the differnce? hoax?

livabetes · Post by **livabetes** » Nov 20, 2009 12:01 PM

so what is the difference between say just a normal 535is and an m535is? iv got a white 87, its got an m535is badge, blue/red pin striping, every option i could think of..sport recaro seats, etc..

just wondering.lol

Mark 88/M5 Houston · Post by **Mark 88/M5 Houston** » Nov 20, 2009 12:11 PM

Pinstriping and "M" badges do not make your 535is an "M535is".

If it is a NA (Noth American) delivery car it is most likely the result of a session of "badge engineering".

livabetes · Post by **livabetes** » Nov 20, 2009 12:14 PM

ok so the m535is is an actual euro model?

Mark 88/M5 Houston · Post by **Mark 88/M5 Houston** » Nov 20, 2009 1:16 PM

The M535 was a recognized and available model designation in Europe (and maybe elsewhere in the world) and they generally had the "Mtech" suspension and any other equipment/options the buyer specified.
The NA cars were more "batch built" with most all the options already on them. Some special equipment was installed at the delivery ports and/or at the dealerships.

You can find answers to most all of your questions if you click on the Search icon at the top of every screen right below the y in MyE28.com and invest a little time.

stuartinmn · Post by **stuartinmn** » Nov 20, 2009 1:17 PM

There was a 535is sold in the US (and Canada?), and an M535i sold in Europe (plus Japan and I think Australia.) There's a good description of the M535i here: http://www.m535i.org/e28info.html

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Nov 20, 2009 1:42 PM

M535i:

535is:

The M535i is essentially a Euro 535i with some tupperware, sport seats, an optional suspension, different steering wheel and a few other nuances. It's essentially the first badge engineering exercise by BMW's ///M division.

The 535is is a US model based on the 535i. The cars came in Zinnoberrot, Alpineweiß, Diamantschwarz, Lachssilber and RoyalBlau. They had electric sport seats, a front airdam, a rear spoiler and different shock absorbers. They had no separate VIN range.

///M badges are available on eBay and from your local BMW center. They will stick to anything, including a 535is.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Nov 20, 2009 2:01 PM

wkohler wrote:///M badges are available on eBay and from your local BMW center. They will stick to anything, including a 535is.

Not true. Additionally, the paramedic told me if I tried again with a stronger adhesive, I'd probably lose the use of my penis.

livabetes · Post by **livabetes** » Nov 21, 2009 2:50 PM

lol...thanks for the info

Ted in T.O. · Post by **Ted in T.O.** » Nov 21, 2009 10:06 PM

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Ted