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Keep in mind that I had to have AWD. I drove the Lexus GS350 fsport (great handling. Not enough power or transmission-6 speed), Audi A6 competition very nimble but slower and felt old), Benz E300 (don't like boat interior not enough engine) Infiniti q50s redsport (felt fast as hell but too small). The 540 was just right.
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11-09-2017, 01:28 PM | #112 | |
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11-09-2017, 01:33 PM | #113 |
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He's in the States so he must mean 530i, not 530d. The 540 will be heavier upfront due to the extra cylinders. By how much I can't say.
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Besides that, I only do about 8-10k miles a year and a lot of short journeys, so a petrol kind of suits my profile anyway. " |
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11-09-2017, 03:38 PM | #117 |
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Yes I did mean the 530i and not the D. Diesels are still not as popular in the states.
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11-17-2017, 10:38 PM | #118 |
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The effortless power. The inline six almost sounds electric. It's more of whirl than a growl. The extra acceleration was also effortless. There was also less NHV. Different enough to notice to me at least. I am a bit of a speed freak.
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11-18-2017, 05:58 AM | #120 |
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No. Called the dealer and they said it was too late as it was scheduled for production...i thought it changes were possible until prod actually started but hey ho im happy with the diesel. I think with the extra power the missus might kill someone/herself!
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