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10-19-2005, 10:39 AM

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My Ride: 520 Diesel M Sport - Carbon Black

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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10-19-2005, 10:45 AM

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My Ride: 530 2006 msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets

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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10-19-2005, 10:46 AM

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My Ride: 530 2006 msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets

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!!

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10-19-2005, 10:48 AM

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welcome on the forum and please post pics when you take delivery!

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10-19-2005, 10:51 AM

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My Ride: 520 Diesel M Sport - Carbon Black

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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 19 2005, 07:46 PM

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As the car was pretty well spec'd I only went for bluetooth, grad screen and of course debadged, personally and perhaps I'm the only one but I prefer the part leather look.

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10-19-2005, 10:52 AM

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Congrats!
Please post pics when you get it.

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10-19-2005, 10:59 AM

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My Ride: 520 Diesel M Sport - Carbon Black

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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10-19-2005, 11:22 AM

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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

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Those can be set by you via iDrive.

I suggest chrome grille installation - it looks very good with carbon black.

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10-19-2005, 11:23 AM

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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

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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!!

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As the car was pretty well spec'd I only went for bluetooth, grad screen and of course debadged, personally and perhaps I'm the only one but I prefer the part leather look.

Cheers

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Welcome to the forum N16E.

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.