It's Arrived.....First Impressions
12-28-2004, 11:18 PM
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My Ride: 525d, Silver Grey, Beige Leather, PDC, Sun Blinds
On Order LCI 523iA, Jet Black, Beige Leather, Heated Seats, Rear Sun Blinds, Bluetooth, M Steering Wheel
It?s here and in true Germanic fashion perfectly on time; first thoughts after 600 miles:
I think I-Drive is Okay!, except trying to tune the radio without RTFM, too excited
Auto Wipers and lights seem to get confused
, no dash display to say if lights are on?
Torque on 525d is great compared to previous 320d
Lack of Auto dimming mirror frustrating (may try the retro fit)
First tank averaged 32mpg, second tank showing 38mpg so far!
Ride on run flats is still better that 320d except for cats eyes
Only problem so far was that an aftermarket car phone installation (See pic) has triggered an air bag / restraint warning and disabled the I-drive menu button!
, booked back into the dealer for resolution next week, all to be paid for by phone installer! 
Pics of old and new attached (sorry for the MB lurking in the background!)
I think I-Drive is Okay!, except trying to tune the radio without RTFM, too excited
Auto Wipers and lights seem to get confused
, no dash display to say if lights are on?Torque on 525d is great compared to previous 320d
Lack of Auto dimming mirror frustrating (may try the retro fit)
First tank averaged 32mpg, second tank showing 38mpg so far!
Ride on run flats is still better that 320d except for cats eyes
Only problem so far was that an aftermarket car phone installation (See pic) has triggered an air bag / restraint warning and disabled the I-drive menu button!
, booked back into the dealer for resolution next week, all to be paid for by phone installer! Pics of old and new attached (sorry for the MB lurking in the background!)
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12-29-2004, 01:50 AM
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My Ride: 535d Titanium Silver, Black Nasca Leather, Servotronic Steering, , De-Chrome, Bi-Xenons including Headlight Washer Jets, adaptive headlights, Advanced A/C, Auto Dim Interior & Exterior Mirrors, Electric Folding Mirrors, Front Centre Sliding Armrest, extended lights package
enjoy your new motor and as they say in Ireland
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12-29-2004, 02:53 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Nice! same color car as mine. 
12-29-2004, 04:23 AM
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There is actually signal light when auto wipers are on, but it easily hides behind steering wheel. Light is next to the switch and it's very small green light.
Skaffa
There is actually signal light when auto wipers are on, but it easily hides behind steering wheel. Light is next to the switch and it's very small green light.
Skaffa
12-29-2004, 04:41 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i, Jet Black, Black Leather, Automatic, Cold Weather, Sirius Prep and Radio, Premium Package, Xenon Lights.
... and when your headlamps are on, the dashboard also lights up. They work 'together'.
Congrats!!
Congrats!!
12-29-2004, 07:49 AM
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My Ride: 525d, Silver Grey, Beige Leather, PDC, Sun Blinds
On Order LCI 523iA, Jet Black, Beige Leather, Heated Seats, Rear Sun Blinds, Bluetooth, M Steering Wheel
Cheers guys,
Yep that was a bit of a surprise 
as it does less that the standard climate control on the e46 SE !!, no auto filter facility, no auto rear demister when below 3 degrees, and no quick windscreen demist (take with one hand give with the other.....ie cup holders )
They seem to be coming on in daylight (low sunlight) when I can't see the dashboard light up either 
, I only notice when in traffic with their reflection onto the car in front, I've read previous posts on this one though, and the dealer did say this may happen.
Originally Posted by kigerka' date='Dec 29 2004, 07:55 AM
It looks good.? First car I have seen with basic AC.? It is different.? Good call on Titanium trim though.
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as it does less that the standard climate control on the e46 SE !!, no auto filter facility, no auto rear demister when below 3 degrees, and no quick windscreen demist (take with one hand give with the other.....ie cup holders )
Originally Posted by tcumbo' date='Dec 29 2004, 08:41 AM
... and when your headlamps are on, the dashboard also lights up. They work 'together'.?
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, I only notice when in traffic with their reflection onto the car in front, I've read previous posts on this one though, and the dealer did say this may happen.
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