Autocar 535d performance figures
02-11-2005, 12:00 PM
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Just read the latest UK Autocar they get 0 - 60mph in 6secs, 0 - 100mph 15secs, and top speed 157mph. The 530d auto is 7.3 and 19.4 respectively so looks like its hell of a lot quicker. Can't wait to pick it up!! 
02-11-2005, 12:03 PM
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My Ride: E39 525d, orient blue with beige interior. Planing on getting an E60 535d next summer when my lease on my E39 is over :)
Hi "Merv the Derv", could you scan the article about the 535d for those of us who can't get a copy of Autocar.
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02-11-2005, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Feb 11 2005, 09:00 PM
Just read the latest UK Autocar they get 0 - 60mph in 6secs, 0 - 100mph 15secs, and top speed 157mph. The 530d auto is 7.3 and 19.4 respectively so looks like its hell of a lot quicker. Can't wait to pick it up!! [snapback]89169[/snapback]
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02-11-2005, 12:12 PM
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My Ride: E39 525d, orient blue with beige interior. Planing on getting an E60 535d next summer when my lease on my E39 is over :)
Hi "colejl" have you read anything about those new updates, or are you just guessing???
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CAR also have a review of the 535D sport touring. Interesting comments in their last paragraph: -
"In short, the potent 535d Sport Touring can wear it's nine M division badges with pride. No other oil burning estate could pas itself off as an M5 Touring without inviting ridicule. It's the closest thing yet to that diesel sportscar. Dropping this twin-turbo six into an undeniably sporting bodystyle would demolish diesel's last taboo. So how about a 635d, BMW?"
I seem to recall us discussing that very prospect over a year ago.
"In short, the potent 535d Sport Touring can wear it's nine M division badges with pride. No other oil burning estate could pas itself off as an M5 Touring without inviting ridicule. It's the closest thing yet to that diesel sportscar. Dropping this twin-turbo six into an undeniably sporting bodystyle would demolish diesel's last taboo. So how about a 635d, BMW?"
I seem to recall us discussing that very prospect over a year ago.
02-11-2005, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ghassane' date='Feb 11 2005, 09:12 PM
Hi "colejl" have you read anything about those new updates, or are you just guessing???
02-11-2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ghassane' date='Feb 11 2005, 04:03 PM
Hi "Merv the Derv", could you scan the article about the 535d for those of us who can't get a copy of Autocar.
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http://www.autocar.co.uk/RoadTest_Summary.asp?RT=213201
02-11-2005, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='Feb 11 2005, 04:33 PM
[quote name='ghassane' date='Feb 11 2005, 09:12 PM']Hi "colejl" have you read anything about those new updates, or are you just guessing???
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BM have got to upgrade the 530d's power figure because haven't Audi tried to make a fast diesel with 222bhp what is it an A6 or A38 some sort of road name. Regardless of the new 535 or any other car for that matter the 530d is still a fantastic car to drive and always will be. Mine seems to be getting faster with mileage. Its only the greed factor coming into play that I'm changing it for the 535.
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02-11-2005, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Feb 11 2005, 09:00 PM
Just read the latest UK Autocar they get 0 - 60mph in 6secs, 0 - 100mph 15secs, and top speed 157mph.
Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Feb 11 2005, 09:50 PM
BM have got to upgrade the 530d's power figure because haven't Audi tried to make a fast diesel with 222bhp what is it an A6 or A38 some sort of road name. Regardless of the new 535 or any other car for that matter the 530d is still a fantastic car to drive and always will be. Mine seems to be getting faster with mileage. Its only the greed factor coming into play that I'm changing it for the 535.
Can't wait to get a 535d but I'm keeping my 530d a little longer... <_< But the staggered 19" wheel option is tempting me 
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My Ride: E39 525d, orient blue with beige interior. Planing on getting an E60 535d next summer when my lease on my E39 is over :)
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