Dilemma - Currently have X5 3.0d, want a 535d M Sport
04-18-2007, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jim_rockford' post='411095' date='Apr 7 2007, 12:09 PM
Greetings one and all - only just discovered this forum, and I suppose I don't really belong here, but still. I would appreciate folks thoughts, information and maybe advice:
I currently have an 05 X5 3.0d Sport with Comms Pack and 23,500m on the clock. I've had it 13 months.
I then made the mistake last week of test driving a 535d M Sport (272bhp), and can pretty much swap mine for a 535d of the same age at most dealerships.
It was a mistake because I've fallen in love with it!
The one I took out last week would have been purchased but for the fact it had the beige interior which I'm not really after.
As standard the 535d has 18" wheels. I like the look of the 19s, but do folk know if there is a ride/handling difference?
Also, I'm really after an iPod connection. I was told by one dealer that you can take the 6CD changer out of the glovebox and plug the iPod in there and iDrive accepts/recognises it, and allows you to select your tracks from the menu. Is this true? Also, does this charge the iPod?
Also the 530d has just had a power hike in the revisions. Given tat I am going for the older 535d with only(!) 272bhp, do we think it will still have a noticeable power difference?
Finally, depreciation. I'm in the UK, and the new X5 is out this month. I am expecting residuals on X5s to take a hit quite soon because of this, so while I can still swap mine for a ?31k car, do you think it makes sense from a financial point of view.
I'm 30, by the way.... Taking everything into account, do you think I should do it? I love the X5, and always wanted one but the 535d seems amazing, given the fact you still have a lot of metal around you.
Thanks for any help
Paul
I currently have an 05 X5 3.0d Sport with Comms Pack and 23,500m on the clock. I've had it 13 months.
I then made the mistake last week of test driving a 535d M Sport (272bhp), and can pretty much swap mine for a 535d of the same age at most dealerships.
It was a mistake because I've fallen in love with it!
The one I took out last week would have been purchased but for the fact it had the beige interior which I'm not really after.
As standard the 535d has 18" wheels. I like the look of the 19s, but do folk know if there is a ride/handling difference?
Also, I'm really after an iPod connection. I was told by one dealer that you can take the 6CD changer out of the glovebox and plug the iPod in there and iDrive accepts/recognises it, and allows you to select your tracks from the menu. Is this true? Also, does this charge the iPod?
Also the 530d has just had a power hike in the revisions. Given tat I am going for the older 535d with only(!) 272bhp, do we think it will still have a noticeable power difference?
Finally, depreciation. I'm in the UK, and the new X5 is out this month. I am expecting residuals on X5s to take a hit quite soon because of this, so while I can still swap mine for a ?31k car, do you think it makes sense from a financial point of view.
I'm 30, by the way.... Taking everything into account, do you think I should do it? I love the X5, and always wanted one but the 535d seems amazing, given the fact you still have a lot of metal around you.
Thanks for any help
Paul
Hello Paul,
welcome to the world of dilemma.-)
Go get your 535d and you will not regret that for a sec!
Def. do it now as when new E70 comes out it will drop a bit.
Get the 19"s like 172 or 166 M wheels and you are ok.
535D is a diesel but when you floor it then comes the nice surprise and FUN!
For teh Ipod I would say, you need the 6 CD changer eg. to have Ipod also Dension Gateway 500 out now (will post later) needs it. Then you can scroll in your Idrive menu the content of the usb or flash player or Ipod any kind!
Good luck mate and post pix here soon.
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Hi, I have the same dilemma to go from 530d to 535d instead for new X5 3.0d
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