520D AUTO POWER
02-23-2011, 12:07 PM
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My Ride: bmw 530d
bmw x5 3.0d
bmw 320i
opel corsa opc
bmw 135i dct
i know that its not a racer but how is the launch , pull away & overtaking power feel of this car. Do u have to drive it hard to get going .. 
02-24-2011, 10:23 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Also the 8-speed auto tranny makes it so easy to launch, at any speed.
02-24-2011, 11:29 AM
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My Ride: f10 520da - 328 wheels, ambient lighting, sport s-wheel, oyster/black, fineline anthracite, Sophisto Gray
once you've got used to the 'box and power bands it's pretty quick. hit the throttle right on pull away and it will still spin the wheel pretty hard
Above 40 it just keeps pulling and the 8 speeds keep it right in the 'power band'
had 130mph so far - ssshhh don't tell my wife (she was asleep in the passenger seat)
why would you need more power than this? - in the REAL world
I'd recommend the sport 'box which I didn't spec. when driving fairly hard the standard 'box changes down to late and up to early.
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Above 40 it just keeps pulling and the 8 speeds keep it right in the 'power band'
had 130mph so far - ssshhh don't tell my wife (she was asleep in the passenger seat)
why would you need more power than this? - in the REAL world
I'd recommend the sport 'box which I didn't spec. when driving fairly hard the standard 'box changes down to late and up to early.
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02-25-2011, 08:35 AM
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My Ride: bmw 530d
bmw x5 3.0d
bmw 320i
opel corsa opc
bmw 135i dct
took a test drive -
bit lag on pull off but ok as the revs pick up - cruises @+200km/h easily.
full kick down not hectic - doesnt throw u back .
car def feels bigger .
bit lag on pull off but ok as the revs pick up - cruises @+200km/h easily.
full kick down not hectic - doesnt throw u back .
car def feels bigger .
02-25-2011, 09:52 AM
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My Ride: f10 520da - 328 wheels, ambient lighting, sport s-wheel, oyster/black, fineline anthracite, Sophisto Gray
How many miles did the demo have on it?
Mine has changed over 6k miles in terms of engine pull, the gearbox seems better too
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