525d v 530d uk
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i have read in the glass guide that they value used e60 525d and 530d exactly the same, considering the cost diffrence when new, has anyone driven both and is there much diffrence. ?3000 is a big price jump.
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I doubt whether you would notice much difference in day to day driving. A 530d would probably walk away from the 525d above 100mph or so but how often do you drive that fast?
I have a 525d and the car certainly does not feel underpowered. Besides you can always get it remapped at Kempower in Belgium for 600 GBP and you would have the same performace as a 530d.
I have a 525d and the car certainly does not feel underpowered. Besides you can always get it remapped at Kempower in Belgium for 600 GBP and you would have the same performace as a 530d.
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Originally Posted by tonye60' date='Mar 1 2005, 01:48 AM
i have read in the glass guide that they value used e60 525d and 530d exactly the same, considering the cost diffrence when new, has anyone driven both and is there much diffrence. ?3000 is a big price jump.
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The difference is evident in every condition (town/motorway/etc): while in 525d you need to select the DS mode (with steptronic option) to have power and push in the 530d you can leave the gearbox in D mode. The need to manually select the gear is more evident in 525d while in 530d there is practically no need in everyday driving.
Moreover I was told from my dealer and from the chief technician that the 530d needs less fuel than the 525d.
In Italy the price difference is not so high but the resale value is better for the 530d.
Hope it helps
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Originally Posted by ianni' date='Mar 1 2005, 09:30 AM
Moreover I was told from my dealer and from the chief technician that the 530d needs less fuel than the 525d.?
The 525d is 1 sec slower to 62mph and 1.1sec slower from 50-75 in 4th. Noticeable but not shattering day-to-day.
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I've never driven the 525d, but the difference betwenn the 525's 400Nm and the 530's 500Nm is pretty big. But ?4500 is also pretty much... I have the 530d and wouldn't mind even more power... But for me it was easy, the 2005 530d included Leather upholsery and 17inch wheels.
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I have driven both and obviously there was a difference between the two. But the 530d is no way worth the extra premium. You can easilt obtain the power of a 530d with a remap.
The 525d has just been voted Executive car of the year 2005. It beat the new A6 and 530d.
The 525d cant be that bad.
The 525d has just been voted Executive car of the year 2005. It beat the new A6 and 530d.
The 525d cant be that bad.
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Don't forget that the 530d gets metallic paint and PDC as part of the price. I'm not sure what else but that's a ?1000+ to add onto the 525d if you want them which I imagine you would!
It's not just the engine cost!
Looking at the specs most of you have the metallic and PDC on the 525d's!
Don't forget that the 530d gets metallic paint and PDC as part of the price. I'm not sure what else but that's a ?1000+ to add onto the 525d if you want them which I imagine you would!
It's not just the engine cost!
Looking at the specs most of you have the metallic and PDC on the 525d's!
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Originally Posted by E60525d' date='Mar 1 2005, 06:59 PM
I have driven both and obviously there was a difference between the two. But the 530d is no way worth the extra premium. You can easilt obtain the power of a 530d with a remap.
The 525d has just been voted Executive car of the year 2005. It beat the new A6 and 530d.
The 525d cant be that bad.
The 525d has just been voted Executive car of the year 2005. It beat the new A6 and 530d.
The 525d cant be that bad.
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from 530 to 535 it's not to much price difference either. but from 525 to 535 there's a big gap. You just gotta fix a budget and chose what you're (financially) comfortable with. I've chosen the big engine and dumped navpro, logic 7, comfort seats and xenons. In the end i should have gotten the seats as well but hey, you always need something to wish for.
One very important thing they all have in common: the smoothest running 6 cilinder diesel available!
One very important thing they all have in common: the smoothest running 6 cilinder diesel available!
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Originally Posted by garehaan' date='Mar 1 2005, 05:19 PM
from 530 to 535 it's not to much price difference either. but from 525 to 535 there's a big gap. You just gotta fix a budget and chose what you're (financially) comfortable with. I've chosen the big engine and dumped navpro, logic 7, comfort seats and xenons. In the end i should have gotten the seats as well but hey, you always need something to wish for.
One very important thing they all have in common: the smoothest running 6 cilinder diesel available!
One very important thing they all have in common: the smoothest running 6 cilinder diesel available!
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