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      11-06-2010, 02:46 PM   #1
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My Carbon Black 535d M-sport diesel beast!

My friends,

I picked up my F10 yesterday. I ordered the car 21st of july so I had to wait a few months.

Today, I took it for a nice little trip across the border (500 km) and I did some quick cornering and about 180-190 km/h on the Autobahn.

Although I was a bit careful with the brand new engine (low revs, never full throttle), my first impression of the car is very clear:

This car is magnificent and way, way better than both my e92s (330d & 335d).
Handling and steering, punch of the diesel engine is like a dream.

Obviously I read some negative magazine reviews and complaints about the steering, but I think I hit the right configuration:
- Carbon Black 535d
- 8 speed sport auto
- M sport package without the M sport suspension
- Adaptive drive
- Integral active steering;
- 19” M sport wheels (got the wintertyres already: Pirelli Runflats)
- Schnitzer lowering set (30 mm drop, IMO essential for the looks and a more sporty ride)

I will get back later to you guys with my thoughts on the ride. For now, here are some pix I took today:

Cheers, E.
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2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.)
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