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#29 of 33 Re: Decisions decisions... [shipo] by lovemyclk Feb 24, 2007 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Feb 24, 2007 5:21 am) I find that people are quite amazed at the performance I can wring out of my beloved e39. On my 3rd set of tires in 42k miles!   I would not opt for any xi variant from BMW unless I lived up north, but totally agree with one of the other knowledgeable posters on this forum (is it you?) that a great set of winter tires is the answer.   If I could have any wish, it would be to couple the new twin-turbo six with my e39SP. Might not EVER consider parting with it. I understand that there will be a 535, which might be worth a look if the slight styling mods (inside & out) are agreeable.   Still, though... few cars get down the road and through the turns with the feel of this car. Replies to this message: shipo (Feb 24, 2007 1:08 pm)
#30 of 33 Re: Decisions decisions... [lovemyclk] by shipo Feb 24, 2007 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Feb 24, 2007 12:51 pm) I" would not opt for any xi variant from BMW unless I lived up north, but totally agree with one of the other knowledgeable posters on this forum (is it you?) that a great set of winter tires is the answer."   Yup, that would be me. I had a set of snows for my E39 and the car was awesome in the snow.   "If I could have any wish, it would be to couple the new twin-turbo six with my e39SP. Might not EVER consider parting with it."   I posted the exact same sentiment a month or two back. An E39 with the new twin turbo six would be an absolute PERFECT car.   Best Regards, Shipo
#31 of 33 Re: Decisions decisions... [lovemyclk] by manybmws Mar 07, 2007 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Feb 24, 2007 2:03 am) Thanks...I think the extra weight of the 328xi might give the ride a little more of a 5-like ride experience.   I drove a 335i coupe when my '03 530 was in for service. Very fast but felt a little light when pushed - at least to me (and I know what that can feel like since my other car is a 2006 MX-5). I think the extra weight in the 3-series x models might be a good thing for ride compliance/stability even though straight line performance is sacrificed.   I want to drive the new 335i convertible for my next test drive Speaking of extra weight.

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