Ding Ding.. Round 2 ( new order)

Ronnieg · 04-02-2016, 02:03 AM

Hi All
Thought I'd share.
My 2 and a half year old 520d is about to return due to milleage.

Looked and drove the Jag XF.... but felt a little cramped insidedespite their claims...especially after the 5 series.....and although it has a fantastic front end......the rest of the car kind of underwhelmed against my 5.

The new E series Merc wasn't yet available to view....but available to order(?). The car looks fantastic on their site but maybe a little too much razamataz.........but.. maybe unfair as not seen.

So.......I've happily gone for another 5 series. I just love my current one ( Plain Black on 18's) and will be sorry to see it go. Drove it with such pride.... So...to soften the blow and the emotional scars of saying goodbye I've gone a little more wild on the build...... (I should be ok and get through this!!).

520 Luxury
Sophisto Grey.
19 Inch 455's
Comfort Seats.
Nappa Leather.
Ivory White/Black World. ( wife convinced me to go for it........looked great in the showroom

)
Rear Camera ( Had one before and would miss it)
Anthracite Headlining.
Anthracite trim
Speed Limit Display
Enhanced BT
Multi Function Display
BMW Advanced Speaker System.

I'm about two weeks in after placing Order......It's through a lease company so not yet sure on delivery. ( Anybody know UK lead times?) bog standard email states 12 weeks.

Ive done the relevant searches but no definitive answers.....

BMW Advanced speaker System.... Good upgrade??
Nappa leather in White ( yep i know:-o) how the hell am i going to keep that clean or protected... In the car every day 40k Plus miles a year.

Any views ?
Many Thanks
Ronnie

The Beast · 04-02-2016, 04:24 AM

Can't you stretch to the HK system, I have it and it's pretty good imo

Ronnieg · 04-02-2016, 04:43 AM

Hi Beast.
No.. The orders already gone and it was just getting a little crazy on the upgrades....should've stopped a few items back!!

The Beast · 04-02-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronnieg

Hi Beast.
No.. The orders already gone and it was just getting a little crazy on the upgrades....should've stopped a few items back!!

Haha I know, I'm bad with regards to ticking boxes... Just ordered a F48 for my wife and I ticked almost every box, it's costing an obscene amount of money for a small SUV!

04-02-2016, 02:03 AM	#1
Ronnieg New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: F10 LCI Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Ding Ding.. Round 2 ( new order) Hi All Thought I'd share. My 2 and a half year old 520d is about to return due to milleage. Looked and drove the Jag XF.... but felt a little cramped insidedespite their claims...especially after the 5 series.....and although it has a fantastic front end......the rest of the car kind of underwhelmed against my 5. The new E series Merc wasn't yet available to view....but available to order(?). The car looks fantastic on their site but maybe a little too much razamataz.........but.. maybe unfair as not seen. So.......I've happily gone for another 5 series. I just love my current one ( Plain Black on 18's) and will be sorry to see it go. Drove it with such pride.... So...to soften the blow and the emotional scars of saying goodbye I've gone a little more wild on the build...... (I should be ok and get through this!!). 520 Luxury Sophisto Grey. 19 Inch 455's Comfort Seats. Nappa Leather. Ivory White/Black World. ( wife convinced me to go for it........looked great in the showroom ) Rear Camera ( Had one before and would miss it) Anthracite Headlining. Anthracite trim Speed Limit Display Enhanced BT Multi Function Display BMW Advanced Speaker System. I'm about two weeks in after placing Order......It's through a lease company so not yet sure on delivery. ( Anybody know UK lead times?) bog standard email states 12 weeks. Ive done the relevant searches but no definitive answers..... BMW Advanced speaker System.... Good upgrade?? Nappa leather in White ( yep i know:-o) how the hell am i going to keep that clean or protected... In the car every day 40k Plus miles a year. Any views ? Many Thanks Ronnie
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Ronnieg New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: F10 LCI Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Hi Beast. No.. The orders already gone and it was just getting a little crazy on the upgrades....should've stopped a few items back!!
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