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Bought a 535D M Sport!!
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02-04-2013, 05:04 AM | #1 |
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Bought a 535D M Sport!!
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After a long wait and search, I finally bought myself a pre-LCI 2006 535D M Sport on Saturday !! Mileage is 63k which is higher than I usually buy but full service history and figure this is not high for the type of car – plus, most others have been much higher mileage and without the toys. Its carbon black with black leather and very well specced and in great condition – absolutely love the adaptive xenons – they looked soo cool in the rear-view mirror on the drive home! Looks like a nice genuine car, a few cosmetics to sort but nothing major – got a few quid off to cover this – first impressions are very good!! A few questions for the “guru’s” amongst us: 1. Although a service is not due, I am going to get my mechanic to do a full service/inspection for peace of mind – is there anything additional worth doing at the same time i.e. breather pipes, temp sensors etc? 2. Is there anything for my mechanic or me to specifically look for and check? 3. The silver trim in the middle of the gear knob has peeled a little – can this be removed and repainted or do I need to replace the whole gear knob? 4. The steering wheel and some of the surrounding trim has a bit of peel – like my 1 and 3 series – any fixes to this? 5. Are there any relatively inexpensive upgrades I can do to improve performance/economy without “ruining” the car? The above probably wouldn’t bother most “normal” folk, but I want to get this motor looking & performing A1 so would appreciate any advice!! P.S – will get some pics up shortly Cheers!! |
02-04-2013, 05:27 AM | #2 |
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congrats on the new toy mate and catch wait to see some pics!!!!
any plans on mods or you keeping her as she is?? regarding the peel i know what you mean and am looking for ways to get this resolved! i have recently just had my lot re-trimmed in Alcantara to get rid of all the marks!!
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02-04-2013, 05:31 AM | #3 | |
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But you know how it, give it a few months and the modding bug will kick in |
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02-04-2013, 05:34 AM | #4 |
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You'd be better addressing your questions to the guys on the 5-series section...
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02-04-2013, 05:58 AM | #6 | |
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all good fun though! enjoy it! sounds like an awesome car!
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02-04-2013, 06:49 AM | #8 |
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I think the 535d and 335d uses the same engine block
Things to looks out for - Red Boost Pipe - see if there is any oil on that if so seals will require replacing Go into hidden menu, check coolant temp - EGR and Main stat will need replacing if its not getting up to temp oil breather pipe - would change it as a preventative emasure - not sure on that year it will still be the loo roll type or new vortex one - either way I would replace it Check vacuum hoses to see if they are frayed and replace General service air/oil/fuel/micro filter and make sure you use LL04 spec oil and should all be hunky dorey Congrats on the car btw |
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02-04-2013, 02:54 PM | #10 |
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Congratulations on the purchase! In terms of 'cheap' mods for performance, a remap has to be top of the list. Best £300 spent I'd have thought by a long way.
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Nice one, will look into this once I have had it all checked out and stamped seal of approval from my mechanic! |
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02-05-2013, 06:01 AM | #12 |
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Totally agree - Spiders are awesome!
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