New 5 Series

MrBBQwer · 05-07-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vgr02

Let me get this straight - you are going to spend $90,000 on a car which does 175Klms a week and your "concern" is fuel consumption?

Your weekly fuel saving probably wouldn't buy you a cup of coffee.

No No , My main reason to change is not because the consumption.
But:
1. want a new car

2. need 4 doors car ( family and baby reason )
3. love the new features on new 5 series
4. saving fuel is a bonus for me.
5.

scheps · 05-07-2010, 11:25 AM

520d would be way more frugal than the 325 IMHO

I wonder how much is m kit and whens that coming out

Zen · 05-07-2010, 08:40 PM

probably add another 6k above the retail price, and sometime during October / November for inital previews..

I'm not a fan of chromes, so I hope there will be less chormes with the 5 M-Sport kit.

bcoz · 05-07-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBBQwer

my concern is , comparing this 520d to my current car, in term of fuel consumptions: Does the 520d consuming less than my 325i e93 ?

The BMW Oz website lists the 520d Sedan (2010) specs in the Model Comparison chart.

http://bmw.com.au/faces/jModelCompar...173&modelId=20

Claimed consumption figures are attached below. Although heavier, the 520d seems more frugal than even a 320d sedan (must be a more EfficientDynamics version of the 320d's engine?)

John_01 · 05-08-2010, 04:05 AM

I received the F10 brochure from BMW by email. It looks as though Gloss (black) shadowline trim or chrome is an option for all models, so I don't see why they would put chrome on the M-sport version.

I wanted the F10 brochure to send to a relative. However I just found out he signed a contract a Lexus IS-F last week which was a surprise to me. If only BMW had put the brochure on the website a bit sooner. Anyway I think the Lexus IS-F is a very nice choice as a back-to-basics V8 sports sedan. Its 360mm brembos are making me a bit envious actually.

MrBBQwer · 05-11-2010, 09:16 AM

My wish list on the car, deciding which is the best to go

The__J__Factor · 05-11-2010, 07:24 PM

^ do you really need to pay $2000 to have something that tells you your changing lanes?
Or $3400 for night vision?
Also head light washing systems are terrible. I have it on my M and when i go to use the window washer the head light washers pop up and spray half my car. Its a real nuisance and i dont think you could ever let you car get so dirty that you need to specifically just wash the head lights while you are driving. It will never happen.

There is more on the list i would cut or change for sure, but if u just want it to be fully loaded go for it i guess.

John_01 · 05-11-2010, 07:41 PM

^^ Some valid points.

My way of thinking is the more features you get, the more there is to go wrong. There is already a lot to go wrong with these efficient dynamics BMWs. I can forgive that for a car that looks as good as the F10.

johnnydad · 05-11-2010, 08:52 PM

With Xenons isn't it and ADR requirement to have washers?

Likewise, as my car is washed weekly, I avoid using them wherever possible. Night vision looks like a useful toy, if pricey. Its a bit lame that things like electric memory seating and Comfort Access aren't standard on 520d and 528i.

BMW 330i · 05-12-2010, 01:13 AM

Kraig, he is located at BMW Sydney in Chatswood? He sold me the 330i back in 2006. Nice canadian bloke!

MrBBQwer · 05-12-2010, 03:34 AM

Those options with number on the left side is something i want to get. im not gonna pick whole lot options. cost too much

I love to get the Dynamic Driving Control, but cost nearly 5000aud. can anyone tell me what is Voice Control for ?

MrBBQwer · 05-12-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW 330i

Kraig, he is located at BMW Sydney in Chatswood? He sold me the 330i back in 2006. Nice canadian bloke!

Yes he is the guy. He was working at Alto Artarmon before, sold me E93 325i.

and then he moved to volvo as sales manager, but went back to BMW since last year.

bcoz · 05-12-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBBQwer

can anyone tell me what is Voice Control for ?

Voice control allows you to control most iDrive functions using voice commands (ie. you press the voice button on the steering wheel and say commands out loud). It doesn't work all that well, but can be useful sometimes.

BMW usually bundle voice control with Professional Navigation, so if you're getting that, ask if it is already included.

Here's some info on the improved voice control system introduced in Sep 2009...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270789

Burto · 05-12-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydad

With Xenons isn't it and ADR requirement to have washers?

Likewise, as my car is washed weekly, I avoid using them wherever possible. Night vision looks like a useful toy, if pricey. Its a bit lame that things like electric memory seating and Comfort Access aren't standard on 520d and 528i.

Yes it is, if you have xenons, by law you have to have the washers!

MrBBQwer · 05-13-2010, 02:47 AM

Burto,

I noticed you drive 320 diesel, can you tell me about the fuel consumptions please?

one tank fuel, how many kms can you do ? roughly.

johnnydad · 05-13-2010, 04:46 AM

2000km on ours.

Driving out in the southern suburbs I can get mid 7's whereas the 325i gets low 10's.

A run through RNP to Woolongong and back got 5.9 in the d. Might get 8.5-9 in the 325i.

Our usual inner urban running (Sydney city/inner west/eastern suburbs) has the car on just under 10l/100km. The 325i in those circumstances would be getting into the 14's.

Neither of us particularly drives for economy I should point out...

John_01 · 05-14-2010, 08:29 PM

Is it correct to say the F10 does not have any space to store a space saver spare tyre? (It was an option for the E60)

05-07-2010, 11:25 AM	#24
scheps Lieutenant 13 Rep 402 Posts Drives: TTMK2 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aus, Brisbane iTrader: (0)	520d would be way more frugal than the 325 IMHO I wonder how much is m kit and whens that coming out
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Zen Captain 11 Rep 640 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Aus iTrader: (0)	probably add another 6k above the retail price, and sometime during October / November for inital previews.. I'm not a fan of chromes, so I hope there will be less chormes with the 5 M-Sport kit.
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05-08-2010, 04:05 AM	#27
John_01 Colonel 237 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I received the F10 brochure from BMW by email. It looks as though Gloss (black) shadowline trim or chrome is an option for all models, so I don't see why they would put chrome on the M-sport version. I wanted the F10 brochure to send to a relative. However I just found out he signed a contract a Lexus IS-F last week which was a surprise to me. If only BMW had put the brochure on the website a bit sooner. Anyway I think the Lexus IS-F is a very nice choice as a back-to-basics V8 sports sedan. Its 360mm brembos are making me a bit envious actually.
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05-11-2010, 09:16 AM	#28
MrBBQwer Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: E93 325i, is350 F Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	My wish list on the car, deciding which is the best to go Attached Images
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05-11-2010, 07:24 PM	#29
The__J__Factor Major 89 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	^ do you really need to pay $2000 to have something that tells you your changing lanes? Or $3400 for night vision? Also head light washing systems are terrible. I have it on my M and when i go to use the window washer the head light washers pop up and spray half my car. Its a real nuisance and i dont think you could ever let you car get so dirty that you need to specifically just wash the head lights while you are driving. It will never happen. There is more on the list i would cut or change for sure, but if u just want it to be fully loaded go for it i guess. __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
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05-11-2010, 07:41 PM	#30
John_01 Colonel 237 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	^^ Some valid points. My way of thinking is the more features you get, the more there is to go wrong. There is already a lot to go wrong with these efficient dynamics BMWs. I can forgive that for a car that looks as good as the F10.
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johnnydad Captain 110 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	With Xenons isn't it and ADR requirement to have washers? Likewise, as my car is washed weekly, I avoid using them wherever possible. Night vision looks like a useful toy, if pricey. Its a bit lame that things like electric memory seating and Comfort Access aren't standard on 520d and 528i. __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
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BMW 330i Drives: The wheels on the BMW goes round and round 1 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW 330i (E90) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Kraig, he is located at BMW Sydney in Chatswood? He sold me the 330i back in 2006. Nice canadian bloke!
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05-12-2010, 03:34 AM	#33
MrBBQwer Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: E93 325i, is350 F Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Those options with number on the left side is something i want to get. im not gonna pick whole lot options. cost too much I love to get the Dynamic Driving Control, but cost nearly 5000aud. can anyone tell me what is Voice Control for ?
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MrBBQwer Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: E93 325i, is350 F Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Burto, I noticed you drive 320 diesel, can you tell me about the fuel consumptions please? one tank fuel, how many kms can you do ? roughly.
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johnnydad Captain 110 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	2000km on ours. Driving out in the southern suburbs I can get mid 7's whereas the 325i gets low 10's. A run through RNP to Woolongong and back got 5.9 in the d. Might get 8.5-9 in the 325i. Our usual inner urban running (Sydney city/inner west/eastern suburbs) has the car on just under 10l/100km. The 325i in those circumstances would be getting into the 14's. Neither of us particularly drives for economy I should point out... __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
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John_01 Colonel 237 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Is it correct to say the F10 does not have any space to store a space saver spare tyre? (It was an option for the E60)
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