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09-20-2005, 01:46 PM

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I'm getting curious!

Start thinking replacing my 530d - 2004 (for the new one with 231 HP or a 535d) next year by summer time because it will be around 120.000 kms.... or more.

The problem with the 535d is that i don't like at all the auto gear box ..... :thumbsdown:

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09-20-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuga' date='Sep 20 2005, 10:46 PM

I'm getting curious!

Start thinking replacing my 530d - 2004 (for the new one with 231 HP or a 535d) next year by summer time because it will be around 120.000 kms.... or more.

The problem with the 535d is that i don't like at all the auto gear box .....? :thumbsdown:

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test drove it in a E90 at Rockingham, and it revs like a turbine...7000rpm, gotta say I love the autobox on my 535, first auto Ive had..nice!!

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09-20-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuga' date='Sep 20 2005, 10:46 PM

I'm getting curious!

Start thinking replacing my 530d - 2004 (for the new one with 231 HP or a 535d) next year by summer time because it will be around 120.000 kms.... or more.

The problem with the 535d is that i don't like at all the auto gear box .....? :thumbsdown:

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PM Hobi and go for the Paddles like for e60 M5 and then you will love it, remap your 530d mine will be 250-260 bhp and 580 Nm.

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09-20-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mixterk' date='Sep 20 2005, 10:52 PM

[quote name='Tuga' date='Sep 20 2005, 10:46 PM']I'm getting curious!

Start thinking replacing my 530d - 2004 (for the new one with 231 HP or a 535d) next year by summer time because it will be around 120.000 kms.... or more.

The problem with the 535d is that i don't like at all the auto gear box .....? :thumbsdown:

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test drove it in a E90 at Rockingham, and it revs like a turbine...7000rpm, gotta say I love the autobox on my 535, first auto Ive had..nice!!

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oops...miss read, thought you were on about the new 3 litre petrol lump..

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09-20-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mixterk' date='Sep 20 2005, 09:59 PM

[quote name='mixterk' date='Sep 20 2005, 10:52 PM'][quote name='Tuga' date='Sep 20 2005, 10:46 PM']I'm getting curious!

Start thinking replacing my 530d - 2004 (for the new one with 231 HP or a 535d) next year by summer time because it will be around 120.000 kms.... or more.

The problem with the 535d is that i don't like at all the auto gear box .....? :thumbsdown:

[snapback]172837[/snapback]

test drove it in a E90 at Rockingham, and it revs like a turbine...7000rpm, gotta say I love the autobox on my 535, first auto Ive had..nice!!

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oops...miss read, thought you were on about the new 3 litre petrol lump..

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Indeed, a diesel revving to 7000rpm

Although, with BMW you never know...

Just been in the 730d with the new engine and it's a peach! Quiet and seemed very powerful! However, I haven't tried a 535d yet...

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09-21-2005, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuga' date='Sep 20 2005, 04:46 PM

I'm getting curious!

Start thinking replacing my 530d - 2004 (for the new one with 231 HP or a 535d) next year by summer time because it will be around 120.000 kms.... or more.

The problem with the 535d is that i don't like at all the auto gear box .....? :thumbsdown:

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Haven't driven new 530d but I did ask my dealer what he thought and he said it was better than previous 218hp engine but still way off the 535d. The 535d of course has turbo power (2 x turbos) all the way to the red line whereas the 530d tails off after 3,500rpm. Driving round town at speeds up to 60mph there isn't much difference between the 2.

I would never have a manual box on an E60 as the auto has refinement no manual can match. I borrowed a 120d manual the other day and it was so jerky it felt cheap. Similar to my old 528i manual.

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09-21-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Sep 21 2005, 06:08 PM

[quote name='Tuga' date='Sep 20 2005, 04:46 PM']I'm getting curious!

Start thinking replacing my 530d - 2004 (for the new one with 231 HP or a 535d) next year by summer time because it will be around 120.000 kms.... or more.

The problem with the 535d is that i don't like at all the auto gear box .....? :thumbsdown:

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Haven't driven new 530d but I did ask my dealer what he thought and he said it was better than previous 218hp engine but still way off the 535d. The 535d of course has turbo power (2 x turbos) all the way to the red line whereas the 530d tails off after 3,500rpm. Driving round town at speeds up to 60mph there isn't much difference between the 2.
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I thought the smaller turbo spun up nice and early compared with the 530d? I would of thought that would of helped quite a bit? (In theory - perhaps the practice is different?)

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09-21-2005, 10:28 PM

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hey btw what's the difference between the 2 E60 530d existing models? some have the tail pipes bent down and some have them straight...
i guess it's the aprticle filter but is there a difference in hp also(218/231)?
Thanx

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09-21-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' date='Sep 22 2005, 06:28 AM

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The 'old' engine (218PS) had two different exhaust systems. The straight ones have the filter and lower emissions and the bent ones did not... Same power but in some countries the tax can be lower depending on how it is calculated. In the UK I think it only affects company cars as there's a small discount for the EU4 compliance...

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09-22-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by colejl' date='Sep 22 2005, 01:58 AM

[quote name='BetterMakeWay' date='Sep 22 2005, 06:28 AM']hey btw what's the difference between the 2 E60 530d existing models? some have the tail pipes bent down and some have them straight...
i guess it's the aprticle filter but is there a difference in hp also(218/231)?
Thanx

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So i suspect that the 231 engine comes only with straight exhausts...right?

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