Originally Posted by
jaimesdna
I was also looking for a 530d sport saloon (e39). I was a case of which ever came up first for the right money. I do think you get more for your money with the 5series
I just think the 5 series is too big, but i'd be daft not to look!
Originally Posted by
spot1
Had the 320d before my 330 great daily drive but no fun seemed flat,also you get the sound of the 6 cylinder with the 330 that the 320 can't match.Totaly different cars go for the 330.
We had a MF 699 (6 clyinder td) for a short while, and my that sounded good!
Originally Posted by
peteh
swirl flaps as you say, also turbos surprisingly cause they're variable vane the later 204bhp ones...
auto boxes aren't very strong I'm led to believe if your going to chip it.
the hardest thing is finding a sensible mileage manual!!
Another reason for a manual then! Cheers
Tom