luigi524td

Picked up my 2013 xDrive 535 this afternoon.

Still plowing through the manuals to learn how to use the myriad of technology features! I have a feeling it's going to take me some time - but it'll be a perfect way to spend the next few chilly days. It's generously equipped with features and enhancements that really look (at first glance) exciting. Android coupled right up and started reading my txt messages. Still working on Droid apps and office/maps etc.

The color is a very different Mojave Metallic with Beige interior - I've had blue and gray and silver BMWs in the past (still have the "BGR" Z3) ... And this is the way it's optioned up:

• ZCW
  • Cold Weather PKG
  • heated steering wheel
  • heated front seats
  • heated rear seats
  • retractable headlight washers

• ZDA
  • Driver Assistance PKG
  • rear-view camera
  • front & rear park distance control
  • active blind spot detection
  • side & top view cameras

• ZPP
  • Premium PKG
  • pwr tailgate open/close
  • Comfort Access keyless entry w/multi-function remote control
  • satellite radio w/1-year subscription

• ZTP
  • Technology PKG
  • navigation system
  • head-up display
  • online info services
  • BMW apps
  • smartphone integration
  • Real Time Traffic Info
  • extended instrument cluster contents

• 456
  • 18-Way Power-Adjustable Multi-Contour Front Bucket Seats
  • 4-way lumbar support
  • articulated upper backrests
  • driver & passenger-seat memory
  • adjustable thigh support

I've only put a few miles on it but it's quite comfortable, quiet, and quick (can't wait until the break-in period has passed so I can step into it!

info@trinityautosport

congrats on the F10 =)

kscarrol

Very nice!! The technology available on the F10 is amazing relative to the E60... Looking forward to more pics!

abdkhan1

Nice. How does the drive feel in comparison to the e60?

luigi524td

That's a really good question but I'll have to put more than 40 miles on it to give you a more complete comparison. Immediately I can tell you it feels smoother and much quieter. And, coming from a normally aspirated 530xi into a 535 xDrive, even driven conservatively I can feel the extra get up and go.

After the break in time I'll get to try it in some twisties and sprints. For the moment I'll want to get some of the tech stuff committed to memory ... tonight I got the BMW Remote app running on my Droid and that's cool (even with its limited features - flash lights, blow horn, lock / unlock, locate car). Tomorrow I'll get my iPod and USB stick loaded and transfer music. And, I've got to figure out how to reply to txt messages - they downloaded from my phone (Moto Bionic) but I want to deal with that when I'm not driving.

One other feature I noticed on a short drive to the store tonight was the terrific ambient lighting - a reddish glow on the doors ... Cool!! I'll try to remember to take a pic one of these nights.