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      11-25-2020, 07:31 AM   #1
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Just sold my 2014 335 with 61k miles this past Saturday. Same day purchased an 18 540 m-sport and initially was going through seller/buyer remorse at the same time. But after driving the 540 for the past few days have zero regrets. 335 IMO has more pep but the 540 is so much more spacious and drives much smoother. Installing window tints today and planning on purchasing a rear spoiler. Besides that car is staying stock. Car is totally legit and worth the purchase.
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      11-25-2020, 08:50 AM   #2
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Very nice. Enjoy.
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      11-25-2020, 08:58 AM   #3
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Thanks appreciate the reply!
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      11-25-2020, 10:29 AM   #4
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MSport AW over cognac comfort seats... looks to be in very good condition. Your new 540 is probably just hiding how peppy it is because of the added refinement relative to your 335.

Great upgrade- be happy!
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MSport AW over cognac comfort seats... looks to be in very good condition. Your new 540 is probably just hiding how peppy it is because of the added refinement relative to your 335.

Great upgrade- be happy!
Thank you for the reply ..540 is definitely peppy and haven't had a single complaint yet ..sure I won't have any ..it's just me being sentimental towards my prior car ..also sure weight because of size difference vs HP could be a factor but at this point I'm ecstatic with the ride quality and space the 540 has to offer ..truth be told my F30 335 was a great car which was reliable since day 1 with a monster engine ..thanks again!
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Congrats on the purchase. G30 5 series is a great balance of sport and luxury imo.
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Congrats and best of luck.
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Agree. For someone who doesn't plan to track the car, this is IMHO the right size for street driving.
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mario1208 Beautiful car. Congrats and enjoy !

I am picking up alpine white MY21 540xi in Dec. This color really suits the car.
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      11-25-2020, 06:56 PM   #10
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mario1208 Beautiful car. Congrats and enjoy !

I am picking up alpine white MY21 540xi in Dec. This color really suits the car.
Thanks! Absolutely love the car ..black kidney grills sealed the deal for me ..lol
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Congrats on the purchase. G30 5 series is a great balance of sport and luxury imo.
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Congrats and best of luck.
Thanks really appreciated!
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Agree. For someone who doesn't plan to track the car, this is IMHO the right size for street driving.
Thanks really appreciated!
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Nice ride. I had one of these for my 2017 540i and it made it even more peppy. I still have it since I turned mine end at lease end and got a M550i. Let me know if you are interested.
https://www.amazon.com/Burger-Tuning.../dp/B01KIOTMN8
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Thank you for the reply ..540 is definitely peppy and haven't had a single complaint yet ..sure I won't have any ..it's just me being sentimental towards my prior car ..also sure weight because of size difference vs HP could be a factor but at this point I'm ecstatic with the ride quality and space the 540 has to offer ..truth be told my F30 335 was a great car which was reliable since day 1 with a monster engine ..thanks again!
Congratulations! BMW actually did an outstanding job of managing weight on this car. Consider that this car weighs about the same as the new RWD G80 M3! The 540 is truly light on its feet for a car this size. Is it as agile as my M2? No. Is my M2 as refined as my 540? Hell no. I think the 540 has plenty of power, but you could get a tune if you want a bit more. I'm keeping mine and I suspect you will love yours.
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Nice ride. I had one of these for my 2017 540i and it made it even more peppy. I still have it since I turned mine end at lease end and got a M550i. Let me know if you are interested.
https://www.amazon.com/Burger-Tuning.../dp/B01KIOTMN8
Thanks for the reply ..Might just take you up on the offer ..when possible let me know how much you're selling tuner for..live in jersey so unsure if it will need to be shipped
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Thank you for the reply ..540 is definitely peppy and haven't had a single complaint yet ..sure I won't have any ..it's just me being sentimental towards my prior car ..also sure weight because of size difference vs HP could be a factor but at this point I'm ecstatic with the ride quality and space the 540 has to offer ..truth be told my F30 335 was a great car which was reliable since day 1 with a monster engine ..thanks again!
Congratulations! BMW actually did an outstanding job of managing weight on this car. Consider that this car weighs about the same as the new RWD G80 M3! The 540 is truly light on its feet for a car this size. Is it as agile as my M2? No. Is my M2 as refined as my 540? Hell no. I think the 540 has plenty of power, but you could get a tune if you want a bit more. I'm keeping mine and I suspect you will love yours.
Thanks!!!

Went with 30% tints yesterday and just purchased a CF rear spoiler ..nothing crazy ..made sure it was subtle and not an eyesore ..just my preference..install coming up next week ..
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Thanks for the reply ..Might just take you up on the offer ..when possible let me know how much you're selling tuner for..live in jersey so unsure if it will need to be shipped
I will send you a PM. It is small so it would be easy to ship.
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Thanks!!!

Went with 30% tints yesterday and just purchased a CF rear spoiler ..nothing crazy ..made sure it was subtle and not an eyesore ..just my preference..install coming up next week ..
Pictures when done?
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Thanks!!!

Went with 30% tints yesterday and just purchased a CF rear spoiler ..nothing crazy ..made sure it was subtle and not an eyesore ..just my preference..install coming up next week ..
Pictures when done?
Definitely will do
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      12-05-2020, 05:10 AM   #22
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I’ve got a 2019 MSport 540 ix. You will love life in this vehicle. Sport mode is fun and comfort is great for DD in traffic. It a perfect all around vehicle. If my Wife’s 530ix lux was not white mine would have been.
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