Buzz;
We have a 530D (2004) BMW for sale at work at the moment, with the M sports pack and all the add-ons (MD's ex car) - I just can't justify the money on something like that though. We also have a 320D (2004 also) up for sale, but again, we're talking ~12k for it! It's just way out of my budget.
But like you said, the 535D is the one to go for, and I really do quite fancy one, or even the smaller 335D. I believe the new ones are pretty darn quick, with an achievable 30+MPG.
FYI I've been driving around in a 2006 Mercedes E280 (Turbodiesel) for the last week or so... It's the Saloon version with the 3-litre straight 6 automatic. To be honest; it's a lot quicker than I expected, and I'm pretty sure it'd wipe the floor with my Bora. I checked the MPG display, and it shown a lovely 33MPG average! Not bad I thought.
When you're cruising on the M'way, 2,000rpm comes in at about 80MPH and when you boot it, oh well! The gearchange is seamless.
I'd really love a go in a 335D/535D... mmm
