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Old 26-09-2010, 04:20 PM
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a re mapped bmw 530 turbo would be my choice mate
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535d then remapped...
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Originally Posted by SteveB
535d then remapped...
this
Old 26-09-2010, 06:06 PM
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What about one of these?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...36uw?logcode=p
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Originally Posted by wirralphil
quite dear that for the age and mileage that you could get a lot newer less miles bmw for that or less
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Me personally, I would buy a 330d sport and then the change I would spend on a remap and bigger intercooler and a few other choice mods too make it your own. 530d and 535d are good cars but it's just they are a we'd bit heavy and if you want something that feels quite quick then the 3 series is the better buy. But it all depends on what you want out of the car at the end of the day
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e90 330d m sport
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Originally Posted by xr2john
Me personally, I would buy a 330d sport and then the change I would spend on a remap and bigger intercooler and a few other choice mods too make it your own. 530d and 535d are good cars but it's just they are a we'd bit heavy and if you want something that feels quite quick then the 3 series is the better buy. But it all depends on what you want out of the car at the end of the day
are you saying the 535d doesn't feel quick?
Old 26-09-2010, 07:46 PM
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I have driven a 530d that had been chiped and it went like stink BUT you need to remember once you chip them the dmf will not last long so keep some cash for repairs.
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Are the BMW's reliable though ?

I hear of them shitting turbochargers and injectors quite often
Old 26-09-2010, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
Are the BMW's reliable though ?

I hear of them shitting turbochargers and injectors quite often
Awesome motors and fucking shift once mapped but you are spot on two of my mates have done just that loads of turbo probs and injectors etc!!!


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Old 26-09-2010, 08:39 PM
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They build some nice cars, but I wouldnt have one about me
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For me theres only one diesel engine, and its in such an awesome package. I'd have this all day long and pocket 2k:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...25rt?logcode=p

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Now that would be a cruiser !!!!
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e class mercedes cdi, very quick, i hate BMW's, driven a few and hated every one, but a mercedes drives very nice and the 320 cdi is nice and fast.
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my money?

c320 cdi estate
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That Phaeton would easily be the most powerful. And what a car for munching miles !!
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Originally Posted by bbsheppo
For me theres only one diesel engine, and its in such an awesome package. I'd have this all day long and pocket 2k:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...25rt?logcode=p
Yep:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1976238.htm

That and a remap, away you go
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Originally Posted by bbsheppo
For me theres only one diesel engine, and its in such an awesome package. I'd have this all day long and pocket 2k:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...25rt?logcode=p
553lbs/ft!
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Originally Posted by Si B
Yep:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1976238.htm

That and a remap, away you go
Never even thought of one of those bad boys!!!!what power are they???
That would be emense after a re map...got me thinking!!


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Of the Phaeton, taken from autotrader...

Performance And Economy


Fuel consumption (urban) 17.1 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 33.2 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 24.8 mpg
0 - 62 mph 6.9 seconds
Top speed 155 mph
Cylinders 10
Valves 20 v
Engine power 313 bhp
Engine torque 553 lbs/ft
Old 27-09-2010, 08:04 AM
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What about the big audi diesels? Any of them got any oomph?
Old 27-09-2010, 08:12 AM
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i had a re mapped leon fr tdi, it made 201 bhp and 314 lbft of torque, did 42 mpg too. cost me 14.5 k, handled like it was on rails too!
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