Torn between 540/6 and 330i/5 ..What to do?

I am interested in tracking the car, and obviously a 330i is more nimble then the E39, but what about on a speedway? Would the 540i still be too big and heavy? Its just that......V8=big grin factor in my head. A lot of M5 parts could be thrown on the E39 too such as bumpers, mirrors, wheels, etc.........But I love the E46......Ofcourse you could say E46 w/ a supercharger, but I want to stick w/ a n/a car. Tell me what you guys think. Maybe Samir could build me a race motor out of the 4.4L. :-)

.. but drive both through a variety of conditions and you'll know what you prefer.

As for me the 5er is just too big - too much weight, too much back behind me for real fun in the twisties. Just not tossable enough

If I could have two cars I'm sure I'd enjoy the 540 for the rest of the time though - there is something to be said for the V8 :smile:

(mmmm M3 with V8 huh?

I would get the 540/6 in a heartbeat.

The 540i is great, especially with the M-Sport package that we can get here, in Canada. (The M-Sport pack includes the M5 look alike body kit, and upgraded sport suspension.) However, there will be a new 5 series coming out late this year or early next year. Your call. Personally, I would wait for the new Audi S4 that will be out in Sept.

Ed

Those 5 series look wicked in black with the angel eyes.

If your gonna track the car a bunch stick with the e46, 5's are too heavy but fast though.

I will go for the E39

i was in the same boat. i wanted a four door but something that drove like a sports car. the 540 is a kickass ride but it felt kinda big for me. the 330i was perfect. nice combo of lux and sport. plus with the money i saved i could mod the shlt outta the 330. another reason i went for the 330i instead is cause i love the way it looks and the 5er replacement is around the corner.

Originally posted by Turbo323i
I am interested in tracking the car, and obviously a 330i is more nimble then the E39, but what about on a speedway?

I would go with the 330i. The 540 isn't much larger inside and the trunk volume is identical. The 330 would be a better track car.

If you are talking about a speedway such as the TWS 2 mile oval, the V-8 540 would be faster because there aren't as many turns.

Do you mind the recirculating ball steering in the 540i?

Are you talking about getting the 540i new? If that's the case, then I would advise you to get an E46 M3.

If your budget is more for a new 330/used 540, and you're looking for a trackable car, I feel your best bet is an E36 M3. All that money you save for mods will get you a killer track car that looks real good on the street too :smile: