MY NEW RIDE IS HERE!! -- pics & first impressions
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Bornem, Belgium
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
Congratulations on your new 5'er.
I really like the winter rims (128 OEM's).
Thanks for the pics & detailled description.
Enjoy the new car !
I really like the winter rims (128 OEM's).
Thanks for the pics & detailled description.
Enjoy the new car !
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
The black exterior with the black interior trim really makes that natural leather pop. The shiny shadowline looks nice as well.
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Baltimore, MD
My Ride: 2006 550i, Alpine White, Beige Ltr, Sport Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Steptronic, Nav, Satellite Radio, Split Fold Rear Seats, V1
She's a beauty! Great pics also. Enjoy every mile.
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From: Norway
My Ride: 2004 BMW E60 525dA - Comf. seat, Hi-Fi Logic7, Navi prof, carphone prof, seat ventilation, Dynamic Drive, Active steering ++ Retrofits:- 9x20 & 10x20 BMW Style 101 w/ 255/30 ZR20 and 305/25 ZR20- 35/35 H&R sport springs - M-sport package- M5 trunk li
Originally Posted by tume' post='526049' date='Feb 1 2008, 08:22 PM
Are those comfort or sport seats?
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: UK
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Thank you all for the comments 
Been off line for a day or so and no guesses as to where I was
Been off line for a day or so and no guesses as to where I was
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 4,186
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From: UK
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by rsyed' post='525814' date='Feb 1 2008, 03:03 PM
Hi xBMWx,
great car - great combination, and of course great wheels
ironically, today I test drove the 520d (163ps - did not have the 177ps) and I am probably going to go the other way
Unfortunately my SA got replaced by a lady who is selling cars for the first time - not only did she only offer me 38% of the LP of my car for my 24 month old 535dT, she also meant that she would not take the car back with winter tires - i guess she could not appreciate my 166 19" winter wheels
btw. post 7,4l in the city today with the 520d, that is slightly over 5l better than my 535dT... i can see you envious of my mileage shortly but then again, yours is a company car so consumption is not primary - lucky you
great car - great combination, and of course great wheels
ironically, today I test drove the 520d (163ps - did not have the 177ps) and I am probably going to go the other way
Unfortunately my SA got replaced by a lady who is selling cars for the first time - not only did she only offer me 38% of the LP of my car for my 24 month old 535dT, she also meant that she would not take the car back with winter tires - i guess she could not appreciate my 166 19" winter wheels
btw. post 7,4l in the city today with the 520d, that is slightly over 5l better than my 535dT... i can see you envious of my mileage shortly but then again, yours is a company car so consumption is not primary - lucky you
Thanks!
The 520d is a great car, but the 163ps version does struggle below 1800rpm and can be frustrating if you don't get the revs right from a standing start -- i.e. turbo lag / now power / no acceleration! I would also recommend the Auto, unless you like changing gears fast and a lot -- well that was my experience at least. Probably worth you test driving a 520dA 177ps, I have read a lot of good things about that set-up. If I was paying for my own fuel, that's probably the engine I would most likely go for -- well maybe after trying a 535d first like yourself!
As for your rims, you'll be needing those on your next 5er, right?!!
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 4,186
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From: UK
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Heloha' post='525867' date='Feb 1 2008, 05:30 PM
Another Beauty! Cool color combo
Regarding L7 - Make sure your comparing apples to apples using the same music and source such as CD. Even in pre-LCI, some artists CDs are better engineered than others and just sound better.
Regarding L7 - Make sure your comparing apples to apples using the same music and source such as CD. Even in pre-LCI, some artists CDs are better engineered than others and just sound better.
Thanks for the comments
As for the L7, I have tried it with the same CDs and it didn't sound that different. As I wrote before, I felt that it did not sound quite as basey/rich. I'm no hifi expert, so I'm possibly just letting myself be influenced by some of the other comments here in the forum and now listening for something that maybe isn't really there.
That all being said, I am still happy with the sound!!