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Sedans BMW 5-Series Infiniti M35 vs BMW 530
143 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2007 at 1:07 PM
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Replying to: hpia4v2 (Jun 12, 2007 5:55 am) |
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After reading great reviews and ratings on the M series, I decided to test it. I first drove the BMW 535. It was very quick and solid. I then took an M35x out from another dealer. I found the electronics on the M to be superior but in driving dynamics it was a distant second. The steering feel was not there. The BMW was superior in terms of suspension and brakes. It also felt more solid- the doors were heavier etc. I'm sure that the M is a great value and that has to be part of its attraction. It's quick, reliable and offers all the tech goodies of the more expensive cars but to me the BMW experience was a level above, one that you certainly pay for. Just my 2 cents. |
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It will be interesting to see how the 535i compares to the M35 and M45 in terms of performance and Comfort. My guess is that the 535i will give the M45 a run for it.
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Replying to: achonko (Jun 27, 2007 5:27 pm) |
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I drove both vehicles before finally purchasing the bmw. Altough I liked the "step on the peddle" performance of the Infinity a bit more than the BMW, there were things that just were simply better abouth the 530xi. It felt like a much more solid vehicle * the controls were more solid looking and feeling * the steering had a much better feel * the "sport" seats were superior * and I was able to get it with a 6-speed! As mentioned earlier, the only real 530xi drawback is it's lack of "kick in the rear" power. Anyone have any engine upgrade thoughts?
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Replying to: bumps (Oct 02, 2007 2:02 pm) I LOVE the M35x, but the 535xi was def fun to drive! I wish BMW would only make the car a little more luxurious looking (inside and out).
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 02, 2007 2:27 pm) The question I am curious about is how the 535Xi compares to the forthcoming M45x. I have not followed the road tests in detail, but I thought I read somewhere (Edmonds?) where they posted a 0 - 60 time for the M45 of 6 seconds, while BMW claims the 0 - 60 time for the 535i/535Xi is less than 6 seconds. 0 - 60 is only one small aspect of of a car's performance, and I'm not trying to claim one accelerates faster than the other per se, but if this one example is correct then they have comparable acceleration. If so, then that would indicate the 535Xi is more of a competitor to the M45x than the M35x. Thanks Bruce
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Replying to: bruceomega (Oct 03, 2007 7:16 am) On pure performance, handling and feel... the 528 is more like the M35 but IMO better than the M35. The 535 is well beyond the M45 this area. If you look at features and value, the M35 and 45 win hands down.
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Replying to: bathel (Oct 03, 2007 9:46 am) V6 vs I6 and V8 vs V8 In comparison test, the M45 outperformed the E500, 550i, Audi A6 and Lexus GS430 Tough to compare the I6 to a car that beat BMW's 8 cylinder. Its just not far to BMW. The M45 is a different league.
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Replying to: bathel (Oct 03, 2007 9:46 am) |
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