525D Vs 530D and Tuning??

[Hangus]

Looking at a 5, and there's a 525D Manual that I've looked at. 3yr old, low miles etc.

However can't help thinking I'd rather have the 530D? Same engine by all accounts, but obviously less powerful, and virtually no difference in economy if figures are to believed.

If I tuned the 525 can I achieve the same figures as the 530 tuned, or would it give me a similar figure to a standard 530D??

Anybody had a similar dilema??

Cheers,

[Oi_Oi_Savaloy]

Check for cracked manifolds when purchasing. My boss had a 530d (early 2005 model) and he started getting headaches in the car - cracked manifolds were meant he was getting some of the exhaust gasses in the cabin.

Plus the engine bay had soot all over it. Nightmare to clean too.

[rassi]

The automatic gearbox for the 525d (LCI) is only rated to a max torque of 450 nm, so if you already know that you want it remapped if you go for a 525d then go for a 530d.

If it is a manual, I believe it is max torque rated the same as the 530d so not an issue.

[Hangus]

Ok Thanks for the above. Would be looking at 08 or newer anyway so hopefully no manifold issues! But it will get checked over anyway!!