Just test drove a 535d!
10-05-2006, 03:48 AM
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I just took a 535d Tourer for a test drive and... wow, its a beast! I am definatly getting one! 
Any speed, any gear, any conditions and it just goes - i struggled to keep it below 100mph on the test drive!
I know it will just keep powering on until it hits the limiter! 
I am also shocked by the suspension - the Sports suspension with RFTs is a smoother ride than my current 'normal' suspension with RFTs?
How does that work out? 
I am really kicking myself got getting a 525d NON sports now.
Now, where do i sign...
Any speed, any gear, any conditions and it just goes - i struggled to keep it below 100mph on the test drive!
I know it will just keep powering on until it hits the limiter! I am also shocked by the suspension - the Sports suspension with RFTs is a smoother ride than my current 'normal' suspension with RFTs?
How does that work out? I am really kicking myself got getting a 525d NON sports now.
Now, where do i sign...
10-05-2006, 03:59 AM
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My Ride: E61 535d Apr 05. UK spec + Media Pack, Luxury Pack & Visibility Pack
Just wait 'til you try a remapped one...
On the RFT - I suspect the brand of tyre is hugely influential on ride quality.
On the RFT - I suspect the brand of tyre is hugely influential on ride quality.
10-05-2006, 04:10 AM
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CIC and Combox Retrofit, White Angel Eyes, Speed in Centre console.
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Originally Posted by dlevi67' post='341871' date='Oct 5 2006, 12:59 PM
Just wait 'til you try a remapped one...
On the RFT - I suspect the brand of tyre is hugely influential on ride quality.
On the RFT - I suspect the brand of tyre is hugely influential on ride quality.
Remap sounds awsome!
Could be, but my car is newer so i'd expect the RFTs to be better on mine? Who knows...
10-05-2006, 05:24 AM
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My Ride: e39 525i Touring, will order e61 as soon as I can decide on engine and options...
I also think that the M-package cars are more comfortable. Same thing was true for the e39. Strange but true.
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Originally Posted by Darron.Lowe' post='341874' date='Oct 5 2006, 02:10 PM
Remap sounds awsome!
Could be, but my car is newer so i'd expect the RFTs to be better on mine? Who knows...
Could be, but my car is newer so i'd expect the RFTs to be better on mine? Who knows...
10-05-2006, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Darron.Lowe' post='341867' date='Oct 5 2006, 02:48 PM
Now, where do i sign...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=32080
10-06-2006, 12:05 AM
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CIC and Combox Retrofit, White Angel Eyes, Speed in Centre console.
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='342002' date='Oct 5 2006, 08:12 PM
March 2007 when the 286ps version comes out... 
Oohhh, cannot wait! Hmmm thats just after my Birthday so perhaps the wife...
10-06-2006, 04:46 AM
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Wait till you try a B5, Darron!
10-06-2006, 04:51 AM
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CIC and Combox Retrofit, White Angel Eyes, Speed in Centre console.
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Originally Posted by hythe' post='342244' date='Oct 6 2006, 01:46 PM
Wait till you try a B5, Darron!
Vrooommm
10-06-2006, 07:43 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW-Alpina B5 Touring #007, Malachite Green w/ Caramel Individual interior
1999 BMW 840Ci Sport Individual, Techno Violet w/ Champagne Individual interior
Originally Posted by Darron.Lowe' post='342246' date='Oct 6 2006, 01:51 PM
Vrooommm