Picked up my white 523i today
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After 4 years in a 530d E60 I picked up my new 523i today.
First impressions:
1. Cabin quality - we are talking about a major step up here. Awesome. This is 7 series territory.
2. Performance - kicking myself I didn't get at least the 528i. The chassis is crying out for more power. At least this engine sounds nice at high revs.
3. 8 speed paddle box - verdict is out maybe I was expecting it to feel more like a double clutch. Hate the fact that after going manual with the paddles it reverts back to "D" in a couple of seconds. I would like that to be my decision please.
4. Ambient lighting ...... rocks
5. VDC - also controls the steering weight and gearbox shift points. Sport is more supple than the standard E60 was. Comfort is stiffer than an E-Class Merc. Overall I like it - the differences between the settings are much more evident than on an airmatic E-Class.
6. Sport seats now have the headrests that extend forward (see pic). In the E60 this was only a feature of Comfort seats
7. When engine is stopped the radio keeps playing after you get out until the car is locked - weird - maybe can be changed in I-drive menu
8. Standard wheels - look so so but the ride is great, jury is out on whether I'll change them.
9. Small screen (no nav) looks a bit sad
10. There's now a trunk unlocking button next to the bonnet release catch.
Enjoy the pics. Will post more once I drive it some more. So far, overall I love it
First impressions:
1. Cabin quality - we are talking about a major step up here. Awesome. This is 7 series territory.
2. Performance - kicking myself I didn't get at least the 528i. The chassis is crying out for more power. At least this engine sounds nice at high revs.
3. 8 speed paddle box - verdict is out maybe I was expecting it to feel more like a double clutch. Hate the fact that after going manual with the paddles it reverts back to "D" in a couple of seconds. I would like that to be my decision please.
4. Ambient lighting ...... rocks
5. VDC - also controls the steering weight and gearbox shift points. Sport is more supple than the standard E60 was. Comfort is stiffer than an E-Class Merc. Overall I like it - the differences between the settings are much more evident than on an airmatic E-Class.
6. Sport seats now have the headrests that extend forward (see pic). In the E60 this was only a feature of Comfort seats
7. When engine is stopped the radio keeps playing after you get out until the car is locked - weird - maybe can be changed in I-drive menu
8. Standard wheels - look so so but the ride is great, jury is out on whether I'll change them.
9. Small screen (no nav) looks a bit sad
10. There's now a trunk unlocking button next to the bonnet release catch.
Enjoy the pics. Will post more once I drive it some more. So far, overall I love it
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My Ride: Just gone-520d m sport- Jet Black- Dakota Leather black- AluCube interior,
On order- F10 520d SE-Titanium Silver
I've never seen shadowline make such a difference than on the F10- Car looks great & standard wheels don't look out of place like I expected. I'm not brave enough to opt for AH but think you made a great choice- This will stand out from the crowd without being too in-your-face! What % tint is that?
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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.
A little of topic PoleApart, but how do you find the S-max? I'm thinking about getting one with the diesel engine to replace my 120dM.
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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
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS, nero on rosso corsa.
1992 Mazda MX-5 / Miata
2009 Ford S-Max 2.5T
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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
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS, nero on rosso corsa.
1992 Mazda MX-5 / Miata
2009 Ford S-Max 2.5T
Some more pics with the red beast this time. Forum software does bad things with photos 
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