10k Audi all day, every day

Yes the 08+ I have for "testing" is very nice inside- really as nice (in some respects nicer) than the F10 I took for a day. Did you have a Cobb or Jb4 on yours? Turbo car I assume? Yes. I have read the complaints-I have no issues with it. Maybe its just user-error? Its 1000x easier than CUE I drove a JB4 only car and was super happy with it. Considering the Rx7 is a tune of the key away, I dont think I will ever take it it farther than a tune, and a set of wheels. My was happy with my CTS-V for 3 years with an intake, tune, and muffler delete. And for reference the Jb4 535i put a car and a half on me 40-140.

Things are starting to take shape! Took the trans apart for inspection. You know you are making some steam when you put enough load into the main shaft bearing race to deform the shim behind it!! Talking to Tick-they typically see this with 1200++ whp cars. All of the gears looked good with the eye ball test. http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20160103_134938659_1.jpg Auto 3.9 Ring and pinion getting the good Hill Billy Posi treatment http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20151228_240225095.jpg Not pictured-rear end/subframe installed with homemade Camber arm to try and bring the camber as close to Zero as possible. Motor and Trans back in!!! Now for turbo placement. Details on turbo coming later....... Whats your opinion- A or B? I like A for simplicity but it will be almost impossible to fit a full 4 inch DP. B gives me unlimited exhaust options-and direct shot for a CAI A)http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20160222_215320673.jpg B) http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20160301_211632407.jpg

This may fuel a record..... :megusta:

These thread typically start the other way-but talk me OUT of buying a E60 535xi! Criteria- TRUE DD. Great for winter. AWD preferred but not mandatory Fun. If its not a sports car, it can pretend to be one Auto. Needs to be wife-on the go- friendly Kid seat approved-the need leg room to! 4 doors preferred Power-Coming from a CTS-V- 300hp won’t cut it. Upkeep-I don’t want to work on it much-but I can do ti all myself-so this is a debatable factor. If I can turn a wrench and take it to 300k miles, I'll take it! ADULT car-I take clients in my car-cant be a tin can rice box Resale-I hate losing on a purchase! Goal is 10% or 3k (whichever is less) or less cash loss in 3 years. Price point-does not matter as long as the residual is there. The CTS-V sold randomly (cash is king after all)-so I am in the market for a solid replacement. I loved the caddy-but I hated that I could not realistically drive it in the winter. With snows-it still sucked. Traction control was useless. How I ended up with a E60 (2007-2010 5series) 535xi 1) Turbos- duh! Cobb or jb4 and I am at 360+whp. Add a few other goodies and I am sniffing 400whp 2) AWD/Auto is seemingly bulletproof in these carts. Great trans programming to boot. 3) Fun- read below! 4) Pricepoint. You can get very clean examples for 10k and under. WTF? To date, I have driven 2010 GS350- Put me to sleep+plastic interior G37x- I liked it-but I would get bored with the power F10 535 (2013) very nice interior, but MAN they made it feel like an NA car. Hard to explain. suspension is super cushy...maybe too cushy? Ford Fusion. LOL Ford Taurus-Felt Like a tank, looked like a tank. Its a FORD just does not scream "luxury" was not a good fit for me 2009 CTS-V love the car-but not convinced this would be any better in winter. Prices seem to be falling fast? I struggle with this one! 2014 640i Grande Coupe. FUCK-best looking car. Biggest Price tag-to afraid I'd take bath on it in 3 years 2009 535xi- Nice interior- newer Nav works better but its not a deal killer. Sports seats are a MUST have. Felt tighter-and more responsive than the newer F10 car. You FEEL the turbos. Harder to explain, but much more fun to drive. Im open to other recommendations! GO

Look like high Impedance? Do you know if these will "drop in" for an LS?

School me on what the premium gets you over "stock"

And it has to be satisfying having a full fucking race car match your pace, and then NOT be able to come around you while your getting your blow job and sipping your start bucks! All while your shit was turned down!

Link? Ls1 car?

Sold! If you see a clean white colt hatch around town, dont race it!

Progress has been slow since I have been ramping up a new busienss venture and working on plans to build a house, but we do have progress! Gen4 5.3-picked up fro $200 delivered! Stipped down and given a bath http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20151219_181215678.jpg Big Rods and floating pins, check http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20151129_143200283.jpg The reason this motor was so cheap from the junkyard is it was in a fire, and I negotiated the price baised on havign to replce all eletrical sensors (none of which I was using anyways. Manifold and most of the wiring was intact so it could not have gotten that hot, but the motor was failry crusty Crusty- http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20151227_224229620.jpg All cleaned up, ready for all of it! http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20151227_224249044.jpg Used a notched stock headbolt to chase the threads. http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20160103_194708245.jpg And did a 10 minute clean up on the heads with a soft wire wheel. http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20160103_230745742.jpg My buddy Gabe drilling and tapping the "3rd" hole for the OE Camaro alternator bracket http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20160107_221709678.jpg Not pictured is the reused 5.7 OE 3 layer MLS Gaskets reused Speedpro (From Jegs, $100) Chinese head studs. Torqued to 80ft lbs. And some more carnage pics. Evidently, she was making some steam. This is the pinion gear actually splitting apart at the seam. Yikes! http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_8816.jpg Near or over 1000chp is a lot to ask of a stock rod evidently. Who would have though? :eek2: Most of the rods looked like this. The pistons look perfect. Thanks to a great tune from Erik @ backstreet performance, I will be reusing these pistons again! http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/coltboostin/LsxRx7/IMG_20160226_101518589.jpg

Tips to strengthen credit score. LOL On the mortgage side of things I can tell you there is zero benefit to your interest rate pricing from 740 up.

IF I was on Tinder you all would have "action shots" by now. LOL Ah, to be a single bartender at a dance club again........