[Im1]

Hi all,

Just changed up from a F30 330d se. Hated the road noise in it. The 5 is a massive improvement
Mineral white
auto
HK
ambient lighting

[Im1]

pics

Lovely car Mine is still 3 weeks away.

[Im1]

Thanks - you definitely won't be disappointed . I waited 7 weeks for mine .

[Gordon4499]

Very nice car Im1 and now wish I had stuck with white as the carbon black is a nightmare to keep clean.

Notice there are no front fogs, is this now an option on the 520?

[Im1]

Yes I think fogs are an option . I was surprised sports auto wasn't an option as I would have ticked that .

Other impressions vs. f30 330d se
1. This 5 series has better braking and high speed stability. Probably a consequence of reduced engine weight / better quality .
2. Miles better ride/ refinement . The three felt tinny in comparison
3. The 2.0 engine is more than enough . I am pleasantly surprised. The initial surge on tap seems to be at least the same if not better . Wonder if this impression is reflected by the true figures / torque curve . I feel the difference in high speed overtakes mainly
4 . The HK sounds much better I'm the. 5
5. I love the lightness if the steering on the 5 . The three is artificially heavy with no benefit in feel

[Im1]

rear lights

[xenon]

What's different about them? Look the same as any other F10 lights to me.

[Im1]

virtually the same -
I think just the upper bar is angulated at the edge and the strips are thinner.

posted the pic just cause I need to share my excitement !

my f30 was red and there wasn't that much contrast between the bodywork and lights, this stands out so much more

[swissfraser]

I've always hated white cars and think they look ridiculous, but the F10 just suits white SO well!

Nice looking car, welcome to the 5 forum

[Gordon4499]

Originally Posted by Im1

Yes I think fogs are an option . I was surprised sports auto wasn't an option as I would have ticked that .

Other impressions vs. f30 330d se
1. This 5 series has better braking and high speed stability. Probably a consequence of reduced engine weight / better quality .
2. Miles better ride/ refinement . The three felt tinny in comparison
3. The 2.0 engine is more than enough . I am pleasantly surprised. The initial surge on tap seems to be at least the same if not better . Wonder if this impression is reflected by the true figures / torque curve . I feel the difference in high speed overtakes mainly
4 . The HK sounds much better I'm the. 5
5. I love the lightness if the steering on the 5 . The three is artificially heavy with no benefit in feel

To be honest I think the front looks better without the fogs - gives it a cleaner line IMO.

[Im1]

Interior

[dicky.hillary]

Looking fab! I've just changed to an almost identical car to yours from a F31 320D M-SPORT auto which was so noisy on the road .. to the point where as it only had the base sound system it was useless. Also due to the fact I had back surgery some months after I bought the F31 it was so painful to drive. I looked at changing the wheels, tyres and even the suspension but the cost was going to be ridiculous so I decided to switch.

I can confirm 100% what @Im1 is saying about the car. I'd also like to add the new B47 diesel is considerably more refined than the N47 in the F30... even with the bonnet up!

[Im1]

Thanks !
I had an se spec F30 , and that had 17" wheels - even with those I thought the noise and harshness was unacceptable especially over noisy stretches of motorway - I think you did the right thing not to spend on changing the tyres/ wheels etc. as you probably would have been disappointed by the results. I also had the HK in the F30 - the value of the system is lost when the car is so noisy and if you have to turn it up really loud then I found I ended up stressed after my weekly 300 mile commute to scotland. At one point I even looked up one of the soundproofing threads to see if I could remedy the situation and went so far as buying soundproofing.

[SpeedTrip]

F31 320D M-SPORT auto which was so noisy on the road ..

Changed my F91 Touring from 17" RFTs to 18" Falkens and it totally transformed the ride - noise gone, felt far more sure-footed.....

I moved to an F11 lat year, and a 2 year younger car with RFTs felt as good !

[dicky.hillary]

I totally agree with what you've said. So I spent the money on the F10 with a few options... still getting to know ConnectedDrive... my F31 had practically nothing added so I'm like a kid with a new toy :-)

[ZeroFx]

Im sorry but the 2.0 is nothing like the 3.0

[xenon]

Why are you sorry? Have you got a 3.0? Of course you have otherwise you wouldn't be saying anything.

[dicky.hillary]

Having experienced by 2.0d and 3.0d, even though I've never owned a 3.0d I can honestly say yes, there is a difference in pretty much all aspects of them except for the economy. However, the new B47 is a step change in the 2.0d moving it (imho) closer to the 3.0d in terms of refinement.

The biggest jump in refinement is the step from 3 Series to 5 Series - regardless of engine or spec.

[ZeroFx]

Originally Posted by xenon

Why are you sorry? Have you got a 3.0? Of course you have otherwise you wouldn't be saying anything.

Having owned both the 2.0 and 3.0 engines and driven both the 520d and 530d and 320d and 330d E92 i think i know a few things about both cars and engines. I put nearly 160,000 miles on them all in total.

The 2.0 is not refined at all. The 5 series is what is refined. Put that engine in the 320d and it goes back to the rattly noisy rough engine that it is. the 28i Petrol is the same, 4 Pots are just that way. The difference with the 5 is that the soundproofing and weight and chassis do a lot more to cover up the downsides of 4 pot diesels.

Personally i could never willingly go back to the 2.0d. Im spoilt now

[ZeroFx]

Originally Posted by Im1

Interior

Be VERY CAREFUL with that trim.

I have it and it scratches easy

[dicky.hillary]

@Im1 I'll +1 the be very careful with that trim!! I had it in my E92.. make sure SWMBO doesn't come crashing into the car with her handbag!!