535d or 740i?

metrathon · 08-04-2013, 11:48 AM

I've been waiting for some time now for a 5 Series diesel, but now that it's here it seems very expensive to me. A run-of-the-mill lease is $649 / month, 10k miles, $4,374 due at signing. And for this your get a standard (no-line) 535d w/ Premium Package.

Now, let's look at 740i, which for $10 more a month ($659) and $5,800 due at signing, offers everything that the 535d has + M Sport Package + Rear View Cameras + a bunch of other goodies.

I always wanted the diesel. But at virtually the same price as a more optioned 740i, which one should I get?

Jagu · 08-04-2013, 03:30 PM

If you don't need the space, then you should go for the 535i. It has better dynamics and better equipped at the same price.

If you would consider a gas powered 740, why won't you go for the 535i which is $1500 cheaper. I'm sure you'll get tired of the low revving diesel.

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metrathon Captain 79 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Sport Line Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vista, SoCal iTrader: (0)	535d or 740i? I've been waiting for some time now for a 5 Series diesel, but now that it's here it seems very expensive to me. A run-of-the-mill lease is $649 / month, 10k miles, $4,374 due at signing. And for this your get a standard (no-line) 535d w/ Premium Package. Now, let's look at 740i, which for $10 more a month ($659) and $5,800 due at signing, offers everything that the 535d has + M Sport Package + Rear View Cameras + a bunch of other goodies. I always wanted the diesel. But at virtually the same price as a more optioned 740i, which one should I get? __________________ Enjoying: 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 \| 2015 Lexus GS 350 \| 2015 Lexus RX 350 Past affairs: 2014 Lexus RX 350 \| 2012 BMW 328i Sport \| 2009 Audi A4 2.0T \| 2007 BMW 750Li \| 2006 Kawaki Ninja 650R \| 2004 BMW 530i \| 2004 BMW 520i \| 2001 BMW 530i \| 2003 Opel Vectra \| 2002 Citroen Xsara
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Jagu First Lieutenant 156 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2018 750i Xdrive-Loaded Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	If you don't need the space, then you should go for the 535i. It has better dynamics and better equipped at the same price. If you would consider a gas powered 740, why won't you go for the 535i which is $1500 cheaper. I'm sure you'll get tired of the low revving diesel. __________________ 2018 750I XDrive. Loaded with Every Package. Black on Black.
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