520 Diesel M Sport
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After a brief fling with Audi, I have been tempted back to BMW. As a UK company car driver I couldn't believe how cost effective the 520 diesel was!! so in two weeks I take delivery of a 520 M Sport in carbon black, having ordered it without driving the 2 ltr , yesterday i got the chance to test drive it and if you were considering one but were unsure - don't worry it's a cracker, before everyone writes back saying how great the 525/530/535 diesels are I don't disagree - all I'm saying is the 520 diesel is a very competent and cost effective 5 series and with the M Sport package and debadged no one will ever know!
PS the single exhaust is massive - at least 4" if not 5"
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PS the single exhaust is massive - at least 4" if not 5"
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I'll keep you posted.
N16E
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Nice car!!! There have been many discussions concerning the 520d here on the forum!! I hope you like it!! What kind of equipment do you have??
Good luck and congrats for ordering a great car. Love the msport!!
Good luck and congrats for ordering a great car. Love the msport!!
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Welcome to the forum!!
Nice car!!! There have been many discussions concerning the 520d here on the forum!! I hope you like it!! What kind of equipment do you have??
Good luck and congrats for ordering a great car. Love the msport!!
Nice car!!! There have been many discussions concerning the 520d here on the forum!! I hope you like it!! What kind of equipment do you have??
Good luck and congrats for ordering a great car. Love the msport!!
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 19 2005, 07:46 PM
Welcome to the forum!!
Nice car!!! There have been many discussions concerning the 520d here on the forum!! I hope you like it!! What kind of equipment do you have??
Good luck and congrats for ordering a great car. Love the msport!!
Nice car!!! There have been many discussions concerning the 520d here on the forum!! I hope you like it!! What kind of equipment do you have??
Good luck and congrats for ordering a great car. Love the msport!!
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Cheers
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By the way what dealer mods do you recommend?
I was told auto locking and walk me home lighting, are there any others??
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I was told auto locking and walk me home lighting, are there any others??
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Originally Posted by N16E' date='Oct 19 2005, 08:59 PM
By the way what dealer mods do you recommend?
I was told auto locking and walk me home lighting,? are there any others??
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N16E
I was told auto locking and walk me home lighting,? are there any others??
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I suggest chrome grille installation - it looks very good with carbon black.
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Originally Posted by N16E' date='Oct 19 2005, 01:39 PM
After a brief fling with Audi,? I have been tempted back to BMW.? As a UK company car driver I couldn't believe how cost effective the 520 diesel was!! so in two weeks I take delivery of a 520 M Sport in carbon black,? having ordered it without driving the 2 ltr , yesterday i got the chance to test drive it and if you were considering one but were unsure - don't worry it's a cracker,? before everyone writes back saying how great the 525/530/535 diesels are I don't disagree - all I'm saying is the 520 diesel is a very competent and cost effective 5 series and with the M Sport package and debadged no one will ever know!?
PS the single exhaust is massive - at least 4" if not 5"
Cheers
I'll keep you posted.
N16E
PS the single exhaust is massive - at least 4" if not 5"
Cheers
I'll keep you posted.
N16E
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Originally Posted by N16E' date='Oct 19 2005, 01:51 PM
[quote name='mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 19 2005, 07:46 PM']Welcome to the forum!!
Nice car!!! There have been many discussions concerning the 520d here on the forum!! I hope you like it!! What kind of equipment do you have??
Good luck and congrats for ordering a great car. Love the msport!!
Nice car!!! There have been many discussions concerning the 520d here on the forum!! I hope you like it!! What kind of equipment do you have??
Good luck and congrats for ordering a great car. Love the msport!!
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[/quote]Welcome to the forum N16E.
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You don't say where you come from, however it sounds like the UK with your theory on the economics of the 520d. I bet the 520d goes well, I've driven a 120d and yes I know its lighter but the motor is good and should be more than capable of pulling the 5 series making it a fun drive. It'll be similar story to the old E34 518i which took everyone by surprise. The M sport pack makes the E60 shine IMHO so it'll certainly look the part. Personally I wouldn't debadge it so when you blow others away they'll be amazed when they read 520d on the back.
Enjoy when you get it and post all pics ASAP.
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Hi Merv,
I'm just down the road in Warwickshire - but my car is being delivered from Glasgow!!
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I'm just down the road in Warwickshire - but my car is being delivered from Glasgow!!
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N16E