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04-25-2005, 04:06 AM
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Well, we've taken the plunge and ordered one on Saturday :
530 D Touring MANUAL
Silver Grey/ Black Dakota leather
Luxury pack, with Comfort seats (but without wood, hopefully)
Media Package
Extended light package.
Heated seats, front and rear.
Sports steering wheel (also heated!).
Automatic Tailgate.
Dimming/folding exterior mirrors (need to fit it in our garage
)
No model designation (easier to clean
)
Panoramic sunroof
Got a cancelled build slot, so should get it in 6 weeks. Of course, that also means that we've only got a few days to change the spec, so if anyone thinks we've missed anything important or included anything rubbish, let me know!
530 D Touring MANUAL
Silver Grey/ Black Dakota leather
Luxury pack, with Comfort seats (but without wood, hopefully)
Media Package
Extended light package.
Heated seats, front and rear.
Sports steering wheel (also heated!).
Automatic Tailgate.
Dimming/folding exterior mirrors (need to fit it in our garage
)No model designation (easier to clean
)Panoramic sunroof
Got a cancelled build slot, so should get it in 6 weeks. Of course, that also means that we've only got a few days to change the spec, so if anyone thinks we've missed anything important or included anything rubbish, let me know!
04-25-2005, 06:03 AM
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My Ride: GONE BUT NOT FOGOTTEN : 530d SE Auto : Titanium Grey / Anthracite Leather, Poplar Trim, 18in 123 Style Alloys, Adaptive Bi-Xenons, Business Nav, Hi-Fi Speaker Package, Heated seats, Split-Fold Rear Seats
LR DISCO 3 HSE with everything (including 3 kids)
Nice spec (especially the roof) - what is the automatic tailgate ?
The only thing thing that I would think of adding are the Xenons they are great. The adaptive is nice but IMO just a bit of a gimmik
The only thing thing that I would think of adding are the Xenons they are great. The adaptive is nice but IMO just a bit of a gimmik
04-25-2005, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by marty530d' date='Apr 25 2005, 03:03 PM
Nice spec (especially the roof)? - what is the automatic tailgate ?
The only thing thing that I would think of adding are the Xenons they are great. The adaptive is nice but IMO just a bit of a gimmik
The only thing thing that I would think of adding are the Xenons they are great. The adaptive is nice but IMO just a bit of a gimmik
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Xenons would have been the next option on the list probably, but we had to draw the line somewhere!
04-25-2005, 08:35 AM
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My Ride: GONE BUT NOT FOGOTTEN : 530d SE Auto : Titanium Grey / Anthracite Leather, Poplar Trim, 18in 123 Style Alloys, Adaptive Bi-Xenons, Business Nav, Hi-Fi Speaker Package, Heated seats, Split-Fold Rear Seats
LR DISCO 3 HSE with everything (including 3 kids)
Originally Posted by DrCarrera' date='Apr 25 2005, 04:16 PM
[The auto tailgate allows the tailgate to be opened (fully) via the key remote, and closed simply by pressing a button on the tailgate itself. No more dirty hands hopefully!
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04-25-2005, 09:18 AM
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My Ride: MY 2004 545i Touring, High Executive Line, Comfort Line II, Vision Line II (Dutch specced Packages), Color: Oxford Green. Interior: Black/Black leather. Trim: Dark Popular wood. Gear: Steptronic 6-speed
Other options not incuded in above packages: M-Sport aero kit, sports suspension, heated steering wheel, rear side-airbags, front screen with green upper part, panorama roof, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels with Dunlop RFT's, HiFi Pro/LOGIC7, alarm class 3, heated seats rear and voice recognition.
Waiting for february delivery of 325i Touring and 130i
Originally Posted by DrCarrera' date='Apr 25 2005, 01:06 PM
Well, we've taken the plunge and ordered one on Saturday :
530 D Touring MANUAL
Silver Grey/ Black Dakota leather
Luxury pack, with Comfort seats (but without wood, hopefully)
Media Package
Extended light package.
Heated seats, front and rear.
Sports steering wheel (also heated!).
Automatic Tailgate.
Dimming/folding exterior mirrors (need to fit it in our garage?? )
No model designation (easier to clean?? )
Panoramic sunroof?
Got a cancelled build slot, so should get it in 6 weeks. Of course, that also means that we've only got a few days to change the spec, so if anyone thinks we've missed anything important or included anything rubbish, let me know!
530 D Touring MANUAL
Silver Grey/ Black Dakota leather
Luxury pack, with Comfort seats (but without wood, hopefully)
Media Package
Extended light package.
Heated seats, front and rear.
Sports steering wheel (also heated!).
Automatic Tailgate.
Dimming/folding exterior mirrors (need to fit it in our garage?
? )No model designation (easier to clean?
? )Panoramic sunroof?
Got a cancelled build slot, so should get it in 6 weeks. Of course, that also means that we've only got a few days to change the spec, so if anyone thinks we've missed anything important or included anything rubbish, let me know!
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I do not know the "contents" UK packages but I would further buy: Xenon's, Nav Pro and LOGIC7.
The Panorma roof rocks and I too have the heated sport steering wheel. Being a "chilled" old man I simply love it
Heated seats everywhere is great and I have no more complaints from the rear
04-25-2005, 11:46 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
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� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
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DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
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Originally Posted by mhoutman' date='Apr 25 2005, 06:18 PM
[quote name='DrCarrera' date='Apr 25 2005, 01:06 PM']Well, we've taken the plunge and ordered one on Saturday :
530 D Touring MANUAL
Silver Grey/ Black Dakota leather
Luxury pack, with Comfort seats (but without wood, hopefully)
Media Package
Extended light package.
Heated seats, front and rear.
Sports steering wheel (also heated!).
Automatic Tailgate.
Dimming/folding exterior mirrors (need to fit it in our garage?? )
No model designation (easier to clean?? )
Panoramic sunroof?
Got a cancelled build slot, so should get it in 6 weeks. Of course, that also means that we've only got a few days to change the spec, so if anyone thinks we've missed anything important or included anything rubbish, let me know!
530 D Touring MANUAL
Silver Grey/ Black Dakota leather
Luxury pack, with Comfort seats (but without wood, hopefully)
Media Package
Extended light package.
Heated seats, front and rear.
Sports steering wheel (also heated!).
Automatic Tailgate.
Dimming/folding exterior mirrors (need to fit it in our garage?
? )No model designation (easier to clean?
? )Panoramic sunroof?
Got a cancelled build slot, so should get it in 6 weeks. Of course, that also means that we've only got a few days to change the spec, so if anyone thinks we've missed anything important or included anything rubbish, let me know!
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I do not know the UK package I woul dfurther buy Xenon's, Nav pro and LOGIC7.
The Panorma roof rocks and I too have the heated Sport steering wheel. Being a "chilled" old man I simply love it
Heated seats everywhere is great and I have no more complaints from the back.
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[/quote]If you have aut. air condition why waste some bucks on sun roof, go to the beach man and have some sun
comfort seats-active headrests, active seats
really go for a better soud system L7 rocks
adaptive headlight-beg your pardon is no gimmik- it saves life you see more they see you sooner so go for the xenons.
are you freezing when driving go for the ///M steering wheel, leave to heating...
The wood you leave than what you have??? still matter of taste, definitely buy an e60 and you R KOOL
04-26-2005, 02:12 AM
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Thanks for the replies, guys.
We've listened to the standard Audio in several cars, and it seemed OK for our purposes. Likewise the standard lights.
And we just prefer manual to auto gearboxes. We don't do a lot of town driving, and on the open road the manual provides a better driving experience in our opinions. Although it's cheaper to buy (obviously), our dealer warned it could knock a couple of grand off residuals come resale. We're still going for it, though!
I'm a bit worried about the auto tailgate being too slow. I must confess I haven't seen it on a car - it just seemed like a good idea! How slow is SLOW, mhoutman?
The wood - even though it's included in the luxury package, we're hoping to replace it with the standard "titanium" fake metal trim. Purely personal tatse, but I don't like the lighter wood with dark leather, and the dark wood with dark leather makes it just too unrelentlessly, um, dark!
As far as I can tell, the sport stering wheel is pretty much the same as the M wheel (only without the M emblem on it). I.e. smaller diameter and thicker rim, with a round boss. Feels and looks better than the standard one.
And as for deleting the roof and going down the beach - this is England! Unlike the beach I'll hopefully be able to use the roof more than 5 days a year ...
We've listened to the standard Audio in several cars, and it seemed OK for our purposes. Likewise the standard lights.
And we just prefer manual to auto gearboxes. We don't do a lot of town driving, and on the open road the manual provides a better driving experience in our opinions. Although it's cheaper to buy (obviously), our dealer warned it could knock a couple of grand off residuals come resale. We're still going for it, though!
I'm a bit worried about the auto tailgate being too slow. I must confess I haven't seen it on a car - it just seemed like a good idea! How slow is SLOW, mhoutman?
The wood - even though it's included in the luxury package, we're hoping to replace it with the standard "titanium" fake metal trim. Purely personal tatse, but I don't like the lighter wood with dark leather, and the dark wood with dark leather makes it just too unrelentlessly, um, dark!
As far as I can tell, the sport stering wheel is pretty much the same as the M wheel (only without the M emblem on it). I.e. smaller diameter and thicker rim, with a round boss. Feels and looks better than the standard one.
And as for deleting the roof and going down the beach - this is England! Unlike the beach I'll hopefully be able to use the roof more than 5 days a year ...
04-27-2005, 09:27 AM
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My Ride: MY 2004 545i Touring, High Executive Line, Comfort Line II, Vision Line II (Dutch specced Packages), Color: Oxford Green. Interior: Black/Black leather. Trim: Dark Popular wood. Gear: Steptronic 6-speed
Other options not incuded in above packages: M-Sport aero kit, sports suspension, heated steering wheel, rear side-airbags, front screen with green upper part, panorama roof, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels with Dunlop RFT's, HiFi Pro/LOGIC7, alarm class 3, heated seats rear and voice recognition.
Waiting for february delivery of 325i Touring and 130i
Originally Posted by DrCarrera' date='Apr 26 2005, 11:12 AM
Thanks for the replies, guys.??
I'm a bit worried about the auto tailgate being too slow. I must confess I haven't seen it on a car - it just seemed like a good idea! How slow is SLOW, mhoutman?
I'm a bit worried about the auto tailgate being too slow. I must confess I haven't seen it on a car - it just seemed like a good idea! How slow is SLOW, mhoutman?
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Please compare it with 2-door cars with electric chairs and you sitting in the rear. very unpleasant waitingtime indeed.
the softclose function is a welcome addition too