520d with auto
11-05-2006, 10:00 AM
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My Ride: Just gone-520d m sport- Jet Black- Dakota Leather black- AluCube interior,
On order- F10 520d SE-Titanium Silver
Does anyone have any feedback on 520d with auto trans. As I've chosen manual i'm hoping for negative feedback to endorse my decision but would love to know how the auto tans marries with the 2litre diesel.
11-05-2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BRAD' post='352614' date='Nov 5 2006, 08:00 PM
Does anyone have any feedback on 520d with auto trans. As I've chosen manual i'm hoping for negative feedback to endorse my decision but would love to know how the auto tans marries with the 2litre diesel.
I was thinking that an auto would fit the 5er better than a manual, however have to say the manual fits the car very well - especially with the "sports" set up. I'm a manual fan anyway and the only time I miss having an auto is when I'm stuck in traffic, but that thankfully is not too often.
As a final comment, when it comes to company car leasing with fuel cards, the auto (in my case) was MUCH more expensive. Which means with the manual you can have more toys - sorry, I mean essential extras!
Hope that helps you feel a little more comfortable about your decision...
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11-05-2006, 11:41 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
You should have gone for the auto!
The 520d engine loves the auto,
its the torgue and the perfect BMW trans.
I'm driving some city traffic and highway jams,
and always laugh at the stick "jumpers"...
The 520d engine loves the auto,
its the torgue and the perfect BMW trans.
I'm driving some city traffic and highway jams,
and always laugh at the stick "jumpers"...
11-06-2006, 07:29 AM
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I have to agree with you ric, I have just got my brand new 2.0d auto and it is really good. I was a bit nervous about selecting it as I test drove a manual but to me it suits the engine well. Very smooth and responsive when it needs to be.
At the end of the day BMW wouldn't team the 2.0d with an auto if they knew it wouldn't be a good combination.
At the end of the day BMW wouldn't team the 2.0d with an auto if they knew it wouldn't be a good combination.
11-06-2006, 10:48 AM
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My Ride: e39 525i Touring, will order e61 as soon as I can decide on engine and options...
I have the auto and I have to agree; it's really good. True that the engine is a bit dead under 1500 rpm but that is not the autos fault...
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Originally Posted by BRAD' post='352614' date='Nov 5 2006, 08:00 PM
Does anyone have any feedback on 520d with auto trans. As I've chosen manual i'm hoping for negative feedback to endorse my decision but would love to know how the auto tans marries with the 2litre diesel.
11-06-2006, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BRAD' post='352614' date='Nov 5 2006, 07:00 PM
Does anyone have any feedback on 520d with auto trans. As I've chosen manual i'm hoping for negative feedback to endorse my decision but would love to know how the auto tans marries with the 2litre diesel.
11-06-2006, 12:27 PM
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My Ride: Just gone-520d m sport- Jet Black- Dakota Leather black- AluCube interior,
On order- F10 520d SE-Titanium Silver
Thanks for your replies. It's obvious that there are fans of both manual & auto e60 520Ds out there.
Good point re fuel consumption- The manual is great in that respect. However the box does take a fair bit of stirring to keep the revs in the right zone which is vital to get the most out of the 520d. In this respect i feel that with not much happening below 1800 revs the ability to choose ratios manually and in advance (coming out of a corner for example) gives the manual the upper hand.
Great forum full of real enthusiasts .
Good point re fuel consumption- The manual is great in that respect. However the box does take a fair bit of stirring to keep the revs in the right zone which is vital to get the most out of the 520d. In this respect i feel that with not much happening below 1800 revs the ability to choose ratios manually and in advance (coming out of a corner for example) gives the manual the upper hand.
Great forum full of real enthusiasts .
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