Which overpriced Car?

[unskinnybob]

It is a good second place contender, but nothing trumps a Merc.

Matter of opinion. I'll take a BMW over a Merc every time. I wouldn't buy either E or 5 series though.

 

[Rickster]

BMW for me.

Why pick the Diesel for BMW?

 

[unskinnybob]

BMW for me.

Why pick the Diesel for BMW?

The turbo 3.0 inline 6 diesel is the best engine BMW have ever built. 630nm torque, 230kw in the 535d. Nothing matches it on performance. Ignore the small difference in 0 - 100 acceleration. Once the car is moving NOTHING compares with it's mammoth overtaking power.

 

[Rouxenator]

I guess it depends. Does it have an auxiliary fuel tank?

 

[unskinnybob]

I guess it depends. Does it have an auxiliary fuel tank?

For what?!

 

[saturnz]

The turbo 3.0 inline 6 diesel is the best engine BMW have ever built. 630nm torque, 230kw in the 535d. Nothing matches it on performance. Ignore the small difference in 0 - 100 acceleration. Once the car is moving NOTHING compares with it's mammoth overtaking power.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_S85

 

[unskinnybob]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_S85

I have a mate who had a V10 M5. Was a fun car to drive. The sequential gearbox was a turd and eventually broke. I'll take the new turbo V8 over the V10 myself.

 

[saturnz]

I have a mate who had a V10 M5. Was a fun car to drive. The sequential gearbox was a turd and eventually broke. I'll take the new turbo V8 over the V10 myself.

so you won't take the 3.0 diesel motor over the V10 then, because thats how I understood your comment about the diesel being the best motor BMW ever built

 

[dj_jyno]

E400, or what about a Jaguar XJ?

 

[Sher11zn]

Mercedes E400

 

[requiem]

Thanks Guys.


Really appreciate all the opinions and advise given. He went for a test drive in an ActiveHybrid 5 Series and fell in love. Should be taking delivery this week.

 

[unskinnybob]

so you won't take the 3.0 diesel motor over the V10 then, because thats how I understood your comment about the diesel being the best motor BMW ever built

Horses for courses. In something silly like an M5 I'd obviously want the most powerful plant available. In an everyday runaround I'd take the diesel hands down.

 

[I.am.Sam]

Thanks Guys.


Really appreciate all the opinions and advise given. He went for a test drive in an ActiveHybrid 5 Series and fell in love. Should be taking delivery this week.

did he drive the others ?

 

[FiestaST]

Thanks Guys.


Really appreciate all the opinions and advise given. He went for a test drive in an ActiveHybrid 5 Series and fell in love. Should be taking delivery this week.

2015 S6..that is a smart yet understated ride!

 

[requiem]

did he drive the others ?

Yes he did.

 

[ice_cubes]

The E-class is fugly compared to the other two. If he wants Merc, why not a CLS? The thing's gorgeous.

+1
CLS is an awesome car & also in that price range.