535d or 730d ???
04-02-2005, 04:01 AM
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My father owns a 745i which I've driven quite extensively. Whilst it is certainly a very comfortable car in every respect, I must say that the driving pleasure of my 535d is far better, both in terms of handling and engine's performance. Hence, if I was in your shoes, I would have no doubts, also bearing in mind that the 730d has more than 100 hps less than the 745. Plus you're only 27 and you still have plenty of time to settle down and buy your 7er ... ideally with a chauffeur :winkcool:
04-02-2005, 06:51 AM
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My Ride: '05 530i, Premium, Steptronic, Logic7, Silver grey-black leather. Build date 12/7/04.
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, 08:48 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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535d.. Although the 730d is a great car too..
Get the comfort seats anyway so you'll sit the same in both cars..
Get the comfort seats anyway so you'll sit the same in both cars..
04-02-2005, 08:54 AM
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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 :)
The 535d and the 730d equally specced, cost exactly the same in Morocco.The resale value of a 7 is much higher than a 5 specially with diesels.The only thing is that the e60 is going for another five and half years of life but the 7 serie have only 3 and half year left. After all that's not a problem since im planing to lease for four years and then change it again if the business doesn't go down of course (crossing fingers 
). I can't help it, i love driving but the feeling i get when driving my car and having a 7 passing by is undescribable! I have no problem with the chris bangle 7 design plus they made the facelifted front exactly the way i wanted it. We have plenty of fives and cayennes cruising in the streets (you would really be amazed) but only few sevens!
I also find that the interior quality and feel is better than the five.
My only problem would be "This guy is for sure driving his dad's car!!!"
). I can't help it, i love driving but the feeling i get when driving my car and having a 7 passing by is undescribable! I have no problem with the chris bangle 7 design plus they made the facelifted front exactly the way i wanted it. We have plenty of fives and cayennes cruising in the streets (you would really be amazed) but only few sevens!I also find that the interior quality and feel is better than the five.
My only problem would be "This guy is for sure driving his dad's car!!!"
04-02-2005, 08:57 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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I'm 28 and the people over here in the netherlands think the same. My car costed 86.000 euros over here.
I don't care.. Let them think what they want!!!
I don't care.. Let them think what they want!!!
10-27-2007, 03:04 PM
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My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
What a tough decision ! If you were speaking about 530d and 730d, there would the 7-er the winner. But 535d? Common! 
Don't hesitate and go for it! Well OK - Other factor is how good your roads are in Morocco. If the level of comfort you are used to doesn't upset you, you don't really need 7 series.
10-27-2007, 03:13 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
The 7 will be relaunched next year with a complete new body/interior so a 7 will be dated very quickly, The 5 will stay fresh for the next 3 years, Go for the 5 
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