535i vs 535d

Django x2 · 22 Sep 2011 at 21:00

I really want to go back to a petrol now that I'm not doing the miles or have to pay for fuel, but, as typically as expected finding a 535i with exactly what I want trim wise is a nightmare. I've seen a 535d which fit's the bill perfectly. It's not the latest revised (sept?) x35d engine in the F10 but this isn't really an issue. The closest 535i is £40k but has a black/silver interior and very little spec.

am I really stuck to BMW AUC and pistonheads? I've noticed that not all BMW dealers use the AUC site which is annoying also.

Other than how it drives, is the 535i better? I'm not sure, the 535d offers the same performance and is very refined now

arrggh, I knew this day would come and make my life miserable.

[TW]Fox · 22 Sep 2011 at 21:03

Spending £40k on a 5 Series just seems completely ridiculous, IMHO.

And thats from a huge 5 Series fan.

Mind you its you so who knows if its true

PMKeates · 22 Sep 2011 at 21:04

The 535i is better. The 535d isn't bad, by any means, but you will start noticing the unrefined aspects of it when you actually own it. With the 535i, these 'unrefinements' are basically absent.

Django x2 · 22 Sep 2011 at 21:07

Unfortunately, in this environment, only north of £35k gets you a year old 53x of some sort. When I bought mine, it was a year old and cost £29k

If I can find a 535i that fits the bill, it's a no brainer

mjt · 22 Sep 2011 at 21:18

You know you want the 535i.

The 535d is marginally quicker but the diesel dagdag is always there.
Even in the heavier GT you can get mid 30s MPG if you pootle along the motorway.

Django x2 · 22 Sep 2011 at 22:43

mmm, found a nice 550i F10 for £39k, sweet

mjt · 22 Sep 2011 at 22:48

Problem solved

Dr House · 23 Sep 2011 at 00:11

Get a 135i, it will be a lot more fun to drive

Django x2 · 23 Sep 2011 at 00:17

Subjective

Cosimo · 23 Sep 2011 at 08:21

Lucero said:
mmm, found a nice 550i F10 for £39k, sweet

Got the deposit down?

Participant · 23 Sep 2011 at 09:40

Dr House said:
Get a 135i, it will be a lot more fun to drive

I agree, on the other hand no it won't.

Matt82 · 23 Sep 2011 at 09:43

whats the output on the 550? (the name sounds so much cooler too)

PMKeates · 23 Sep 2011 at 09:44

407hp

Matt82 · 23 Sep 2011 at 10:06

phwoar. get that, there is no replacement for displacement etc. (that even trumps the e39 m5, which was ITB iirc?)

[TW]Fox · 23 Sep 2011 at 10:30

Matt82 said:
phwoar. get that, there is no replacement for displacement etc. (that even trumps the e39 m5, which was ITB iirc?)

So it should given its twin turbo.

Matt82 · 23 Sep 2011 at 10:32

i didnt know, still brilliant nonetheless

Scrutinize · 23 Sep 2011 at 10:45

Lucero said:
I really want to go back to a petrol now that I'm not doing the miles or have to pay for fuel, but, as typically as expected finding a 535i with exactly what I want trim wise is a nightmare. I've seen a 535d which fit's the bill perfectly. It's not the latest revised (sept?) x35d engine in the F10 but this isn't really an issue. The closest 535i is £40k but has a black/silver interior and very little spec.

am I really stuck to BMW AUC and pistonheads? I've noticed that not all BMW dealers use the AUC site which is annoying also.

Other than how it drives, is the 535i better? I'm not sure, the 535d offers the same performance and is very refined now arrggh, I knew this day would come and make my life miserable.

my goodness man, you are in florida.....stop posting on here lol

[TW]Fox;20130300 said:
Spending £40k on a 5 Series just seems completely ridiculous, IMHO.

And thats from a huge 5 Series fan.

Mind you its you so who knows if its true

tis true

, the joys of a furture with dual income and no kids, besides he has to keep up and ahead of the other cars in his appartment's car park

i will be driving it at his wedding next year so my money is on the 550 please

Django x2 · 23 Sep 2011 at 18:28

At present, I still have the best car, the S8 has gone

i don't think i'll let you drive it.

PMKeates · 23 Sep 2011 at 18:55

nvm, figured it out myself

[TW]Fox · 23 Sep 2011 at 19:25

I estimate 50% of Lucero and mr1@1's posts reference the fact they know each other in real life.