520d SE - arrived this week - Amazing!
10-19-2007, 05:50 AM
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My Ride: 520d SE - Jet black, black leather, anthracite headlining, adaptive xenons, hi-fi speakers, usb, front seat heating
Hi
Got my new 520d SE (177 bhp) (spec below) and, OMG, I love it
I have moved from a 120d SE (2004) and the jump in quality is just huge. It really is an amazing car. Really well put together and loads of kit.
So far my particular likes are:
1. Adaptive headlight - they are weird at first, following where you are driving. But they just make so much sense. And I like the way they light up the pavement when going round corners.
2. Engine - I know it's only the 520d and I was expecting it to be a bit slow after the lighter 120d. But it feels good so far.
3. Economy - the OBC on my 120d SE used to show a max of 48mpg for my 100mile round trip to work. This was after run-in. It was about 44-45 when new. I got over 53mgp yesterday in the 520d! (although this could be the OBC being inaccurate)
4. iDrive - It's great, so many things you can adjust and view. I particularly like the oil level display.
5. Paint - I expect I may end up regretting the jet black, but so far it looks excellent. Even after driving to work yesterday in foul conditions, it still looks amazing today. I think the dealer detailing must have applied loads of wax - unfortunately some on the windscreen as well (smear
).
Dislikes:
1. One thing I was a bit surprised about was the windscreen wipers. They are set for left hand drive (they leave a little uncleared arc on the top right of the screen).
Just got the iPod cable so looking forward to seeing all the info and controlling via iDrive!
Spec:
Black Dakota leather LCSW
Jet Black 668
Radial Spoke 243 7.5Jx17" with Run-flats 2SD (Standard)
Visibility Package (Adaptive Xenons) Z5K
Front Seat Heating 494
Enhanced Automatic Air Conditioning 534
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system 676
USB/audio interface 6FL
Anthracite Headlining 775
Got my new 520d SE (177 bhp) (spec below) and, OMG, I love it
I have moved from a 120d SE (2004) and the jump in quality is just huge. It really is an amazing car. Really well put together and loads of kit.
So far my particular likes are:
1. Adaptive headlight - they are weird at first, following where you are driving. But they just make so much sense. And I like the way they light up the pavement when going round corners.
2. Engine - I know it's only the 520d and I was expecting it to be a bit slow after the lighter 120d. But it feels good so far.
3. Economy - the OBC on my 120d SE used to show a max of 48mpg for my 100mile round trip to work. This was after run-in. It was about 44-45 when new. I got over 53mgp yesterday in the 520d! (although this could be the OBC being inaccurate)
4. iDrive - It's great, so many things you can adjust and view. I particularly like the oil level display.
5. Paint - I expect I may end up regretting the jet black, but so far it looks excellent. Even after driving to work yesterday in foul conditions, it still looks amazing today. I think the dealer detailing must have applied loads of wax - unfortunately some on the windscreen as well (smear
).Dislikes:
1. One thing I was a bit surprised about was the windscreen wipers. They are set for left hand drive (they leave a little uncleared arc on the top right of the screen).
Just got the iPod cable so looking forward to seeing all the info and controlling via iDrive!
Spec:
Black Dakota leather LCSW
Jet Black 668
Radial Spoke 243 7.5Jx17" with Run-flats 2SD (Standard)
Visibility Package (Adaptive Xenons) Z5K
Front Seat Heating 494
Enhanced Automatic Air Conditioning 534
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system 676
USB/audio interface 6FL
Anthracite Headlining 775
10-19-2007, 07:12 AM
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My Ride: 520d M Sport Touring (born November 22nd, 2006)
Carbon Black (metallic), Black Dakota Leather, 18" M135 L/Alloy Wheels with 245/40 R18 93Y Goodyear NCT5 tyres (Run-flats), Manual Transmission, Xenon headlamps, Headlamp-washer system, BMW 6 Disc CD Changer, Navigation-system Professional, Hi-Fi loudspeaker system, M Sport Package, Roof Rails, M-Sports Suspension, Sun Protection Glass, High Gloss Shadow Line, M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, Anthracite Headlining, Cup Holders, Auto-Dim Interior Mirror, DVD Prep in rear, Side Blinds (manual), Automatic Air Conditioning, M Steering Wheel, Aluminium "Cube Pure" interior trim, Sports Seats, ISOFIX Child Seat System (front passenger seat), Park Distance Control
Originally Posted by Frankie' post='483473' date='Oct 19 2007, 03:50 PM
Hi
Got my new 520d SE (177 bhp) (spec below) and, OMG, I love it
I have moved from a 120d SE (2004) and the jump in quality is just huge. It really is an amazing car. Really well put together and loads of kit.
So far my particular likes are:
1. Adaptive headlight - they are weird at first, following where you are driving. But they just make so much sense. And I like the way they light up the pavement when going round corners.
2. Engine - I know it's only the 520d and I was expecting it to be a bit slow after the lighter 120d. But it feels good so far.
3. Economy - the OBC on my 120d SE used to show a max of 48mpg for my 100mile round trip to work. This was after run-in. It was about 44-45 when new. I got over 53mgp yesterday in the 520d! (although this could be the OBC being inaccurate)
4. iDrive - It's great, so many things you can adjust and view. I particularly like the oil level display.
5. Paint - I expect I may end up regretting the jet black, but so far it looks excellent. Even after driving to work yesterday in foul conditions, it still looks amazing today. I think the dealer detailing must have applied loads of wax - unfortunately some on the windscreen as well (smear ).
Dislikes:
1. One thing I was a bit surprised about was the windscreen wipers. They are set for left hand drive (they leave a little uncleared arc on the top right of the screen).
Just got the iPod cable so looking forward to seeing all the info and controlling via iDrive!
Spec:
Black Dakota leather LCSW
Jet Black 668
Radial Spoke 243 7.5Jx17" with Run-flats 2SD (Standard)
Visibility Package (Adaptive Xenons) Z5K
Front Seat Heating 494
Enhanced Automatic Air Conditioning 534
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system 676
USB/audio interface 6FL
Anthracite Headlining 775
Got my new 520d SE (177 bhp) (spec below) and, OMG, I love it
I have moved from a 120d SE (2004) and the jump in quality is just huge. It really is an amazing car. Really well put together and loads of kit.
So far my particular likes are:
1. Adaptive headlight - they are weird at first, following where you are driving. But they just make so much sense. And I like the way they light up the pavement when going round corners.
2. Engine - I know it's only the 520d and I was expecting it to be a bit slow after the lighter 120d. But it feels good so far.
3. Economy - the OBC on my 120d SE used to show a max of 48mpg for my 100mile round trip to work. This was after run-in. It was about 44-45 when new. I got over 53mgp yesterday in the 520d! (although this could be the OBC being inaccurate)
4. iDrive - It's great, so many things you can adjust and view. I particularly like the oil level display.
5. Paint - I expect I may end up regretting the jet black, but so far it looks excellent. Even after driving to work yesterday in foul conditions, it still looks amazing today. I think the dealer detailing must have applied loads of wax - unfortunately some on the windscreen as well (smear
).Dislikes:
1. One thing I was a bit surprised about was the windscreen wipers. They are set for left hand drive (they leave a little uncleared arc on the top right of the screen).
Just got the iPod cable so looking forward to seeing all the info and controlling via iDrive!
Spec:
Black Dakota leather LCSW
Jet Black 668
Radial Spoke 243 7.5Jx17" with Run-flats 2SD (Standard)
Visibility Package (Adaptive Xenons) Z5K
Front Seat Heating 494
Enhanced Automatic Air Conditioning 534
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system 676
USB/audio interface 6FL
Anthracite Headlining 775
Color: yes, black can be a b*tch sometimes (I own a carbon black 520d Touring), but I love it most of the time
10-19-2007, 07:19 AM
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Welcome and congrats. My first E60 was Jet Black and it was _great_. Hard to keep clean, but when clean it looked awesome. These days I'm lazy so buy silver, but I still love the look of a black E60.
10-19-2007, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Frankie' post='483473' date='Oct 19 2007, 02:50 PM
Hi
Got my new 520d SE (177 bhp) (spec below) and, OMG, I love it
Got my new 520d SE (177 bhp) (spec below) and, OMG, I love it
regards
10-19-2007, 08:01 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Some photos would be awesome. Congrats on the new car, enjoy it.
10-19-2007, 08:46 AM
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My Ride: 520d SE - Jet black, black leather, anthracite headlining, adaptive xenons, hi-fi speakers, usb, front seat heating
Thanks for the replies and warm welcome.
I will try to get some pics up!
I will try to get some pics up!
10-19-2007, 10:46 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.
Congrats Frankie,
We old Forum members like to see pics.
The Jet Black is one of the nicest colors,
but is it clean for more than an hour?
I would also like to hear more about your engine experience.
We old Forum members like to see pics.
The Jet Black is one of the nicest colors,
but is it clean for more than an hour?
I would also like to hear more about your engine experience.
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