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      04-28-2012, 08:13 AM   #1
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Finally got my 520d!

In one word: awesomeandfantasticandsimplyeverythingIwanted!

Long version:
I received the car yesterday and have driven it for a total of about 100km so far, which includes my commute from work to home and then on a few errands close by. So far, I am loving it! I was apprehensive about the diesel engine when I was placing my order especially since there was no test-drive involved and personally it was a huge leap of faith. I am happy to report that it drives like a dream! Which makes me wonder what the 535i or even the 550i must feel like....lucky guys all of you who drive them. The engine is extremely responsive, I guess the 8-sp sports auto gearbox has a huge contribution in that. It delivers just the right amount of torque when required, which happens to be just the right amount suited to my driving style: mostly cruising and occasionally revving up. All done almost instantly, no questions asked. Just pure driving pleasure.

On another note, I do not find the Auto Start/stop intrusive at all. The engine comes back to life very quickly upon nudging the gas pedal and is hardly a distraction. Ofc, just switching it off yields the best driving experience.

The comfort seats are amazing! The oyster/black combination is an instant hit with everyone who has seen the car so far. Sophisto Grey too is just the best color I could have imagined, looks awesome both at daytime and night especially with the Performance Grilles in glossy black the car turns into an aggressive beast.

The surround view camera is just awesome! It is a huge help at parking lots and malls and frankly I think its a no-brainer with a car this big: the hood is ginormous! I am pretty sure a small car can fit inside it. From inside, I am taking my time coming to terms with the huge cockpit. The car is so damn wide, its like a room!

I am still on the learning curve, found the iPod support a bit sketchy with tracks jumping between playlists, a song currently playing displaying album art which is unrelated and coming to terms with the Comfort and Sport driving modes. The stock xenons are very yellow and definitely need the Osram CBI replacement. Overall though, I couldn't be happier.

Pictures soon, just wanted to share this with you all. I've asked a LOT of questions on this forum and its only through your helpful responses that I was able to make some smart choices in options while configuring the car. You guys are the best!

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      04-28-2012, 08:43 AM   #2
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Congratulations, I am very happy for you.

Enjoy

Will be waiting for the pictures
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      04-28-2012, 09:32 AM   #3
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Congratulations, darrko!!! I wish you the best km in your new ultimate driving machine!
I am also a Sophisto believer! That color is just amazing in combination with the Shadow Line exterior trim.

Question: did you order the black grille with the satinated aluminium border or is it all black?

Looking forward to some pictures!
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Well done and enjoy.

Looking forward to my 520d to be delivered so I can imagine how you feel.
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      04-28-2012, 04:46 PM   #5
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Congratulations, I am very happy for you.

Enjoy

Will be waiting for the pictures
Thank you, I'm a little tied up with work but will take pictures as soon as I can find some time.

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Congratulations, darrko!!! I wish you the best km in your new ultimate driving machine!
I am also a Sophisto believer! That color is just amazing in combination with the Shadow Line exterior trim.

Question: did you order the black grille with the satinated aluminium border or is it all black?

Looking forward to some pictures!
Thanks! Its the all-black glossy Performance Grille, I didn't know about the other ones you mention but I would probably still go for all black. Totally changes the front!

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Well done and enjoy.

Looking forward to my 520d to be delivered so I can imagine how you feel.
You are gonna love it! I waited a full 4 months for delivery but it is truly worth the wait. How much longer till you get yours?
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      04-28-2012, 07:22 PM   #6
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Congratulations! Enjoy it!
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another happy F10 driver on the road ... watch out ! Get that piece of Audi crap out of my way ....
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      04-29-2012, 03:32 AM   #8
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Thank you!

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another happy F10 driver on the road ... watch out ! Get that piece of Audi crap out of my way ....
Haha very right, I have yet to see an Audi/MB driver with a grin as wide as mine.
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Congrats! You have chosen the perfect color combo...Sophisto Grey and Oyster/black. Enjoy!!
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Congrats, enjoy!
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Glad to know your long wait was totally worth it.

Enjoy it in good health & be safe
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Congrats!! Many a joyful mile! ;-) I have a same spec car as you (specs wise from what you said) and agree on all points you made. It's odd you find the stock xenons yellow though...? Or do you mean the fog lights?
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the stock xenon does have a yellowish tint to them, esp. when they have not fully burn in. As they are burnt in, the color will start to shift towards a bit more white (but still with the hint of yellow tint to them).

Personally, I did not like the stock and switched them out on mine.
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Congrats Bro,

You are now a JOYful owner of the Ultimate Driving Machine, not very many of these around there. All the best and be SAFE....

Next time i'm in Karachi, 'll drop by for a ride, what say?

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thas not 1 word! haha, congrats!
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Congrats! You have chosen the perfect color combo...Sophisto Grey and Oyster/black. Enjoy!!
It looks so damn good! Thank you.

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Congrats, enjoy!
Thanks!

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Glad to know your long wait was totally worth it.

Enjoy it in good health & be safe
Totally worth it, thanks and you too.

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Congrats!! Many a joyful mile! ;-) I have a same spec car as you (specs wise from what you said) and agree on all points you made. It's odd you find the stock xenons yellow though...? Or do you mean the fog lights?
Thank you! Perhaps yellow is too strong a word.....yellowish would be closer to the truth. A little too warm for me....I'm coming from a car with crisp white xenons so perhaps the difference is a little more obvious for me but the stock xenons on the BMW are definitely on the warmer side. I am hoping they will become cooler as they settle in.

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Congrats Bro,

You are now a JOYful owner of the Ultimate Driving Machine, not very many of these around there. All the best and be SAFE....

Next time i'm in Karachi, 'll drop by for a ride, what say?

Aamer
Thank you! Most definitely, you are very welcome to do that!

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thas not 1 word! haha, congrats!
One word just doesn't cut it, thanks!

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Congrats, good to heard you like the engine.
Love it! Thank you.
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Nice, bet you are loving life!

POST PICS!! Of the interior too!

I know what you mean by the size of the cabin. When I got my F10, I also thought it was huge, however, the other day I got into my buddy's 3er and it felt "cramped". LOL
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Still waiting for pictures!
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Congrats! and yes post pictures please!

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