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10-19-2011, 05:25 AM | #26 |
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The 528i is 4 cal now, there is also a 530i with 6 cylinders. I would also like to have a 530i manual, but I am quite sure the trade in value after three years will be quite bad on a petrol car with large engine. The 525d is same engine as 520d but with different software for more HP. The way I feel is that such a great car deservers a 6 cylinder engine.
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10-19-2011, 06:40 AM | #27 |
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Another way to save a few bucks might be to get a 520d and upgrade with a BMW Performance Power Kit for 200bhp. Torque goes from 380 to 420 Nm. Kit includes software upgrade plus higher power cooling fan. Only available on 6MT. Costs about €1600 in Ireland. Gets you half way from a 520d to a new 4 cyl 525d at 25% of the cost. No impact on economy, emissions or warranty.
No feedback available on this forum but I do see a few Irish cars for sale with this option fitted. I'm trying to get a few quid together to upgrade my AW 520d M Sport. If you are an out and out petrolhead I don't think you will ever love a low-mid level diesel. Put your foot down at low revs and nothing happens for half a second or so but can be driven quite rapidly if you plan your corner exits well and accelerate earlier than with a non-turbo petrol. A 535d would be a very different story - no shortage of power anywhere. Having said that, I've come from an Audi S5 and would have to admit I'm not too disappointed with the performace of the 520d. |
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10-19-2011, 07:43 AM | #28 |
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In my book there are no performance issues with the 520D, it's more the whole culture of the engine, i.e. vibrations etc that makes wanting a 6 cal diesel.
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11-06-2011, 04:15 PM | #29 |
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Im interested to know what you think of your 523i. I have just traded in my E60 530D for a 523i SE manual 14 miles on the clock. I have to be honest after just a few miles I was a bit disappointed, missing my 530D. However having had it for about 5 days its growing on me. Very smooth and will probably save me from getting points on my licence. Please let us know how your getting on with it. Mine was a cancelled order. The dealer put 20 inch wheels on it just before I decided to buy it, the wheels make for a bit of a floaty ride in my opinion, but I am not for all out performance just a comfortable pleasant drive in a well built car. Alpine white with cinammon brown leather. |
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