My 520d rolled off the delivery truck this morning
10-04-2006, 11:54 AM
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My Ride: 520dSE black xenon adaptive headlights beige leather logic7 sunroof
Very exciting day. My ride arrived this morning, a brief 5 weeks after ordering it. I put about 90 miles on it today - a really enjoyable drive.
Things I like so far
-Engine is quiter, a bit more powerful (more torque) than my old A4 1.9TDI
-really like the more muscle-y feel and look of the car.
-The logic-7 stereo is kick ass, but wish it went just a bit louder even! (inagural tune was "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, followed by "Teen Spirit" from Nirvana and then the whole soundtrack of Pink Floyd's "The Wall"
-the mechanism for the rear sun blind is groovy
- the easy access to fold down the through load system is good
Things I don't like
- the I-Drive is awkward - perhaps I'll just get used to it
- the tint on the windscreen is too small
- the dealer delivered the car with 1/8 tank of petrol
- the car "jumped" off the road a few times in on bumpy, casual bends on the road , something that would never happen on the a4 quattro
- is it just me or is everyone trying to race me?
Anyways, chuffed to bits and looking forward to my new driving experience.
Things I like so far
-Engine is quiter, a bit more powerful (more torque) than my old A4 1.9TDI
-really like the more muscle-y feel and look of the car.
-The logic-7 stereo is kick ass, but wish it went just a bit louder even! (inagural tune was "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, followed by "Teen Spirit" from Nirvana and then the whole soundtrack of Pink Floyd's "The Wall"
-the mechanism for the rear sun blind is groovy
- the easy access to fold down the through load system is good
Things I don't like
- the I-Drive is awkward - perhaps I'll just get used to it
- the tint on the windscreen is too small
- the dealer delivered the car with 1/8 tank of petrol
- the car "jumped" off the road a few times in on bumpy, casual bends on the road , something that would never happen on the a4 quattro
- is it just me or is everyone trying to race me?
Anyways, chuffed to bits and looking forward to my new driving experience.
10-04-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by buddman' post='341668' date='Oct 4 2006, 10:54 PM
Things I don't like
- the I-Drive is awkward - perhaps I'll just get used to it you'll do
- the tint on the windscreen is too small What?
- the dealer delivered the car with 1/8 tank of petrol Not the car's fault and seriously this ain't a problem. Most of the dealers do this. You just lost a couple of bucks.
- the car "jumped" off the road a few times in on bumpy, casual bends on the road , something that would never happen on the a4 quattroSport suspension maybe?
What do you mean jumped off the road? Back went out or jumped over the bumps ? 
- is it just me or is everyone trying to race me?At 1st i also saw a difference regarding this but it's not the car's fault. Take only the worthy competitors
Anyways, chuffed to bits and looking forward to my new driving experience.
Congrats and welcome to the family!
- the I-Drive is awkward - perhaps I'll just get used to it you'll do
- the tint on the windscreen is too small What?
- the dealer delivered the car with 1/8 tank of petrol Not the car's fault and seriously this ain't a problem. Most of the dealers do this. You just lost a couple of bucks.
- the car "jumped" off the road a few times in on bumpy, casual bends on the road , something that would never happen on the a4 quattroSport suspension maybe?
What do you mean jumped off the road? Back went out or jumped over the bumps ? - is it just me or is everyone trying to race me?At 1st i also saw a difference regarding this but it's not the car's fault. Take only the worthy competitors
Anyways, chuffed to bits and looking forward to my new driving experience.
Congrats and welcome to the family!
10-04-2006, 12:05 PM
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>Anyways, chuffed to bits and looking forward to my new driving experience.
Nice one and welcome to the club!
Expect (and totally enjoy) the following:
Finding a longer way home to enjoy the drive and L7 sounds
Everyone wanting to race...as you noticed!
Not ever being allowed out of a side turning ever again
Serial volunteering for any task that requires driving anywhere
Nice one and welcome to the club!
Expect (and totally enjoy) the following:
Finding a longer way home to enjoy the drive and L7 sounds
Everyone wanting to race...as you noticed!
Not ever being allowed out of a side turning ever again
Serial volunteering for any task that requires driving anywhere
10-04-2006, 12:07 PM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
congrats and welcome 
10-04-2006, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by buddman' post='341668' date='Oct 4 2006, 08:54 PM
- the car "jumped" off the road a few times in on bumpy, casual bends on the road , something that would never happen on the a4 quattro
10-04-2006, 12:39 PM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
forgot to say...Post pics 
10-04-2006, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by buddman' post='341668' date='Oct 4 2006, 12:54 PM
- the dealer delivered the car with 1/8 tank of petrol
10-04-2006, 03:01 PM
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My Ride: Titanium Silver 2004 525i, style 116 alloys,
Congratulations! Pictures please! Exterior and interior if you don't mind
Wouldn't mind seeing what the newer Fives look like on the inside
Wouldn't mind seeing what the newer Fives look like on the inside
10-04-2006, 09:03 PM
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My Ride: 520dSE black xenon adaptive headlights beige leather logic7 sunroof
Originally Posted by ipp' post='341750' date='Oct 4 2006, 06:17 PM
520d... hmm petrol?
As for pics, I have to say the interior to my eyes looks the same as the interiors you have all posted, but I will but some on if you like.