N54 daily driver

desmo01 · 08-22-2018, 12:07 AM

Hi all,

I have an E92 MT coupe that I like, but am thinking about getting a 335 or 535 with AT and an N54 engine as a more drive around car and something to pull a motorcycle trailer.

Does anyone have any thoughts/recommendations on 535 vs. 335? Leaning to 535i for the slightly larger size but not really sure.

Thanks for any replies!

srey · 08-22-2018, 12:32 AM

I love my e90, but the e60 is better looking, IMO. If its just a run around car i think i might lean 535i. Are you a diy kind of person who likes tinkering? If not I'd advise against an n54.

desmo01 · 08-22-2018, 05:23 AM

Yes and already an 07 e92...

b92 · 08-22-2018, 12:51 PM

I would go N54 535ix for my second car, unless I could find a nice 2010 E90 335ix (LCI N54).

X5 xDrive35d would top the above two, but tougher to find in the same price range.

Rob09msport · 08-22-2018, 11:07 PM

535 prob will be less abused more often anyway

Jaronbwall · 08-23-2018, 10:40 AM

The 535 can pull a motorcycle trailer easy. I talked to guy at Deals Gap (aka the Dragons Tail) and he had no problems. He was ripping up the road with his bike and occasionally the car. haha

desmo01 · 08-23-2018, 02:33 PM

LOL, exactly where ill go with it too!!

desmo01 · 08-26-2018, 06:41 PM

How bad is the all wheel drive to work on the 535s? Best to avoid or ok?

08-22-2018, 12:07 AM	#1
desmo01 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 335, e60 M5 2x Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: us iTrader: (0)	N54 daily driver Hi all, I have an E92 MT coupe that I like, but am thinking about getting a 335 or 535 with AT and an N54 engine as a more drive around car and something to pull a motorcycle trailer. Does anyone have any thoughts/recommendations on 535 vs. 335? Leaning to 535i for the slightly larger size but not really sure. Thanks for any replies!
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08-22-2018, 12:32 AM	#2
srey Lieutenant 224 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i 6mt Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	I love my e90, but the e60 is better looking, IMO. If its just a run around car i think i might lean 535i. Are you a diy kind of person who likes tinkering? If not I'd advise against an n54.
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08-22-2018, 05:23 AM	#3
desmo01 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 335, e60 M5 2x Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: us iTrader: (0)	Yes and already an 07 e92...
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08-22-2018, 12:51 PM	#4
b92 Major 536 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: E92 335is, 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (2)	I would go N54 535ix for my second car, unless I could find a nice 2010 E90 335ix (LCI N54). X5 xDrive35d would top the above two, but tougher to find in the same price range. __________________ 2011 E92 335is, Space Grey/Coral Red, 6MT. RB 2+, Wedge tuned. E85 PI coming soon.
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08-22-2018, 11:07 PM	#5
Rob09msport Lieutenant 128 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 09 335 msport Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Mount Sinai ny iTrader: (1)	535 prob will be less abused more often anyway
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08-23-2018, 10:40 AM	#6
Jaronbwall Driving cars and riding bikes really fast 298 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	The 535 can pull a motorcycle trailer easy. I talked to guy at Deals Gap (aka the Dragons Tail) and he had no problems. He was ripping up the road with his bike and occasionally the car. haha __________________ 335i, sport pkg, 3 pedals, Blacked out, LED markers, OZ Ultraleggera wheels, Firestone Indy 500s, x-pipe, vibrant 1792, PE mod MHD stage 2+, BMS DPs, ARM charge pipe, Tial BOV, ARM FMIC, dual cone, CSF radiator, M3 control arms, sways, HAWK pads. https://www.strava.com/athletes/8309149 Follow me on Strava
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08-23-2018, 02:33 PM	#7
desmo01 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 335, e60 M5 2x Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: us iTrader: (0)	LOL, exactly where ill go with it too!!
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08-26-2018, 06:41 PM	#8
desmo01 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 335, e60 M5 2x Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: us iTrader: (0)	How bad is the all wheel drive to work on the 535s? Best to avoid or ok?
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