Once the fastest accelerating diesel car in the world, BMW’s E60 535d was the definitive fast diesel saloon and now, you can buy a good example for less than five grand. With in-gear acceleration that still impresses today, it’s great value for money, and despite the car’s impressive performance, it could return as much as 40mpg on longer journeys. Better still, a simple remap will deliver massive performance, with around 350bhp and 510lb ft of torque, and both SE and Sport versions possess impressive specs.
The range-topping diesel in BMW’s fifth-generation E60 range, the 535d was manufactured between 2004 and 2010 and came with a six-speed auto transmission, iDrive as standard, a 6.5” display screen, Bluetooth, and voice control. Additional goodies included BMW Assist, automatic air conditioning, 17” alloys, metallic…