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Are 5's unloved, or what??
Is it just me, or do other 5 series owners find it annoying that almost ALL BMW performance information, aftermarket and otherwise, is focused on the 3 series?
I know there are a LOT more 3's out there, and they have a coupe version as well as the M#, but come ON! I can't even find a decent performance exhaust system for an E34 V8 car any lomger... 
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10-10-2002, 07:35 AM
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Location: Calgary, Canada
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With all those other toys why do you need a performance exhaust for your sedan
 I have been looking for the same for my 99 528, and you are right about performance. From what I have read the increase in HP isn't worth the price unless you are just going for sound. Check out Dinan, or bmwtips.com for some info.
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10-12-2002, 06:19 AM
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On the 2.5 liter engines, you can install a supercharger kit?
In reality, the 5-series sedans are *not* performance cars. Yes, they are BMWs, but they are *heavy*, which means that they are somewhat limited in their handling characteristics. I think that the majority of 5-series owners are more like my parents then they are like myself (I'm 33). Just a thought... |
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10-12-2002, 09:44 AM
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Bob,
It's never about need, is it? I find that if I upgrade in some way every couple of years, I can stay happy with the 94 car, and avoid continually getting a newer version every 3 yrs or so...(I did that from 1981 to 1994, pretty much, and spent a lot of money for not much return... I am determined to keep this sedan long term, and I'm ready for about 325 hp or so... I think that means, chip, exhaust, big brakes, cold air inlet, what else???
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10-12-2002, 01:08 PM
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Supercharger kit?
Agreed - my wife likes the 3-Series and the 5-series a bit more because they are meatier cars. I'm not going to compare it to a truck, but they are like the Mercedes E-class, which is a very heavy-feeling vehicle, yet suprisingly light on the handling touch. |
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10-13-2002, 11:10 PM
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Be glad you don't own a 7-series. Talk about some $$$ for performance upgrades!
Although there is a guy with a sweet-sounding car here: New Member |
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10-13-2002, 11:11 PM
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1970 Porsche 911S 2.2l MFI
