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      01-10-2011, 09:20 AM   #67
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For HKD70K (USD9K), the NAV oughta be real good. In fact, it should be able to drive itself

I would rather get a Garmin unit or use my HTC Desire HD for driving only in Hong Kong

PS. Have you tried getting a quote of map updates after warranty ends yet?
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grimlock & ksquare,

just got my new rims installed on Sunday. already scratched one of them (2+ inches) after a few hours of driving. just wanna die.

luckily, my rim shop is willing to fix it for me free of charge. only takes a few hours and will pick it up tonight. he said it will be just like new. my rims are powder coated so only need to do some polishing and touch-up

will see if the result is good and let you know.

oh man .. but it doesnt matter now, u can get them fixed
mine have a slight metallic grain direction so it might not fix perfect, anyways its so small i dont really care as it is now..

i saw your pics, congrats .. let the modding an enjoyment begin!
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Anyone has the LED installed on 5 GT like this one? It looks cool!
Im doing something with leds .. but its taking forever .. no where close to done
love that matt green gt color
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      01-10-2011, 11:40 AM   #70
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Anyone has the LED installed on 5 GT like this one? It looks cool!
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Update on Hong Kong Pricing for 2011 F10 builds:

Base prices are already up at the BMW webs.
However, most options are up HKD200-400 from 2010. The only exception being the rearview camera. It was 15,000 for 2010 F10s but now only 5,100 for 2011 F10s......

Adaptive Drive went from 35,000 to 36,300.

All in all, no big changes, small increases in options except for the rearview camera.
thanks for the updates!
that was one expensive rearview at 20-30k after tax - like 100x times the cheap aftermkt ones :P

what u guys think about the new X3 ?
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      01-10-2011, 11:43 AM   #71
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Just spoke to a BMW accessory sales person, M-sport body kit will cost HK$31,600 plus HK$14,000 installation. This is before RFT.

After full payment, they will order the kit which will take 2-3 weeks then another 1 week for installation.

Not a cheap body kit!

with the RFT its a fair price, compared to the car which has to pay the tax
considering the BMWhk markup .. not cheap, not rip off

who's still interested?
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      01-10-2011, 11:45 AM   #72
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Yes. Not much has changed.
Adaptive Driver
IAS
Surround View
Rear camera
Park Assistant
Satinated Aluminum trim

Still could not convince myself to pay HKD70K for nav......

PS. RC3, you should change your info now that you have taken your F10!

hey mlai,
Im let down u didnt go for the NAV .. r u cost cutting?
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You can take a look at my pictures below showing nav information. In summary, I would say it is much much better than the external gps devices . It is responsive, reliable and very accurate even under bridges or surrounded by high-rise. More important. It is integrated and even works with the dashboard display. No match with cheap gps devices. You feel secured when led by robust nav. No regret for me.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=398988
damn u gt owner - why does the interior of the GT look so much better than f10?
why do u get coupe like doors with no window frame?
why do u get the panoroof?
i hate u ... just kidding
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      01-10-2011, 06:38 PM   #74
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hey mlai,
Im let down u didnt go for the NAV .. r u cost cutting?
The NAV is more expensive than the M Sport kit
I can't imagine using the NAV everyday, but with the M Sport, I can definitely see it everyday
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Yes. Not much has changed.
Adaptive Driver
IAS
Surround View
Rear camera
Park Assistant
Satinated Aluminum trim

Still could not convince myself to pay HKD70K for nav......

PS. RC3, you should change your info now that you have taken your F10!
mlai,

You sure about the IAS? read from reviews that it spoils the feel of the drive.
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      01-10-2011, 07:42 PM   #76
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thanks for the updates!
that was one expensive rearview at 20-30k after tax - like 100x times the cheap aftermkt ones :P

what u guys think about the new X3 ?
Saw it at Harbour City over the weekend. Overall, looks better than the old one. i dont like the front passenger dash though. Wonder how it rides. the old one is like driving without any springs!
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For HKD70K (USD9K), the NAV oughta be real good. In fact, it should be able to drive itself

I would rather get a Garmin unit or use my HTC Desire HD for driving only in Hong Kong

PS. Have you tried getting a quote of map updates after warranty ends yet?
You have found an alternative that can satisfy your need. Forget this luxury option then. I know it is not cheap for map update. But who care if you owned something cool and superior.
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with the RFT its a fair price, compared to the car which has to pay the tax
considering the BMWhk markup .. not cheap, not rip off

who's still interested?
I might still be interested...

In a few months, HK will be flooded with F10's. And since M-sport is not offered as an option here in HK, I don't think there will be too many with the M-sport bumper. Need to find another way other than the rims to differentiate my car

There's thousands of E60 in HK but every time I see an E60 with the sport bumper (which is very rarely), it definitely catches my attention.

Besides, I like how it looks. Quite clean and simple. Wish there's someway to get rid of the fog lights though.

I'll probably go for it after 6 months so I won't need to pay the RFT.
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damn u gt owner - why does the interior of the GT look so much better than f10?
why do u get coupe like doors with no window frame?
why do u get the panoroof?
i hate u ... just kidding
These are the main reasons I picked 5GT. I also like its height that my old bone finds easy to get in and out of the car. Not many people like the style but 5GT crossover did look better in person than in picture.
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mlai,

You sure about the IAS? read from reviews that it spoils the feel of the drive.
I read those reviews too including the one from top gear. not sure as I have never driven one with IAS. but I have no budget for it anyway.
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mlai,

You sure about the IAS? read from reviews that it spoils the feel of the drive.
Had it on the F10 (that I crashed) and it was fine with me
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You have found an alternative that can satisfy your need. Forget this luxury option then. I know it is not cheap for map update. But who care if you owned something cool and superior.
i am an uncool and unsophisticated poor f10 owner .. luxury goods r wasted on me
i love ur car btw
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The NAV is more expensive than the M Sport kit
I can't imagine using the NAV everyday, but with the M Sport, I can definitely see it everyday
if u like the msport .. its cheap compared to the NAV .. be the first in HK!!
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Saw it at Harbour City over the weekend. Overall, looks better than the old one. i dont like the front passenger dash though. Wonder how it rides. the old one is like driving without any springs!
not many old in hk ..compared to X5 .. maybe like 10 to 1
i saw only one X1 on street ..so rare
X3 look like they dont try very hard making it ... like a 'whatever' car
our f10/01 looks much better hehe
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I might still be interested...

In a few months, HK will be flooded with F10's. And since M-sport is not offered as an option here in HK, I don't think there will be too many with the M-sport bumper. Need to find another way other than the rims to differentiate my car

There's thousands of E60 in HK but every time I see an E60 with the sport bumper (which is very rarely), it definitely catches my attention.

Besides, I like how it looks. Quite clean and simple. Wish there's someway to get rid of the fog lights though.

I'll probably go for it after 6 months so I won't need to pay the RFT.
what does the e60 msport look like? so rare i cant even remember .. i think there are more m5s around than msport :P
u can just uninstall them , but there would be a hole there .. u can make your own led array
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These are the main reasons I picked 5GT. I also like its height that my old bone finds easy to get in and out of the car. Not many people like the style but 5GT crossover did look better in person than in picture.
the 5 gt makes the 7 irrelevent .. I would want one if I had to ferry ppl, be a passenger, or drive to china
f10 passenger is still tight.. def GT if ur a passenger
f10 is 7 series size, corolla back seat .. little kids or girls wont complain
but i am driver all the time, so f10 for me
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the 5 gt makes the 7 irrelevent .. I would want one if I had to ferry ppl, be a passenger, or drive to china
f10 passenger is still tight.. def GT if ur a passenger
f10 is 7 series size, corolla back seat .. little kids or girls wont complain
but i am driver all the time, so f10 for me
I consider 5GT as an all-in-one solution and it fits my bill well. I want the best of a sedan, an SUV, and a station wagon.
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i think bmw got their pricing wrong. the 535 touring costs a mind blowing 800+K when you can get the GT for so much less. and the GT has so many more options as standard.

i doubt there will be much demand for the 535 touring. even the lowest touring model is about 100K more than the f10 523.....
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