535xi Touring! I want one.

[brosher]

How long until this depreciates to $20k? I'm guessing 4 years when the warranty is up. Finally a touring with an engine and a stick comes to the states. (roll your own e34's don't count ;) )

http://www.bmwusa.com/NR/rdonlyres/9802B2EC-F0F8-4AC5-81EE-872459418E80/0/0859_02.jpg

* 3.0 liter DOHC, 24-valve, 300-hp
* 6-cylinder engine
* All-wheel drive
* Bluetooth Compatible
* 6-speed manual
Exterior Options:
Platinum Gray Metallic $0

Interior Options:
Black w/Leather Upholstery with Light Poplar Wood Trim $1,450

Packages/Options:
Sport Package $1,300
Cold Weather Package $900
BMW On-Board Navigation System $1,900
Rear Seat Heating $350
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
iPod/USB Adapter $400
Logic 7 Premium Hi-Fi System $1,200
Rear Door Mounted Side Impact Airbag $385

Accessories:
None Selected
MSRP $54,000
Options and accessories $8,480
Destination charge $775
Total price as built* $63,255

Here is the pdf brochure:
http://tinyurl.com/2mb5m4

[stilljester]

Sign me up!!!

[markus]

jesus christ they are pricey. options really add up. seems like audi is becoming a better bargain anymore. better interiors, better reliabilty, better styling a better awd system...

[BFEINZIMER]

why the hell is it a 535 from what i can see its a 530? altho mine is a 535 when it should be a 534 but who the **** cares abotu that haha

[///Sniper535]

because they can't call it a 530Ti,530iT,530TTi or 530TiT?

Remember the E23 745?


Same story with the new 535i i guess.

[leicesterboy15]

Q: What car do you drive?

A: I've got a 535TiT, its very slippery when wet

[///Sniper535]

Lmao

[tim s]

i was there for the drive for the cure & they had one parked on the very back of the lot.
looks like fun.
tim s.

[Zeuk in Oz]

I wonder why they don't conform to previous model identification and call it 535ix ? Is that because they have started with 330ci etc to indicate coupe ?

Surely body shape is not the same as drivetrain option.

535 is used to indicate the twin turbo engine.

Therefore 535ix is the only logical badge number ! :D

I would certainly like to own one, though, whatever it is called - shame it will never be sold in Oz.

[TC535i]

Even tho it's a 3L, it approximates the output of a 3.5L, so they call it 535, 335, etc. That's how they came up with the e23 745, anyways...

[BimmerMeUp]

There's only one thing I would do to this car if I had it.....


Remove that silly reflector from the front wheel well. What the hell were they thinkin'?

[Zeuk in Oz]

There's only one thing I would do to this car if I had it.....


Remove that silly reflector from the front wheel well. What the hell were they thinkin'?
Agreed.

I just presumed it was a Germany thing.

[Randell]

Interior Options:

iPod/USB Adapter $400



sorry, what? how the hell is this a $400 item?