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08-10-2006, 08:05 AM
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Can someone out there help me please.
I have just ordered a new 2007 model year 535d.
I have just heard that BMW is going to revamp its engine range in 2007. The last thing I want is to take delivery, and then a week later discover that the 535d is now the 538d, or that the power output has changed.
Does anyone know anything?
Many thanks.
I have just ordered a new 2007 model year 535d.
I have just heard that BMW is going to revamp its engine range in 2007. The last thing I want is to take delivery, and then a week later discover that the 535d is now the 538d, or that the power output has changed.
Does anyone know anything?
Many thanks.
08-10-2006, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1966' post='321048' date='Aug 10 2006, 06:05 PM
Can someone out there help me please.
I have just ordered a new 2007 model year 535d.
I have just heard that BMW is going to revamp its engine range in 2007. The last thing I want is to take delivery, and then a week later discover that the 535d is now the 538d, or that the power output has changed.
Does anyone know anything?
Many thanks.
I have just ordered a new 2007 model year 535d.
I have just heard that BMW is going to revamp its engine range in 2007. The last thing I want is to take delivery, and then a week later discover that the 535d is now the 538d, or that the power output has changed.
Does anyone know anything?
Many thanks.
The 530d and 535d seem to be well positioned in the market, whereas the 520d and 525d need a little more umpf if they're going to stay ahead of the competition - you know, the old "mine's bigger than yours" games with Audi & MB!
08-10-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1966' post='321048' date='Aug 10 2006, 05:05 PM
Can someone out there help me please.
I have just ordered a new 2007 model year 535d.
I have just heard that BMW is going to revamp its engine range in 2007. The last thing I want is to take delivery, and then a week later discover that the 535d is now the 538d, or that the power output has changed.
Does anyone know anything?
I have just ordered a new 2007 model year 535d.
I have just heard that BMW is going to revamp its engine range in 2007. The last thing I want is to take delivery, and then a week later discover that the 535d is now the 538d, or that the power output has changed.
Does anyone know anything?
The 530d may receive a boost to 245ps and (longer term!) the 535d may receive 300ps from the factory once the competition catches up... The 520d may even receive 175ps and the 525d is being boosted from 177ps to 200ps via a 3.0l litre engine. (The 525d, 530d and 535d will all be the same 3.0l block)
These engines will feature in the E90/1/2 (3-series) from September 2006 and apparently March 2007 for the E60...
08-11-2006, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by buddman' post='324666' date='Aug 20 2006, 07:50 PM
Is the 520d being uprated as suggested above?
08-20-2006, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1966' post='321048' date='Aug 10 2006, 11:05 AM
Can someone out there help me please.
I have just ordered a new 2007 model year 535d.
I have just heard that BMW is going to revamp its engine range in 2007. The last thing I want is to take delivery, and then a week later discover that the 535d is now the 538d, or that the power output has changed.
Does anyone know anything?
Many thanks.
I have just ordered a new 2007 model year 535d.
I have just heard that BMW is going to revamp its engine range in 2007. The last thing I want is to take delivery, and then a week later discover that the 535d is now the 538d, or that the power output has changed.
Does anyone know anything?
Many thanks.
The 535d is probably the best car in the real world. Full thrash everywhere and the average mpg of mine is still 27.7mpg from new.
Enjoy when you get it.
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' post='324729' date='Aug 21 2006, 12:19 AM
Bmw's increase from 272bhp to 286bhp will IMHO be hardly noticeable.
The new engine produces 550Nm @ only 1,500rpm and 580Nm at 1,750rpm!!! (The current engine produces 560Nm at a 'heady' 2,000rpm)
But hey, both are GREAT!
Improvements are always expected whenever you buy...