520d Exhaust Tail Pipe?
02-10-2006, 11:01 AM
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Hi all,
I am looking into getting a 520d touring for my wife. Looking at all the pictures I have seen so far, it has a large single exhaust pipe. However, reading the description on the BMW UK website it says Twin Exhaust Tail Pipes (same description as 525d/530d)?
Is it a change for the new year or is it still the large single one?
Also what kind o leadtime you guys ahve seen dealer initially said 1 month now saying two months...It will be custom built as I am getting few gadgets
Thanks
C
I am looking into getting a 520d touring for my wife. Looking at all the pictures I have seen so far, it has a large single exhaust pipe. However, reading the description on the BMW UK website it says Twin Exhaust Tail Pipes (same description as 525d/530d)?
Is it a change for the new year or is it still the large single one?
Also what kind o leadtime you guys ahve seen dealer initially said 1 month now saying two months...It will be custom built as I am getting few gadgets
Thanks
C
02-10-2006, 11:07 AM
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The four cylinder 520d has a single exhaust pipe and non chrome grills.
I'm sure your wife do not have to have the fallonic symbols in her fine new 520dAT
I'm sure your wife do not have to have the fallonic symbols in her fine new 520dAT
02-10-2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by cpd1' post='237988' date='Feb 10 2006, 09:01 PM
Hi all,
I am looking into getting a 520d touring for my wife. Looking at all the pictures I have seen so far, it has a large single exhaust pipe. However, reading the description on the BMW UK website it says Twin Exhaust Tail Pipes (same description as 525d/530d)?
Is it a change for the new year or is it still the large single one?
Also what kind o leadtime you guys ahve seen dealer initially said 1 month now saying two months...It will be custom built as I am getting few gadgets
Thanks
C
I am looking into getting a 520d touring for my wife. Looking at all the pictures I have seen so far, it has a large single exhaust pipe. However, reading the description on the BMW UK website it says Twin Exhaust Tail Pipes (same description as 525d/530d)?
Is it a change for the new year or is it still the large single one?
Also what kind o leadtime you guys ahve seen dealer initially said 1 month now saying two months...It will be custom built as I am getting few gadgets
Thanks
C
02-10-2006, 11:47 AM
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It's one exhaust pipe. good luck
02-10-2006, 12:01 PM
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[quote name='Ricracing' date='Feb 10 2006, 09:07 PM' post='237992']
The four cylinder 520d has a single exhaust pipe and non chrome grills.
Yep ' Non chrome grills !
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The four cylinder 520d has a single exhaust pipe and non chrome grills.
Yep ' Non chrome grills !
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02-10-2006, 09:31 PM
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Thanks all for the swift replies. I really don't mind the single exhaust, I was just surprised by the way it was described on the BMW UK website, i guess it must be an error.
I am fine with the the non chrome grills, not a big fan in the 1st place, plus let's face it small trade off to get 45MPG and she gets to have the Heads up display, Media package and a lot of other goodies
I am fine with the the non chrome grills, not a big fan in the 1st place, plus let's face it small trade off to get 45MPG and she gets to have the Heads up display, Media package and a lot of other goodies
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The single pipe in the 520 is a large oval one. It looks very powerful and I have had a few comments from people thinking there must be a big engine attached - I've had it debaged. Perception and reality...
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Originally Posted by cpd1' post='238269' date='Feb 11 2006, 06:31 AM
Thanks all for the swift replies. I really don't mind the single exhaust, I was just surprised by the way it was described on the BMW UK website, i guess it must be an error.
I am fine with the the non chrome grills, not a big fan in the 1st place, plus let's face it small trade off to get 45MPG and she gets to have the Heads up display, Media package and a lot of other goodies
I am fine with the the non chrome grills, not a big fan in the 1st place, plus let's face it small trade off to get 45MPG and she gets to have the Heads up display, Media package and a lot of other goodies
Most 520d owners are reporting mid 30's mpg in the 520d's including myself.
45+ is possible but you will have do be doing a steady 60mph 95% of the time on a flat smooth motorway.
hope things will improve in the spring when it gets a little warmer.
02-22-2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by wales34part' post='244127' date='Feb 22 2006, 02:25 PM
45mpg???
Most 520d owners are reporting mid 30's mpg in the 520d's including myself.
45+ is possible but you will have do be doing a steady 60mph 95% of the time on a flat smooth motorway.
hope things will improve in the spring when it gets a little warmer.
Most 520d owners are reporting mid 30's mpg in the 520d's including myself.
45+ is possible but you will have do be doing a steady 60mph 95% of the time on a flat smooth motorway.
hope things will improve in the spring when it gets a little warmer.
Mostly driving around suburbs (30-45MPH) + intown; average fuel consumption around 33MPG;
Car now 650 miles "old". Maybe things will improve after 1000 or 2000 miles... Wait and see....