JRS said:
Frankly I trust BMW's own website a little more than some random review found through Google
Which is interesting as even BMWs own website is confusing.
You'll note from this image that the 530d and 535d only have one 0-62 time listed. The bracketed 0-62 times are for the auto/step boxes, so if what you are saying is correct, then the 530d only comes in a manual, and the 535d only comes in auto (although not clear from this image). If having an autobox is an option on the 530d then why (according to all these BMW 'oracles' (excuse the pun
)) is the 535d not allowed a manual? After all, i'm sure all those who have commented have driven one! And why did I drive an option fitted manual 535d, and why do neither have a bracketed auto 0-62 time? Very helpful BMW, very helpful.
In addition, someone mentioned about BMW building inadequate boxes for the torque. Unfortunately, they don't build their own boxes and are limited by Tremec's (and other GB manufacturers) design.
Well, at the end of the day, I enjoyed myself!
Next time (if I test drive one) i'll get the definitive answer on the Gbox and i'll be sure to spray OcUK all over the bonnet in brake fluid just to proove it