Moved to the '5' side

Jon D · 09-28-2010, 02:32 PM

Today I waved a fond farewell to my beloved 330d M Sport and drove away from the dealer in a new F10 535d M Sport.
I really wanted nothing more than a new version of my '08 E92, but the 2010 LCI modifications and quality cuts ruined the car for me, hence the move.
The new car is an absolute delight, especially the Adaptive Drive, but I already know that I'll be cursing the extra two doors and increased height every time I wash it.
I'll be eagerly awaiting the next new 3er coupe and in the fullness of time I'm sure that - I'll be back!
In the meantime, my thanks to all of you with whom I've shared questions, advice, banter and even the occasional bit of thinly veiled invective!
Cheers for now,
Jon D.
PS: a pair of pristine genuine BMW black intake grilles soon to be advertised on 'ebay'.

Em135eye · 09-28-2010, 02:40 PM

Very nice! I really like the new 5er.

If/when we need more space, the 535d Touring may just be the ticket.

Any pics Jon?

kaishang · 09-28-2010, 02:40 PM

Congratulations on the car, it sound great but....

kdiz · 09-28-2010, 02:53 PM

I wish the new 5 wasnt bigger than the last. The last 5 was almost an unacceptable size for what I could ever imagine driving. Says it all that they put four-wheel steering on the thing!!

Saying that, other than the size, I love the new 5 series look. With a bit of luck the next 3 series will share similar things.

DavS1 · 09-28-2010, 02:57 PM

Superb cars, my dads waiting on his 525D M sport in white, I can't wait to see it also

Which colour did you go for?

Pics would be nice !

YHPM!

Jon D · 09-28-2010, 03:15 PM

Give me a break guys - I picked up the car in Aberdeen and drove home in the pissing rain over roads covered in farmer's filth

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Car is now washed, dried and in the garage awaiting an early start with the 'Werkstat' and 'Poorboys' wheel sealant.
Pics to follow in the next couple of days, but won't it qualify as some form of treason to post 5er pics on a 3er forum?
You'll all have to promise not to tell...

DavS1 · 09-28-2010, 03:27 PM

Well your still allowed on for owning one so pics are acceptable! We'll just have you banned after we see it

Jon D · 09-28-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavS1

We'll just have you banned after we see it

Just as long as you remember that 'lust' is one of the 'seven-deadly-sins'

DavS1 · 09-28-2010, 04:47 PM

I've not got a family just yet, so i'll put buying a 'taxi' off for a while yet

mistry · 09-29-2010, 03:08 AM

Congrats mate, i very nearly pulled the trigger on a 5, but couldn't do it, i like my e92 too much.

That said things may change.

Pics when you get a chance.

Jon D · 09-29-2010, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavS1

I've not got a family just yet, so i'll put buying a 'taxi' off for a while yet

Taaaxxxxxi - no bleedin' way

, but I could always do wedding hire as a sideline - reckon it would look sweet decked out in white ribbons and bows

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creepy coupe · 09-29-2010, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon D

Give me a break guys - I picked up the car in Aberdeen and drove home in the pissing rain over roads covered in farmer's filth

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Car is now washed, dried and in the garage awaiting an early start with the 'Werkstat' and 'Poorboys' wheel sealant.
Pics to follow in the next couple of days, but won't it qualify as some form of treason to post 5er pics on a 3er forum?
You'll all have to promise not to tell...

We if you have the time to be on here, you have time to wash your new car and get the photos up

chrisbin · 09-30-2010, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon D

Give me a break guys - I picked up the car in Aberdeen and drove home in the pissing rain over roads covered in farmer's filth

.
Car is now washed, dried and in the garage awaiting an early start with the 'Werkstat' and 'Poorboys' wheel sealant.
Pics to follow in the next couple of days, but won't it qualify as some form of treason to post 5er pics on a 3er forum?
You'll all have to promise not to tell...

its been 2 days now........

Chop chop!!

BC4J · 10-07-2010, 04:11 PM

Where's the pics???

BC4J · 10-07-2010, 04:15 PM

Eureka, I found the pics!!! Well, one anyway...

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440372

willhollin · 10-07-2010, 04:21 PM

E92BSM10 · 10-08-2010, 01:28 AM

That 5 looks very sporty, i like

xenon · 10-08-2010, 01:34 AM

Very nice indeed.

Jon D · 10-08-2010, 02:40 AM

Looks like I've been cloned by 'Willhollin'

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snellfish · 10-08-2010, 03:51 AM

very nice, but.....for £45k+ i'd want the 19" 351M's, those 18's look tiny in them arches!

Jon D · 10-08-2010, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snellfish

very nice, but.....for £45k+ i'd want the 19" 351M's, those 18's look tiny in them arches!

You got the numbers the wrong way round - it was £54K

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I agree about the wheels, but I didn't like the spoke design of the optional 19's and they didn't appear to noticeably fill the arches.
My plan is to see how I go with the car and, if I decide to keep it, I'll probably get a set of 20" 'V' spoke 281 style wheels after the winter.

snellfish · 10-08-2010, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon D

You got the numbers the wrong way round - it was £54K

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I agree about the wheels, but I didn't like the spoke design of the optional 19's and they didn't appear to noticeably fill the arches.
My plan is to see how I go with the car and, if I decide to keep it, I'll probably get a set of 20" 'V' spoke 281 style wheels after the winter.

yeah not bad but..........these are sweet
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=370870

09-28-2010, 02:32 PM	#1
Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Moved to the '5' side Today I waved a fond farewell to my beloved 330d M Sport and drove away from the dealer in a new F10 535d M Sport. I really wanted nothing more than a new version of my '08 E92, but the 2010 LCI modifications and quality cuts ruined the car for me, hence the move. The new car is an absolute delight, especially the Adaptive Drive, but I already know that I'll be cursing the extra two doors and increased height every time I wash it. I'll be eagerly awaiting the next new 3er coupe and in the fullness of time I'm sure that - I'll be back! In the meantime, my thanks to all of you with whom I've shared questions, advice, banter and even the occasional bit of thinly veiled invective! Cheers for now, Jon D. PS: a pair of pristine genuine BMW black intake grilles soon to be advertised on 'ebay'.
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Em135eye Banned 175 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	Very nice! I really like the new 5er. If/when we need more space, the 535d Touring may just be the ticket. Any pics Jon?
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kaishang Colonel 54 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on the car, it sound great but....
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kdiz First Lieutenant 6 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW 335i SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Slough, London UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Suzuki GSXR-600 [0.00] 2006 335i SE [0.00]	I wish the new 5 wasnt bigger than the last. The last 5 was almost an unacceptable size for what I could ever imagine driving. Says it all that they put four-wheel steering on the thing!! Saying that, other than the size, I love the new 5 series look. With a bit of luck the next 3 series will share similar things.
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09-28-2010, 02:57 PM	#5
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Superb cars, my dads waiting on his 525D M sport in white, I can't wait to see it also Which colour did you go for? Pics would be nice ! YHPM! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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09-28-2010, 03:15 PM	#6
Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Give me a break guys - I picked up the car in Aberdeen and drove home in the pissing rain over roads covered in farmer's filth . Car is now washed, dried and in the garage awaiting an early start with the 'Werkstat' and 'Poorboys' wheel sealant. Pics to follow in the next couple of days, but won't it qualify as some form of treason to post 5er pics on a 3er forum? You'll all have to promise not to tell...
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09-28-2010, 03:27 PM	#7
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Well your still allowed on for owning one so pics are acceptable! We'll just have you banned after we see it __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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09-28-2010, 04:47 PM	#9
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I've not got a family just yet, so i'll put buying a 'taxi' off for a while yet __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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09-29-2010, 03:08 AM	#10
mistry Captain 43 Rep 827 Posts Drives: F11 530D Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	Congrats mate, i very nearly pulled the trigger on a 5, but couldn't do it, i like my e92 too much. That said things may change. Pics when you get a chance.
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BC4J Captain 58 Rep 793 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335d [0.00]	Where's the pics??? __________________ Behold! F30 328i M-Sport - Tanzanite Blue with Opal White Leather
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BC4J Captain 58 Rep 793 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335d [0.00]	Eureka, I found the pics!!! Well, one anyway... http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440372 __________________ Behold! F30 328i M-Sport - Tanzanite Blue with Opal White Leather
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10-07-2010, 04:21 PM	#16
willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]
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10-08-2010, 01:28 AM	#17
E92BSM10 Brigadier General 49 Rep 3,608 Posts Drives: E92 320D M-Sport Highline Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That 5 looks very sporty, i like
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xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Very nice indeed. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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10-08-2010, 02:40 AM	#19
Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Looks like I've been cloned by 'Willhollin' .
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10-08-2010, 03:51 AM	#20
snellfish We Fear No Foe 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: london iTrader: (0)	very nice, but.....for £45k+ i'd want the 19" 351M's, those 18's look tiny in them arches!
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