Ordering a new 525d. need advice.
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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 adentonmiller' post='575104' date='May 6 2008, 05:07 PM
I would also recommend the Sports Auto transmission (it's only another ?70 in the UK) and maybe the Active steering (had it on my last car, but not this one - would probably order it again though). Dynamic Drive is good, but pricey (again, it's included in the MSport pack though)
I have the standard auto and its pretty quick on the LCI models. Definately an improvement over the previous non-LCI auto.
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Originally Posted by Claus525XDAT' post='575317' date='May 6 2008, 08:58 PM
Wrong.
Dynamic Drive and AS can't be ordered if you have X-Drive...
No problem with DD and AS on M-package.
C
Dynamic Drive and AS can't be ordered if you have X-Drive...
No problem with DD and AS on M-package.
C
In the UK, you CAN order DD with the SE, but NOT with the MSport pack - the option just isn't available.
Some people say that's because there's already a sportier tuned DD included with the MSport pack as "MSports Suspension". Having recently traded a DD equipped SE for an M-Sport car, the MSport certainly feels like the DD equipped SE in terms of reduced body roll - but that could be stiffer springs/dampers or whatever.
Personally, I can't find any reference to exactly what the MSports suspension is!
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Originally Posted by Claus525XDAT' post='575317' date='May 6 2008, 09:58 PM
Wrong.
Dynamic Drive and AS can't be ordered if you have X-Drive...
No problem with DD and AS on M-package.
C
Dynamic Drive and AS can't be ordered if you have X-Drive...
No problem with DD and AS on M-package.
C
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Originally Posted by banon' post='577204' date='May 9 2008, 04:40 PM
I just ordered my new 525d. 
Monaco blue, nappa tobacco, hifi ugrade, exlusive edition, comfort pack(xenon, climate upgrade, pdc ), bluetooth, bamboo antrasitt,
Monaco blue, nappa tobacco, hifi ugrade, exlusive edition, comfort pack(xenon, climate upgrade, pdc ), bluetooth, bamboo antrasitt,
What wheels...? And delivery week...?
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Originally Posted by tume' post='581129' date='May 15 2008, 01:26 PM
Add the USB option. Only regret I had about my options was not to include this in my list.
I enjoy the USB connection so much I can't imagine of a 5er without it.
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Originally Posted by adentonmiller' post='581486' date='May 16 2008, 12:29 AM
+1. It's a MUST HAVE.
What happened anyway with 12V in front of the speed shift?
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Originally Posted by banon' post='577204' date='May 9 2008, 05:40 PM
I just ordered my new 525d. Monaco blue, nappa tobacco, hifi ugrade, exlusive edition, comfort pack(xenon, climate upgrade, pdc ), bluetooth, bamboo antrasitt,
Monaco blue, nappa tobacco, hifi ugrade, exlusive edition, comfort pack(xenon, climate upgrade, pdc ), bluetooth, bamboo antrasitt,