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Originally Posted by Akshay1234 Not too sure what an engine has to do with daily driving? While some may say the proper M cars are bit too stiff, etc for daily driving. This is the first time I'm hearing about an engine for daily driving. The S58 is a purpose built engine, and I don't understand why we are getting into this S58 vs B58 debate? |
Sorry, my bad. I type fast and many times without thinking. Let me clarify.
Along with other aspects (which I will get into in a moment), engine plays an important aspect also in daily driving primarily for reasons of low-end torque availability which is most important aspect for daily driving.
I have a global and local view of what’s happening in this space. Like I said before, I can give tons of examples of folks moving from S58 to B58 as its :
1. More Fuel Efficient (M cars sucks gas like nobody’s business)
2. Harsh Riding which isn’t conducive for daily driving
3. Higher Revving engine perfectly suited for tracks
Thankfully, for us living in US the difference between a B58 and S58 isn’t much.
Just a 10 grand difference. Anybody spending $70K on a B58 can easily fork in another $10 grand for an S58. Yup, such a meagre difference. If I get into pre-owned, it's even more affordable.
During the purchase process, above factors come into the picture and volume buyers choose B58 as they want to use it daily to go to office, grocery shopping, weekend outings and still get the zing that this engine provides.
S58 is no doubt an amazing engine and more powerful than the B58 and is truly special for the purpose it’s built- Racing on track.
Heck, if I had the money, I too would buy an S58 (but, just for weekend spins and track usage).
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Originally Posted by Akshay1234 I don't understand why we are getting into this S58 vs B58 debate? |
Did you read the title of this thread and content or just replying to my post?
The premise of this thread is comparison of a B58 with an S58.
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Originally Posted by Akshay1234 You mean tons of folks have changed from the S58 to the B58? For what reasons? This is just bewildering. I mean unless the car itself was too impractical, there is absolutely no reason I would change my M3 (yes it has the S55 engine) for an 340i or anything equivalent. |
Hope your bewilderment is sorted after my explanation above.
I don’t know that you own an M3 (since it’s not documented on forum, or is it???).
I am curious to know how do you use your car?
I mean where do you drive it and have you explored the full potential of it? I am sure you don’t do that on Mumbai roads and have to go to a track to enjoy it throughly.
My ownership is documented here on the forum. I have driven my B58 in every possible conditions that a man can drive in and after clocking nearly 50,000kms I have a fairly good understanding of this gorgeous engine.
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Originally Posted by Akshay1234 The S85 BMW V10 produces 507 horsepower, and that too full power is available only if it is in one of the M modes. Anecdotal evidence from one drag race serves no purpose. Your vehicle is about 12 years newer, with a much faster shifting gearbox with launch control, and all wheel drive. |
Hence, I said it was not an apples to apples comparison but, just a fun fact.
B58 will keep beating the V10 in any drag race as by the time it comes into power band the race is over.
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Originally Posted by Akshay1234 The article you have listed doesn't provide any real information either. Its just general information on the engine with no technical information to prove its point. |
Not every buyer is technical. This article is for “real” BMW buyers who have the money to buy it and not get into the technical aspects of it to make a decision.
They buy after a test drive (not reading technical details of the engine) and how they feel about the overall car. Most of the times every B58 test drive results into a purchase as per what I see on the forums. LOL!!
This article is for the layman- simple, clearly lays out the strengths, weaknesses and most importantly it’s diversity.
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Originally Posted by Akshay1234 The B58 is a great engine, no doubt. But at a lower budget than the S58. And all those saying its the best, etc are just justifying it to themselves because they don't have the S58. |
This is like the Apple vs. Android war.
It’s fun and in lighter vein and nothing serious about it.
There is no definitive winner here as every buyer has their own priorities.