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Originally Posted by Obioban
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Originally Posted by 530iDriver
Never owned a E39 but did admire them from afar. Beautiful machine even today, 15 years after the last one rolled off the factory assembly line.
Funny the curb weight of my G30 530i is 3700 lb, so it is roughly 270 lb heavier than that E39 530i.
But I did own an 2011 E90 until March of this year, so I am well acquainted with the look and feel of old school BMW machinery.
Unfortunately market wants and needs have changed and BMW has adjusted to what their core customers want on a car. It may not necessarily be in tune with what a small group of enthusiasts on Internet forums expect from the brand.
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Even that 270 lbs feels like a bit of an underestimate— the e39 530i's weight includes a spare tire and 50% more cylinders! |
I am a huge fan of the old NA in line sixes as much as the next guy, but I have to say I have been pleasantly surprised by the B48 2 liter turbo mill in my 530i. It is very smooth and responsive it almost feels and sounds as good as my old N52 but with better low end torque response, excellent passing manners and much improved fuel economy specially in city driving.
I used to be a card carrying member of the "There is no replacement for displacement" club but these new generation of engines have changed my mind a bit.
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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....