525i or 525td ?
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Originally Posted by nomad' date='Oct 29 2004, 01:25 PM
I had actually intended to purchase a 525D, but it was a purchase based on childhood ambitions and the sound of the diesel didn't tally with my expectations.
but I loved the silky smooth sound of the petrol engine.
but I loved the silky smooth sound of the petrol engine.
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Straight six sounds great. Have You seen "Leathal weapon x" which start with chase of red 5-series?
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My Ride: 525i Sport. Mystic Blue. Logic 7, 6 CD Changer, Floormats. Just call me the last of the big spenders!!
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Which Lethal Weapon. I'm trying to remember?
And for me, the noise is all part of the overall package. I can't take the drop off in torque that diesels seem to exhibit. Low end good, top end not so good. That's why they're generally turbocharged.
I test drove the 120d around the Rockingham race track. Was great fun, but I could tell the difference when I got into the 120i. Funnily enough, a 120i is sitting on my drive right now while my E60 is in for SupaGuard.
And for me, the noise is all part of the overall package. I can't take the drop off in torque that diesels seem to exhibit. Low end good, top end not so good. That's why they're generally turbocharged.
I test drove the 120d around the Rockingham race track. Was great fun, but I could tell the difference when I got into the 120i. Funnily enough, a 120i is sitting on my drive right now while my E60 is in for SupaGuard.
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I agree with Streak. I drove the 2.5i petrol and i found it to be very average. I thought the the engines power was just about enough for the car.
Then i drove the diesel and it was well better than the petrol. the torque is amazing. The diesel is about 15bhp down which is easily gainable via a remap.
The diesel gives me a smile when i drive it which the petrol could not do.
The diesel is more noiser on startup but i dont care. 99% of the time the car will be moving so it will be gone.
Then i drove the diesel and it was well better than the petrol. the torque is amazing. The diesel is about 15bhp down which is easily gainable via a remap.
The diesel gives me a smile when i drive it which the petrol could not do.
The diesel is more noiser on startup but i dont care. 99% of the time the car will be moving so it will be gone.
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Originally Posted by nomad' date='Oct 29 2004, 02:39 PM
Which Lethal Weapon. I'm trying to remember?
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Boot of that car had lots of "kugelrands" and at the end Murtaugh and Riggs drive out from container which hang crane hook and full of money.
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Hope you aren't paying for the Supaguard treatment. I had it done on my car for free before delivery and I can promise you it is a complete waste of time. I've tried using the Supaguard refresh products the dealer gave me as well and they are rubbish. BMW's own cleaning products are vastly superior.
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My Ride: 525i Sport. Mystic Blue. Logic 7, 6 CD Changer, Floormats. Just call me the last of the big spenders!!
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Unfortunately, I paid for it. As you said, when I got the car back I wasn't impressed but I guess you live and learn <_<
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