Picked up my white 523i today
08-31-2010, 08:59 AM
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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
08-31-2010, 09:30 AM
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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?
08-31-2010, 11:57 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i 6MT
Congrats for your new car and the magnificent pics. AW suits the F10 very well indeed.
As Ricracing pointed out, the trunk unlocking button is also present in the E60.
As Ricracing pointed out, the trunk unlocking button is also present in the E60.
08-31-2010, 11:58 AM
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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.
09-04-2010, 08:41 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
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS, nero on rosso corsa.
1992 Mazda MX-5 / Miata
2009 Ford S-Max 2.5T
09-04-2010, 08:48 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
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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