BMW 635d Review - A true daily GT with great economy and huge torque - BEARDS n CARS
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Both the BMW 635d and 640d represent absolutely outstanding practicality and usability for anyone looking for a GT/sports car which you can genuinely use every day.
Strong torque and effortless performance combined with outstanding fuel economy and an engine which is hugely responsive to tuning, wrapped in a sleek 2+2 body. And all of this for affordable used prices make it no wonder that these are such great performance cars for people who need to use their fast car as a daily driver or motorway mile eater...
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I’ve owned a 10 plate 635d for 3 years now, still love it as much as the first day I drove it home, and can’t think of a car I’d like to replace it with. Puts a smile on face every day on commute to work and back. Good review btw.
Nice one
How's reliability?
Chris Phillips ; reliability is spot on. Only general maintenance and wear and tear and if you use a good local mechanic like I do I doesn’t cost anymore than your average family saloon.
@@ianpatterson7832 I've had my 2011 635d for over four years and no reliability issues - It is a dream to run apart from road tax (£240)
@@pawnshops I’ll be looking to swap to that and that car tax is cheap compared to what I run currently
I drive one as my construction daily beater for last 3 years. going strong
zero issues
Faraz Gholami Nice 👌
How many miles now
@@MobilediscowirralCoUk 170k
Can you tell me whats your averege fuel consumption per 100km? Thank you
@user-kp4dg2mu5h 10-12 combined on mine. Depending how you drive it
If you kept the DPF housing, delete DPF filter, delete mufler and then remap then there would barely any smoke and would sound amazing
I've got one of the last ones registered in March 2011 with pan-roof, self closing doors and active headlights - had it 3 1/2 years now and the only thing I don't like is the run-flat tyres, which are hard and insensitive. I've just put non run-flat Michelins on the rear, and when the fronts are due, will replace those with standard Michelins - I plan on keeping it very long-term
Nice one, its definitely one of the best, if not the best all-round GT's available.
Be very careful with replacing them with normal tyres. It might invalidate your insurance as this car has no spare tyre. Check with your insurer before you do. Or it could end up costing you. But I agree with you 100%
@@tomasjonas7789 I have got a tyre compressor and tyre-weld in the boot plus breakdown cover. If I have a puncture, I'll get it home or get the tyre replaced. Low tyre pressures are monitored, so I should get a warning. Run-flats are expensive and dreadful. I reckon Michelins are as good as it gets.
Got a 630, 81k miles.. had it 3 years and love it.. I’m now itchy for something else, but I’m considering the 635d as I’m still a fan of the Bangle 6 👌🏼
Nice one, plenty to love
I've had a 630i for almost 12 years now (E63, LCI) and I'm going to keep it for another decade. Brilliant car.
Absolutely spot on review. Bought a 2007 E63 6 months ago with 124000 on the clock with FSH. It's still as tight as a drum with both fantastic performance and economy. As someone else has posted, the run flat tyres make the ride a bit un-GT but I intend to replace them with standards and get a 360 bhp remap too. Can't wait!
dayglofreak81 Nice one 👍
So many different remaps confuses me
What kind of MPG do they get round the city ?
@@abzr6816 28-31 aporox
Love the Channel ,Sir. Thank's . I bought this german whip last nite.
Nice one, enjoy!
@@HSGAutomotive thank You Sir
One of these caught my eye recently and now I’m really considering getting one. Think I’d probably go for the coupe rather than a soft top though.
I have a 10 plate 635d, faultless car, great all-rounder. Prices are increasing for sure on these.
buy it there great cars and if you have any issues let me know my lad can sort this engine
I've owned a 2010 model 3 year's it's a great drive and economy is pretty good to had a few water leaks into the cab its important to keep the front scuttle drains clear of debris leaves etc other than this no problems
Nice
solid review.
Excellent review, i sold mine and bought an x5 i would deffo go back to the 635 great vid well done
Cheers, yeah excellent combo of GT and diesel perks
I have owned a 635d convertible (E64) for six years, I used to sell them when they were new and could only dream about owning one then, It still has only done 88,000 miles, mpg (short runs 10 miles to and fro work still gives me 32 mpg) impostant to keep serviced using correct BMW fluids, faults have been particulate filter replacement £2000+, rear suspension bushes, a joy to own. not sure about chipping sounds a bit of lottery that you get a good job? Oh and by the way it is pronounced 'ALPEENER' NOT 'ALPINER' cheers!
Nice vid mate , ive got e63 635d remapped and it's been great for me but i don't know how you could get 60mpg in my case it's impossible even doing steady 60mph highway drive - I'm doing average 40mpg and the best I could have done driving like miss daisy was just under 50mpg - it's still not bad for 370bhp and 736NM stage 1 ( 321bhp on the wheels )
Nice one
Got a 635d 09 plate, LCI updates version, been stage 1 mapped, its running 360bhp and 720nm torque, no smoke nothing cayse ive kept exhaust same, all ive done exhause wise was cut the end exhaust tips off and added custom ones, mine gives it a deeper noise sounds nice but yeah the ONLY thing i dont like bout it, is the sound,
Fuel wise, i dont try to drive that eco wise as its my daily and i have an SVR for fun but in getting around 42mpg on motorway n around 28-32mpg normal driving, my SVR is lucky to get 12-14mpg
Nice one 👍
I decided to deal with the quirks of the e63 M6...that said I really do like these diesel models as well and think you're on to something. For under 10k USD I'm not sure there's a better performing GT car that looks as good as an E63.
I get 64 mpg from mine. Dpf+egr delete, BPUltimate diesel. Remap. Its running 418 BHP 890NM (656 lb ft)
Amazing car, great review. Only car I know that can compete with a genuine sports car (as you said Porsche) but can still deliver best part of 50mpg on motorway. Insane.
Totally agree about the way you think the paddles should work
Seems more intuitive at least 🤷♂️😂
Good informative vid.. I have the same car as in your video (colour scheme and convertible) strangely I spoke with the very garage you review from about a swap to an XKR last week.... I've never driven an xkr but primarily want the noise of the V8. Like you say the 635d isn't very soulful in the noise department... It does however sound much better under load than any 4 cyl diesel. If the performance is on par with the XKR then I might just be keeping my bm....
Marc smith It’s nowhere near the XKR (I’ve also reviewed the 4.2 and 5.0 XKR’s) but it’s about even with the base model XK with 300 bhp
@@HSGAutomotive Thanks for the comparison... So my car has had a bluefin map and as per your video comments it really transforms the car, but from your experience of the Jags as an upgrade would you recommend an XFR or an XKR (5.0l)? how differently is the driving experience of the two? Do they both feel as special or does one stand out? The 635 is a great drive and very accomplished but for me personaly not that exciting. Mpg isn't as important for me anymore so which would you consider (no kids so 4 seats not important) but the looks of the XFR appear a bit more brutish than the XKR which is pretty enticing.... Thoughts? 🤔
Marc smith Well if you’ve seen my review of the XFR I absolutely adored it, so my heart is with that. Plus 34 mpg on the highway is damn good for what it is. I’m always a sucker for “practical and fast”, so I’d definitely get an XFR of the two, but to be honest, of the two XKR variants I’ve driven, 4.2 and 5.0 of the X150 generation (2007/2014) I actually prefer the 4.2 model by a significant margin. The 5.0 is technically faster, but feels more sedate and muted strangely enough. Plus the more classic shifter feels appropriate in the 4.2 over the rise up twist knob in the 5.0, which suits the XFR down to a T. I’d strongly recommend test driving them both before choosing really, as they’re so different, but both excellent.
I’ve reviewed all of the ones mentioned here too if you want to check them out in a more in-depth way. In the Beards n Cars playlist in the description 👍
Got the 630 because my mayor in Bristol was going to kill off diesel cars. Wished I got the 635d now but looking for a 650
Cool. The petrols certainly offer plenty to like too. I reviewed the next gen 640d a few days ago, and man that car is incredible 👌
@@HSGAutomotive Im going for a 635d next despite looking at the 650 and reading this you are possibly thinking why?. Well go to a decent respected tuner with a 635d then have the swirl flaps removed, fuel pump upgraded and engine remapped and you will have a 6 series with 360BHP and 700NM of torque. Not enough well you also have a car that does 0-60 in 5.3 seconds, 50MPG on a long run and the performance as a 4.8 650 without the issues and costs of fuel/ maintenance. As for the lack of sound just remove the mufflers and you then have a beautiful rumble. Its a no brainer really if you forget it has a D in the name...
@@picdar16 Yep, as I said in the vid, lol
@Andrew Ball The 640d was very impressive as well. It may take a reliability hit, but has far more performance and charisma than the E63/4
@Andrew Ball hi mate did you have any articles on that info about watchdog and the engine in the 640d
As a paraplegic driving with hand controls the ability to use only one paddle on the steering wheel to both upshift and downshift is perftect.
Ah, good to know it has benefit then
It lacks a good interior or a gt car. The next gen got that right, awesome place to sit in. The 8 series is meh as wel interiorwise.
It's such a shame we can't have diesel fueled passenger cars in my country! We are still allowed to have diesel pickup trucks, lorries and buses, though.
Man that's a shame, and weird
Where are you from??!
How's the rear seats? Could you fit actual adults in there for an hour trip for example? Or would they need to be contortionist?
One of the better GT's for rear seats, although the later 640d is definitely even better
Tempted to get this for 23k 2009 635d.
If that's £23k then that's far too much unless the miles are ultra low
The dawn of these cars is approaching with the intro of particulate number device on MOTs. Deleted DPF cars will not pass the test.
I'm just curious here, @HSG Automotive but did I see you in a TV commercial advertising car hire? He had a beard and kinda looked like you. If not, then i apologise and ill return to my burrow lol
haha, no wasn't me xD
@@HSGAutomotive cool. Just had to check, mate. Lol
What chip would you recommend for this 635d
What is kerb weight of 635d (E63)?
Have one for last few years still never seen 50mpg
I get everything else, mpg, really long distance continental muncher.. but when you can get the V8 or V10 for their engine sounds alone.
The V10 is a beast for sure. It all depends on the type of buyer and what they need from the car. Take my Touareg for example. I'd love the W12, but it just can't match my V10 for daily fuel economy.
Would you have in mind to test drive the new VW Touareg ?
yilmaz aydogan I have no immediate plans for it, but maybe eventually
I guess this car's previous owner was feeling slightly inadequate for not owning the M6 version of this car, as they put an M badge on the steering wheel / replaced the steering wheel with one from an M6.
Nope. Just a standard wheel. Google it
Such a great and compelling review for the diesel variant. This is coming from a hater of diesels who has driven so many shit ones
This or the Audi A5 3.0 TDi?
2008 / 2009 / 2010 - Whats your Favorite ?
No preference
thats 580 nm for anyone wondering
And 678 Nm when chipped
@@HSGAutomotive wow
@@HSGAutomotive that's alot of twisting force.
And my chipped Touareg has about 813Nm, lol
@@HSGAutomotive I never really trust after market numbers but still I'm sure it's has more than enough now lol
Who gets over 50mpg out of this ?
The problem is the 635d is not ULEZ exempt.
And considering ULEZ is expanding next year, this car will unfortunately not be feasible to buy, nor would it make sense, despite its excellence.
Only if you live in London.
HSG Automotive Basically yes.
DUNTEE Which still sucks of course, given that something as ridiculous as the Touareg W12 (as much as I love it) is ULEX exempt
Best car ive ever owned,i live in london and this ulez bullshit is forcing me to sell it
JIIason R Ah damn. I certainly wouldn’t run my Touareg in London. Do you think you’d consider getting a petrol 6 series then? A 630i etc. BMW does good things with their petrol economy too
There is no way on gods green earth that you can get 60 mpg in this. I’ve got a 10 plate and it’s been chipped and sorry to say 60mpg is absolute tosh!
To be fair I don’t know why you’d buy a car with a 3 litre engine if MPG is that important to you, for the performance you can’t really complain about the mpg is pretty decent.
Its just 30kg more that the old sura
this is a very hsg car 😅
Absolutely, lol
Can I be pedantic? The X35d is actually a "bi turbo" not "twin turbo" K Brilliant video. I love my 635d.
I don't know why, but Glastonbury sounds like a badass name for a location.
It's a hub for people who love crystals and hippie lifestyles 'n stuff in the UK, lol
Know for it's biblical gigs aswell
@@HSGAutomotive Noice.
@@HSGAutomotive The M550d Is A Bonkers Diesel... Very Quick But Can Be A Nightmare In Repairs.
@@HSGAutomotive Even Though The Touareg Is A V10... But It Feels Like It's Underpowered When It Has 313/350 HP When The Diesel V8 TDi Has 400+ HP.
Do You Think The V10 TDi Deserved Better Engineering? Or Stay As It Is?
50 mpg my ass....ahahahh
let me give you several real reasons i dont like diesels :
low rpm band
crap noise
juddering from the engine compared to petrol
heats up slower
harder to start in winter
has dpf so harder to maintain
have to baby the damn turbos every time
.. etc etc. NA PETROL ALL DAY EVERY DAY FOR ME
Sounds like the extent of your experience with diesels is with a 1970s Land Rover or something. And like most haters of other technologies, I'd also wager that you've never driven a VW V10 diesel, BMW 635d or 640d etc etc. Because they don't even come close to having those issues, and anyone who has driven them would know that.
@@HSGAutomotive so tru had a 530d and just bought a 635d both absolute tools fast as pulls like a train so smooth