My 1st road trip and some observations

snowboarder · 05-14-2011, 10:48 PM

We just got back from the first road trip in our brand new 535i.
Tripled my milage in one day

Anyway, coming from E60 550i, I got some quick observations
comparing those two completely different cars.
I got my 550i for myself but very quickly lost it to my better half.
She loved the car, the size and everything about it except
the sport suspension (I had the M package). So we decided this time
we would get a "softer" car to compensate the bad roads.
We got our 535i last week thanks to Will at Nick Alexander -
by far the coolest car salesman ever.
The new F10 is a completely different car. So much bigger
and more luxurious. The interior is much improved.
The new navigation is a huge jump.
The only thing I don't like is the placement of the iDrive knob -
I don't get why the stupid ashtray is more important to BMW designers.
Also the start/stop button works great for starting the engine, but
to switch it off I need to press it twice for some reason.
I'd like to have that option changed in settings.
The suspension is really good, not too soft but still the roads got
so much better suddenly, as my wife said...
The steering is too soft for me and not responsive enough.
I know it's not fair to compare this car to the 550i, but still,
it should feel more connected IMO.
The engine is good, I can't push it yet, but the acceleration is good.
I love the trunk opening, way better than the previous touch only.
Side mirrors are way better too.
My wife loves the car and that's all what matter

mke1402 · 05-15-2011, 12:47 AM

Great pictures. Looks like a commercial - fantastic

ipso_facto · 05-15-2011, 02:21 AM

Agreed ... awesome shots

SpawneyGet · 05-15-2011, 03:02 AM

Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

EvolutionTheory · 05-15-2011, 03:37 AM

Beautiful photos!

delvek · 05-15-2011, 04:17 AM

nice photos

masti99 · 05-15-2011, 06:19 AM

Nice shots

EdM5 · 05-15-2011, 02:59 PM

So, the lady gets to drive a brand new 535i? Impressive.
I know a lot of guys who buy a Suzuki Alto for the lady

WULFFZA · 05-15-2011, 08:48 PM

White on black, a timeless beauty.

05-14-2011, 10:48 PM	#1
snowboarder Private First Class 18 Rep 129 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	My 1st road trip and some observations We just got back from the first road trip in our brand new 535i. Tripled my milage in one day Anyway, coming from E60 550i, I got some quick observations comparing those two completely different cars. I got my 550i for myself but very quickly lost it to my better half. She loved the car, the size and everything about it except the sport suspension (I had the M package). So we decided this time we would get a "softer" car to compensate the bad roads. We got our 535i last week thanks to Will at Nick Alexander - by far the coolest car salesman ever. The new F10 is a completely different car. So much bigger and more luxurious. The interior is much improved. The new navigation is a huge jump. The only thing I don't like is the placement of the iDrive knob - I don't get why the stupid ashtray is more important to BMW designers. Also the start/stop button works great for starting the engine, but to switch it off I need to press it twice for some reason. I'd like to have that option changed in settings. The suspension is really good, not too soft but still the roads got so much better suddenly, as my wife said... The steering is too soft for me and not responsive enough. I know it's not fair to compare this car to the 550i, but still, it should feel more connected IMO. The engine is good, I can't push it yet, but the acceleration is good. I love the trunk opening, way better than the previous touch only. Side mirrors are way better too. My wife loves the car and that's all what matter Last edited by snowboarder; 05-15-2011 at 01:05 AM..
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mke1402 Private 14 Rep 75 Posts Drives: f10 525d Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Great pictures. Looks like a commercial - fantastic
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ipso_facto Second Lieutenant 463 Rep 249 Posts Drives: F10 520d M Sport (Sports Auto) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK, East Midlands iTrader: (0)	Agreed ... awesome shots
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SpawneyGet Private 5 Rep 94 Posts Drives: F10 535d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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masti99 Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Nice shots
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EdM5 Colonel 4065 Rep 2,064 Posts Drives: G26 i4 M50 & E70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	So, the lady gets to drive a brand new 535i? Impressive. I know a lot of guys who buy a Suzuki Alto for the lady __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.) 2022 g26 i4 M50 & 2009 e70 X5 35d
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WULFFZA Lieutenant 42 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2011 335i MSport / 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	White on black, a timeless beauty. __________________ 2011 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT Alpine white - saddle brown 2012 E70 X5 35d Sport Activity - Alpine white - black 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Sport Edition Silver
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