European F10 520D Deliveries have Started!

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Jul 14, 2010 | 08:11 AM

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Ricracing

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From: Helsinki, Finland

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.

Thanks for the explanation morkjt

A very British system, no logic what so ever...

Sorry!

I got a nice call from the dealers today.

My car will ready for pick up this Friday or Saturday

Jul 14, 2010 | 11:31 AM

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IrishDriver

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Originally Posted by artc

Likely the most popular model in Europe - I know dealers here in Ireland began receiving 520D F10's last week..... anybody on the forum got theirs yet?

Interested in any observations.... my 520D SE Auto is still a few weeks away :-(

Has anyone seen any online road reviews of the F10 520D Saloon ?

Jul 14, 2010 | 12:30 PM

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morkjt

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My Ride: Awaiting a Saphire Black 520d SE, Black High-Gloss Trim, Black Fusion Upholstery, Hi-Fi Stereo, DAB Radio, USB/Ipod Adaptor. ETA Nov 21st 2007

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Originally Posted by IrishDriver

Has anyone seen any online road reviews of the F10 520D Saloon ?

Nothing formal, read this earlier though:

http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/viewtopic.ph...=58960&start=0

Jul 14, 2010 | 02:07 PM

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IrishDriver

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Originally Posted by morkjt

Nothing formal, read this earlier though:

http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/viewtopic.ph...=58960&start=0

Thanks. Looking forward to a test drive in the local dealer soon.

Jul 15, 2010 | 10:46 PM

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gorban

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My Ride: F11 520d Touring Imperial Blue, sports automatic, VDC, black leather sports seats, M Sport steering wheel, HiFi Professional, 18" 328 wheels, Xenon, PCD, electrical tow hitch etc... E87 120dM -10, Titanium silver, xenon, PDC, Hifi, 18" wheels etc. E87 120d M sport- 08, Le Mans blue, xenon, PDC, Hifi, 18" wheels etc. Sold: BMW 525dT Deep sea blue, xenon, PDC, leather, Hifi, USB etc.

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Originally Posted by IrishDriver

Has anyone seen any online road reviews of the F10 520D Saloon ?

Not of the saloon but all the press cars for the F11 touring was 520d with manual transmision and adaptive dampers. All the reviews I've read praise the engine and call it a gem or a cracker although they recommend the automatic gearbox.