Havana F10
03-26-2010, 06:18 AM
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As it is a new colour for the 5 series, I thought you may want to see my F10 in Havana.
Sorry it is wet - rains a lot in Yorkshire at this time of year!
Superb to drive, I have had a 525d Touring for the last 5 years and the difference is huge - not least the extra 8mpg I am currently getting. At last I feel comfortable with run flats as well!
Sorry it is wet - rains a lot in Yorkshire at this time of year!
Superb to drive, I have had a 525d Touring for the last 5 years and the difference is huge - not least the extra 8mpg I am currently getting. At last I feel comfortable with run flats as well!
03-26-2010, 06:22 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Very nice car, how does the handling compare to the E60? That seems to be the major concern in the car mags. Great color choice, very unique 
03-26-2010, 06:28 AM
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I haven't given it a real test yet, but it does feel softer than the E60 in normal mode, but when you switch it to sport you can feel a greater degree of urgency and eagerness to be driven harder - if that makes sense. I prefer this set up as my old car would give a real jolt on anything but the smoothest of roads. This seems to be a better compromise for secondary English roads!
03-26-2010, 06:53 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
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I guess you are the first member to have the F10, I could be wrong...
Very nice color, btw.
Edit: I stand corrected, as I read the other thread.
Very nice color, btw.
Edit: I stand corrected, as I read the other thread.
03-26-2010, 06:54 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I haven't given it a real test yet, but it does feel softer than the E60 in normal mode, but when you switch it to sport you can feel a greater degree of urgency and eagerness to be driven harder - if that makes sense. I prefer this set up as my old car would give a real jolt on anything but the smoothest of roads. This seems to be a better compromise for secondary English roads!
Hmm, sounds good already, so far the only thing keeping me from being truly enthusiastic about the F10 is the lukewarm reviews. I like the styling (yes it looks like a large 3er or small 7er, but neither of those cars is ugly so that doesn;t bother me), the interior is truly beautiful and looks extremely comfortable. So if the handling is comparable, and hopefully improved, over the E60 that would give me much more comfort going after an F10 as my next car
03-26-2010, 11:59 AM
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Congratulations!
I agree with you on the economy - it is incredible! Coming from a 535d I thought I would be really wanting more power, but so far, so good. I have done 900 miles so soon i will be able to really find out.
Which options do you have? Can we have some interior shots?
I agree with you on the economy - it is incredible! Coming from a 535d I thought I would be really wanting more power, but so far, so good. I have done 900 miles so soon i will be able to really find out.
Which options do you have? Can we have some interior shots?
