535i sport vs 525i sport (m50) e34
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320ise
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have had both allthough never drove the 535i as it was cheap and had to be scrapped! but fuel will mean m50 525i will be better for some but as a weekend fun machine whats the better buy? and is the 535i better and more responsive than the m50?
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zimmerbimmer1
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The 535i is more of a motorway cruiser but with the right suspension can be a 
track tool.
Fit one of speedtouch's chips to the 535i (wish I had done to mine) and I'll bet it'll be a better alrounder.
MPG wise on track approx 11mpg
all round 20-25
on a long run 31 ish
track tool.Fit one of speedtouch's chips to the 535i (wish I had done to mine) and I'll bet it'll be a better alrounder.
MPG wise on track approx 11mpg
all round 20-25
on a long run 31 ish
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darkchild
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Despite only having 25'ish bhp between them, the 535i has always felt quite a bit quicker than a 525i IMO. It's a lot easier to find a decent 525i nowadays though.
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zimmerbimmer1
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Yes the torque of the M30 lump makes it nice and quick, was fab going round the Ring in my old 535i Sport
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320ise
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535I THE BETTER CHOICE THEN WITH MPG OUT OF THE EQUASION?