2010 ford I6 vs BMW I6

[Rodp]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

People on this Forum have run 12.8 in a G6ET.

Id rather the Ford and pocket the $120k difference.

So would I. For others, it's an image thing. Driving around with a BMW badge on my hood doesn't do anything more for me than driving around with a G6E Turbo badge on my bum would... and at least my wallet would have a few bucks left in it.

Then there are those that do have wads of cash to sit in a $100k BMW that would never dream of owning a 'lowly' Ford.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by Rodp

So would I. For others, it's an image thing. Driving around with a BMW badge on my hood doesn't do anything more for me than driving around with a G6E Turbo badge on my bum would... and at least my wallet would have a few bucks left in it.

Then there are those that do have wads of cash to sit in a $100k BMW that would never dream of owning a 'lowly' Ford.

Some people have a strange perception of image..

[Wretched]

That G6ET does look the goods, but really it has obviously been lowered and fitted with different rims, so comparing it to a stock base model 5 series (which is ~6 years old) is plain silly.

[Dr Smith]

I know it's a moot point however I wonder what Ford Oz could come up with if they had a BMW R&D budget or conversely how would BMW go with an FG sized budget?

[irish2]

Originally Posted by Rev28K

They also don't have dipsticks in them these days.

How the hell do you check the oil level?

[just_pazz]

From the drain plug on the side of the transmission sump.... oil most be hot though.

Anyway I think that was more of a jab at the kind of people whom you used to find driving fords..... rather than a statement on fords no transmission dipstick policy.

[Iggypoppin']

Edit:not needed

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by just_pazz

From the drain plug on the side of the transmission sump.... oil most be hot though.

Anyway I think that was more of a jab at the kind of people whom you used to find driving fords..... rather than a statement on fords no transmission dipstick policy.

He was talking about new Euro cars not having engine oil dipsticks.
Oil level and quality is monitored via the computer.
Some are also not coming out with oil drain plugs either, the oil has to be vacuumed out the block.

[kezzer]

Thanks for all the responses, I'll dig this thread up again after he gets his car and does a few times, he is getting the TTI6, so ill need alot of work to beat him, 400nm from 1400 someone said!!!! Is that stock 3.0 or the turbo 3.0l?

Should I be worried about him doing mods? Like are there many places that will touch a new BMW? His old car was a done up 350z that was written off last year

Originally Posted by mcnews

Agreed, air in the tyres seems to be an optional extra and yes they are damn expensive. But a hot BMW is nothing to be sneezed at with some Ford bogan attitude.
But yes this bloke's mate is obviously a tool and I would gladly appreciate to whip his but myseld in my Ford.

Haha "air in tyres seems to be an optional extra"

I'll use that against him, and yes a massive tool.

[Maggot]

It was the older M3 motor that was 225kW/400nM from 1200rpm. that was NA and 3l. the motor was also put in 535 gts but they are very heavy cars at 1950kg.

NOt sure about the TT.. not even sure if they are selling them yet. but even the 530d (3 litre diesel) engines are 6.5s to 100. so they all go OK.

[just_pazz]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

He was talking about new Euro cars not having engine oil dipsticks.
Oil level and quality is monitored via the computer.
Some are also not coming out with oil drain plugs either, the oil has to be vacuumed out the block.

Doh. I've been on fire lately. :
I think I'll just go hide back in the bseries section.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by Maggot

It was the older M3 motor that was 225kW/400nM from 1200rpm. that was NA and 3l. the motor was also put in 535 gts but they are very heavy cars at 1950kg.

Err no
Previous M3 (E46) had 252kw (7900rpm) and 365Nm (4900rpm) from a 3.2L Inline 6.

No such thing as a 535 gts, and no 5 series weighs anywhere near 1950kg

[UNR8D]

new pic of 535.

[Chopped]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Some people have a strange perception of image..

Both noice IMO

[Maggot]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Err no
Previous M3 (E46) had 252kw (7900rpm) and 365Nm (4900rpm) from a 3.2L Inline 6.

No such thing as a 535 gts, and no 5 series weighs anywhere near 1950kg

Yes.. it looks like the 535gt has a single turbo inline 6 option that gives the 400nm/225kW figure

but the 530d, the 535GranTurismo, the 540GT are 1960, 1940 and 2060kg respectively.. that is close enough to 1950 for me!

[FPV GTHO]

Dont confuse the 5 Series GT with a regular 5 Series. http://www.themotorreport.com.au/324...the-one/#title

[XR Martin]

Yeah just realised he was talking about that wagonoid thing. Damn its ugly.

[kezzer]

Originally Posted by Chopped

Both noice IMO

Yeah the FG looks sick, but this also looks fairly nice, the FG very european when comparing it to the BMW.

[low au classic]

i work for bmw and i tell ya now il take a ford any day before i bring myself to buy a bmw just dont tell any 1

[charles_wif_xf]

Originally Posted by low au classic

i work for bmw and i tell ya now il take a ford any day before i bring myself to buy a bmw just dont tell any 1

Care to elaborate low_AU...

[GK]

Originally Posted by Wretched

It may be quicker or slower but I'd certainly take the 530 over the Falcon.

I'd take the 530, sell it and buy a Turbo Territory and a G6ET!

What's a 530 go for anyway? Would the sale of one cover the purchases wished for above? LOL!

GK

[UNR8D]

$116,824 new

so no.

total of both new are $123,910 using new listed prices at full RRP.

[Bobman]

Saw two cars with similar damage at auction today that were of interest.

2007 E60 530i - went for $21,000.
2009 FG G6ET - went for $7,500.