New 530d M Sport - first impressions
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
Originally Posted by mark foster' post='424099' date='May 14 2007, 07:58 AM
Hi
I'm glad I'm not the only person who prefers a manual! The dealers really try to push to autos.
I have only done about 250 miles in the car, and the gear-change seems fine between all gears so far. I have come from an E39 M5, which had a pretty heavy gear-change. I'll keep you posted on any problems as the car gets run in.
Mark
I'm glad I'm not the only person who prefers a manual! The dealers really try to push to autos.
I have only done about 250 miles in the car, and the gear-change seems fine between all gears so far. I have come from an E39 M5, which had a pretty heavy gear-change. I'll keep you posted on any problems as the car gets run in.
Mark
In terms of 'trade in values' suffering with a manual, yes I think this is the case but this will maybe not effect mine as much, as I was told several 525d's are specced with manuals, but not so many 530d's. To be fair to my dealer, he did not try to push an Auto onto me and accepted the car as I specced no problem.
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
Originally Posted by fuzzer' post='424187' date='May 14 2007, 04:01 PM
congrats on the new car. AS for trade in values .. each to their own .. but youve saved ?1400 streight away. So any hit is subsidised by that amount.
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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
Also skiped AS for my new 5er, had it on my old one, tried a LCI without, felt like a much lighter and fun to drive car. And since they have almost doubled the charge for AS since I bought the old one, the choice was easy.
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My Ride: 530d M Sport Touring, Manual transmission, Space Grey, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack, Visibility Pack, High Beam assist, Panoramic Roof, Heated Front Seats
Originally Posted by wappett50' post='425015' date='May 16 2007, 09:41 AM
Do u have any pictures?
I keep meaning to take some, but it hasn't stopped raining since I got the car.
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