New 5 Series 535d M Sport

[Pioneer]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 01 June 2013 at 18:52

[Chipper]

I had the previous 535d and it was a fantastic but the new f10/f11 is a class above for comfort. I'd be surprised if you get 48 mpg though as I only average 43mpg from my 520d .As an alrounder vehicle I don't think you can beat a 535d.

Personally if buying new I'd be going for the alpina d5 but as a used buy there doesn't seem much to compete.

Edited by Chipper on Tuesday 10th April 20:23

[Not Ideal]

Excellent review - glad to hear.

Any pics..??

I absolutely love the new 5 - awesome bit of metal.

[Chipper]

Pioneer said:

Hi chipper,

Our tastes in cars always seem the same. The journey trip seriuosly showed 48mpg for the trip!

Yeah they're a bugger for that. I think 34 /36mpg as a average would be about right but if you look at the performance on offer and the way it delivers it ,I think that's excellent.

I bought new with a very high spec and lost a fortune in the first year of ownership ( nearly 40% ) so if I was doing it again I would be looking for an ex demo or used one.

I've covered 34000 miles in just over a year in it and tbh it's the best work vehicle I have ever owned. It's comfortable , econimical and beautifully built and cheap as chips to run ( I have the service pack ).

[BE57 TOY]

Hope it doesn't get pinched.

[BE57 TOY]

Pioneer said:

Is there a particular problem with these getting taken?

There's a thread in the BMW section about epidemic levels of BMW theft. It's an issue with 55 plate onwards cars with the push button starts.

Its a big reason as to why I am not in a BMW, yet...

[BE57 TOY]

Pioneer said:

Hmmm, just read it. Not sure if this affects the very latest models? Insurance was a lot cheaper than the jag even though value is prob 4x, so insurers don't seem too worried...

That's great news if BMW have sorted the problem!