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05-12-2010, 02:10 PM | #1 |
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I have had the E39, E60 and now which may be my first DIESEL and first 4 cylinder car buy, with sudden change of import duties in my country, only remaining choices are cars up to 2000 cc. Its still 200% on base invoice value so its gonna be same price as a high spec 760Li anyway here is my final order sheet, let me know what u guys think 520d Sophisto Grey Sport Automatic Transmission Cinnamon Brown Leather Trim High Gloss Black Trim Bi Xenon Comfort Seats iPod/USB with Bluetooth Rear Entertainment System HiFi 16 Speaker Ambient Light Package Sunroof Will add later 20" 312 Ferric Grey after i get the car in September .. |
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Looks sweet. I think Sophisto and Cinnamon will look good.
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05-19-2010, 04:22 PM | #5 |
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Probably it will be a huge dissapointment!
I recently test drove the 525d while my own car is a E93 335i and it was just not fast! I can imagine that the 520d can be a very nice car coming from a 318i or 318d, or in your case an X5 3.0d, but coming from an X5 4.4i... I wouldn't go that way!! The new 5-series is a beautiful car with the most amazing technology on board, but to go from a 4.4 V8 to a 4 cilinder diesel... Nah... Good luck on your decision though, and if you do choose to order the 5, enjoy and post your experiences!! |
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05-21-2010, 11:33 AM | #7 |
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Gratz for your car.
Cinnamon brown looks great with Sophisto. I would combine it with anthracite headlining though, standard headlining is a poor match for sophisto + cinnamon imo. |
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changed my mind, now doing Sohpisto with Oyster/Black interior. The Cinnamon brown in sun light sort of looks pinkish and something just didn't feel expensive.
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05-22-2010, 12:12 PM | #9 |
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I saw a sophisto grey + cinnamon brown + anthracite headlining + anthracite wood trims 530d outside my local dealership a few weeks ago. I took some pictures which you might have seen on this forum.
I must say that the pictures did not do justice to the car. I took a few quick shots thru the windows with a poor camera and under difficult light conditions. As far as I remember, it certainly did not strike me as cheap or pinkish but rather my first impression was rich and exclusive, especially coupled with sophisto grey color and anthracite headlining. Taste is of course a very personnal question (I chose Sophisto + black leather for my 520d) and I'm sure oyster/black will look great as well. But if you were attracted by cinnamon in the first place, maybe you should not give up on it so quickly and see the real thing for yourself. |
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Active Steering or Dynamic drive? Soft Close door vs Surround Parking and Power Trunk.. hmmmm I am helluv greedy... |
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Hi, darrko from Pakistan. I have the same vehicle with almost the same specs as you are thinking about. My suggestions:
1. Get the surround camera option. Its very helpful in busy cities like Dhaka (assumption) and Karachi. Especially with the size of the F10....almost necessary! You will not regret it. 2. You may consider the Fineline Anthracite trim instead of the Gloss Black, the probability of scratching the trim is high for both but on the Gloss Black it is just too obvious. 3. I'm not sure if you really need the Active Steering or Dynamic Drive, it may be overkill for an average driving speed of 15 km/h but if you have the $$ then sure, go ahead. 4. Sports Transmission - yes but with Sports Steering Wheel. Feels great. 5. Bi-xenons - yes. Hifi Audio - yes. Comfort seats - yes. Ambient light package - yes. Sunroof - yes. 6. Rear entertainment, sure if you want it. For me it just meant increasing the invoice value and therefore the Custom duty. 7. Power trunk - up to you. I didn't feel the need to order it and do not regret it at all. 8. If its Soft Close vs Surround View camera - I would go for the latter. Much more useful than the former. Good luck with the ordering, the wait is a killer!
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I drive my car.....but maybe the OP gets driven and hence his preference for 6).
Yeah the replacement transmission arrived over the weekend and they sent for the car yesterday. They invited me today for the unpacking of the new transmission and installation is underway. I should be hearing good news tomorrow, was gonna update you guys when I heard from them. [apologies to the OP for going OT!]
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