Just Ordered my '08 525xd
03-17-2008 | 03:16 PM
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have to share with people who will appreciate.....my wife just nods and smiles.....
anway ....I just spent all my bonus (not even in my account yet), sold the kids and my wife is available tuesdays and thursdays
jokes aside....its the all new 2008 model 525xd in saphire metallic black, dakota black leather, manual, shadow line (black), premium business pack, 18 inch 124 style rims and a bunch of goodies including DSP logic 7 stereo. In Switzerland we get also 100,000km or 10 (yes TEN) years free servicing whichever is the sooner, so for me that means 5 years of only having to pay for fluids !! Anyway, will repost when it gets here but for now, here is the stock configurator picture.....will sure make a difference from my '92 e34 525ix touring (which is for sale ha ha!!).
anway ....I just spent all my bonus (not even in my account yet), sold the kids and my wife is available tuesdays and thursdays
jokes aside....its the all new 2008 model 525xd in saphire metallic black, dakota black leather, manual, shadow line (black), premium business pack, 18 inch 124 style rims and a bunch of goodies including DSP logic 7 stereo. In Switzerland we get also 100,000km or 10 (yes TEN) years free servicing whichever is the sooner, so for me that means 5 years of only having to pay for fluids !! Anyway, will repost when it gets here but for now, here is the stock configurator picture.....will sure make a difference from my '92 e34 525ix touring (which is for sale ha ha!!).
03-17-2008 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by the missile' post='546516' date='Mar 17 2008, 03:16 PM
have to share with people who will appreciate.....my wife just nods and smiles.....
anway ....I just spent all my bonus (not even in my account yet), sold the kids and my wife is available tuesdays and thursdays
jokes aside....its the all new 2008 model 525xd in saphire metallic black, dakota black leather, manual, shadow line (black), premium business pack, 18 inch 124 style rims and a bunch of goodies including DSP logic 7 stereo. In Switzerland we get also 100,000km or 10 (yes TEN) years free servicing whichever is the sooner, so for me that means 5 years of only having to pay for fluids !! Anyway, will repost when it gets here but for now, here is the stock configurator picture.....will sure make a difference from my '92 e34 525ix touring (which is for sale ha ha!!).
anway ....I just spent all my bonus (not even in my account yet), sold the kids and my wife is available tuesdays and thursdays
jokes aside....its the all new 2008 model 525xd in saphire metallic black, dakota black leather, manual, shadow line (black), premium business pack, 18 inch 124 style rims and a bunch of goodies including DSP logic 7 stereo. In Switzerland we get also 100,000km or 10 (yes TEN) years free servicing whichever is the sooner, so for me that means 5 years of only having to pay for fluids !! Anyway, will repost when it gets here but for now, here is the stock configurator picture.....will sure make a difference from my '92 e34 525ix touring (which is for sale ha ha!!).
Looks good, congrats on your incoming car...and
to the forums. 10 yrs/100,000 km, nice service plan...
03-18-2008 | 12:37 AM
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Congrats and enjoy!
Congrats and enjoy!
03-18-2008 | 01:47 AM
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Congratulations! 
I think 525xd is the smartest buy in whole 5-series for Alpine and Nordic countries. Powerful and economical engine combined with the best available 4wd technology. Amazingly there are not many in this forum, who have ordered one.
I just made a short test drive with 525xdA touring couple weeks ago. The engine lacks refinement of petrol engines but torque is fantastic.
You have seleted nice specs, but I would select automatic especially for diesel, where useful torque range is not very wide.
I think 525xd is the smartest buy in whole 5-series for Alpine and Nordic countries. Powerful and economical engine combined with the best available 4wd technology. Amazingly there are not many in this forum, who have ordered one.
I just made a short test drive with 525xdA touring couple weeks ago. The engine lacks refinement of petrol engines but torque is fantastic.
You have seleted nice specs, but I would select automatic especially for diesel, where useful torque range is not very wide.
03-18-2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by vesil' post='546808' date='Mar 18 2008, 09:47 AM
Congratulations!
I think 525xd is the smartest buy in whole 5-series for Alpine and Nordic countries. Powerful and economical engine combined with the best available 4wd technology. Amazingly there are not many in this forum, who have ordered one.
I just made a short test drive with 525xdA touring couple weeks ago. The engine lacks refinement of petrol engines but torque is fantastic. You have seleted nice specs, but I would select automatic especially for diesel, where useful torque range is not very wide.
I think 525xd is the smartest buy in whole 5-series for Alpine and Nordic countries. Powerful and economical engine combined with the best available 4wd technology. Amazingly there are not many in this forum, who have ordered one.
I just made a short test drive with 525xdA touring couple weeks ago. The engine lacks refinement of petrol engines but torque is fantastic.
You have seleted nice specs, but I would select automatic especially for diesel, where useful torque range is not very wide.I have not tried the manual in diesel - only the automatic - I guess it will be a small learning curve for me. The 'sheer driving pleasure' for me doesnt combine too well with my thoughts on an automatic gear box. To get a diesel was already a stretch for me but having driven the new d from BMW....the torque is the winning factor plus I may save a small drop of a swiss glacier from melting whch keeps the wife happy !!!
Like a few others here....I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the week of 5'th may.
03-18-2008 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by the missile' post='546516' date='Mar 17 2008, 10:16 PM
... and my wife is available tuesdays and thursdays...
Congrats on the car and many happy km.
03-18-2008 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by the missile' post='546516' date='Mar 17 2008, 11:16 PM
have to share with people who will appreciate.....my wife just nods and smiles.....
... now where have I seen that before 
Congrats on the new ride and welcome on board!
I went for the auto with the 3 litre 525d, primarily because I fancied a change and do soooo many miles in heavy / stop & go traffic. I have driven the 325d with a manual gear box and thought it was a great fit. IMHO the power deliver with the current 3 litre diesel still gives a rewarding driving experience with a manual and isn't hard work -- I think you'll be just fine without the auto... enjoy!
03-18-2008 | 03:17 PM
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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
Congratis with your new car. Please post some photos of the car when you get it..