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10-02-2005, 11:31 PM
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My Ride: Current - 330 Sport Topaz Blue, Grey Leather, HK HIFI...lost interest!!
Waiting for - 535d Sport, Silver Grey, Foldy Mirrors, 172 19",Logic7,Pro Radio,Through load,Heated Front Seats,High Gloss shadowline,Black Maple,Headlight wash,Sun Protection Glass.
Just thought I would let you know that the 535d is amazing..I moved from 3.0ltr petrol to 3.0ltr deisel and the WOW factor is great 
I know one is supposed to do 1800 miles during the run in period...got 750 miles on the clock and thought id let it go some....my 330is was nippy, this engine combined with the auto 6 speed is just unreal, in the back of my seat from 0-125 yesterday and still going, I bottled it and backed off.
Love this car
I know one is supposed to do 1800 miles during the run in period...got 750 miles on the clock and thought id let it go some....my 330is was nippy, this engine combined with the auto 6 speed is just unreal, in the back of my seat from 0-125 yesterday and still going, I bottled it and backed off.
Love this car
10-03-2005, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mixterk' date='Oct 3 2005, 02:31 AM
Just thought I would let you know that the 535d is amazing..I moved from 3.0ltr petrol to 3.0ltr deisel and the WOW factor is great ?
I know one is supposed to do 1800 miles during the run in period...got 750 miles on the clock and thought id let it go some....my 330is was nippy, this engine combined with the auto 6 speed is just unreal, in the back of my seat from 0-125 yesterday and still going, I bottled it and backed off.
Love this car?
? I know one is supposed to do 1800 miles during the run in period...got 750 miles on the clock and thought id let it go some....my 330is was nippy, this engine combined with the auto 6 speed is just unreal, in the back of my seat from 0-125 yesterday and still going, I bottled it and backed off.
Love this car
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Oh yes you're spot on when you say what a great car the 535d is. Took mine to Germany last weekend and got up to 157mph, before limiter cut in, on the autobahn with 3 passengers and boot full of kit.
I love the way you can leave it in a high gear when exiting an island say 3rd/4th and the acceleration is still amazing.
Glad to hear you like it.
10-03-2005, 07:27 AM
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My Ride: 530 2006
msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
I love your ride. But I love the petrol sound over the diesel sound
10-03-2005, 08:25 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Too bad we don't get diesel version over here in Hong Kong, otherwise it will be a popular choice with the hiking gas price.
10-03-2005, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ?gent99' date='Oct 3 2005, 01:47 PM
Ditto here in the US...maybe someday soon if gas stays at $3/gal for a while.
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Although I do waht that TQ of the 535! I'm a TQ junkie!
10-03-2005, 10:30 PM
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My Ride: Current - 330 Sport Topaz Blue, Grey Leather, HK HIFI...lost interest!!
Waiting for - 535d Sport, Silver Grey, Foldy Mirrors, 172 19",Logic7,Pro Radio,Through load,Heated Front Seats,High Gloss shadowline,Black Maple,Headlight wash,Sun Protection Glass.
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 4 2005, 01:58 AM
[quote name='?gent99' date='Oct 3 2005, 01:47 PM']Ditto here in the US...maybe someday soon if gas stays at $3/gal for a while.
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Although I do waht that TQ of the 535! I'm a TQ junkie!
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[/quote]Deisel prices are high here also. 97p litre :thumbsdown: however the upside as you say is soooo much torque
My 330iS does 19mpg around the town 30mpg motorway. Ffor the same money, as my 535d does 25mpg around town and....well not sur e as i havnt been on a long run yet? However I can only see plus points..
Take the earlier point that a 6cyl petrol sounds better than a deisel, but then again the BMW 6cyl deisel sounds pretty good for a tractor
I love this car..more talk than an M5
10-04-2005, 05:32 AM
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My Ride: 535D Sport Auto
Originally Posted by mixterk' date='Oct 4 2005, 01:30 AM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Oct 4 2005, 01:58 AM'][quote name='?gent99' date='Oct 3 2005, 01:47 PM']Ditto here in the US...maybe someday soon if gas stays at $3/gal for a while.
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Although I do waht that TQ of the 535! I'm a TQ junkie!
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[/quote]Deisel prices are high here also. 97p litre :thumbsdown: however the upside as you say is soooo much torque
My 330iS does 19mpg around the town 30mpg motorway. Ffor the same money, as my 535d does 25mpg around town and....well not sur e as i havnt been on a long run yet? However I can only see plus points..
Take the earlier point that a 6cyl petrol sounds better than a deisel, but then again the BMW 6cyl deisel sounds pretty good for a tractor
I love this car..more talk than an M5
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[/quote]If you love your car as much as you say you do - wheres ya chrome grills? get em fitted and you'll love her even more!!!! I did anyway.
Driving to Germany the other wkd four up and luggage - did 1,200 miles at full thrash including 5 full throttle laps of the Nurburgring averaged 32mpg - which is amazing.
10-04-2005, 05:05 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by mixterk' date='Oct 3 2005, 11:30 PM
Deisel prices are high here also. 97p litre :thumbsdown: however the upside as you say is soooo much torque
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So the advantage isnt ALL that much more... Oh ya... its still cheaper over all more MPG and more TQ and all but i'm just saying... its not as good as before where Diesel was cheaper than regular gas.
AND you get the better MPG and more TQ.