535d or 730d ???
04-01-2005, 02:42 PM
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My Ride: E39 525d, orient blue with beige interior. Planing on getting an E60 535d next summer when my lease on my E39 is over :)
I have a problem deciding if i should go for the 535d or the 730d. Equally loaded, they are at the same price here. I love the 535d M-pack it kicks a** but there is so much class in the 7 series. Plus the 730d has 231hp now and so much torque too.
I'm so confused.
If the price was the same which one would you go for and why?
I'm so confused.
If the price was the same which one would you go for and why?
04-01-2005, 02:53 PM
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730d.. what a fabulous car!
I've driven a 730d, but not the 535d (though, our last car was a 535i).. but I guess I'd go for a 730d. Compared to the E60 the Siebener seems more refined in every aspect. But if you're young and would use the car at work or something, I'm pretty sure the 7er wouldn't provide a positive boost to your image
I've driven a 730d, but not the 535d (though, our last car was a 535i).. but I guess I'd go for a 730d. Compared to the E60 the Siebener seems more refined in every aspect. But if you're young and would use the car at work or something, I'm pretty sure the 7er wouldn't provide a positive boost to your image
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Originally Posted by ghassane' date='Apr 1 2005, 06:42 PM
I have a problem deciding if i should go for the 535d or the 730d. Equally loaded, they are at the same price here. I love the 535d M-pack it kicks a** but there is so much class in the 7 series. Plus the 730d has 231hp now and so much torque too.
I'm so confused.
If the price was the same which one would you go for and why?
I'm so confused.
If the price was the same which one would you go for and why?
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IMHO the 7 still looks a bit weird even with the face lift. Try them both I'm sure the 7 is still some fun to drive.
04-01-2005, 03:16 PM
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My Ride: E39 525d, orient blue with beige interior. Planing on getting an E60 535d next summer when my lease on my E39 is over :)
I'm only 27, i own a construction business.Ive owned my five since i was 22 so im used to driving big cars. So yes paasan, im young and ill be using the car for work,visiting construction sites and doing a lot of highway driving. I have been waiting since last year for the 535d engine but the 730d being at the same price makes me so confused!!!
04-01-2005, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ghassane' date='Apr 1 2005, 05:42 PM
I have a problem deciding if i should go for the 535d or the 730d. Equally loaded, they are at the same price here. I love the 535d M-pack it kicks a** but there is so much class in the 7 series. Plus the 730d has 231hp now and so much torque too.
I'm so confused.
If the price was the same which one would you go for and why?
I'm so confused.
If the price was the same which one would you go for and why?
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Always like big cars, hehe. Can't afford a new 7 here in Hong Kong tho 
, too expensive.
04-01-2005, 09:39 PM
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damn dat's crazie, you 27 and u've owed a 5 and now u want to move to a 7, u are my inspiration, lol 
but seriously how can 7 & 5 cost the same?? or are you saying that you just wouldn't mind how much more extra the 7 cost if we help you decided?/ because over here the 5 & & are in two different leagues!
but seriously how can 7 & 5 cost the same?? or are you saying that you just wouldn't mind how much more extra the 7 cost if we help you decided?/ because over here the 5 & & are in two different leagues!
04-01-2005, 10:26 PM
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My Ride: E60 535d sport saloon M57 Titanium silver nav-pro, bluetooth, media pack, de-chromed, eletric sun roof, auto dim int, folding ext mirrors, auto dim int mirror, sport seats, alum cube interior trim, headlamp washers, bi Xenon, M-sport suspention, M steering wheel, M Aerodynamic bodystyling, M styling wheels, Black leather, Anthacite heading
Originally Posted by ghassane' date='Apr 1 2005, 07:16 PM
I'm only 27, i own a construction business.Ive owned my five since i was 22 so im used to driving big cars. So yes paasan, im young and ill be using the car for work,visiting construction sites and doing a lot of highway driving. I have been waiting since last year for the 535d engine but the 730d being at the same price makes me so confused!!!
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04-02-2005, 02:13 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport (M sport steering, M sport sills, M sport suspension, 18inch M style wheels) Carbon black, black nasca, dark wood, dechromed, folding mirrors, extended lights, sun protect glazing, grad tinted winscreen, servotronic steering, heated, ventilated active comfort seats, extended voice control, hi-fi speakers, hud, active cruise, split folding rear seats, rear electric blind, rear manual blinds visbility pack (xenons, adaptive headlights), media pack (6 CD, prof nav, bluetooth with telematics and assist)
tend to agree that the 7 is a bit 'old' I'm afraid - when I first bought my e39 I thought that was too old, when the 7 came out I was interested, but it's just WAY too big, espcially for this side of the pond - go for the 535, plenty of time to go for a boat later! Besides the emotional reason, I would imagine the resale on the 5 would be better too.