BMW 535d sport m

rare · 11 Sep 2014 at 07:42

Why a diesel? Get a petrol instead, it will be much better.

By the time you inevitably have to change injectors, high pressure pump and the DPF, you might as well not have bothered.

psalliss · 11 Sep 2014 at 11:20

I just personally prefer diesels.
Thanks all for the comments but thread has gone off track. What I'm really after is suggestions of what things to look out for that are fairly specific to the model or issues they can have.

I haven't even looked at the car yet and if there are any obvious issues or it's tatty I will be walking away. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

rodenal · 11 Sep 2014 at 11:24

They've already been mentioned really.

Its got two turbos, really hard to say how long a turbo "should" last but if they're going to need doing it'll be soon (maybe already have been)

Its got an exoensiv, high pressure fuelling system too so you'd want to see what parts of it if any have been replaced.

I assume it'll have a dpf and an egr which could be clogged up too

Early e60's can have shocking electrics so if there's anything at all not right with the Gubbins in the cabin, even if it seems a stupid thing then walk away from it

wingman · 11 Sep 2014 at 12:35

psalliss said:
I just personally prefer diesels.
Thanks all for the comments but thread has gone off track. What I'm really after is suggestions of what things to look out for that are fairly specific to the model or issues they can have.

I haven't even looked at the car yet and if there are any obvious issues or it's tatty I will be walking away. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

I wouldn't say it's gone off track really, we are still discussing diesel Beemers.

Why do you prefer diesels? If it's the economy value it's false economy in this respect.

What sort of mileage will you be covering? If it's high, go with a newer diesel. If it's low, go with the petrol variant.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 11 Sep 2014 at 13:23

[TW]Fox;26878862 said:
If you are going to pour piles of cash into a tatty money pit it might as well be one with a nicer engine.

Whats wrong with the 535d engine my I ask, I drove one many moons ago when they where pretty new and thought it was a fantastically powerful diesel engine.

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Nothing will drive like new on 115k, what a silly thing to say unless of course you think that nothing has worn or seen any use during said 155k miles

I would argue against this my XJR looks/drives and even smells like new still, it's all about how its been kept.

Minstadave · 11 Sep 2014 at 13:31

The 535d is a good engine, but the 6 cyclinder petrol is also excellent and less likely to throw up a 4 figure bill at this age/mileage.

xs2man · 11 Sep 2014 at 13:37

I also prefer diesels (when talking about "normal" cars), so I see where the OP is coming from. I do like the extra economy (show me a large petrol estate car with 250+ BHP which averages over 40 mpg over a 35 mph average tank).

But not just that, the lazy way the pick up power I prefer also. In fact, the general, all round, lazy nature of a big turbo diesel, with a nice auto box, is a pleasurable way of getting from A - B.

Don't get me wrong either, I do like petrol motors too. But unless they have 6+ cylinders + some form of air charging system, they aint for me. Petrol motors make nice toys, diesels are better for day to day driving, in my experience.

zegna · 11 Sep 2014 at 13:56

Plus you can remap them upto 320bhp+ for £300

If you've checked it out go for it.. keep a couple of grand available for repairs though

psalliss · 11 Sep 2014 at 14:24

xs2man said:
I also prefer diesels (when talking about "normal" cars), so I see where the OP is coming from. I do like the extra economy (show me a large petrol estate car with 250+ BHP which averages over 40 mpg over a 35 mph average tank).

But not just that, the lazy way the pick up power I prefer also. In fact, the general, all round, lazy nature of a big turbo diesel, with a nice auto box, is a pleasurable way of getting from A - B.

Don't get me wrong either, I do like petrol motors too. But unless they have 6+ cylinders + some form of air charging system, they aint for me. Petrol motors make nice toys, diesels are better for day to day driving, in my experience.

I'm pretty much the same I don't do much more than 3k in car a year as got several motorbikes so yes petrol makes more sense but I much prefer the way diesels drive.I'll also try and get it checked by a local mechanic I trust first if possible but if not I have money for anything that needs to doing but it has 6 month warranty on it anyway. I personally don't see how its going to be any less reliable than my 2.2 diesak civic which eats clutches tyres and track rod arms which needs doing now

Minstadave · 11 Sep 2014 at 14:26

Seriously for 3k miles a year the diesel makes no sense. Your mechanic won't be able to tell you anything about the state of the turbo or the injectors.

psalliss · 11 Sep 2014 at 14:43

Minstadave said:
Seriously for 3k miles a year the diesel makes no sense. Your mechanic won't be able to tell you anything about the state of the turbo or the injectors.

Didn't say it made sense just that's it's a diesel that I want. Can still have a General look over as will know more than me what he's looking at

[TW]Fox · 11 Sep 2014 at 14:51

3k a year is likely to cause particulate filter issues surely? What's the point, get a 545i.

The 545i will be much nicer to drive and have that effortless torque you like about diesels. Mind you there is nothing at all pleasant about the way a diesel civic drives so frankly any petrol 5 Series will be amazing in comparison.

psalliss · 11 Sep 2014 at 14:53

In many ways I know your right but I want the dorsal model and not the petrol. There's nothing anyone will say that will change my mind on that one

Firestar_3x · 11 Sep 2014 at 15:42

Total and utter madness!

psalliss · 11 Sep 2014 at 15:54

Why is it madness if it's what I want. Anyway thanks to all helped with actually question bit will close the thread I think as going off tangent.

scratch · 11 Sep 2014 at 15:57

psalliss said:
bit will close the thread I think as going off tangent.

More like you don't like being told that you're crazy!

psalliss · 11 Sep 2014 at 16:04

Not. At all. I know petrol makes more sense in every way but the diesel is what I want and I don't need to justify why I want a diesel over petrol. If I did I have asked for advice to choose petrol or diesal

Firestar_3x · 11 Sep 2014 at 16:04

psalliss said:
Why is it madness if it's what I want. Anyway thanks to all helped with actually question bit will close the thread I think as going off tangent.

Have you driven a big engined petrol BMW before?

For 3k a year i can't see why you would put up with the diesel engine.

zegna · 11 Sep 2014 at 16:06

scratch said:
More like you don't like being told that you're crazy!

Some proper nutters on this forum..

If he wants a 535d to do 3k a year in, who cares? There are a hell of a lot worse ways of spending £6k.
Doesnt seem to be based on MPG, more on power delivery..

A 4.5 V8 can throw huge bills too. The key point is CAN, not will. Especially when only travelling 3k per annum.

Banny · 11 Sep 2014 at 16:15

Unfortunately this is what this forum is like it's almost come down to the fact shall I ask this question or not, because you know what sort of response your going to get.
Bet the 35d is fair rapid though besides it's only 6k can't take it with ya, I have a petrol myself but don't mind diesels especially with two turbos