535D saloon ???

mistry · 08-21-2010, 12:08 PM

Anyone got one and got any opinions of them? and how they would compare to the e92 with the same engine?

jwbmw · 08-21-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mistry

Anyone got one and got any opinions of them? and how they would compare to the e92 with the same engine?

Great car IMO best of the E60's. It probably rides better than an E92 too!

Try a Jag XF S too, slightly slower but more agile.

jjbirch · 08-21-2010, 02:35 PM

brother had a 10plate 530d yesterday for the day something like 51k list with 5k on, it flew and great driving car, they wanted 37k for it had great wheels on it also

TMP · 08-21-2010, 03:29 PM

More comfotable that the 3er with much better ride and damping (could be partly due to the Goodyears).

Trade off is obviously and only slightly in agility and pace. But not as bad as you think due to Alu body, so only about 100kg heavier.

jwbmw · 08-21-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TMP

More comfotable that the 3er with much better ride and damping (could be partly due to the Goodyears).

Trade off is obviously and only slightly in agility and pace. But not as bad as you think due to Alu body, so only about 100kg heavier.

The gap in agility is actually quite significant IMHO

stupot · 08-21-2010, 04:04 PM

Spec secret, on the 5 MSports, make sure it's got the optional 19" spider wheels on it and not the standard 18's.

The 18's are runflat with the well documented issues that brings but 19's are non runflats with a spacesaver spare wheel.

They give a fantastic drive and look really good too!

nicko44 · 08-21-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stupot

Spec secret, on the 5 MSports, make sure it's got the optional 19" spider wheels on it and not the standard 18's.

The 18's are runflat with the well documented issues that brings but 19's are non runflats with a spacesaver spare wheel.

They give a fantastic drive and look really good too!

That's interesting info stupot. Do you know whether any of the E92 wheel options also result in you getting non runflats with a spacesaver (other than the M3's which I know do not come with runflats)??

jwbmw · 08-21-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nicko44

That's interesting info stupot. Do you know whether any of the E92 wheel options also result in you getting non runflats with a spacesaver (other than the M3's which I know do not come with runflats)??

None exist

sheps · 08-21-2010, 07:27 PM

We have a near-5 year old example as a pool car.
Was DMS'd at 2,000 miles, now has circa 120k miles under it's wheels.
Still goes like an absolute rocket, but cruises silently - fantastic car.

All I woud say is remedial repairs out of warranty can be expensive if you put everything through a main dealer.

This is the only car we run that isn't less than 3 years old; we will never run a car outside of a warranty again, definitely get yourself an extended BMW warranty for pace of mind and minimal wallet bashing.

Ditto the remarks about the 19's. Best looking OEM wheel this side of a CSL rim.

There are plenty out there to choose from - so be picky, hang on for a mega spec version. Ours has plenty of boxes ticked, including heads-up display - try and find one with this spec'd, it's great.

dxb335d · 08-22-2010, 03:09 AM

Fantastic car. My old man had one in 05. Not many peppe knew much about them then. Suprised a few M3's and Evo's on the roll.

Still look fantastic today. Proper love the headlights. A car that made
me fall in love with modern BMW's at the time.

Hoops · 08-22-2010, 06:47 AM

Ditto all positive comments above - and the 19" spiders are an absolute MUST - looks awesome in carbon black when super clean - head up display is uber cool - go very very well for a 4 door lump and can obviously be easily fettled - perfect family wagon that still oozes style and finesse and is 100% on my car choice list next when Louisa is close to dropping!! Personally i would recommend paying that little bit more and getting into a face-lift model - slightly better engine and nicer interior/ergonomics.

dxb335d · 08-22-2010, 07:15 AM

Yeah, I think the facelift came with the E92's 286HP lump rather than the older 272ish HP.

stupot · 08-22-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nicko44

That's interesting info stupot. Do you know whether any of the E92 wheel options also result in you getting non runflats with a spacesaver (other than the M3's which I know do not come with runflats)??

As per jwbmw says, I dont think so.

stupot · 08-22-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Ditto all positive comments above - and the 19" spiders are an absolute MUST - looks awesome in carbon black when super clean.

I can do the 19" spiders and carbon black clean, but being honest I am somee cc and a few cylinders short of a 535d!

E92westy · 08-22-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stupot

I can do the 19" spiders and carbon black clean, but being honest I am somee cc and a few cylinders short of a 535d!

Thats still a very tasty looking car, Stupot!!

stupot · 08-22-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by E92westy

Thats still a very tasty looking car, Stupot!!

Thanks. As you can see the badge has fallen off. I think the 520d badges are attached with weaker glue compared to the 535d!

dxb335d · 08-22-2010, 02:48 PM

Twin pipe conversion also.

stupot · 08-22-2010, 02:55 PM

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Twin pipe conversion also.

Well spotted!

Only because I think it looks better you understand.

I am aware of everyone's touchiness to the tailpipe issue!

I should have kidded on I was thinking of doing the pipe at either side look to see how quickly I would be shot down!

dxb335d · 08-22-2010, 02:58 PM

The 535d does not have one either side. It had the same as you have there.

stupot · 08-22-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

The 535d does not have one either side. It had the same as you have there.

I know that, it's just funny when someone posts they are going to do a 335 conversion to their 320. You guys get the guns out big time!!

jonl1983 · 08-22-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

The 535d does not have one either side. It had the same as you have there.

The new F10 535 M Sport has got the pipes like the 335d, but with a few extra horses and 0-60 of 5.7!

Not bad a for a car that size, will be tempted myself in a few years time when i need something a bit more family orientated!

dxb335d · 08-22-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jonl1983

The new F10 535 M Sport has got the pipes like the 335d, but with a few extra horses and 0-60 of 5.7!

Not bad a for a car that size, will be tempted myself in a few years time when i need something a bit more family orientated!

Er were talking E60 mate.

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