Now that the 535i is out ...do you guys lust after it???

BHairsto · 07-05-2007, 08:29 AM

I think the 5 series is absolutely stunning with the M body kit. The interior improvements for '08 are very nice, too. I would possibly have gotten the 535 over my 335 sedan if I had waited until now. However, I drove the '07 550, and the 3 series is defintely a sportier, more involving car to drive,and the suspension is tuned better (IMO)--it would be a tough choice for me if I were buying now.

55 · 07-05-2007, 09:05 AM

5 is a winner of wierdest headlights contest. Back is Hundai-like. Ugly. Proportions pretty good though.

Zeeman · 07-05-2007, 09:10 AM

i love the 5....it's just too expense here in the People's Republic of Canada.

It looks hot with the M-sport package.

Gripster · 07-05-2007, 09:35 AM

Since the interior space is not significantly better than the E90, there is no point other than the status symbol aspect of it. I haven't driven one, but I hear that the driving dynamics aren't as good either.

hks786 · 07-05-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

No, or I would've joined E61Post.

STE92VE · 07-05-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gripster

Since the interior space is not significantly better than the E90, there is no point other than the status symbol aspect of it. I haven't driven one, but I hear that the driving dynamics aren't as good either.

The back seat is cavernous compared to the E90. Go down to SC to the Performance Center and take a hot lap in the M5 and then let's talk about driving dynamics.

wannabe_MW · 07-05-2007, 12:15 PM

From my understanding, the 535i and the 335i should be very close in speed performance. you must take in consideration that the 5 series is almost the same weight as the 3 series and they both have the same engine.

TheAcAvenger · 07-05-2007, 12:52 PM

Not even mentioning the size, I think the 5 is the second ugliest car BMW makes right now (6 being the first, with absolutely no offense going to the many on the board who have one).

The new 550i has that new front which looks a lot better, but at that price, I might as well pay the extra pennies for an S6.

bluebug · 07-23-2007, 10:01 PM

Does the non-sport 535 have regular non-run flat tires? But the sport package has run flats with a spare? Strange...

jonerik26 · 07-23-2007, 10:13 PM

no

ward · 07-23-2007, 11:25 PM

5 series is for old people

the 3 series is too big, so the 5 is way too big

Tobizach · 07-24-2007, 10:34 AM

Nope sorry dont like it...Then again I never did like any sedan, no matter the make, if it has 4 doors no thanks.

tdc · 07-24-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

No, or I would've joined E61Post.

I think you meant E60post. E61 is the 5-series wagon.

And no, I don't lust after the 535i. Just not my cup of tea at this point in my life.

E90330iS · 07-24-2007, 04:02 PM

To big for me, but 535i definitely makes 550i seem like a gas-guzzler for equal performance and over-priced!

TheoIam · 07-24-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Your parents sound very fiscally responsible. Getting older and keeping cars for 10 years doesn't mean they should throw away 60k each and treat themselves now. I may be 40 years away from retirement, but I figure if anything my consumption would taper off, not accelerate as I near retirement age. Hopefully you didn't use the word cheap in a bad context.

And the fact that he is driving a brand new 335 while they are paying for his collage. If you have enough money for that, then maybe you can help pay your own way and they might have extra money for a new car.

epbrown · 07-24-2007, 07:19 PM

I like the 5-series sedan. If my next daily driver were a sedan, I'd pick an off-lease E60 530i over a new E90.

FinInk · 07-25-2007, 02:46 AM

I don't because I love the sporty look of the coupe. It just looks perfect to me at the moment and the 5 series doesn't excite me when I look at it. Doesn't look as sporty and seems more family type.

Funny thing though my older bro is barely 24 years old and he's planning on getting rid of his GSR for a 5 series. I'm telling him to get the 535i since he said he's wants a good family (he has no wife or kids!) car. He also wants the golden/tan color :/

010101 · 07-25-2007, 05:57 AM

The 5 series is the next step *down* from the 3 series in my book. The 135i is the car e90 owners should "lust after."

tjnptel1 · 07-25-2007, 06:31 AM

it's pretty much the ugliest thing on the road.

nusevad · 07-25-2007, 10:07 AM

Nope, too big, plus im tired of my e39...

e92man · 07-25-2007, 03:31 PM

the only reason i like the 5 series better is because of the seats. my mom has those luxery package seats in her 745li and they r

nlakind · 07-25-2007, 04:41 PM

If I was married & had kids I'd definitely opt for the 535...But I don't so the 335 FTW!

07-05-2007, 08:29 AM	#23
BHairsto Lieutenant 136 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M2 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodbridge, VA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	Yes!! I think the 5 series is absolutely stunning with the M body kit. The interior improvements for '08 are very nice, too. I would possibly have gotten the 535 over my 335 sedan if I had waited until now. However, I drove the '07 550, and the 3 series is defintely a sportier, more involving car to drive,and the suspension is tuned better (IMO)--it would be a tough choice for me if I were buying now.
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07-05-2007, 09:05 AM	#24
55 Private First Class 9 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2016 F31 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	5 is a winner of wierdest headlights contest. Back is Hundai-like. Ugly. Proportions pretty good though.
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07-05-2007, 09:10 AM	#25
Zeeman Captain 64 Rep 661 Posts Drives: E90 335 SG Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	i love the 5....it's just too expense here in the People's Republic of Canada. It looks hot with the M-sport package.
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07-05-2007, 09:35 AM	#26
Gripster Captain 156 Rep 981 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Since the interior space is not significantly better than the E90, there is no point other than the status symbol aspect of it. I haven't driven one, but I hear that the driving dynamics aren't as good either. __________________ *2013 M3 (E93)* - ZPP/ZCW/DCT
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07-05-2007, 12:15 PM	#29
wannabe_MW Private 11 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 01 accord Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ? iTrader: (0)	From my understanding, the 535i and the 335i should be very close in speed performance. you must take in consideration that the 5 series is almost the same weight as the 3 series and they both have the same engine.
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07-05-2007, 12:52 PM	#30
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 133 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	Not even mentioning the size, I think the 5 is the second ugliest car BMW makes right now (6 being the first, with absolutely no offense going to the many on the board who have one). The new 550i has that new front which looks a lot better, but at that price, I might as well pay the extra pennies for an S6. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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07-23-2007, 10:01 PM	#31
bluebug Private 6 Rep 78 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	535 doesnt have RFT? Does the non-sport 535 have regular non-run flat tires? But the sport package has run flats with a spare? Strange...
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07-23-2007, 10:13 PM	#32
jonerik26 Lieutenant Colonel 60 Rep 1,913 Posts Drives: black 335i e90 PRE-LCI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere iTrader: (23) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00] 1998 Acura Integra [8.50] 2006 325i [8.00]	no __________________
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07-23-2007, 11:25 PM	#33
ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	5 series is for old people the 3 series is too big, so the 5 is way too big
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07-24-2007, 10:34 AM	#34
Tobizach Female Car Enthusiast 6 Rep 353 Posts Drives: By the seat of her pants. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SouthWest iTrader: (0)	Nope sorry dont like it...Then again I never did like any sedan, no matter the make, if it has 4 doors no thanks.
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07-24-2007, 04:02 PM	#36
E90330iS Major General 151 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	To big for me, but 535i definitely makes 550i seem like a gas-guzzler for equal performance and over-priced! __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
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07-24-2007, 07:19 PM	#38
epbrown Colonel 64 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I like the 5-series sedan. If my next daily driver were a sedan, I'd pick an off-lease E60 530i over a new E90.
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07-25-2007, 02:46 AM	#39
FinInk Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2000 Celica, Wanting 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno iTrader: (0)	I don't because I love the sporty look of the coupe. It just looks perfect to me at the moment and the 5 series doesn't excite me when I look at it. Doesn't look as sporty and seems more family type. Funny thing though my older bro is barely 24 years old and he's planning on getting rid of his GSR for a 5 series. I'm telling him to get the 535i since he said he's wants a good family (he has no wife or kids!) car. He also wants the golden/tan color :/
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07-25-2007, 05:57 AM	#40
010101 Lieutenant 32 Rep 423 Posts Drives: still deciding what to order Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	The 5 series is the next step down from the 3 series in my book. The 135i is the car e90 owners should "lust after."
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07-25-2007, 06:31 AM	#41
tjnptel1 Cunning Linguist 161 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	it's pretty much the ugliest thing on the road. __________________ Bottles are for babies, Real men get blown.
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07-25-2007, 10:07 AM	#42
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07-25-2007, 03:31 PM	#43
e92man Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	the only reason i like the 5 series better is because of the seats. my mom has those luxery package seats in her 745li and they r __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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07-25-2007, 04:41 PM	#44
nlakind Brigadier General 405 Rep 3,305 Posts Drives: F80 M3 \| E30 M3 \|\| '51 Ford F1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (24)	If I was married & had kids I'd definitely opt for the 535...But I don't so the 335 FTW! __________________ KW-Suspension \|Lucent Motors \| Evolution Racewerks
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