It's here

m@rk · 05-30-2014, 08:39 AM

So my new company car has arrived.

It's a MY2014 520D SE in Space Grey with no options (yet thats right. These things are apparently so rare, it had to be a factory order)

So here are some pictures for you to look at whilst I try and get used to the iDrive (which is the exact opposite way round to what I had on the Audi) and also try and work out how to make Bluetooth streaming work (which is supposed to now come as standard on all 5s)

Enjoy

xenon · 05-30-2014, 08:57 AM

Nice and the location looks like God's own country to me.

m@rk · 05-30-2014, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Nice and the location looks like God's own country to me.

No. It's out on the Lincolnshire fens. You're thinking of Yorkshire

xenon · 05-30-2014, 09:04 AM

Exactly.

remmib · 05-30-2014, 11:52 AM

Any interior pics of a f10 with no options?

m@rk · 05-30-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Any interior pics of a f10 with no options?

Only these ones for now

CmdllbF11 · 05-30-2014, 12:25 PM

Um. Ok. It looks new! There, I mustered a compliment.

suj999 · 05-30-2014, 06:50 PM

Looks nice, somehow the car looks smaller in those pics must be the location.

So on the new model I have spotted, new grill, no front fogs?, redesigned dashboard display and tail lights.

immx · 05-31-2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by suj999

Looks nice, somehow the car looks smaller in those pics must be the location.

So on the new model I have spotted, new grill, no front fogs?, redesigned dashboard display and tail lights.

Yep, since LCI front fog lights are a £145 option.

m@rk · 05-31-2014, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by immx

Yep, since LCI front fog lights are a £145 option.

Did I mention my car has no options?

Markee · 05-31-2014, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by immx

Yep, since LCI front fog lights are a £145 option.

Only on SE, standard on everything above SE.

Just waiting for delivery of mine in the next 2-3 weeks. Same colour and same spec as yours but I went for the Touring version.

More details when it arrives!

Markee · 05-31-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Markee

Only on SE, standard on everything above SE.

Just waiting for delivery of mine in the next 2-3 weeks. Same colour and same spec as yours but I went for the Touring version.

More details when it arrives!

Oh, and didn't go for front fog lights either!

Deano_uk · 05-31-2014, 08:52 AM

I had one of these on load a couple of weeks ago same spec and colour only the one had was an auto. I was pleasantly surprised it did everything I wanted it to I almost considered downgrading my order. Nothing wrong with an SE...

suj999 · 05-31-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by m@rk

Did I mention my car has no options?

Said that because until the LCI models they were standard. But it doesn't really make a difference as it looks the same with or without. And no danger of looking like a wannabe with driving around with just the fogs on.

CmdllbF11 · 05-31-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by suj999

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Originally Posted by m@rk

Did I mention my car has no options?

Said that because until the LCI models they were standard. But it doesn't really make a difference as it looks the same with or without. And no danger of looking like a wannabe with driving around with just the fogs on.

Huh? Looks the same with or without? Nope. No it doesn't.

Fog lights add a lot to the look. @M@rk couldn't select any options because it's a company car. What's your excuse?

dippo · 05-31-2014, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CmdllbF11

Fog lights add a lot to the look. @M@rk couldn't select any options because it's a company car. What's your excuse?

Why would he need an excuse? I don't think anyone's asking you why you're not driving an LCI.

CmdllbF11 · 05-31-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CmdllbF11

Fog lights add a lot to the look. @M@rk couldn't select any options because it's a company car. What's your excuse?

Why would he need an excuse? I don't think anyone's asking you why you're not driving an LCI.

Quite right. For "excuse" read "reason". I'm not driving an LCI because I decided to buy a used fully loaded.

Markee · 06-01-2014, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CmdllbF11

Quite right. For "excuse" read "reason". I'm not driving an LCI because I decided to buy a used fully loaded.

My "excuse" for not going for front fogs is that my car too is a company car and I had already gone over my budget allowance with some extras and so would have to pay for them out of my own pocket.

I know they are only £145, but I just don't use them - hardly ever foggy and of my previous cars that have had them, I've hardly ever used them (I dont just turn on fog lights if it's "just a bit misty" like some people do.....).

Also, my last car was a Merc E Class SE Executive and that didn't have them and I can't remember ever missing them.

accordRE · 06-01-2014, 06:50 AM

What's wrong with a car with no options? If it's what you can afford, it's what you can afford.

The 520d Tourer that I've been given as a courtesy car has no options, bar the M-Sport package, it's still a perfectly good car.

accordRE · 06-01-2014, 07:00 AM

Looks good in SE spec, I like the new front bumper, much better looking than the previous one.

CmdllbF11 · 06-01-2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Markee

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Originally Posted by CmdllbF11

Quite right. For "excuse" read "reason". I'm not driving an LCI because I decided to buy a used fully loaded.

My "excuse" for not going for front fogs is that my car too is a company car and I had already gone over my budget allowance with some extras and so would have to pay for them out of my own pocket.

I know they are only 145, but I just don't use them - hardly ever foggy and of my previous cars that have had them, I've hardly ever used them (I dont just turn on fog lights if it's "just a bit misty" like some people do.....).

Also, my last car was a Merc E Class SE Executive and that didn't have them and I can't remember ever missing them.

fair enough...and I meant "reason", asking out of curiosity rather than "excuse", being seemingly accusatory!

Markee · 06-01-2014, 10:28 AM

My short list actually came down to two cars: the Audi A6 Ultra Avant and the BMW 520d SE Touring.

Even though the Audi was absolutely fantastic (if you are in the market for a new car you really must try an A6 with the Ultra engine, they've totally transformed it compared to the old 177Ps 2.0 TDI, and the auto now uses the S Tronic box rather than the old CVT, or Multitronic).

The BMW had a slightly better standard spec which included front heated seats, Xenons and LED DRLs and a USB music interface.

What really swung it for me was the fact that the Sline includes Xenons, LED rear lights and DRLs, but if you want to add this to the SE you are forced to go for Xenon adaptive lights. Adaptive lights are around £2.5k where the uplift for an Sline is around £3k. This is very much intentional by Audi and I felt it was a bit manipulative.

Oh, and the BMW lease was cheaper allowing for a bit of extra shopping on the extras list....

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CmdllbF11 Private First Class 9 Rep 197 Posts Drives: MY10 F11 520d SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 5SE (F11) [0.00]	Um. Ok. It looks new! There, I mustered a compliment.
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suj999 Private First Class 9 Rep 140 Posts Drives: F06 640d M Sport, F10 520d SE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	Looks nice, somehow the car looks smaller in those pics must be the location. So on the new model I have spotted, new grill, no front fogs?, redesigned dashboard display and tail lights.
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Deano_uk Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2018 5 Series Touring Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I had one of these on load a couple of weeks ago same spec and colour only the one had was an auto. I was pleasantly surprised it did everything I wanted it to I almost considered downgrading my order. Nothing wrong with an SE...
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accordRE Private First Class 7 Rep 181 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: . iTrader: (0)	What's wrong with a car with no options? If it's what you can afford, it's what you can afford. The 520d Tourer that I've been given as a courtesy car has no options, bar the M-Sport package, it's still a perfectly good car.
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Markee Private First Class 85 Rep 179 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Carbon Black Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	My short list actually came down to two cars: the Audi A6 Ultra Avant and the BMW 520d SE Touring. Even though the Audi was absolutely fantastic (if you are in the market for a new car you really must try an A6 with the Ultra engine, they've totally transformed it compared to the old 177Ps 2.0 TDI, and the auto now uses the S Tronic box rather than the old CVT, or Multitronic). The BMW had a slightly better standard spec which included front heated seats, Xenons and LED DRLs and a USB music interface. What really swung it for me was the fact that the Sline includes Xenons, LED rear lights and DRLs, but if you want to add this to the SE you are forced to go for Xenon adaptive lights. Adaptive lights are around £2.5k where the uplift for an Sline is around £3k. This is very much intentional by Audi and I felt it was a bit manipulative. Oh, and the BMW lease was cheaper allowing for a bit of extra shopping on the extras list....
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