Which would you pick
02-11-2007, 01:13 PM
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Hi all..
Next week I'm going to place an order for my next 5er. From the begining my intention was to order a 530d. After some talking to the dealer and some thinking I ended up with these two alternatives. Which do you think has the best resale value, and which is the most fun to own? The 535d is a few bucks more expensive, that's ok.
The 525d M Sport is a poser, 535d is a sleeper...
Edit: I'm sure I added a poll, but it didn't work!
Next week I'm going to place an order for my next 5er. From the begining my intention was to order a 530d. After some talking to the dealer and some thinking I ended up with these two alternatives. Which do you think has the best resale value, and which is the most fun to own? The 535d is a few bucks more expensive, that's ok.
The 525d M Sport is a poser, 535d is a sleeper...
Edit: I'm sure I added a poll, but it didn't work!
02-11-2007, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='390314' date='Feb 11 2007, 11:15 PM
535d
02-12-2007, 12:24 AM
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My Ride: 535d M-Sport '06 Plate - Carbon Black - Black Leather - Pro Sat Nav - Logic 7 - HUD - Bluetooth - Privacy Glass - 172M 19" Alloys - Heated Seats - PDC - Adaptive Headlights - Extended Voice Control - Paintshield Extended - M5 Boot Finisher - Bright White LED Internal Lighting - Dension Gateway 500 Ipod/USB/Aux Integration
535d without a doubt. That engine more than makes up for the lack of extras!
02-12-2007, 01:24 AM
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Depends on your use of the car
City driving = 525d M sport= Loaded with features - Looks way better - cheaper - frugal
a lot of Motorways = 535d is a better performer & Fun
City driving = 525d M sport= Loaded with features - Looks way better - cheaper - frugal
a lot of Motorways = 535d is a better performer & Fun
02-12-2007, 04:47 AM
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Damn I live on the wrong side of the ?resundsbridge ! 
I think a 525dA with M-package would be easier to sell later on, due to the M-package which the Swedish people like alot!
But since there is a lot of euiptment in the 525d the price is almost the same as the 535dA. Equiptment makes a car easier to sell later on, but you will never get the money back on the extras.
Go for the 535dA and please add HIFI !! The basic stereo sucks!
I think a 525dA with M-package would be easier to sell later on, due to the M-package which the Swedish people like alot!
But since there is a lot of euiptment in the 525d the price is almost the same as the 535dA. Equiptment makes a car easier to sell later on, but you will never get the money back on the extras.
Go for the 535dA and please add HIFI !! The basic stereo sucks!
02-12-2007, 05:07 AM
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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
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Originally Posted by E60Sim' post='390548' date='Feb 12 2007, 02:47 PM
Damn I live on the wrong side of the ?resundsbridge !
btw. I have many Danes in my area (V?stra Hamnen, close to Turning Torso, Malm?) cheeper appartments and cheeper cars, combined with your higher Danish income...
02-12-2007, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='390501' date='Feb 12 2007, 07:55 AM
I think that'll be my first pick too, a pity I won't be able to drive the new 3.0L 525d before I'm placing the order though.
the feeling and acceleration of the 535d with its twin-turbo setup! another alternative is the CLS320CDI , 230bhp/540nm
02-12-2007, 07:03 AM
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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='390586' date='Feb 12 2007, 04:43 PM
the way i see it, is that the 525d and 530d will be especially good performers, but they just cant replicate
the feeling and acceleration of the 535d with its twin-turbo setup! another alternative is the CLS320CDI , 230bhp/540nm
the feeling and acceleration of the 535d with its twin-turbo setup! another alternative is the CLS320CDI , 230bhp/540nm
By the way my current 530d 'won' over a CLS320CDI in a 0-120km/h redlight -> motorway race once.. Ok, mine is remaped, stock they should be pretty even.
02-12-2007, 08:55 AM
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My Ride: e39 525i Touring, will order e61 as soon as I can decide on engine and options...
525d will keep you happy longer due to kit + sufficient engine. 535d will shine on Autobahn if you plan to drive there a lot.
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='390311' date='Feb 11 2007, 11:13 PM
Hi all..
Next week I'm going to place an order for my next 5er. From the begining my intention was to order a 530d. After some talking to the dealer and some thinking I ended up with these two alternatives. Which do you think has the best resale value, and which is the most fun to own? The 535d is a few bucks more expensive, that's ok.
The 525d M Sport is a poser, 535d is a sleeper...
Edit: I'm sure I added a poll, but it didn't work!
Next week I'm going to place an order for my next 5er. From the begining my intention was to order a 530d. After some talking to the dealer and some thinking I ended up with these two alternatives. Which do you think has the best resale value, and which is the most fun to own? The 535d is a few bucks more expensive, that's ok.
The 525d M Sport is a poser, 535d is a sleeper...
Edit: I'm sure I added a poll, but it didn't work!