Help me choose my next BMW

[FatalError]

Right now i have a 2005 330Ci w/ SMG
I love the car to death but i'm moving from boston to las vegas, and a 2 door is less feasible as a day to day driver now.

I'm an avid BMW fan and i'm not interested in any other manufacturer

Right now i'm operating on a very short list

335i Sedan
550i (is it worth saving $$$ on a 530i)
X5

I'm really having trouble deciding between the sporty features of the 3, the luxury of the 5 or the luxury SUV

[RobBizzle]

This depends on what you are looking for. If you get an SUV are you going to get dissapointed about it not being as sporty as your previous car? I think that a 550i would be almost a best of both worlds.

Or you could wait for the new M3 to come out I am pretty sure that they are gonna make a 4 door version. It will be prob. be about 20 grand more than the 550 though.

[theben]

my vote is for any 5-series

[mc123]

I would upgrade to the new X5 coming out.

I'm thinking of getting one myself actually.

I drive a 6er, if you can afford it I would go for that as a second choice.

[imported_Chuck Weinstock]

FWIW, although I am an Audi driver and not a fan of SUV's at all, I think the X3 (not X5) is pretty neat.

Chuck

[FatalError]

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I would upgrade to the new X5 coming out.

I'm thinking of getting one myself actually.

I drive a 6er, if you can afford it I would go for that as a second choice.

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i think 90% of the selling point to me on the X5 might be that F-15 style shifter.

basically my situation is that i'm living alone in vegas but will have a fair amount of visitors, so looking good and having space are a little more important to me than pure speed

Anyone have an opinion on the 335i sedan as far as back seat comfort

[gonebroke]

Go with the 550. Fast and fun to drive and it should be in a different class when compared to the 530. It is like night and day in regards to performance.

[scotchnrocks]

get a CPO X5 4.8is and have the best of both worlds

[FatalError]

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Go with the 550. Fast and fun to drive and it should be in a different class when compared to the 530. It is like night and day in regards to performance.

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i just prices out the 550 and it's 1k/mo to lease with 2500 down, not much more then i am paying to own my 330Ci, might be teh winnar

[flavio321]

i have a X5 4.4i sports package and it drives like a car with great power throughout the rpm. the sportspackage suspension is a little stiff for a urban road and i'd choose a softer normal package if i were to choose again. the truck space is very small, smaller than most cars and gas milage is terrible at 13-15 city driving. bmw is more of a drivers car so expect a little sacrifice in comfort for performance and road handling feel. but overall i'd go for the new 335 with the turbo charged engine.