F11 touring to munch miles

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Starting a new job in the new year & i'll probably end up doing ~30k PA including my private mileage.

I had an early F11 touring with a decent option list & I really liked the car. Had a renegotiation in my current job which ended up in me buying an E91 Touring to tide me over for a while. It's a bit small for me, and it's a manual, plus I would like to move it on before I hammer the miles onto it.

So, because I like the F11, I am tempted to roll back into one. Something ~2 years old (ideally a 535d) and a decent option list, run it for 3 years & sell it before the mileage becomes intergalactic.

So, I guess the question is 535d & decent annual mileage - thoughts?

I have looked at the option of leasing a decent spec G31 but the numbers are bonkers due to the mileage.

[JakeT]

I'd probably get a 530d for 30 thou per year. The 35d engine is brilliant, but uses more fuel, and will cost more to put right should it break. A 530d should do very impressive mileages.

[Lowtimer]

The 535d is also pretty rare, mainly because the 530D is a better value package.

[Ninja59]

JakeT said:

I'd probably get a 530d for 30 thou per year. The 35d engine is brilliant, but uses more fuel, and will cost more to put right should it break. A 530d should do very impressive mileages.

In my experience across the same routes the difference was fairly small between a 30D and 35D/40D.

Problem for the OP would be finding a 35D though as they are hens teeth on the F10/F11 cars.

[outnumbered]

If you can stomach the looks, and also put up with less good driving dynamics, an F07 5GT might also be an idea if you're looking for something to do a lot of miles in. They're pretty nice inside, and certainly used to be a lot cheaper to buy than an equivalent age F10/11 (which is the main reason I've got one).

[Earthdweller]

Don’t discount the 20d

If you are sitting on the motorway for hours it’s more than enough

I’d also say look for SE or Luxury spec pref with comfort or sports seats

It’s a much more smoothing way to trudge up and down the country than an Msport

[Erudite geezer]

Earthdweller said:

Don’t discount the 20d

If you are sitting on the motorway for hours it’s more than enough

I’d also say look for SE or Luxury spec pref with comfort or sports seats

It’s a much more smoothing way to trudge up and down the country than an Msport

Completely agree not to discount the 2 litre diesel - mine sits at 1800 rpm at 70 mph on the motorway and is pretty refined.

I have the 520d M Sport and it is very soothing on the motorway.

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535's are rare as hell & would probably end up being a 30, just because the pool of cars is higher with the potential specs I want.

Having a big think about it - i'm certainly not discounting the 2.0 (other than the obvious TC issues). In some respects keeping the budget more sensible with that @ £10/12k might be a better idea.

[Wills2]

I did around 50k over 18 months a 520d SE it was perfect for mile munching with the comfort seats and nappa leather options ticked.

[helix402]

3.0, some much more refined, powerful&reliable.

[Wills2]

helix402 said:

3.0, some much more refined, powerful&reliable.

If you're getting a diesel to tramp up and down the motorway you might as well go the whole hog and get the cheapest, at 80mph on the motorway you can't tell whether it's a 4pot or 6 pot diesel in the F11/F10.

If you're bothered about power and refinement a diesel wouldn't be on your wish list.

[sjj84]

Had my f11 535d for nearly 6 months now, it'd be an ideal car for mile munching. Quiet, comfy, powerful and pretty economical too.