520i E60
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From: Kent, UK
My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
Driving on the M25 this week, I passed an E60. Not unusual, except that it had 520i on the boot.
We were both driving in the same direction, slowly due to traffic. So I'm sure that it did say 520i. It was also a 54 reg, so quite new.
As far as I know, there's isn't actually a 520i anymore. Did someone change the numbers? Are BMW making "unpublished" models? Is it an import? Interesting anyway (sadly)
We were both driving in the same direction, slowly due to traffic. So I'm sure that it did say 520i. It was also a 54 reg, so quite new.
As far as I know, there's isn't actually a 520i anymore. Did someone change the numbers? Are BMW making "unpublished" models? Is it an import? Interesting anyway (sadly)
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From: Netherlands
My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
I think I have seen one or two 520i over here.. But I could be wrong?
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My Ride: Collected Sept 2009 - BMW E90 M3, Silverstone II, Novillo Black leather, 19" M Double-Spoke alloys, High Beam Assist, Electronic Damper Control, Voice Control, PDC, USB, DAB, High Gloss Shadowline, Sliding armrest, Trim Finishing in aluminium grey.
Possibly (oldish) unsold stock? There were on sale up until March-Apr anyway. Not sure when they stopped taking orders for the 520 but whenever that was there was probably 6-8 weeks lead time on delivery.
Did it look like bargan basement or was it spec'd wiup with kit?
Did it look like bargan basement or was it spec'd wiup with kit?
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From: Netherlands
My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
The ones I've seen had small wheels and cloth interiors..
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From: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
My Ride: Current - 330 Sport Topaz Blue, Grey Leather, HK HIFI...lost interest!!
Waiting for - 535d Sport, Silver Grey, Foldy Mirrors, 172 19",Logic7,Pro Radio,Through load,Heated Front Seats,High Gloss shadowline,Black Maple,Headlight wash,Sun Protection Glass.
Yep, seen a 520i myself, thought it strange at the time....its real
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From: Philly,PA now Berlin,Germany
My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats,
E87 2005 The Misses car
E39 2002 Touring with M-Sport package/family wagon(gone but not forgotten)
Have a bunch here in Germany! They were in production until the end of Feb 2005 here. You could spec them out with all the goodies and have a nice ride with decent gas milage.
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From: Portugal
My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
Model Year: 1974
Engine: Flat six
The 520i is available here in Portugal, the engine is the 2.2 L, but isn't selling at all.
The best sellers are the 530d, 525d and the 535d.
The 525i, 530i and 545i are almost impossible to sell around here.
The best sellers are the 530d, 525d and the 535d.
The 525i, 530i and 545i are almost impossible to sell around here.