520D - Hows it going?
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From: Peterborough - UK
My Ride: -Current-
535d Sport LCI
Bi-Xenon Adaptive Lights, S.A.T, Professional SatNav, Logic7, Elec Memory seats, iPod interface, 19" Alloys WITHOUT RUNFLATS!
CIC and Combox Retrofit, White Angel Eyes, Speed in Centre console.
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Mini Cooper S
525d Tourer Auto
Originally Posted by Nevermind' post='331885' date='Sep 7 2006, 04:48 PM
Hi, I'm just up the road from you. I know of at least one other 525dA that averages under 28mpg! Sycamore At Peterborough are trying to sort it out!
I tried a 525dA before going for a manual 520d. The 525dA is nicer in every way, but it was no faster and was going to cost me nearly ?150 a month extra in BIK tax!
I tried a 525dA before going for a manual 520d. The 525dA is nicer in every way, but it was no faster and was going to cost me nearly ?150 a month extra in BIK tax!
The tax is a killer but managed to get mine before they removed the EuroIV tax break so am not quite so screwed! The 520d was not out when i got mine (at least not in the tourer).
would have liked the 530d though...
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From: Surrey, UK
I love and hate my 520. I love the fact that it's quick enough for me, economical to drive, looks great, etc, etc, etc.
However the 'hate' part. If they can get this much out of a 520, I can only imagine what the 535d would be like to drive and feel tempted to just buy one!
I am going to get a remap done to even the rev range out and provide a bit more power but overall I cant really fault the car at all. Even with run flats I find the drive comfortable, love the iDrive and the car is silent when cruising. cant go wrong
However the 'hate' part. If they can get this much out of a 520, I can only imagine what the 535d would be like to drive and feel tempted to just buy one!
I am going to get a remap done to even the rev range out and provide a bit more power but overall I cant really fault the car at all. Even with run flats I find the drive comfortable, love the iDrive and the car is silent when cruising. cant go wrong
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Geel, Belgium
My Ride: 520d M-sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Auburn Leather - Mem Seat - Cup Holders - Nav Pro - Light Pack - Dim/folding mirrors - Adv Airco - PDC - Aux/in - Non-smoke pack - De-badged - Delivery Mar 31, 2006
Originally Posted by Stinger' post='331822' date='Sep 7 2006, 02:13 PM
Just heard from my dealer that my 520d has arrived in Sweden.
It is only around a week before i can pick it up.
Can't wait
It is only around a week before i can pick it up.
Can't wait
Am waiting for nice pics
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Dublin, Ireland
Kalibraaa,
I had the same jerking with mine. I noticed it more in 3rd gear around 2k rpm.
I had it back to the dealer 3 times. They did a software upgrade which didn't go to well, they had to change the Logic 7 amp. Last time they recoded a module on the exhaust. This sorted it out and it's running sweet.
Hope this help.
I had the same jerking with mine. I noticed it more in 3rd gear around 2k rpm.
I had it back to the dealer 3 times. They did a software upgrade which didn't go to well, they had to change the Logic 7 amp. Last time they recoded a module on the exhaust. This sorted it out and it's running sweet.
Hope this help.
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Originally Posted by mark_ireland' post='333324' date='Sep 11 2006, 09:03 PM
Kalibraaa,
I had the same jerking with mine. I noticed it more in 3rd gear around 2k rpm.
I had it back to the dealer 3 times. They did a software upgrade which didn't go to well, they had to change the Logic 7 amp. Last time they recoded a module on the exhaust. This sorted it out and it's running sweet.
Hope this help.
I had the same jerking with mine. I noticed it more in 3rd gear around 2k rpm.
I had it back to the dealer 3 times. They did a software upgrade which didn't go to well, they had to change the Logic 7 amp. Last time they recoded a module on the exhaust. This sorted it out and it's running sweet.
Hope this help.
Dave
Ps - Also in Ireland (Cork)
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Uttoxeter UK
My Ride: 520d F10, Sport Auto, Black, sun protection, Oyster/Black with Anthracite, Ambient lighting.
Well, had my 520d for nearly a year now, done 20k miles and it's running better than ever. It had to go in for a slight hesitation on light throttle a few weeks ago and since then (re programed the exhaust gas recirculation valve) it's brilliant. Am getting 40mpg round town and 42+ on a good run sitting at 90mph. I do tend to drive it quite hard so am sure it could do better. It's actually in today for a recall, a sensor behind the steering wheel to do with the DSC. Infact I am at the dealer now (Nick Whale) in Warwick having it done while I wait, sitting here drinking coffee, on one of the computers in the waiting area, now thats what I call customer service. 
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From: Kildare, Ireland
Originally Posted by mark_ireland' post='334088' date='Sep 13 2006, 07:38 PM
hello fellow irish man I'm in Dublin :-)
I bought mine from Joe Duffy around a month ago - loving the step up in comfort from a 350Z