Sacrilege...535d is it all that !
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I have an old leggyish 540 touring, had the opportunity to drive a loaded 535d sport yesterday, whilst it is much more modern and tauter to drive in some respects I find the throttle response quite laggy and "blunt" compared to the petrol V8... unpleasantly so. They shift ok but it's a bit of a crude device compared to the creamy silkiness of a petrol V8, still feel the tractorness inside at idle. Think all you diesel fanatics have forgot what a really smooth torquey engine with a linear throttle response is like. I do pay for it mind you 25 mpg vs 34mpg long term averages 
Ive moved from an E39 M5 to a 535d.
Whilst it will never be a rival to the M car, it is still very good at what it does.
No its not 'crisp' or instant with regard to throttle imputs but it is a good compromise. You do not need instant throttle response in a daily driver. It is very good at getting me to and from work in a very relaxed and easy going manner.
I get to drive an E61 530d on a daily basis at work and legally take it to its limits which is what made me buy a 535d with my own money.
If I could justify and afford an E60 M5 then I would but the 535d is a great tool and is amazing when you consider it runs on tractor fuel.
My M5 was a daily driver, I dont believe in having something like an E39 - which is essentially a 5 seater saloon - and keeping it in the garage just for weekends.
For my circumstances - 90% commuting, the 535d - makes perfect sense.
It is however in no way an M car replacement, but then again it never professes to be. The straight line speed is the only facter with which some owners make the comparison.
Whilst it will never be a rival to the M car, it is still very good at what it does.
No its not 'crisp' or instant with regard to throttle imputs but it is a good compromise. You do not need instant throttle response in a daily driver. It is very good at getting me to and from work in a very relaxed and easy going manner.
I get to drive an E61 530d on a daily basis at work and legally take it to its limits which is what made me buy a 535d with my own money.
If I could justify and afford an E60 M5 then I would but the 535d is a great tool and is amazing when you consider it runs on tractor fuel.
My M5 was a daily driver, I dont believe in having something like an E39 - which is essentially a 5 seater saloon - and keeping it in the garage just for weekends.
For my circumstances - 90% commuting, the 535d - makes perfect sense.
It is however in no way an M car replacement, but then again it never professes to be. The straight line speed is the only facter with which some owners make the comparison.
Neil.D said:
It is however in no way an M car replacement, but then again it never professes to be. The straight line speed is the only facter with which some owners make the comparison.
Edited by daemon on Friday 8th October 22:48
Edited by daemon on Friday 8th October 22:52
ian_cab28 said:
I have an old leggyish 540 touring, had the opportunity to drive a loaded 535d sport yesterday, whilst it is much more modern and tauter to drive in some respects I find the throttle response quite laggy and "blunt" compared to the petrol V8... unpleasantly so. They shift ok but it's a bit of a crude device compared to the creamy silkiness of a petrol V8, still feel the tractorness inside at idle. Think all you diesel fanatics have forgot what a really smooth torquey engine with a linear throttle response is like. I do pay for it mind you 25 mpg vs 34mpg long term averages
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