Derv Convert (Hopefully!!)
04-08-2005, 12:31 PM
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My Ride: Due in May 2005 - 535d sport, Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood, Xenons, Adaptive Headlights, High Gloss Shadow Line, 6 CD Changer, M Rear Spoiler
My first post, so here goes.... due to take delivery of 535d sport in early May. Never, ever considered diesel before, not even close. Currently drive 330i SE and thought I was always to be a petrol head. Reading threads would appear I've made a good decision, I hope so.
Reassurance would be appreciated!!
Reassurance would be appreciated!!
04-08-2005, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by andy535d' date='Apr 8 2005, 08:31 PM
My first post, so here goes.... due to take delivery of 535d sport in early May. Never, ever considered diesel before, not even close. Currently drive 330i SE and thought I was always to be a petrol head. Reading threads would appear I've made a good decision, I hope so.
Reassurance would be appreciated!!
Reassurance would be appreciated!!
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pah! not another lover of argricultural machinery aka diesel power
seriously though there are lots of diesel owners on here who will all say you'll love the car and i'm sure you will, the 535d is awesome. Congratulations on a great car choice and welcome to the forum....and post pics up when it arrives
....i need talk though still need to get some decent pics up of mine and also the m-sport version is great, loved every minute of owning mine, its 3 weeks old now and done 1250 miles so just run in.
04-08-2005, 12:54 PM
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i, Graphite on Oyster, ///Msport, Executive Package, XDrive
Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Apr 8 2005, 02:51 PM
Welcome aboard, andy535d 
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You've just made two good decisions:
1. buying an E60
2. becoming a member on E60.net
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!You've just made two good decisions:
1. buying an E60
2. becoming a member on E60.net
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04-08-2005, 01:01 PM
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My Ride: Due in May 2005 - 535d sport, Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood, Xenons, Adaptive Headlights, High Gloss Shadow Line, 6 CD Changer, M Rear Spoiler
Thanks Fred, you had me worried for a second or two! Now its getting close am really looking forward to it. Dealer called earlier in week to say due 2 weeks early. Result!!
04-08-2005, 02:35 PM
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My Ride: 535d Sport (M sport steering, M sport sills, M sport suspension, 18inch M style wheels) Carbon black, black nasca, dark wood, dechromed, folding mirrors, extended lights, sun protect glazing, grad tinted winscreen, servotronic steering, heated, ventilated active comfort seats, extended voice control, hi-fi speakers, hud, active cruise, split folding rear seats, rear electric blind, rear manual blinds visbility pack (xenons, adaptive headlights), media pack (6 CD, prof nav, bluetooth with telematics and assist)
I'm in exactly the same position as you - I'm just hoping I get used to the slight clatter at 1500rpm - aside from that I'm not too worried!
04-08-2005, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by andy535d' date='Apr 8 2005, 03:31 PM
My first post, so here goes.... due to take delivery of 535d sport in early May. Never, ever considered diesel before, not even close. Currently drive 330i SE and thought I was always to be a petrol head. Reading threads would appear I've made a good decision, I hope so.
Reassurance would be appreciated!!
Reassurance would be appreciated!!
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You will love it and I bet you never buy petrol again. The sheer thrust of the car will blow your mind away.
The 535d is an amazing car - maniac acceleration in any gear from any speed. Others will race you and you will play with them like a killer whale with a sealion. (just got back from pub so excuse the description)
04-08-2005, 11:37 PM
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My Ride: E60 535d sport saloon M57 Titanium silver nav-pro, bluetooth, media pack, de-chromed, eletric sun roof, auto dim int, folding ext mirrors, auto dim int mirror, sport seats, alum cube interior trim, headlamp washers, bi Xenon, M-sport suspention, M steering wheel, M Aerodynamic bodystyling, M styling wheels, Black leather, Anthacite heading
Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 8 2005, 06:17 PM
[quote name='andy535d' date='Apr 8 2005, 03:31 PM']My first post, so here goes.... due to take delivery of 535d sport in early May. Never, ever considered diesel before, not even close. Currently drive 330i SE and thought I was always to be a petrol head. Reading threads would appear I've made a good decision, I hope so.
Reassurance would be appreciated!!
Reassurance would be appreciated!!
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You will love it and I bet you never buy petrol again. The sheer thrust of the car will blow your mind away.
The 535d is an amazing car - maniac acceleration in any gear from any speed. Others will race you and you will play with them like a killer whale with a sealion. (just got back from pub so excuse the description)
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[/quote]I agree totally
04-09-2005, 01:37 AM
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My Ride: Due in May 2005 - 535d sport, Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood, Xenons, Adaptive Headlights, High Gloss Shadow Line, 6 CD Changer, M Rear Spoiler
Thanks for all the messages guys, I'm really looking forward to it.
As a matter of interest I asked my dealer about changing the wheels to the new 19inch rims. He told me that as the car was being built now the spec can't be changed.
Wouldn't have thought its too difficult to bolt on different ones, anybody come up against this?
As a matter of interest I asked my dealer about changing the wheels to the new 19inch rims. He told me that as the car was being built now the spec can't be changed.
Wouldn't have thought its too difficult to bolt on different ones, anybody come up against this?