635d advice

[Nattyboy888]

Hi folks

I'm just looking at some 635d sports in classifieds as they seem pretty good value at the moment. I was interested to hear of any owner experiences, mainly around real world fuel consumption as I do quite heavy mileage (I currently have an Alpina d3 biturbo which I can regularly coax 47mpg out of on the motorway - although I did get it down to 16 on the ring LOL!). Also space as I have 2 kids and hear it's a bit cramped in the back/boot.

Appreciate any thoughts
Nat

[alcarloon]

I have had my 635 for a year and covered around 30k,the best you will do mileage wise is 35 - 37mpg on general avaerage driving, boot size is very good but the opening is not huge. They do swallow up loads of gear though. Rear seats are not to bad if the front seats are not fully back, ok for kids up to around 10 or 11 after that they may be a bit cramped. Love mine and realy cant think of anything better, can do 250 miles in one go and feel fresh as a daisy, did 28000 miles between services, no issues.

[smashy]

Hi Natty,excuse me asking ,but how come your thinking of getting rid of the Alpina?

Just a change??? Good Luck

[mk2zetec]

i run a 535d which i assume is mechanically the same but without the posh frock of the 6 series. 34.9mpg over the last 40k miles. i've never kept a car as long as this - still love it after nearly 3 years.

[Sump]

28000 between services on a diesel?!???!

fk that