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      07-24-2010, 02:37 AM   #1
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Expected fuel economy

Hi,

I have a hearts and minds decision to make.

I went to the garage with the expectation of perfectly liking the 520d however the garage didn't have one to drive until later in the week. I drove the 530d which put a big smile on my face (now that hasn't happened for a few years). I then drove the 520d (yesterday) which is fine but without the smile. The big difference is the lag when you put your foot down, the power just doesn't feel to be on tap. I asked the sales guy if the sports auto makes any difference, he said it was the straight 6 which makes the difference.

I'm working out if I can afford somewhere in the middle i.e. 525d [auto] however fuel economy is a key concern.

Can anyone please share what they are currently returning on the 525d[auto] or a 520d[auto]

I'd be happy with low 40s for the 525d - it would probably push me to test drive and likely buy the 525d.

Any info appreciated.

Jon
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      07-24-2010, 03:20 AM   #2
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Buy the 520d get it remapped / chip it with a tuning box, lag gone, performance better than 525d and much better fuel economy, you can't lose!!
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      07-24-2010, 03:40 AM   #3
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buy the 525d and get it remapped... should bring the smile to your face as the 530d did...?
(i don't know this from experience, just thinking out loud)
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      07-24-2010, 03:44 AM   #4
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Hi,

I have a hearts and minds decision to make.

I went to the garage with the expectation of perfectly liking the 520d however the garage didn't have one to drive until later in the week. I drove the 530d which put a big smile on my face (now that hasn't happened for a few years). I then drove the 520d (yesterday) which is fine but without the smile. The big difference is the lag when you put your foot down, the power just doesn't feel to be on tap. I asked the sales guy if the sports auto makes any difference, he said it was the straight 6 which makes the difference.

I'm working out if I can afford somewhere in the middle i.e. 525d [auto] however fuel economy is a key concern.

Can anyone please share what they are currently returning on the 525d[auto] or a 520d[auto]

I'd be happy with low 40s for the 525d - it would probably push me to test drive and likely buy the 525d.

Any info appreciated.

Jon
Jon, the sales guy implied that the straight six gear would not give you lag when wanting to accelerate. On the 530d, you implied no gap, but was it with auto-8 or manual-6 gear? Thanks for your precision.

Alex
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      07-24-2010, 04:56 AM   #5
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buy the 525d and get it remapped... should bring the smile to your face as the 530d did...?
(i don't know this from experience, just thinking out loud)
A remapped / boxed 520d would get you to 215bhp with no adverse fuel economy. Save £4k and spend on toys!!
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      07-24-2010, 05:36 AM   #6
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test drive

Alex,

I drove the 530d [auto] and the 520d [auto].

Anyone got any fuel figures to quote?

Thanks

Jon
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