This sub reddit is dedicated to everything related to bmw vehicles, tuning, racing, and more. Three weeks later, working on and off during my spare time, the install was complete. Either you need a track day machine or youre an idiot. Bmw 5i interior trim removalinstallation part 1 here we are focusing on the removal of the contrast interior pieces, its a. Why a used bmw 5i is the best bimmer you can get under. For those interested, the car is currently still being driven daily with over. Bmws 1m coupe was made from the bmw parts bin and only offered for one year. Otherwise, spend the extra bucks and buy the 335i coupe. While a 5i is also tempting youre jumping back into higher maintenance and operating costs because of the turbos.
The n54 engine has forged internals, meaning it can handle an immense amount of power without requiring any expensive engine modifications. The 5i was a pretty standard affair on paper, a 1 series with bmws familiar n54 turbocharged straightsix stuffed under the hood. Car handles great, a little firmer ride, but still my daily driver, and family doesnt complain about ride. Current suspension on the brr bmw 5i project car is the gc coilover suspension system, w eibach race springs. I realize the 5i has more power, and is fairly easily modded. Hello everyone just wondering is 335i best daily driver for 3 series. Bmw 5i 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings for bmw e82 e88 e90 e91 e92 e93 front driver left brake pad sensor genuine. The bmw n54 engine featured in the 5i, 335i, and 535i is one of the most tuneable engines ever. This is a lovely car to live with as a daily driver, but it also suggests the. Let me know once you move back to atl 19 guardsaurum gt3 rs weissach. Btw, im from alpharetta and my family still lives there. Search from 123 used bmw 5i cars for sale, including a 2008 bmw 5i convertible, a 2009 bmw 5i convertible, and a 2010 bmw 5i. This is the whole reason bmw went with two turbos in the n54 and a twin scroll configuration on the n55.
Both the 5is and 5i offer excellent value for cars that can trigger your senses as well as they can. Research the 20 bmw 1 series 5i in palm harbor, fl at ferman bmw. But modding a 128i with the price difference between the 128i and the 5i wont make it as fast as a 5i and it would make the engine probably. I personally enjoy driving itself but i never go to track. Bmw 5i coupe a true enthusiasts car your daily bmw. I come from 11 years of s2000 daily driving and i currently own acura tlx because we just had a baby. But, remember, this is a street car daily driver that can be taken to the track and driven very hard and very fast, but not a track car that can be driven on the street. Bmw tuned the car to be a sporty coupe that was also a daily driver, rather than a road burner. This would also help deal with some of the nuances of the handling of the 5i that we are still dealing with as well. We have 78 bmw 1 series 5i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 10 1owner cars, and 117 personal use cars. Youll have to decide if the fun factor of the power and modfriendliness is worth it for your normal driving. By the way, i also have driven a 84 saab turbo 900 manual, and the bmw 5i is not your parents saab.
Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. Getting your car out of storage checklist may 6, 2020 did you know. After testing bmw 5i and 335i coupes backtoback, i can reveal that there are only two good reasons to purchase the smaller, cheaper car. I spent hours and hours stalking every 1m for sale ad in the u.
The seats are comfy and the interior is typical bmw fare with driver orientated controls. I am looking for long term reliability and low maintenence, but yet still fairly fun to drive. Reviews at the time were generally positive but questioned the pug puppy styling and pricing which was barely less than the 3series. If you want more of a daily driver, a sports car thats also comfortable on the highway, go. This tuned 450hp bmw 5i is the sweet spot for a dailydriven n54. Summary bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 200820 128i and 5i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 20062011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 20092011 335d sedans, 20062012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 200720 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive.
Having a tough time deciding on my next dd and ive been through hundreds of ideas. Search from 123 bmw 5i cars for sale, including a used 2008 bmw 5i coupe, a used 2008 bmw 5i w msport package, and a used 2011 bmw 5i convertible. My first n54 powered car was a certified preowned 2008 bmw 535i that i purchased with only around 50,000 miles on the odometer from century bmw in. My first n54 powered car was a certified preowned 2008 bmw 535i that i purchased with only around 50,000 miles on the odometer from century bmw in south carolina. For bmw e82 e88 e90 e91 e92 e93 front driver left brake pad sensor genuine fits. But im just not satisfied with the driving experience so ive been looking at sedans with stick shift and 335i seems. Ive never been in one so would be interested to know what it is like for a spirited drive and as a comfortable daily driver and long distance cruiser, would it tick all. Two months ago today, i began tearing down my 5i in order to remove my failing stock turbos and convert the car to a single turbo using acfs n54 kit. I am unsure if i will miss the extra power of the 5i over the 128i, especially for this daily commute.
The 5i is a great daily driver with gobs of power and handling to exceed anyone who drives on the street. Being eight years old it still shifts as fast as you can hit the paddle shift. Great daily driver, but not sure i would make it my only car knowing where are you are coming from. The guys love the m3, so they took this 1m to the canyons. Issues weve had are the electric water pump failure, water damaged headlight ballast, and soso fuel mileage compared to the volvo c70 it replaced. With the 1series m coupe now out of the mix, 20 brings a model that channels somebut not quite allof. It was often discussed as even better than the e90 series m3. Was considering the option of a e46 m3, but i find it hard to justify 12k for a 14 year old car with 206k kms.
This month i am driving a 2012 bmw 5i with just over 10k miles since new. Exceptional 2008 e82 5i with a rock solid 300hp n54 straight 6 twin turbo on a 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and three. The perfect daily driver meets weekend warrior in what is. Say what you will about bmws, or their engines, but they rightly regarded as some of the best drivers cars out there. Racing cars since he was 16 years old, ryans long term vision for the bmw is taking it to the track, but for now he enjoys a manual daily driver with an array of performance options to give him. Have had it for over a year now, regular oil and filter changes, each 6. Chadillac2000s 2008 5i road warrior daily driver build. My wifes daily driver for the last months is a 10 5i convertible. E82 bmw 5i on vogtland coilovers nick april 27, 2015 when youre lowering your daily driver, its important you choose a suspension setup thats well matched for the conditions youre actually going to be driving around in surface streets are hardly the thermal club bmw performance center west so a. The perfect daily driver meets weekend warrior in what is truly the sweet spot in modern bmw sports coupes. If you want more of a daily driver, a sports car thats also comfortable on the. And the zf gearbox i opted for, as it was to be my daily driver, is a dream.
The 2011 bmw 5i dct is pretty much identical to the 2010 model, with the exception of the fantastic dct gearbox. Common problems to look for when buying a used 9699 bmw e39 or a 9699 bmw e36 with the m52 engine duration. After a test drive of a 1m, i realized the 5is was the nice tidy cup. Some people call it the 2jz of german engines, but we think the n54 is on a whole new level.
So, while the 5i is plenty fast and has lots of grip, its tuned as much for comfort as handling. The 5i is a better daily driver, but to me, not as much of a sports car especially by comparison. New listing 201120 bmw e82 1series coupe rear seat bottom bench boston black leather oem fits. The 20 bmw 1series remains available in two main versions. All packed into one slick european package, this bmw 1series can snap around corners thanks to minimal lag from the two smaller stock turbochargers. If you expect more damping power from your shock absorber even under loads but dont want to opt. Daily driving trackable 2008 5i bmw car club of america. If you just have the trusty daily driver that has been stagnant for a few weeks to a few months, pay attention to the first section where we will outline your checklist. Aem methanol injection kit for 2007 n54 bmw 5i335i. The internally designated n55 engine has seen raises of 20 horsepower and 17 poundfeet of torque versus the 5i, for totals of 320 hp and 317 lbft. The 335i coupe is more attractive, more enjoyable to drive, holds its value better and offers far more real road usability than the 5i. For the 2011 model year onwards, the powertrain was changed. Do not buy a bmw n54 5i 335i 535i until you watch this. Bmw 5i and 5is are also one of the purest, most enjoyable.
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