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2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Dynamic Handling Package - Worth It? |
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View Poll Results: Dynamic Handeling Package - Worth It? $4900 | |||
Yes - I am the master, Comfort,Normal,Sport,Sport+ | 44 | 65.67% | |
No - Rarely going to use, probably land me at the service department eating free scones | 23 | 34.33% | |
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07-17-2010, 01:29 PM | #23 | |
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Anyway, I'm sick and tired of this futile resistance. "The F10 is too heavy". -It's based on the 7-series, of course it was going to be heavier compared to the E60. Besides, the F10 has a 5-star EuroNCAP safety rating, unlike the E60's rather disappointing 4-star rating, which means the extra weight pays off for the F10 being the safest car in its class. "The F10 has gone soft". -I hear this BS since when BMW introduced the E36. Every new BMW is "soft" compared to the old one. The E39 was considered soft compared to the E34, the E60 was considered soft compared to the E34 and now obviously the F10 has got to be soft compared to the E60 and of course the next generation will be soft compared to the F10. "The F10 looks bland". -Looks are subjective. Personally I think the F10 looks much better proportioned than the E60. While it took me a while to warm the look of the E60, the F10 was instant love at first sight just like the E39. But like the E60, the F10 is not everyone's cup of tea, either. And like the E60, which was a major departure compared to the E39, the F10 is a major departure compared to the radical E60. The F10 harks back to the days of the E39 and that is a good thing IMO. There I said it. Last edited by TonyMeister; 07-18-2010 at 09:34 AM.. |
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07-18-2010, 11:26 AM | #27 |
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I think the thing to remember about this car and almost anything in life really, is that it's all relative. OK, so say you drove the F10 and didn't really like it, you still need to buy a car today, and can't wait an eternity for the perfect car to be made. What do you buy?
I have issues with FWD cars, so all of those are out, which effectively leaves you with a small pool of choices. What does 60k buy you in terms of RWD/AWD luxury, performance midsize sedan? Mercedes E 350 - Weak engine, odd styling, 60k and no leather? Audi A6 - New model on the horizon. Probably my second choice. Acura RL - Acura needs to fire everyone on their exterior design teams. You make cars, not Intergallatic space crusiers. Jaguar XF - Hmm, bankrupt more times then Larry King has ex-wives, sold to Ford, sold to Tata. Infiniti M - I like the way these look, maybe my 3rd choice Lexus GS - Surprised at all the quality issues people have mentioned on these. Way too soft for my taste. When I look at the 535i in relation to these other cars, the decision was pretty easy. The car is not perfect by any means, but IMO it's the best combination of luxury/performance/style/efficiency/utility. |
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07-18-2010, 11:41 AM | #28 | |
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For pharding however, his views are sincere as he test drove it and found it great, bought it and has been driving it. I'm curious why the change of opinion and his views may be helpful for some who are contemplating to buy it. I've learnt from this board about F10's options and am grateful as it helped me to decide what to order for my F10 Last edited by bm323; 07-18-2010 at 10:03 PM.. |
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07-18-2010, 03:02 PM | #29 |
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It is still a fine car in spite of my earlier concerns. It is just different than my 08 550 M-Sport in terms of handling and feel. It has many other virtues. I will adjust and be fine with it for 3 years until my lease is up. I am going to work with my dealership when the car shows up stateside and see if it can tweaked to suit my taste thought the internal computer.
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07-20-2010, 10:10 PM | #30 | |
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I think bmw has gone SOFT on this one. I really love the new interior. Love the new color combo. The exterior looks great, not as aggressive as the e60. However, I like it a lot. I drove one and with all the bell and whistles it's great. If you chose to get a car without the much needed options like dynamic handling, prem 2 pkg then the car just is very bla. I am passionate about my car and like to drive my car. If I wasn't then i would be on a lexus forum. I found the handling of the f10 a bit too soft for me. For a car costing 55k - 70k I would demand a little more. This is how I felt after the drive, it was a very nice car but just not as special. That does not mean that I will not get one, it just means I am not in a rush to get one. The option list is great and i think i could get used to it. I like the hardcore performance as well (that's why I am keeping an eye for e36 m3) With all said and done, congrats to all who got the new f10. |
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08-29-2012, 05:04 PM | #31 |
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Has anyone driven a F10 with the dynamic handling option and one without it, thoughts? Looking for someone that has driving both. I'm looking at a used 2011 550, that has the sport package but its missing the dynamic handling option. Not sure why someone would order that, but its there. Its a great price, but i'm not sure I could live without the dynamic handling option. I drove a 535 with it and loved it.
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