More pictures of my F10
03-27-2010, 02:08 PM
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After 1 week of ownership I thought I would post more pics and give you an update...
The most impressive things are the 8 speed sport auto gearbox; it changes really quickly and smoothly. If you want to change differently, the paddles instantly do what you command (unless it would mean revs too low etc). If you do not use them again, it keeps the gear but reverts back to auto mode. Brilliant.
Economy is really impressive; 48 mpg on a run at 80+ mph; this is dropping now to 44 mpg with more town driving.
Little things like the rear occupant seat belt alert is cool. When you start up, there are 3 red occupants displayed. If there is a seat belt fastened in the rear, the appropriate red man changes to green with a selt belt on.
I have posted below more pics; note the sealing around the engine - presumably for noise (which is clearly very effective). I have also shwn the hinges and bonnet (hood) catches - a feat of engineering in their own right!
Also, note the warning signs under the bonnet.
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The most impressive things are the 8 speed sport auto gearbox; it changes really quickly and smoothly. If you want to change differently, the paddles instantly do what you command (unless it would mean revs too low etc). If you do not use them again, it keeps the gear but reverts back to auto mode. Brilliant.
Economy is really impressive; 48 mpg on a run at 80+ mph; this is dropping now to 44 mpg with more town driving.
Little things like the rear occupant seat belt alert is cool. When you start up, there are 3 red occupants displayed. If there is a seat belt fastened in the rear, the appropriate red man changes to green with a selt belt on.
I have posted below more pics; note the sealing around the engine - presumably for noise (which is clearly very effective). I have also shwn the hinges and bonnet (hood) catches - a feat of engineering in their own right!
Also, note the warning signs under the bonnet.
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03-27-2010, 02:20 PM
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Sweet, ya that's not an engine bay, that's a perfect lil engine cubby 
03-27-2010, 03:39 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530 d M-sport e60
Did you know those bonnet cathes are active?, if you hit a pedestrian they lift the bonnet up to cushion the human body impact on the bonnet. I had a drive in a 530d f10 recently and was very imppressed.
Can't wait to get one in 2012 also lol
03-28-2010, 02:45 AM
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The most impressive things are the 8 speed sport auto gearbox; it changes really quickly and smoothly. If you want to change differently, the paddles instantly do what you command (unless it would mean revs too low etc). If you do not use them again, it keeps the gear but reverts back to auto mode. Brilliant.
03-28-2010, 08:06 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
It only stay for about 10secs in the E60, unless you have the sport button pressed. Its probably the same.
03-29-2010, 01:59 AM
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My Ride: 2010 523i. Alpine white, dakota leather, 8 speed auto, VDC, bluetooth, HID lights, parking sensors, sport seats, black window trim, tinted rear windows
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03-29-2010, 03:12 AM
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My Ride: 535d M-Sport '06 Plate - Carbon Black - Black Leather - Pro Sat Nav - Logic 7 - HUD - Bluetooth - Privacy Glass - 172M 19" Alloys - Heated Seats - PDC - Adaptive Headlights - Extended Voice Control - Paintshield Extended - M5 Boot Finisher - Bright White LED Internal Lighting - Dension Gateway 500 Ipod/USB/Aux Integration
Nice looking car. Still need to see one in person to be totally convinced though.
03-29-2010, 04:58 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Thanks for the write up and pics -- looking good!
Any interior pics possible?
Any interior pics possible?
