Should I sell my 435

Nishan · 12-29-2014, 01:48 PM

Its been a year with my 435 and I am kinda bored with the car.

Anyway I am keen on an E70 X5M. I test drove one today and the power of the car is just awesome. It reminds me of my e92 M3.

Any thoughts on this option? I know that the E70 is now the previous model, but I will not be able to afford the new X5M and I don't think I will enjoy the other engine options...

exotich1 · 12-29-2014, 02:16 PM

I traded in my 2014 550 with M package for my X5M. When I saw the M in Monte Carlo Blue Color with every option, including rear entertainment, I knew I had to have it! I took a loss on the trade, but M is an M. Will never buy a non M car again!!!

mitch808 · 12-29-2014, 02:34 PM

How do you even compare the two? Both cater to two completely markets and use cases.

The 435 I'm sure given enough time will have an excellent aftermarket. Suspension, ECU tuning, exhaust bits, etc. That could wake up the car and take away some of that boredom.

Moving to an X5M, while a night and day difference from the 435; also comes with other baggage like higher repair costs and maintenance. Probably higher insurance too?

I think you need to determine first if an SUV/SAV is what you want over a sedan/coupe. Then from there, if the X5M is the one for you, or just a V8 X5 and upgrade that for less cost...

007_e350 · 12-30-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nishan

Its been a year with my 435 and I am kinda bored with the car.

Anyway I am keen on an E70 X5M. I test drove one today and the power of the car is just awesome. It reminds me of my e92 M3.

Any thoughts on this option? I know that the E70 is now the previous model, but I will not be able to afford the new X5M and I don't think I will enjoy the other engine options...

Put a JB4 man (www.burgertuning.com)

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=916434

Robio · 12-30-2014, 09:47 AM

I'm kind of thinking of things from the other way around. Get rid of my '12 X5d and go to a M4, or just go test drive the X5 50i and make the move up.

RR

LastLong · 12-30-2014, 02:30 PM

Yes for X5M!

Why? Because it's more pratical than a Coupe car, and you have the Power of the M-Series

I had M3 E90, and now I have X5, but miss something.... the M Feeling... my next will be (E71) X6M!

infamousdiz · 12-30-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch808

How do you even compare the two? Both cater to two completely markets and use cases.

The 435 I'm sure given enough time will have an excellent aftermarket. Suspension, ECU tuning, exhaust bits, etc. That could wake up the car and take away some of that boredom.

Moving to an X5M, while a night and day difference from the 435; also comes with other baggage like higher repair costs and maintenance. Probably higher insurance too?

I think you need to determine first if an SUV/SAV is what you want over a sedan/coupe. Then from there, if the X5M is the one for you, or just a V8 X5 and upgrade that for less cost...

you are crazy to think dropping a tune in the 435 will compare to the x5m stock let alone a tuned X5M... every time I drive the 335i or 435 loner I cant wait to get my vehicle back. other then the new navi those cars blow compared to an M... I don't think I can drive a non M car anymore. Other than the dated e70 interior I love my car. If you want a V-8 Mid size suv I would go with Jeep GC with the hemi.

mitch808 · 12-30-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by infamousdiz

you are crazy to think dropping a tune in the 435 will compare to the x5m stock let alone a tuned X5M... every time I drive the 335i or 435 loner I cant wait to get my vehicle back. other then the new navi those cars blow compared to an M... I don't think I can drive a non M car anymore. Other than the dated e70 interior I love my car. If you want a V-8 Mid size suv I would go with Jeep GC with the hemi.

It wasn't to say that a tuned car would match in power to an X5M, just that perhaps with some mods, it wouldn't be as boring. Reading comprehension...

BeamerandBimmer · 01-04-2015, 10:49 PM

Compare Apples to Apples. If you want a powerful SAV consider the X5M or Tuned X5 50. If you want more excitement just tune your 435. I've tuned my 135 to over 500hp for not a lot of money. Good luck spending less than $2000 and getting a X5 to perform the same.

windsailor · 01-05-2015, 12:51 PM

there's something I don't miss anymore moving from 535 to X5M and it's rear seats lack of leg room, someone already said it's day and night, including your gas bill but even grinning is expensive these days!

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exotich1 Enlisted Member 20 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2011 Monte Carlo Blue X5M Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5M [10.00]	I traded in my 2014 550 with M package for my X5M. When I saw the M in Monte Carlo Blue Color with every option, including rear entertainment, I knew I had to have it! I took a loss on the trade, but M is an M. Will never buy a non M car again!!!
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	How do you even compare the two? Both cater to two completely markets and use cases. The 435 I'm sure given enough time will have an excellent aftermarket. Suspension, ECU tuning, exhaust bits, etc. That could wake up the car and take away some of that boredom. Moving to an X5M, while a night and day difference from the 435; also comes with other baggage like higher repair costs and maintenance. Probably higher insurance too? I think you need to determine first if an SUV/SAV is what you want over a sedan/coupe. Then from there, if the X5M is the one for you, or just a V8 X5 and upgrade that for less cost...
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Robio Enlisted Member 8 Rep 39 Posts Drives: '12 X5 Sport Package Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I'm kind of thinking of things from the other way around. Get rid of my '12 X5d and go to a M4, or just go test drive the X5 50i and make the move up. RR
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LastLong Captain 90 Rep 601 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes for X5M! Why? Because it's more pratical than a Coupe car, and you have the Power of the M-Series I had M3 E90, and now I have X5, but miss something.... the M Feeling... my next will be (E71) X6M! __________________ - 2015 F85 BMW X5M = SOLD - 2012 E70 BMW X5 35i - M Sport = SOLD - 2008 E71 BMW X6 35i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 4.8i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 30si - Sport Pack = SOLD
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BeamerandBimmer Lieutenant 118 Rep 449 Posts Drives: S63tu Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So.Maryland iTrader: (6)	Compare Apples to Apples. If you want a powerful SAV consider the X5M or Tuned X5 50. If you want more excitement just tune your 435. I've tuned my 135 to over 500hp for not a lot of money. Good luck spending less than $2000 and getting a X5 to perform the same. __________________ Current BMWs;'18 M2, '20 R1250GS Adventure Past BMWs;'22M850 Conv, '19 SG M5(ED 5/19),14 Ionic Silver i3, '16 S1000XR, '16 Azurite Black M5, '07 G650X-Challenge, '10 R1200GSA, '15 Mineral Gray M4, '14 S1000R,'10 Alpine White 135ia M-Sport, '13 Carbon Black X5 50i, '10 Carbon Black M5, '07 Graphite K1200GT, '08 335ia, '05 545i, '04 R1150R, '03.5 M3 Cabrio, '00 540ia, '97 M3 sedan, '97 540ia
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windsailor Private First Class 8 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Black Saphire Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cowtown iTrader: (0)	there's something I don't miss anymore moving from 535 to X5M and it's rear seats lack of leg room, someone already said it's day and night, including your gas bill but even grinning is expensive these days!
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