In August Bimmer Magazine, they call the 535D the best all around BMW currently produced. They also said that "the pending reduction of the sulfur content in U.S. diesel fuel from 150 to 15 parts per million later in 2006 will allow BMW's high-tech diesel engines to enjoy a healthy operating life. and new particulate filters to remove soot from diesel exhaust have also been perfected." What all of this means is that, in all probability and with a few changes, BMW will be bringing this and other diesel models to the U.S. in the not so distant future. I don't know about you but the lousy gas mileage and the fact the the roof doesn't fold down :) are my only two complaints with my 550. If the 535D comes here within the next 24 months it will certainly be my next car. Anyone else want to stand on line with me??

I will stand by your side, my low-sulfer brother! :thumbsup:

My only concern is that the 535d engine will not sound as nice.

it sounds great, believe me! :thumbsup:

I want one too!!! but they are not avalible in Australia :(

We have the 530id but not the 535id which I think is crap.

Dont even have the AWD versions!!!

I've never listened to BMW's diesel engine sound. I'm curious how it sound in the cable. I cannot stand the diesel sound when I'm in the cabin. This would drive me nut. I sold my Lexus/Harrier 330 because of this is one of the reasons.

the 535d is nice but I'll take the sweet sound of my V8 over a diesel :cool:

There's "A" diesel and then there's "THE" diesel.

Make your decision when you can actually compare.

ABC

Let's keep with your same line of questioning. Perhaps you'd like to tell us how much time you've spent with the petrol V8?

I'm not entirely sure I asked a question however I have spent some, though very little, time with a V8 (and certainly none recently) but you may notice I'm not stating my preference of a diesel over a V8.

On the other hand I have driven many diesels and in the cabin, the 535D sounds (and performs) NOTHING like the stereotypical diesel so the point I (failed to) make was that until you have compared both a 535D and your favourite V8 you can't reasonably exclude either.

I hope that fulfils your curiosity.

ABC.

The BMW straight six 5 series diesels sound very petrol like. In comparison with many petrol cars they are more refined. In comparison with a BMW straight six petrol engine they are less refined.

They don't sound anywhere near as good as the V8's. But they don't sound bad either.

In warmer weather mine runs silky smooth and when top gear tested cabin noise they found the 535d was quieter at cruising speed than the 545i

If BMW introduce the diesels in the USA, then I would hope that they will at the same time switch the 535d to the new aluminium engine block in the latest 530d, which will give even more power and refinement.

One way to look at the diesels is this .... I think everyone would like a BMW petrol V8. Inthe UK that's a painful car to own in terms of running costs. The 535d can give you that sort of performance in daily use without quite so much pain.