520D auto/manual se/m-sport
09-23-2008, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='676087' date='Sep 23 2008, 01:10 PM
An SE with no sport suspension and the standard 225 wide tyres will handle differently to an M-Sport on sport suspension and 245 or 245/275 wide tyres. I've driven both and there is a notable difference in cornering and high-speed motorway cruising. However, I do agree that it is unfair to imply that the SE is soft in the corners -- its probably softer, but not soft! I guess it depends on what you are comparing it to and what you are used to. E.g. my E60 m-sport is soft compared to by previous E46 3er M-Sport.
My prime reason for getting the M-Sport was the looks. In fact, the M-Sport pack on the 5er is a key reason why I changed from a 3er to a 5er. Nothing comes close IMHO.... well maybe an M5
My prime reason for getting the M-Sport was the looks. In fact, the M-Sport pack on the 5er is a key reason why I changed from a 3er to a 5er. Nothing comes close IMHO.... well maybe an M5
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09-24-2008, 06:53 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.
Well, the "SE" model looks also nice with some 19" wheels.
The 520d is not that fast, that the sport suspensions is really needed...
PS. Note how the cars color looks different in various lightning, same cell cam used
and with same settings. I just love the Space Grey.
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The 520d is not that fast, that the sport suspensions is really needed...
PS. Note how the cars color looks different in various lightning, same cell cam used
and with same settings. I just love the Space Grey.
.
09-24-2008, 07:13 AM
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My Ride: 535dA M-Sport
Carbon Black
Nasca Black leather
AFS
Comfort Access
Moonroof
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Xenon
Navi Prof.
Night Vision
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High Gloss Shadow Line
Great car w / great wheels!!!
As said earlier, personally I would prefer the M-package because of:
Outside
- Sport suspension. It just looks even better when it is lowered (it's not that much, but it's enough!)
- Standard 18 inch, the 19's are optional
- Sport
- High gloss satin
- Great looking bumpers
Inside
- Sport seats (much better than standard!) w / part leather upholstery
- Black roof lining (i.o. the grey)
- Aluminium interior parts (i.o. the ugly plastic ones)
- M-sport steering wheel (i.o. the thin standard one)
As said earlier, personally I would prefer the M-package because of:
Outside
- Sport suspension. It just looks even better when it is lowered (it's not that much, but it's enough!)
- Standard 18 inch, the 19's are optional
- Sport
- High gloss satin
- Great looking bumpers
Inside
- Sport seats (much better than standard!) w / part leather upholstery
- Black roof lining (i.o. the grey)
- Aluminium interior parts (i.o. the ugly plastic ones)
- M-sport steering wheel (i.o. the thin standard one)
09-24-2008, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LW78' post='677104' date='Sep 24 2008, 04:13 PM
Great car w / great wheels!!!
As said earlier, personally I would prefer the M-package because of:
Outside
- Sport suspension. It just looks even better when it is lowered (it's not that much, but it's enough!)
- Standard 18 inch, the 19's are optional
- Sport
- High gloss satin
- Great looking bumpers
Inside
- Sport seats (much better than standard!) w / part leather upholstery
- Black roof lining (i.o. the grey)
- Aluminium interior parts (i.o. the ugly plastic ones)
- M-sport steering wheel (i.o. the thin standard one)
As said earlier, personally I would prefer the M-package because of:
Outside
- Sport suspension. It just looks even better when it is lowered (it's not that much, but it's enough!)
- Standard 18 inch, the 19's are optional
- Sport
- High gloss satin
- Great looking bumpers
Inside
- Sport seats (much better than standard!) w / part leather upholstery
- Black roof lining (i.o. the grey)
- Aluminium interior parts (i.o. the ugly plastic ones)
- M-sport steering wheel (i.o. the thin standard one)
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