Need Help: Which to buy, E270cdi or E60 520d?
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Need Help: Which to buy, E270cdi or E60 520d?
I have a choice of either buying the E270cdi full spec or BMW E60 530d, can you guys give your opinons please. Have to make up my mind soon, if you can list the pros and cos that would be good.
If I do go for the E270cdi, what colour should i go for, I have a choice of either silver or gold but I think silver is too common. Any of you have a picture of a gold E270cdi.
I haven't test driven the 530d yet but have had a look at the car. Still a bit skeptical about the new design.
Please can I have your opinions.
much appreciated
If I do go for the E270cdi, what colour should i go for, I have a choice of either silver or gold but I think silver is too common. Any of you have a picture of a gold E270cdi.
I haven't test driven the 530d yet but have had a look at the car. Still a bit skeptical about the new design.
Please can I have your opinions.
much appreciated
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It is a decision that only you can make, but I would stand outside the BMW and listen to the noise of the engine, then do the same with the 270CDI. Obviously you will test drive both vehicles so you will be aware of the interior noise. Unfortunately, the 270CDI is a 'noisier' engine than the 320CDI and so I would assume it will be the same with the BMW.
I am being very critical here because the 270CDI is an excellent 5 cylinder in line engine, but when you are making a big commitment, you want to go in with your eyes (and ears) wide open. If you are looking at the BMW 300D, then why not consider the 320CDI (6 cylinder in line engine) . Which is slightly more powerful engine than the BMW’s?
Oslo, a gentleman from Norway has an excellent looking 'gold' coloured S211 (the estate version) Depending on what country you are from depends on the naming of the colour. In the Great Britain it is called Travertine Beige. They also show a Cubanite Silver which looks like a bit of gold with a dash of silver (shaken, but not stirred)
Good luck with your choice.
John
I am being very critical here because the 270CDI is an excellent 5 cylinder in line engine, but when you are making a big commitment, you want to go in with your eyes (and ears) wide open. If you are looking at the BMW 300D, then why not consider the 320CDI (6 cylinder in line engine) . Which is slightly more powerful engine than the BMW’s?
Oslo, a gentleman from Norway has an excellent looking 'gold' coloured S211 (the estate version) Depending on what country you are from depends on the naming of the colour. In the Great Britain it is called Travertine Beige. They also show a Cubanite Silver which looks like a bit of gold with a dash of silver (shaken, but not stirred)
Good luck with your choice.
John
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I think it's mostly an E60 vs. E211 decision. Check other threads about the E60. The E60 obviously has the great BMW driving experience but it also has a tacky (American expression) interior and the silly iDrive.
Good luck. It's a nice choice to have.
Good luck. It's a nice choice to have.
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I have just noticed the title of your thread refers to the 270CDI compared to the BMW 2.0D!!!! Yet in your text you want to compare the 270CDI to the 3.0D BMW!!!!!
In Great Britain there was a televised race between to Formula 1 drivers. One driving the 3ltr petrol and the other driving the 3ltr diesel 5 series. The petrol got into the first bend ahead, and the diesel just could not get past, and it finished with the petrol winning by half a cars length, so the 3ltr diesel is a good engine. (nearly as fast as the 320CDI.
The 2ltr diesel in the E60 is going to be under powered, as would a standard 2ltr petrol in the same vehicle. Personally I would not go for a large car with a relatively low powered engine. The 270 is a perfectly acceptable engine.
John
In Great Britain there was a televised race between to Formula 1 drivers. One driving the 3ltr petrol and the other driving the 3ltr diesel 5 series. The petrol got into the first bend ahead, and the diesel just could not get past, and it finished with the petrol winning by half a cars length, so the 3ltr diesel is a good engine. (nearly as fast as the 320CDI.
The 2ltr diesel in the E60 is going to be under powered, as would a standard 2ltr petrol in the same vehicle. Personally I would not go for a large car with a relatively low powered engine. The 270 is a perfectly acceptable engine.
John
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I think I'd get the E60 530d because it has 218 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. There is an E320 CDI with 201 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. They are both I-6 turbo diesels. Both cars are great. The E class won't be as flashy because of the styling which is a good thing if you want it like that. I wish the new BMW 5 series wouldn't have been so flashy.
The previous three BMW M5s have been subtle cars. The didn't say, "Look at me! Try and catch me!" The next M5 will likely be flashy.
Hopefully an M5 Touring will be made for the first time since 1995.
The previous three BMW M5s have been subtle cars. The didn't say, "Look at me! Try and catch me!" The next M5 will likely be flashy.
Hopefully an M5 Touring will be made for the first time since 1995.
