Top Gear - BMW 535d
10-07-2007, 08:02 PM
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sorry, it is a repost.
I didn't do a good search.
sorry, it is a repost.
I didn't do a good search.
10-07-2007, 10:21 PM
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Yes, plus it is from three years ago, the engine and the car has been through quite a few changes since then. It would be good to see a new comparision of the LCI models with increased power engines, but I doubt there will be one 
10-08-2007, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='479047' date='Oct 8 2007, 08:21 AM
Yes, plus it is from three years ago, the engine and the car has been through quite a few changes since then. It would be good to see a new comparision of the LCI models with increased power engines, but I doubt there will be one
10-08-2007, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by eager' post='479021' date='Oct 8 2007, 05:27 AM
Yes... 545i is faster (4s on the lap), we already know it
10-08-2007, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='479079' date='Oct 8 2007, 02:00 AM
Baring in mind JC's attitude against BMW... no.
Also, Clarkson is just a presenter ... it'll be the producers that decide what to show I expect we won't see another 5 series on there until the F10 comes out.
10-08-2007, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='479108' date='Oct 8 2007, 12:26 PM
Also, Clarkson is just a presenter ... it'll be the producers that decide what to show
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10-08-2007, 09:53 AM
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I think it is not a coincidence that the Stig is in the 545 and Clarkson is in the 535d. If it was the other way round I bet the diesel would be way in front. I mean if BMW UK allowed the diesel to slaughter the 545 in the direct comparison, how will they sell all those that are over there already?
10-08-2007, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jazzdude' post='479240' date='Oct 8 2007, 07:53 PM
I think it is not a coincidence that the Stig is in the 545 and Clarkson is in the 535d. If it was the other way round I bet the diesel would be way in front. I mean if BMW UK allowed the diesel to slaughter the 545 in the direct comparison, how will they sell all those that are over there already?
ROTFL, this is another diesel-addict : pls wake up :
0-200 times :
535d : 25s (remapped 21)
545i : 18s
It is a MASSIVE difference, jazzdude .
10-08-2007, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jazzdude' post='479240' date='Oct 8 2007, 10:53 AM
I think it is not a coincidence that the Stig is in the 545 and Clarkson is in the 535d. If it was the other way round I bet the diesel would be way in front. I mean if BMW UK allowed the diesel to slaughter the 545 in the direct comparison, how will they sell all those that are over there already?