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Hi folks - just got my baby last week. Even though I am coming from a 350Z I am still impressed with the power/torque of the 520d. And its soo comfortable.. I just wanna drive and drive
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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Originally Posted by Bazzman' post='319903' date='Aug 7 2006, 11:20 PM
Hi folks - just got my baby last week. Even though I am coming from a 350Z I am still impressed with the power/torque of the 520d. And its soo comfortable.. I just wanna drive and drive
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Glad you are impressed. I really like mine. Performance is fine and economy brilliant.
I came from a 3.2 DSG TT, but like you I dont particularly miss the performance. What I do like is putting ?25 a week less fuel in it!
I came from a 3.2 DSG TT, but like you I dont particularly miss the performance. What I do like is putting ?25 a week less fuel in it!
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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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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Originally Posted by Bazzman' post='319903' date='Aug 7 2006, 11:20 PM
Hi folks - just got my baby last week. Even though I am coming from a 350Z I am still impressed with the power/torque of the 520d. And its soo comfortable.. I just wanna drive and drive
Just wait for the engine to loosen up, you'll be enjoying it even more. By the sounds of it, you'll be racking up the miles pretty quick... enjoy!
Cheers
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My Ride: 09 - 520d M Sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Black Dakota Leather Sports Seats electric- Auto Climate - Piano Black Bamboo - Antracite Headlining - Business Media Kit - Sat Nav - Bluetooth - CD Changer - Auxillary Port and USB - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Advanced Voice Rec - Auto Dim Mirror - Privacy Glass - 5 Year Service Inclusive
Previous -06 - 525 M Sport - Steptronic - Sapphire Black - Black Nappa Leather Sports Seats - Auto Climate - Alluminium Cubed Interior - Anthracite Headliner - Business CD with Auxillary Port - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Bluetooth - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Spare Wheel kit - Advanced Voice Rec
Originally Posted by Bazzman' post='319903' date='Aug 7 2006, 10:20 PM
Hi folks - just got my baby last week. Even though I am coming from a 350Z I am still impressed with the power/torque of the 520d. And its soo comfortable.. I just wanna drive and drive
Nice car, keep it between the ditches!
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My Ride: 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 - Chrome Orange/ Magnolia, 5spd., twin turbo.
2007 Porsche Carrera - Guards Red/ Savannah Beige, 5spd., sport seats, nav, Xenons, 20 x 9.5/ 11.5 MHT Merlots, H&R sport springs, Fabspeed catback exhaust, more to come :)
2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 - Majestic Black/ Parchment, 7spd. auto, P2 pack w/ nav.
On ORDER: 2009 Mercedes SL65 AMG Iridium Silver/ Red slated for Jan '09 delivery! YAY!
Previous rides:
1998 M3 4dr. - Cosmos Black Met./ Light Gray, 5spd. auto, fully modded.
2002 M3 conv. - Laguna Seca Blue/ Black, 6spd., stock. RIP :(
2004 525i - Orient Blue Met./ Black, 6 spd., Premium Package, 20 x 9.5/ 10.5 Asanti AF116s, H&R sport springs, 50% tint all around, 10K Xenon upgrade, Orion 12" sub/ amp/ cap in custom enclosure.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Alabaster White/ Cedar-Charcoal (Red/ Black) interior, 6spd., custom aftermarket Roots-style blower, custom CAI, dual 3" SS exhaust from manifold back , re-mapped ECU, 250.2WHP @ 8PSI, 12K Xenon upgrade.
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 - Reflex Silver Met./ Kristal Gray, 6spd. auto w/Tiptronic, bone stock :)
2007 Mercedes Benz E550 4Matic - Obsidian Black/ Charcoal, 5spd. auto, 12k Xenon upgrade (headlights & foglights), 20% tint.
Nice ride... I'm new too ... WELCOME ABOARD!
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Congrats.
Coming from a 350Z and not dissappointed nice to hear
Coming from a 350Z and not dissappointed nice to hear