[AVIMAX]

The photo you posted originally looks like it is at Parkview BMW. I'm close to there.

[Philip Park]

Originally Posted by remmib

Impressive video.
But doesn't your 535d have 313hp stock?

yes my car stock is 313hp & 64torque

i remap now

397hp & 75torque ( maybe 720nm )

[HighlandPete]

I back to back tested RWD (no xDrive here in the UK), a 530d (your 535d) vs. a 535i. I came away more impressed with the 535i than the 530d.

A bit of background... I was driving a 330d, had it for over 6-years, so very familiar with the way a diesel works in the real world, mpg, etc. What impressed me was the NVH was so much better in the 535i, engine refinement is at another level.

I now only drive about 8,000 miles a year in my own car, so diesel is not essential for cost savings, therefore I chose the 535i. Even though dominated by preference for diesel over here in the UK these days, not regretted it for one minute.

My observations for running a diesel in colder climates, mpg suffers badly in winter months, engine warm up is so slow, diesels are not suited to lots of short trips and cold running. If it is a keeper, think about DPF regenerations and the engine getting contaminated with the gunk and goo which can accumulate inside the engine.

If you are a high mileage user and drive decent distances in one hit from cold, diesel makes so much sense for a little compromise in NVH levels.

HighlandPete

[raddy]

Cool. Now to deal with insurance.

Originally Posted by AVIMAX

The photo you posted originally looks like it is at Parkview BMW. I'm close to there.

[BMWrules7]

Originally Posted by raddy

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday I got a pretty good offer for a 2015 535 here in the Toronto area. I just never thought that my first Bimmer would be a diesel! It drove pretty nicely.

A local BMW Dealership made me spin around a 2015 535D with M Sport package yesterday. Looks wise, it is just what a want. Dark Graphite with Oyster/Black Dakota Leather.

How do you all find the Diesel for day to day driving? I work as a Sales & Management Consultant so I am out and about to visit clients often. Fuel Economy matters but of course, I want that extra kick when required :-)

The diesel sound did not bother me but maybe the sales person was talking too much during my tester, and I missed something. lol

But overall, for those diesel owners, how are you enjoying your car? Do you miss the 300 HP that you would get from the 535xi or does the torque of the 535d, make up for it?

I have been driving 750Li for 15 years. Switched to Diesel:

I love it.

It's really unrefined compared to gas. It's got lots of resonance zones where things inside the cabin will buzz as you zip through the rev range.

But, its this scrappy unrefined character that makes it so sweet.

Driving a new BMW diesel adds a different dimension to your driving. The torque is fantastic. I lost over 200 HP and it's hard for me to tell.

I have the xdrive.

You will be blown away by the diesel. The diesel feels less lag laggy because your pushed back in your seat at 2k.

If buzzes annoy you then you might get irritated.

But, the absolute coolest feature is that you can joy ride all around: guilt free! 750 miles per tank baby!

[raddy]

BMW Finance was a bit picky with me, I have a good credit score but after they spoke to my employer, everything got cleared up.

I got a nice deal on a 4 year lease with a clear option to opt out after 3 years. Just in time for the next generation 5 or 7 :-)

Taking delivery on June 6th

[GABMAN]

Raddy

Congratulations on your new acquisition , I am trying to arrange a test drive
This evening on a 535d , am curious how it will differ from my 535xi
My last 535i was graphite/oyster
Gab

[raddy]

Thanks!

I am coming from a Nissan and owed it for 14 years. So for me, any BMW is an improvement LOL.

Originally Posted by GABMAN

Raddy

Congratulations on your new acquisition , I am trying to arrange a test drive
This evening on a 535d , am curious how it will differ from my 535xi
My last 535i was graphite/oyster
Gab

[apusillo]

Congrats on the car. You are going to love it.

[raddy]

Thank you! 2.5 days to go :-)

Originally Posted by apusillo

Congrats on the car. You are going to love it.

[Bbb34]

Originally Posted by raddy

Thank you! 2.5 days to go :-)

Ha ha, I like how precise you are, not 2... not 3, but 2.5 days left.
Unless they somehow mess up and you have to wait until Monday.... just kidding

Good luck, enjoy.

[raddy]

It's my first Bimmer.. allow me to be zealous LOL

Originally Posted by Bbb34

Ha ha, I like how precise you are, not 2... not 3, but 2.5 days left.
Unless they somehow mess up and you have to wait until Monday.... just kidding

Good luck, enjoy.

[Bbb34]

Originally Posted by raddy

It's my first Bimmer.. allow me to be zealous LOL

Oh... I fully get it.

That's what makes it so cool, and exactly the reason I'm trying to mess up with you with potential dealership, oh, I don't know, admin error, so you have to wait until Monday (hope not).

[raddy]

LMAO!!!

All good man. There is a guy on my street with a Benz E350. Always showing off.. So probably is hoping for Monday lol

Originally Posted by Bbb34

Oh... I fully get it.

That's what makes it so cool, and exactly the reason I'm trying to mess up with you with potential dealership, oh, I don't know, admin error, so you have to wait until Monday (hope not).

[OEMonsterz]

Originally Posted by marsb007

Did I mention the torque?

[OEMonsterz]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

I back to back tested RWD (no xDrive here in the UK), a 530d (your 535d) vs. a 535i. I came away more impressed with the 535i than the 530d.

A bit of background... I was driving a 330d, had it for over 6-years, so very familiar with the way a diesel works in the real world, mpg, etc. What impressed me was the NVH was so much better in the 535i, engine refinement is at another level.

I now only drive about 8,000 miles a year in my own car, so diesel is not essential for cost savings, therefore I chose the 535i. Even though dominated by preference for diesel over here in the UK these days, not regretted it for one minute.

My observations for running a diesel in colder climates, mpg suffers badly in winter months, engine warm up is so slow, diesels are not suited to lots of short trips and cold running. If it is a keeper, think about DPF regenerations and the engine getting contaminated with the gunk and goo which can accumulate inside the engine.

If you are a high mileage user and drive decent distances in one hit from cold, diesel makes so much sense for a little compromise in NVH levels.

HighlandPete

Very true about the diesel around here. No point if you are doing short distances. Tell me Pete, did you test drive the 535d as well?

[paddy335]

Originally Posted by raddy

But overall, for those diesel owners, how are you enjoying your car? Do you miss the 300 HP that you would get from the 535xi or does the torque of the 535d, make up for it?

The diesel is half a second quicker to 100kmh. 0.6 in fact. I personally think a powerful diesel is perfect for an executive express. As for the noise....it's negligible....and I'm not sure why it bothers anyone anyway.

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by OEMonsterz

Very true about the diesel around here. No point if you are doing short distances. Tell me Pete, did you test drive the 535d as well?

No, not in the F10 or F11, nothing around when testing the cars. I have experience with other demo cars with the engine, had an E61 535d for a week, my son runs an X3 with the bi-turbo engine.

If I had wanted diesel for higher mileage use, I'd probably have gone for the 535d. More smiles!

HighlandPete

[raddy]

Finally joined the BMW Family :-)

More pics to soon.

Oh I love "Sports + Mode"

[remmib]

Very nice color combo.

[NewM3driver]

DON'T get the diesel! NO way! I've had both, and after many years of driving BMW sweet sixes, I thought I wanted a diesel. HUGE mistake.

You lose all the refinement and sweetness that makes BMW, BMW. Get the gas 535. DON'T listen to the torque bullshit, DON'T listen to the gas milage... the extra cost and extra diesel cost makes the extra mpg a moot point.

I got out of my 535d in 4 months and am now in a 535i. smooth like a BMW, sounds like a BMW, revs like a BMW.

Don't fall for the diesel bull shit. PM me your phone number.... I'll speak with you on the phone.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by Boochie614

FIrst off be aware that they will charge you 20% to return a product that isn't worth the price. You will not be satisfied with the power gains at all and therefore you will want to return it. CUSTOMER SERVICE flat out sucks, the woman I spoke with blamed me for not being satisfied with the product. I WOULD AVOID DEALING WITH THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!!!

WTF - why are you randomly posting this on multiple threads regardless of relevance or context? Understand that your not happy but one post in a thread that is relevant will suffice!