535d update
08-22-2005, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' date='Aug 22 2005, 09:48 PM
Didn't hear anything...
i doubt it...the engine is quite new! Not in the near future anyway!
i doubt it...the engine is quite new! Not in the near future anyway!
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Seriously, the lightened block will be here soon...
08-22-2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='Aug 22 2005, 05:21 PM
[quote name='BetterMakeWay' date='Aug 22 2005, 09:48 PM']Didn't hear anything...
i doubt it...the engine is quite new! Not in the near future anyway!
i doubt it...the engine is quite new! Not in the near future anyway!
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Seriously, the lightened block will be here soon...
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[/quote]What's that got to do with what i've said? No need for sarcasm...
But...if you say so...
What's soon? Soon ca be 2 months, half a year, a year? More?
08-23-2005, 12:24 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
Model Year: 1974
Engine: Flat six
I think the only problem is this:
You buy a car and 6 months later they will have a new model to replace it.
It's getting worse than Honda and Toyota...
I got mine 1st June 2004, and now they are replacing the engine ? I speak for my self but i don't like it at all !!!
It's the 3rd change in the 3.0d engine in two years.
I have one 730d - 2002 - with the 3.0d (218 HP) and a 530d - 2004 - with the 3.0d but with particle filter and now the new version with 231 HP ??? Where does it stops ??
A friend of mine got the information from Munich that the 535d new engine is ready, they are only waiting for the competition .....
I miss the days i got a E34, 525 tds, (1991) and a E39, 525d (2001) and there weren't any changes for 4 full years.....
You buy a car and 6 months later they will have a new model to replace it.
It's getting worse than Honda and Toyota...
I got mine 1st June 2004, and now they are replacing the engine ? I speak for my self but i don't like it at all !!!
It's the 3rd change in the 3.0d engine in two years.
I have one 730d - 2002 - with the 3.0d (218 HP) and a 530d - 2004 - with the 3.0d but with particle filter and now the new version with 231 HP ??? Where does it stops ??
A friend of mine got the information from Munich that the 535d new engine is ready, they are only waiting for the competition .....
I miss the days i got a E34, 525 tds, (1991) and a E39, 525d (2001) and there weren't any changes for 4 full years.....
08-23-2005, 12:50 AM
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The lightened crankcase is a production upgrade, not a performance one but the overall car weight will go down a little (not enough to notice imho)
most buyers (who don't read these boards) will not know any better.
DD
most buyers (who don't read these boards) will not know any better.
DD
08-23-2005, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' date='Aug 22 2005, 10:43 PM
No need for sarcasm...
is for... Chill 
One thing with 'technology' is that it often changes fast and when you least expect it... The dealer told me that the SPORT versions wouldn't be out for ages and that the SE was the best option...
08-23-2005, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Tuga' date='Aug 23 2005, 03:24 AM
I think the only problem is this:
You buy a car and 6 months later they will have a new model to replace it.
It's getting worse than Honda and Toyota...
I got mine 1st June 2004, and now they are replacing the engine ? I speak for my self but i don't like it at all !!!
It's the 3rd change in the 3.0d engine in two years.
I have one 730d - 2002 - with the 3.0d (218 HP) and a 530d - 2004 - with the 3.0d but with particle filter and now the new version with 231 HP ??? Where does it stops ??
A friend of mine got the information from Munich that the 535d new engine is ready, they are only waiting for the competition .....
I miss the days i got a E34, 525 tds, (1991) and a E39, 525d (2001) and there weren't any changes for 4 full years.....
You buy a car and 6 months later they will have a new model to replace it.
It's getting worse than Honda and Toyota...
I got mine 1st June 2004, and now they are replacing the engine ? I speak for my self but i don't like it at all !!!
It's the 3rd change in the 3.0d engine in two years.
I have one 730d - 2002 - with the 3.0d (218 HP) and a 530d - 2004 - with the 3.0d but with particle filter and now the new version with 231 HP ??? Where does it stops ??
A friend of mine got the information from Munich that the 535d new engine is ready, they are only waiting for the competition .....
I miss the days i got a E34, 525 tds, (1991) and a E39, 525d (2001) and there weren't any changes for 4 full years.....
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