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Originally Posted by InTheseUncertainTimes
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Originally Posted by 530iDriver
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Originally Posted by A6bullet
Damn, as separate, these upgrades are good. But seeing the whole car there is something off about it. Definitely seems like there was some asian influence maybe? 3/4 rear view defo looks Hyundai.
Also, the 530i power figures are laughable!! On a car that heavy? That must not feel very sporty to drive.
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Drive one. Surprisingly quick. After all it is a 0-60 car in 5.8-6 secs range. |
Picking the 530i as the hill to die on seems like a strange choice. A current V6 Camry probably has better driving dynamics and comparable tech. I mean at least the M340i fanbois have the B58 as one leg to stand on. |
No it doesn't. The current Camry V6 drives as you would expect a FWD heavy biased family sedan. May be quick on a straight line, nothing else exciting about it. Yes drove a XLE V6 2019. And did I mention how laggy and slow the 8 speed auto in the new Camry is?
And the cockpit tech sucks balls. The interior is cheaply made. Cheap plastics abound, the leather comes off the seams of the seat with light use. Thin sounding doors and sheetmetal. They charge you near $40K for the "privilege" of driving a Toyota.
Good commuter car/transportation appliance but it is no 5 Series and certainly no BMW either.
The B48 which is a B58 minus 2 cylinders is pretty quick for the vast majority of drivers. I have had this car fully loaded, 5 people and cruising down the highway at 75-80MPH is not a problem while getting back 34MPG.
And passing power is a breeze on this car.
If you are a card carrying speed demon, then stick with M550i or M5 or something else altogether.
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2017 BMW 530i, Sport Line,Alpine White, Canberra Beige Sensatec, 19 inch V-Spoke wheels, basic plain Jane build with no options whatsoever..... "Less is more".
Before: 2011 BMW 328i E90 sedan, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Dakota Brown leather, 17 inch wheels, 6-speed auto, N52 6 Cyl inline N/A goodness....