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Extra 300 Driver
Original Poster
5,171 posts
116 months
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In the market for a new car, looking at 2006-2008 M5s or 535Ds. They doesn’t seem to be much in the asking process, but I assume there is in running costs. I wind be a massive mile cruncher, about 10k a year, so mpg, not the most important thing,
So just how good in the M5? Is there a massive difference over the 535D, I fully expect a flaming, as the M5 is am ‘M’ car.
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contracttor
318 posts
55 months
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Well running costs would be roughly double. At 10k miles PA can you handle going to get petrol every week because that will become part of your routine...
A BMW warranty is a must on an E60 M5 and will cost roughtly double that compared to an E60 53x D.
Apart from the looks which are similar the driving experience is completely different and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The best thing to do is drive them both and decide what is right for you.
Edited to add: Don't see the 535D as settling - it's not. It's a v. good car in its own right.
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roofer
1,759 posts
81 months
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Everyone should have a bit of M at least once in their life.
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contracttor
318 posts
55 months
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contracttor
318 posts
55 months
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Fox-
10,041 posts
116 months
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If you need to ask if you should buy a V10 M5 or a diesel, then you should buy the diesel.
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berry100
973 posts
80 months
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Had both and both excellent cars in their own right.....if you've got just a drop of PH blood on you then try the M5 otherwise if sensible is your middle name get the 535d....you won't be disappointed, but.........you will always wonder.....
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VinceFox
14,798 posts
42 months
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That m5 has planetary power. In real world driving it's almost too much to ever fully put down on the road. Brutal performer.
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Targarama
13,191 posts
153 months
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I'm currently toying with upgrading my recently acquired E39 530i for an E60 545i or 550i - maybe this model could be an option for you? V8 and lots of power/torque, but not quite the handling or running costs of an M?
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Fox-
10,041 posts
116 months
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Targarama said: I'm currently toying with upgrading my recently acquired E39 530i for an E60 Don't do that.
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OldGermanHeaps
19 posts
48 months
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agreed, I wish i'd stuck with my e38, e60 was a disappointment compared to it.
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nottyash
3,734 posts
65 months
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Do you want to go really really fast, with a lovely sounding engine, but pay more fuel and road tax? Or do you want to go fast, but pay less road tax, fuel and service costs?
The only reason you choose a 535d over an M5 is Money, hence why I bought a 335d instead of an M3.
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Zod
23,496 posts
128 months
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nottyash said: Do you want to go really really fast, with a lovely sounding engine, but pay more fuel and road tax? Or do you want to go fast, but pay less road tax, fuel and service costs?
The only reason you choose a 535d over an M5 is Money, hence why I bought a 335d instead of an M3. A pre-April 2006 M5 gets the cheaper road tax.
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nottyash
3,734 posts
65 months
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Zod said: nottyash said: Do you want to go really really fast, with a lovely sounding engine, but pay more fuel and road tax? Or do you want to go fast, but pay less road tax, fuel and service costs?
The only reason you choose a 535d over an M5 is Money, hence why I bought a 335d instead of an M3. A pre-April 2006 M5 gets the cheaper road tax. Job done. Get a pre April 2006 M5 
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Zod
23,496 posts
128 months
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Actually, it's pre 20-something March 2006. Mine was registered on the last day for the cheaper rate.
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Fox-
10,041 posts
116 months
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Zod said: Actually, it's pre 20-something March 2006. Mine was registered on the last day for the cheaper rate. 23rd March, ISTR.
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sumo69
907 posts
90 months
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100% correct Fox- said: 23rd March, ISTR.
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TackleburyUk
353 posts
60 months
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Loved my 535d.
Wish I had got a m5...
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E38Ross
10,605 posts
82 months
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they are worlds apart; not just in a straight line either.
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Jobbo
7,271 posts
134 months
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Targarama said: I'm currently toying with upgrading my recently acquired E39 530i for an E60 545i or 550i - maybe this model could be an option for you? V8 and lots of power/torque, but not quite the handling or running costs of an M? Ignore Fox and try them yourself. The 530i is underpowered, IMO.
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