Dr. Pomade Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 535i vs. 550i - which one should I go with, and why? Go. For frame of reference, here's a 550i that I found: I think I'm set on getting a BMW at this point. I located one I want, but it's out of state. Specifically, it's a dealership in Florida. (The link to the car is below.) I'd prefer to give you the business, but I wasn't sure how that would work? http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43201&endYear=2014&modelCode1=550I&showcaseOwnerId=66537&startYear=2013&makeCode1=BMW&maxMileage=30000&searchRadius=0&extColorsSimple=WHITE&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=%5BBMW%5B550I%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=386803973&Log=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 535i vs. 550i - which one should I go with, and why? Go. For frame of reference, here's a 550i that I found: I think I'm set on getting a BMW at this point. I located one I want, but it's out of state. Specifically, it's a dealership in Florida. (The link to the car is below.) I'd prefer to give you the business, but I wasn't sure how that would work? http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43201&endYear=2014&modelCode1=550I&showcaseOwnerId=66537&startYear=2013&makeCode1=BMW&maxMileage=30000&searchRadius=0&extColorsSimple=WHITE&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=%5BBMW%5B550I%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=386803973&Log=0 ^Thats RWD. Were you looking for AWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 ^Thats RWD. Were you looking for AWD? Nope, not necessarily. I could take it or leave it. I have an AWD SUV, so if the weather gets really bad I can just drive that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Oh, BTW, I (accidentally, like an idiot) copied and pasted the PM I sent to Jordan. Apparently, I haven't figured out how the copy and paste function on a computer works. I do want everyone's opinions on the 535i v. 550i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm not trying to say the back seats in the GT-R are optimal by any means..... But I OFTEN take the car out with my 10 year old, 8 year old, and 7 year old all with me. (One up front and two in the back) When I had the stock front seats in the car, it was very easy for them to get in and out of the back. Ofcoarse, thinking back to when each of them was 5... it was a struggle to get them seated in the back of any car no matter what it was. Even plenty of headroom for the kiddos to wear a helmet in the rear i found a half eaten apple under the passenger seat and a peeled orange when i cleaned the car last week/changed the oil. no idea how that got back there, let alone under the seats. the kids love the speed of the GTR, but leg room is now a huge issue with my 7 year old girls. its a big enough issue that i'm probably going to part ways with the GTR at some point within the next year for something with 4 doors, AWD, a v8, and turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 i found a half eaten apple under the passenger seat and a peeled orange when i cleaned the car last week/changed the oil. no idea how that got back there, let alone under the seats. the kids love the speed of the GTR, but leg room is now a huge issue with my 7 year old girls. its a big enough issue that i'm probably going to part ways with the GTR at some point within the next year for something with 4 doors, AWD, a v8, and turbos. RS7 or E63s..:megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 RS7 or E63s..:megusta: definitely. just waiting for winter to end, and for me to get the balls to part ways with the GTR and cts-v. just don't have the time to enjoy them, or realy use the cts-v. out of the cars listed, i would go for the 550i. my neighbor has one that he daily drives and loves it. plenty of room for his kids, plenty of power/fun for a daily. and some room for mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 i found a half eaten apple under the passenger seat and a peeled orange when i cleaned the car last week/changed the oil. no idea how that got back there, let alone under the seats. the kids love the speed of the GTR, but leg room is now a huge issue with my 7 year old girls. its a big enough issue that i'm probably going to part ways with the GTR at some point within the next year for something with 4 doors, AWD, a v8, and turbos. Atleast it's healthy food! If I see one more 30+ day old french fry in the back of my wife's Q7 I might lose my mind :fuuuu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 535i http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43201&endYear=2014&transmissionCode=AUT&transmissionCodes=AUT&mmt=%5BBMW%5B535I%5B%5D535IXD%5B%5D550I%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&modelCode1=535I&makeCode2=BMW&modelCode2=535IXD&showcaseOwnerId=66537&makeCode1=BMW&modelCode3=550I&startYear=2013&maxMileage=30000&extColorsSimple=WHITE&makeCode3=BMW&searchRadius=200&listingId=382731757&Log=0 550i http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43201&endYear=2014&modelCode1=550I&showcaseOwnerId=66537&startYear=2013&makeCode1=BMW&maxMileage=30000&searchRadius=0&extColorsSimple=WHITE&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=%5BBMW%5B550I%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=386803973&Log=0 to make it easier. They look the same so AWD or TT is the question. Mpg's not a huge difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm going TT all day long, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Absolute best titty bar in the country is across the street from Braman in west palm beach( I'm from there). So for that reason I vote for the 550i. Fly down get car and pm for details on the titty bar. Anything and I mean ANYTHING goes there. :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Absolute best titty bar in the country is across the street from Braman in west palm beach( I'm from there). So for that reason I vote for the 550i. Fly down get car and pm for details on the titty bar. Anything and I mean ANYTHING goes there. :megusta: sounds awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 sounds awful Sounds like he may bring home more than just a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Sounds like he may bring home more than just a car. Like the hiv or nut warts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 All I know is I helped a pretty girl pay her tuition and my shit is clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Range Rover Evoque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 At this point I think the choice is clear on what your top 3 should be..... 1. Top Fuel dragster 2. http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/military-will-finally-sell-used-humvees-to-the-public-s-1671735866/+matthardigree 3. Full dresser Harley Davidson with every bit of chrome you can find. .....wait, I think I just had a stroke or a PRD2BDF moment.... Go with the white car, that will fit your needs best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04r1 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 definitely. just waiting for winter to end, and for me to get the balls to part ways with the GTR and cts-v. just don't have the time to enjoy them, or realy use the cts-v. out of the cars listed, i would go for the 550i. my neighbor has one that he daily drives and loves it. plenty of room for his kids, plenty of power/fun for a daily. and some room for mods I'm waiting for the CTS-V for sale post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I'm waiting for the CTS-V for sale post DID SOMEONE SAY CTS-V?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 If money was not a problem when considering the 550i or the 535 I would go with the 550i all day. These are small things, but I enjoyed driving the 550 more at the BMW Performance center over the 535. The TT V8 was quick and moved out fast. The 535 is quick as well, but didn't give that feeling as much as the 550. I also like the exhaust tips better on the 550, but that is just a small detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04r1 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 DID SOMEONE SAY CTS-V?? What would you know about a CTS-V :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 If money was not a problem when considering the 550i or the 535 I would go with the 550i all day. These are small things, but I enjoyed driving the 550 more at the BMW Performance center over the 535. The TT V8 was quick and moved out fast. The 535 is quick as well, but didn't give that feeling as much as the 550. I also like the exhaust tips better on the 550, but that is just a small detail. Thanks for this input. Yeah, I'm pretty much decided I'm going with a 550i. Do any of you guys know of any appreciable differences between the '13 and '14 models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I'm waiting for the CTS-V for sale post CR Discount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thanks for this input. Yeah, I'm pretty much decided I'm going with a 550i. Do any of you guys know of any appreciable differences between the '13 and '14 models? This may help a little for the differences. I do not know how creditable this site is. If I still worked at BMW I could of given you more insight. http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2013/05/2014-bmw-5-series-whats-changed-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 This may help a little for the differences. I do not know how creditable this site is. If I still worked at BMW I could of given you more insight. http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2013/05/2014-bmw-5-series-whats-changed-.html Looks like the '14 got 45 more HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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