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      11-15-2010, 07:51 PM   #23
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Hi Chiver,

It was nice meeting u guys the other night.
I will be getting my insurance with Bmw but they quote me $8449 for my 523(my ncd 60 percent) which I think is high when u also paid $8xxx for yr 535. Do u mind to tell me when u start yr insurance n how much u paid. Thanks for yr help in advance.
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      11-15-2010, 08:52 PM   #24
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Hi ac388. I need to check my exact amount when I get home but my insurance started in End Sept with the same ncd points.

You should go to your dealer and tell them your friends are getting 5100(Ping On) and 5900(Liberty) for the 528. The 523 should be a bit cheaper. I think they will adjust thier offer.
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      11-16-2010, 12:02 AM   #25
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Thanks. Please check PM.
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      11-16-2010, 09:10 AM   #26
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thanks guys
if it was me, i'd squeeze every last drop from them as usual hehe

btw, anyone check their toolbox/first aid/safety kit in the trunk lid? i only have a screw driver and tow tool, no first aid, safety sign, glass breaker -what do you guys have?
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      11-16-2010, 09:33 AM   #27
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yea i only have the screw driver and tow tool as well.
and you got your car today?? we need PHOTOS@@!
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      11-16-2010, 09:38 AM   #28
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ok, i thought they stole more stuff from me .. not like we need to change tires w runflats right
what? u know i already have my car.. i sent u photos..
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      11-16-2010, 09:57 AM   #29
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anyone changed their front cornering light? The plastic box doesn't seem to be able to turn open in the circle as the manual says, there seems no opening ..
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      11-17-2010, 03:38 AM   #30
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ok, i thought they stole more stuff from me .. not like we need to change tires w runflats right
what? u know i already have my car.. i sent u photos..
oops. sorry. i misread your name.

and no. we have LED corner light already. and i find them very cool.
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      11-17-2010, 03:59 PM   #31
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so it appears the front headlights are a sealed unit, with no non-xenon/led (=halogen) bits, correct?

http://forums.5series.net/topic/1020...r/page__st__15

from this thread, 'cornering lights' is a term from adaptive headlights option, where the inside beam (normally high beam) turn on at low speeds for cornering and when backing up.

so there is nothing to replace in the front, unless u want to take the headlight apart and replace the three little orange leds (i am tempted .. not. i want to, but it is too much work)
however the reversing light, rear fog, and front fogs are halogen, for those of you who are into changing the color /replacing with leds. with leds, u will get a light bulb out error (i had them taken out) if they do not have special canbus-corrector (or DIY resistor)
for car interior, no errors for all bulbs (I tried)
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      11-17-2010, 06:16 PM   #32
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so it appears the front headlights are a sealed unit, with no non-xenon/led (=halogen) bits, correct?

http://forums.5series.net/topic/1020...r/page__st__15

from this thread, 'cornering lights' is a term from adaptive headlights option, where the inside beam (normally high beam) turn on at low speeds for cornering and when backing up.

so there is nothing to replace in the front, unless u want to take the headlight apart and replace the three little orange leds (i am tempted .. not. i want to, but it is too much work)
however the reversing light, rear fog, and front fogs are halogen, for those of you who are into changing the color /replacing with leds. with leds, u will get a light bulb out error (i had them taken out) if they do not have special canbus-corrector (or DIY resistor)
for car interior, no errors for all bulbs (I tried)
Actually, cornering lights are using H7 bulbs in the headlight assembly. And you are correct that the fogs are using bulbs (H8) as well. Front turning signal are LED based.

And you wake up way too early
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      11-17-2010, 09:31 PM   #33
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AC, RC were you able to get a better deal on your insurance?
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      11-18-2010, 12:33 AM   #34
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And you wake up way too early
i don't think grimmy has gone to bed yet. lol
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      11-18-2010, 12:37 AM   #35
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AC, RC were you able to get a better deal on your insurance?
no, my "competent" dealer has not called me yet on my car delivery. I called him a couple weeks ago and he said he will get back to me. He has been under the radar since then. I am not gonna rush him since I am still stuck with my E46 and I probably wanna pick up my car after my trip.
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Actually, cornering lights are using H7 bulbs in the headlight assembly. And you are correct that the fogs are using bulbs (H8) as well. Front turning signal are LED based.

And you wake up way too early

On the adaptive headlights, which u have, right? So nothing to do with me, the manual also says this .. its making me

um... opposite
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i don't think grimmy has gone to bed yet. lol


thinking about the headlight is making me do that ..
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no, my "competent" dealer has not called me yet on my car delivery. I called him a couple weeks ago and he said he will get back to me. He has been under the radar since then. I am not gonna rush him since I am still stuck with my E46 and I probably wanna pick up my car after my trip.
If you want to get a lower quote, give yourself enough time to threat a change, the sales know how to play position very well indeed .. u have to play better than him thats all
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      11-18-2010, 08:09 PM   #39
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Have related those quotes to my sales n he has not replied me yet. Will go after him today since I will be getting my car tomorrow.

Still cannot decide what to do with the wheel upgrade

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      11-18-2010, 08:49 PM   #40
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Thats great! Another F10 on the road!

My favorite for 18'' if that is what you are looking at would be the style 237.
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      11-22-2010, 07:57 PM   #41
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Insurance

I picked up my car last Sat. n the sales agreed to reduce the insurance by $300. Even though it is not a whole lot but every pennies count !

Thanks again for your help.

As for the wheel, I will stay put for the moment since the 17" did not look as bad as i thought, plus my ultimate wheel is the 20" #312 that Juz had. I will run these for a year or so, then do the upgrade.




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Thats great! Another F10 on the road!

My favorite for 18'' if that is what you are looking at would be the style 237.
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      11-22-2010, 08:19 PM   #42
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I picked up my car last Sat. n the sales agreed to reduce the insurance by $300. Even though it is not a whole lot but every pennies count !

Thanks again for your help.

As for the wheel, I will stay put for the moment since the 17" did not look as bad as i thought, plus my ultimate wheel is the 20" #312 that Juz had. I will run these for a year or so, then do the upgrade.
congrats ac, post some photos when you have time.

how much are you paying for insurance? just need to know for benchmarking. thanks.
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      11-22-2010, 10:34 PM   #43
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That is $8449 minus $300, for $8149, which i think is still high.

As for photo, will try to take some this weekend in the open air, since my garage is underground n not bright enough.
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Congrats AC! What do you think of the F10 compared to the E60?
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