How's the F10 520D?
10-22-2011, 04:58 AM
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Hi guys,
Never bought a diesel before and currently drive an '06 E60 530i. Considering a F10 520D now due to budget constraints.
Any feedback on the diesel? Good? Bad? Diesel sound?
Never bought a diesel before and currently drive an '06 E60 530i. Considering a F10 520D now due to budget constraints.
Any feedback on the diesel? Good? Bad? Diesel sound?
10-24-2011, 02:24 AM
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Agree, (F10 520dA) low consumption (average 5.5l/100km on my recent 30 000km), but noticed that newest version of 520d can get even lower numbers.
About power, I think there is never enough power. Or maybe Veyron has enough with 1001hp, but it has other constraints.
About power, I think there is never enough power. Or maybe Veyron has enough with 1001hp, but it has other constraints.
10-24-2011, 03:38 AM
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Great car. Not a rocket by any means but handling and general composure on the road is fantastic. Also amazing is what BMW did with a 2L diesel and a small turbo. Once you get going you would think the engine is at least twice in capacity.
10-24-2011, 06:58 AM
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My Ride: f10 520da - 328 wheels, ambient lighting, sport s-wheel, oyster/black, fineline anthracite, Sophisto Gray
these 2 pictures some up my 520da.
Faster than my friends 'hot hatch'
more economical than my friends Prius
Faster than my friends 'hot hatch'
more economical than my friends Prius
10-24-2011, 08:51 AM
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not bad, 3.9L/100km.
I have once achieved similar numbers (average was 3.7L/100km), but to be honest, it requires some special attention and driving style to achieve such numbers...and also optimal weather conditions.
I have once achieved similar numbers (average was 3.7L/100km), but to be honest, it requires some special attention and driving style to achieve such numbers...and also optimal weather conditions.
10-24-2011, 10:49 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.
This is my second 520dA. The F10 520dA is a very great car. Economic (my urban/suburban driving avarage 6,35 l/100km), very comfy and silent, powerful and quiet engine and very good looks (with 18" wheels or larger).
Techically both the engine and 8-speed autotranny are over the competition (M-B 220 and Audi A6).
The E60 530i has maybe a bit more power in the higher revs but that's it.
A great choice of a car by all standards but the PDC is a must, for such a large car.
See my pics from the signature!
10-26-2011, 03:54 AM
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My Ride: E60
For what it's worth, I used to own a 520d E60 but just recently changed to a 523i F10..... I guess diesel really didn't do it for me.... I hated the sound and now with the 6-cylinder engine, I'm smiling...
Different strokes for different folks...
Different strokes for different folks...