Got my new F10 520d SE with 6NR BMW Apps prep - with pics

[Titanflux]

Got it on Friday and loving the car so far. Leaps and bounds ahead of my previous E60 LCI.


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[Maarekk]

very.. very nice car. Could you tell me are the any negative sides comparing to E60? Is the new F10 sporty or not? Beautiful Beamer, I surtenly like the styling more than the E60.

[Titanflux]

Hi. I've posted a full review on another forum, including comparisons with my previous E60 LCI M Sport 520d auto. PM me if you need details.

The only thing that's a downside to me, coated to the E60 is the steering feel. Don't get me wrong it is still good, but not as good as my E60 was - partly this is because I no longer want sport suspension and the firmness that gives the ride. Though when you put the DDC into sports mode (get the sports auto gearbox) it does make the steering nearly as firm as the E60 was and is great for twisty roads. In my opinion the F10 looks very sporty when specced right, and the engine has more power and torque which you can feel. Plus the new 8 speed auto gearbox is truly amazing - no human could ever change gear that well or that fast.

Altogether though it is more os a sports limo feel than a sports saloon feel - it is a different proposition to the E60 in some respects - but a proposition that I am loving more every day.

[Maarekk]

Thanks for the quick review.. that's stunning how technology is evolved. I am probably forced to buy second-hand E60 because they are lot cheaper and I believe the maintenance costs are lot higher with the F10 also?


Thank's again and good luck with the car!

[Titanflux]

The maintenance costs appear to be slightly lower. As in the US they offer free servicing as part of the package, they want to keep it cheap and simple. I can say that full maintenance on my contract hire is about 30% less. Next service showing as 19,000 miles.

[535desire]

That is a beautiful vehicle. What kind of fuel economy are you acheiving?

[Titanflux]

Usually between 40 and 50 mpg. On a long motorway run, as good as 52mpg.

[535xi1]

Good luck with your new BMW. I have an 08 535xi in Alpine white & cream beige. I'm still partial to mine, but I must say, you have the right color for the new style. The car really looks great black. Good luck with it!

[meteck]

That's so unfair that we don't have access to that car.:mad