Gerard1997
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considering to buy a 528i. Can a 528i after tuning be faster than a 535i ? If yes , what kind of tuning ? Heard a lot about jb4 , will it make 528i faster than 535i ? And how reliable is it
528i vs 535i
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The Guardian
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Fast? Traffic light or NSHW?
How fast you looking at? Or what kind of BHP are you targeting to achieve?
How fast you looking at? Or what kind of BHP are you targeting to achieve?
Gerard1997
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320 hp possible ? What I understand now is change the charge pipe and do jb4 tuning
thirteenbee
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4 cylinder vs 6 in-line... depends what you want. and of course cost.
Rd tax and etc. at one time i only look at 520 to mod, since its modding might as well find the cheapest and mod. COst for 520 abd 528 got difference, then i look hard again. Drive 5 years + cost of mods = 535. thats how i end up with 535. dep at 18.5 no messy mods. I mod too many cars in my life. Like to leave this one simple and pure. LOL Plus point is, i can still tune up whenever i like......
I ended up choose the 535, love the car, smooth and powerful. When you need the power just ask, it will be given. no messy mods vs 528 , engine will vibrate a little on cold start and on moving off because engine too small, not filling the engine bay and 4 cylinder mod up to 320 bhp definitely feel different from in-line 6.
Rd tax and etc. at one time i only look at 520 to mod, since its modding might as well find the cheapest and mod. COst for 520 abd 528 got difference, then i look hard again. Drive 5 years + cost of mods = 535. thats how i end up with 535. dep at 18.5 no messy mods. I mod too many cars in my life. Like to leave this one simple and pure. LOL Plus point is, i can still tune up whenever i like......
I ended up choose the 535, love the car, smooth and powerful. When you need the power just ask, it will be given. no messy mods vs 528 , engine will vibrate a little on cold start and on moving off because engine too small, not filling the engine bay and 4 cylinder mod up to 320 bhp definitely feel different from in-line 6.
hohlim
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I would have to agree with thirteenbee. If modding is your thing, why not consider an old 335 with the N54 engine? They should be around 8years with lesser depreciation. My E93 N54 depreciation when I let go end of this year will be only 7-8k. Its got only approx. 1.5 years left as of today.
Generally speaking, no matter what car you mod or the mod being done, it will have more reliability issues than a stock one because I doubt you will stop at the charge pipe and jb4. Exhaust manifold, exhaust, larger turbos, suspension, brakes, it can and most likely cause an addiction and problems inadvertently appear. Sorry for being a wet blanket.
If the options are only 528i modded and 535i I would suggest going for the 535i.
Generally speaking, no matter what car you mod or the mod being done, it will have more reliability issues than a stock one because I doubt you will stop at the charge pipe and jb4. Exhaust manifold, exhaust, larger turbos, suspension, brakes, it can and most likely cause an addiction and problems inadvertently appear. Sorry for being a wet blanket.
If the options are only 528i modded and 535i I would suggest going for the 535i.
Gerard1997
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Wanted to buy 535i but could find , cause I Want one below 60000 mileage and 1 owner. Preferably still got 5-6 years for me.
The Guardian
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That would be a challenge. There is a 2013 535 in the market now with some nice mods. That would probably be one that is the closest to your asking other than it's a 2 owners car.
Bro Gerard, you can consider the 2013 Nov 535i. It was my ex car which I traded in with PML last month for 540M. The 535 was well taken care of. M5 kit done by JSM. Front Brembo 6 pistons by Top93 - brake pad has around 20% life. No mods done on the engine. It was a PML management car which I bought at 4000km/6mths.
Gerard1997
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I bought a 528 instead hahaa
TezzaRed
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That's a great choice. Hope you are enjoying your car! Saw you are selling off your front bumper? Got a M-bodykit?
Gerard1997
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Definitely enjoying my car, got my bodykit and rims changed 1 month ago. Just started with the piggyback tuning
TezzaRed
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Awesome. If you don't mind me asking, which year is your ride? Glad to see that there are other 2nd-hand F10 owners around and active.
Gerard1997
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2013Awesome. If you don't mind me asking, which year is your ride? Glad to see that there are other 2nd-hand F10 owners around and active.
Gerard1997
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yeah been driving for a few months now. I had changed my bodykit, downpipe, charge pipe and boost pipe. Also changed my air intake and 20 inch rims. Previously, im on racechip but decided to go with ecu remap instead. So far i think its a worthy car to drive but if i can choose again maybe i would go for 535 because of the power. But at that time there is no 535 with low mileage for my budget so i settled down with 528. If you drove a 335 , i reckon you get a 535.
Gerard1997
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And i also changed to remus exhaust. Thats all.
