Why a 528/535?

DVDA · 11-12-2009, 09:27 PM

I have an "acquaintance" who recently got a 535i and I asked her "So what made you chose a 535i instead of a 335i?" To which she replied "It looks nicer"

So it got me wondering, why do others chose a 528i/535i instead of 328i/335i? Is it size? Design? Nicer Interior?

Disclaimer: This is not a thread to start a war, I just geniuely want to hear 5 series' owners opinion

dwoodman · 11-13-2009, 12:51 AM

my decision was based on 2 car seats and wide shoulders. I chose a 550i because I did not want turbos to wear out at 80k miles

rc'Z · 11-13-2009, 11:37 AM

When you come right down to it, none of the BMW line now a days will win any beauty contest.

Vax · 11-13-2009, 10:53 PM

I've wanted 335 for about 2 years. It finally came to a reality a few months ago. I've driven several manual 335i's and I knew I love that vehicle. When I got there they also had a 550i and honestly I agonized back and forth between the 2. I drove them both a couple of times. I kep thinking I love how the 335 drives but I liked the size of the 550. Not being able to make up my mind the salesman offered me to try a 535. I was hooked. I actually liked the feel of the 535 almost as much, but not quite, as the 335, but I still felt the size of the 5 was far more practical. I do have a family. More room in the front, more room in the rear. I sacrificed a smidgeon of fun.

I honestly can't say why the 550i didn't do it for me. It felt heavier to me, didn't feel as snappy in handling to me. I think I just love the feel of that in-line 6 with 2 turbos. So sweet!

If it were only ever me in the car I think I'd be driving a 335i today.

BMW335iOn18s · 11-22-2009, 06:01 PM

I have a 335i (e92) and 528i (e60) and i can tell you they are completely different cars. The 5 (non-sport) is a super quiet, smooth, very comfortable ride that is sporty-ish for a very soft and comfy ride, while the 335i has less body roll and gives much much more feedback but is no where near as comfortable and quiet as the 5 is. The interior in the 5 is nicer by far. I chose the 335i for myself and the 528i for my wife. Different strokes for different folks.

NewM3driver · 11-24-2009, 10:28 PM

I came out of a 550 sport and am now in an M3 sedan. The M makes the 550 feel like a Buick.

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DVDA Major 123 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	Why a 528/535? I have an "acquaintance" who recently got a 535i and I asked her "So what made you chose a 535i instead of a 335i?" To which she replied "It looks nicer" So it got me wondering, why do others chose a 528i/535i instead of 328i/335i? Is it size? Design? Nicer Interior? Disclaimer: This is not a thread to start a war, I just geniuely want to hear 5 series' owners opinion __________________ '10 E92 335i\|Le Mans Blue\|Black Dakota\|Light Burl Walnut Trim\|Premium\|///M-Sport\|Steptronic\|I-Drive\|Comfort Access\|
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dwoodman New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: future BMW Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN iTrader: (0)	my decision was based on 2 car seats and wide shoulders. I chose a 550i because I did not want turbos to wear out at 80k miles
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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	When you come right down to it, none of the BMW line now a days will win any beauty contest.
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11-13-2009, 10:53 PM	#4
Vax Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 535i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	I've wanted 335 for about 2 years. It finally came to a reality a few months ago. I've driven several manual 335i's and I knew I love that vehicle. When I got there they also had a 550i and honestly I agonized back and forth between the 2. I drove them both a couple of times. I kep thinking I love how the 335 drives but I liked the size of the 550. Not being able to make up my mind the salesman offered me to try a 535. I was hooked. I actually liked the feel of the 535 almost as much, but not quite, as the 335, but I still felt the size of the 5 was far more practical. I do have a family. More room in the front, more room in the rear. I sacrificed a smidgeon of fun. I honestly can't say why the 550i didn't do it for me. It felt heavier to me, didn't feel as snappy in handling to me. I think I just love the feel of that in-line 6 with 2 turbos. So sweet! If it were only ever me in the car I think I'd be driving a 335i today.
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11-22-2009, 06:01 PM	#5
BMW335iOn18s Resident BMW Fanboy 259 Rep 866 Posts Drives: F82 CS SMB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I have a 335i (e92) and 528i (e60) and i can tell you they are completely different cars. The 5 (non-sport) is a super quiet, smooth, very comfortable ride that is sporty-ish for a very soft and comfy ride, while the 335i has less body roll and gives much much more feedback but is no where near as comfortable and quiet as the 5 is. The interior in the 5 is nicer by far. I chose the 335i for myself and the 528i for my wife. Different strokes for different folks.
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11-24-2009, 10:28 PM	#6
NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I came out of a 550 sport and am now in an M3 sedan. The M makes the 550 feel like a Buick.
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