530d vs 525d
09-01-2006, 10:00 AM
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hi guys planin to go for an e60 .can anyone comment about in real world pace of both cars. my buddy who owns a 525d stock standard claims to have done 245kmh . on paper the topspeed is226kmh. thank u. 
should i go for the 525d or 530d.
should i go for the 525d or 530d.
09-01-2006, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tinman' post='329684' date='Sep 1 2006, 07:00 PM
hi guys planin to go for an e60 .can anyone comment about in real world pace of both cars. my buddy who owns a 525d stock standard claims to have done 245kmh . on paper the topspeed is226kmh. thank u. should i go for the 525d or 530d.
should i go for the 525d or 530d.245km/h sounds like wishful thinking to me but top speed is not really that important - is it?
09-01-2006, 01:46 PM
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My Ride: Current: 2005 E87 120d, 2001 E46 M3
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I'd prefer 530d.
Fuel consumption is lower, noise is lower, power feels much stronger on the highways.
Fuel consumption is lower, noise is lower, power feels much stronger on the highways.
09-01-2006, 01:51 PM
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3 L if money does not count, that beast is able to be juiced for 272 hp now, so you saved a 12.000 on the long run 
no need for 535d but that is able 2 be 350hp, so may be yes 
no need for 535d but that is able 2 be 350hp, so may be yes
09-02-2006, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tinman' post='329684' date='Sep 1 2006, 08:00 PM
hi guys planin to go for an e60 .can anyone comment about in real world pace of both cars. my buddy who owns a 525d stock standard claims to have done 245kmh . on paper the topspeed is226kmh. thank u. should i go for the 525d or 530d.
should i go for the 525d or 530d.
09-02-2006, 03:36 AM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Originally Posted by ats77' post='329774' date='Sep 1 2006, 10:51 PM
3 L if money does not count, that beast is able to be juiced for 272 hp now, so you saved a 12.000 on the long run no need for 535d but that is able 2 be 350hp, so may be yes
no need for 535d but that is able 2 be 350hp, so may be yes 
Tested a 525D and it felt nothing like the 231 hp 530Get the 530d no question (271hp / 600Nm re-map only cost ?350)
09-04-2006, 11:21 AM
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My Ride: F11 520d white, auto, professional sat-nav with internet, variable damper control, sports steering wheel, extended lighting, retractable tow bar, wing mirrors with dimming & folding, full electric seats with memory & lumber adjustment, etc.
My Neibour has an 06 525D and we tried each others cars, when he handed me back my key he said "I wish I hadnt done that I made an expensive mistake"
nuff said
nuff said
09-04-2006, 11:48 AM
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My Ride: 525d se auto. black sapphire, 17" 5 spoke 138 style alloys. dark poplar trim, charcoal flat weave cloth, bluetooth phone prep, dimming rear view and side mirrors, lumbar support, heated front deats, phone cradle
Theres no real comparison, The newest 530D is a better car in all respects. I would definetly go for the neweset 530D. If your comparing the old 530D to the 525D I think I would still day 530D. The same consumption and emmisions yet more power. However I have to say the 525D seems more happy to rev and quieter than the old 530D.
