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monkeyboy6059 
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 Topic: m535i
Posted: 19-August-2005 at 11:56 |
i just bought an m535i on ebay, im off to collect next week and had a few questions:
what are the differences between the 535 and the m5, and does the m535i qualify as a proper 'm' car?
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Adrian M3 90
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Posted: 19-August-2005 at 13:30 |
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In a word NO, sorry!
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PaulS
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Posted: 19-August-2005 at 13:35 |
The 535 engine is 12 valve with 218 bhp whereas the M5 has the 24 valve 286bhp engine. HTH
Paul
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Jonners
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Posted: 19-August-2005 at 13:38 |
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m5 e28 is a real M car
m535 e28 just a badged up 535 - but from what 'they' say a great car and very good value for what it is
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PJSM3
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Posted: 19-August-2005 at 13:41 |
Was that the blue one, black leather with 7 series wheels?
I think you'll find the difference is the M5 has more power (286 bhp) and handles well due to a different suspension set up. The M535 does not have the most forgiving handling characteristics especially in the wet on TRX tyres.
I guess M5 owners will say the M535 was not a 'proper' M as it was not until the e28 M5 came along that BMW really nailed the M package. That's not to say an M535 can't be a whole lot of fun though  .
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monkeyboy6059
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Posted: 20-August-2005 at 02:54 |
its a grey one with cloth interior,
i already know a little about the e28 m5 but was just wondering if any of its componants had been put in the 535.
although it turns out not to be the case, i stil cant wait to get hold of her
Edited by monkeyboy6059
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Roll of Honour:
('86 e30 316)
('86 e24 628csi)
('94 e32 730ise)
('91 e30 318is)
('87 e28 m535i)<<Now in service
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PaulS
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East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman
Joined: 03-July-2004
Location: Aylsham, Norfolk
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Posted: 20-August-2005 at 06:31 |
That certainly looks nice mate!! You'll have a lot of fun with her once you get her!
Paul
Edited by e28silver528i
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