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martyyyn
Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 183 Location: Republic of Macedonia
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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject: E39 530 diesel saloon |
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Hi Guys
My BMW E36 was stolen a good while back, & I am missing driving a BMW, was considering a 530 diesel, is there a buyers guide? or things to avoid?heard mixed reports about the steptronic, any advice is greatly appreciated
many thanks _________________ E36 325Turbo Diesel
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donaldan
Joined: 01 Jul 2001 Posts: 1881 Location: Ft. Myers, FL
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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Let me share with you my experience driving a 2003 530TDi with Steptronic transmission. In May of 2003, I rented the car from SIXT in Germany and drove for 930 kms. My friend and I regularly hit 130 mph (=208 kph) and the car was very stable. Even with very aggresive driving, we averaged 31.95 miles per gallon (=7.3liters per 100km). It was absolutely a dream car, especially when travelling on the Autbahn without speed limit. The diesel engine is very powerful, smooth and quiet. For the three days trip, the car could not have performed better. I only wish such diesel models would be available in the US. _________________ Don |
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martyyyn
Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 183 Location: Republic of Macedonia
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Don,
For sharing your experience, I am a total petrol head, but after driving BMW diesels, & the price of petrol & I am coming round .......
many thanks for taking the time to reply
Martin _________________ E36 325Turbo Diesel
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