j_jza80 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 It definitely has more torque compared to the N/A though 390 N·m (290 ft·lbf) @ 1750 vs. 209 to 220 ft.lbf (283 to 298 Nm) of torque at 3800 to 4800 rpm I know diesels are very good for long commutes due to the fuel economy but how will the engine fare? Won't petrols feel "smoother" on the motorway cruise? The 530d's engine is very refined, I've only ever driven a manual which I thought was a joy, but an auto would probably be better still for motorway work. They respond well to re maps too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) Mercedes S or E Class Diesel Auto Lexus GS300 Sport Package Auto VW Phaeton Auto Audi A8 Auto Honda Legend Auto Toyota Aristo Auto Toyota Chaser Auto Chrysler 300C (E Class Chassis) Volvo V70 High Pressure Turbo Jaguar Xj Ford Scorpio(One of the Engies goes like Stink) I think that is my list, I would most likely get a Mercedes Or Lexus Edited July 27, 2010 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 hehe was thinking of Mercedes as well. I've been in an E Class taxi in Amsterdam and its really smooth and quiet. But I am thinking if it would be suitable for my age group Chrysler 300C..looks nice but I've seen the interior which is a let down. Plenty of cheap plastics. Looking at GS430 sports as well very tempting! Phaeton also very tempting ... they took a massive hit in depreciation it seems. It's just the maintanence cost I am worried about these cars are most of them are high mileage. Plenty of gizzmos too so don't know if it will be expensive to repair. Same with the 8 series I guess... Very good suggestions there though clodola. Will have a look. Currently very tempted with the E39 530d. I like the torque but I wonder how will it perform cruising on the motorway. The biggest capacity diesel I've driven is a 150bhp 2litre and its not very refined on motorways. (but then again its a Renault ) I did think Volvo S60 or S80 but most I can find have wheezy engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 740 V8 Auto. Built for Motorways. Drove to Strasbourg and back over a long weekend. Effortless. And got 28 mpg overall. And I hit the limiter when possible... Oh... I must say I did have the priviledge to own a 04 745i auto for a short while and it's so easy to slip into the 110-120 lepton range without you even noticing. Extremely quiet and stable up until 130-ish then you noticed a bit of a wind noise Brilliant barge but maintanence and upkeep is very expensive as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Good point - I had to turn up the volume on the ICE a tad to compensate :-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 This will surely take your mind off the motorway! Lovely cruiser, AMG looks without the bill! Plus it is pretty much in mint condition with low miles. Perfect cruiser! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=222850&highlight=AMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 This will surely take your mind off the motorway! Lovely cruiser, AMG looks without the bill! Plus it is pretty much in mint condition with low miles. Perfect cruiser! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=222850&highlight=AMG Wow I must say that is mint! Really out of my budget range though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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