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#377 of 379 Re: 525i [dasha1] by shipo

Jan 13, 2007 (11:48 am)

Replying to: dasha1 (Jan 13, 2007 6:45 am)
You're responding to a post that is five and a half years old, and as such, the cars that were being discussed were E39 versions of the 525i and 530i. I've driven behind both engines as well as the slightly older 2.8, and I've got to tell you, the 2.5 of that era couldn't hold a candle to the 2.8 much less the 3.0 mill. Adding a K&N and other options are worthless wastes of money as any credible tuner will tell you.
 
The E39 530i had a more powerful engine, got better gas mileage, had a stronger transmission, had larger and more capable brakes, better wheels and tires, and had demonstrably quicker acceleration. All things considered, the extra money for the more capable 530i was a bargain. Period, full stop, the end.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#378 of 379 Re: 525i [shipo] by dasha1

Jan 16, 2007 (1:39 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Jan 13, 2007 11:48 am)
Well, I disagree, I don't think there is a night and day difference, especially after owning a 540i, now there is the night and day difference, yes I am aware of that its five years old, I was merely posting for anyone looking for a preowned. Best regards.

#379 of 379 Re: 525i [dasha1] by shipo

Jan 16, 2007 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: dasha1 (Jan 16, 2007 1:39 pm)
"Well, I disagree, I don't think there is a night and day difference, especially after owning a 540i..."
 
Funny you should mention that. During a test drive to determine the effects of a new firmware flash on my 2002 5er, the BMW technician said, "I thought that this was a 530."
 
"Yup." Was my response. "Why?"
 
"Well, this thing is way into 540 territory in acceleration." Note: I assume he meant 540iA non-SP.
 
"Nah, you must just be used to driving 530s with an Automatic transmission."
 
"Nope, we sell lots of 530s with a stick and I probably drive eight or so per week. This one is real quick."
 
Maybe it was just my particular car that was fast, I don't know. What ever the case, there was a HUGE difference between my 1999 328i 5-Speed and a friend's 2001 325i 5-Speed. Then there was the difference between my 2002 530i 5-Speed and the 328i (I had both cars for a couple of weeks due to my ED 5er getting to our shores in only 4 weeks). While I won't say the difference between my two BMW was as great as between the 325i and 328i, the 5-Series was noticeably faster than the 328i in all respects.
 
Long story short, the E39 525i should be even slower than the E46 325i, and my 530i was able to flat destroy the latter.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

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