Commuter car down the road

[Josh (PA)]

I don't think the b58 is lacking power in the 5 series platform. For FCs application, I'd trade the V8 grunt for the i6 reliability

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by JST

The i4 looks ok, other than the grille. The m50 is a fast car but it’s 5000 lbs and you can really feel it. The M440
is *800* lbs lighter and still gets 30 mpg on the highway according to C/D.

I want to like the i4 but its specs are so far behind those of the Model 3 that I just can’t. And it feels like a pig compared to the Tesla.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

Plus it’s a hatch and looks elegant, especially in that dark green color. Customers will be impressed.

Seriously, it is a great middle ground between sporty, practical, and comfortable. It would be terrific in combination with the LR4 and Boxster. Get the xi version and it will be the family’s go-to easy vehicle all-year-round.

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I don't think the b58 is lacking power in the 5 series platform. For FCs application, I'd trade the V8 grunt for the i6 reliability

I like the 5 series a lot, but would avoid the V8 and wait for the new model with more power from the i6. The current (or used version) has less power than my car.

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

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I like the 5 series a lot, but would avoid the V8 and wait for the new model with more power from the i6. The current (or used version) has less power than my car.

I just know my x5 with the same engine is perfectly capable. I've never felt the need for more power in it, and i figured the 540 has to be lighter and therefore incrementally quicker. I think the current gen is quite attractive, and if FC is thinking used commuter, the extra depreciation with a new model coming out might be a win.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I just know my x5 with the same engine is perfectly capable. I've never felt the need for more power in it, and i figured the 540 has to be lighter and therefore incrementally quicker. I think the current gen is quite attractive, and if FC is thinking used commuter, the extra depreciation with a new model coming out might be a win.

Good points. And I agree it’s about the best looking modern BMW. Gas mileage will be considerably better with the new engine, if that matters. My bigger, heavier 4 gets MUCH better mileage than my little 2 did.

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I don't think the b58 is lacking power in the 5 series platform. For FCs application, I'd trade the V8 grunt for the i6 reliability

Counterpoint: If he's going to get a big gasser sedan, why not get what may well be one of the last V8s ever made?

[FC]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

Counterpoint: If he's going to get a big gasser sedan, why not get what may well be one of the last V8s ever made?

This is true. Part of me lusts for that. But I'd hate the mpg penalty. I'd need to see just how awesome it is.

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by FC

This is true. Part of me lusts for that. But I'd hate the mpg penalty. I'd need to see just how awesome it is.

I mean, you're only going to own it for a few years. Who cares?

[FC]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

I mean, you're only going to own it for a few years. Who cares?

True.