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<blockquote data-quote="rsnavin" data-source="post: 620048" data-attributes="member: 2925"><p>im considering the 520d as well. just test drove it about an hour ago. nice car. in short:</p><p></p><p><u>+ points:</u></p><p>- good handling, although steering is slightly on the lighter side, feedback is pretty good</p><p>- its also comfortable, so much more than an e60 - my uncle used to have one, been in it many times, ride was hard</p><p>- general interior finishing is good</p><p>- idrive is simple to use and screen is readable under sunlight.</p><p>- car is solid</p><p>- seats are quite comfy</p><p>- dynamic drive control is good, i can feel the diff between sports and comfort</p><p>- cheap</p><p></p><p><u>- points:</u></p><p>- sounds system is seriously mediocre. i streamed music from my iphone to the car via bluetooth and quality was below average. also, i tried the fm stations, sound was still average to me. of course, a CD will change that, but i feel that the sound in general is quite disappointing. maybe im just picky cause ive listened to the b&o system on the s500 and the new a6. wish there was an upgrade option.</p><p>- no lumbar adjustments for front seat.</p><p>- no cd changer (nitpicking really, there is a 12GB HDD)</p><p>- when you put the car into reverse, the rear sunblinds dont fold down - the camry and the accords do this.</p><p>- vibration is quite strong when you start up the car </p><p>- big lack of storage compartments - even the centre compartment is tiny.</p><p>- we dont get the full black panel display for the 520d</p><p></p><p>all in all, its good value for money. probably take the 520i for a spin before i decide. also, hoping the new idrive system and the touch controller makes to malaysia soon, i definitely want this for my car. </p><p></p><p>on a separate note, i have never driven a diesel car, but driving the 520d; i felt that the car kinda ran out of steam after 140kmh. i didnt have enough room to run further, but thinking back, perhaps im used to the petrol 'kickdown' I might have felt that the car was loosing steam, when really it probably wasnt? need to do another run. the diesel stops revving about 4k rpm whereas in a petrol car i might have revved it to 6.5k rpm? will need to revisit this.</p><p></p><p>anyone knows when the new idrive system and touch controller will make it here? i also hope they dont limit this to the higher model range.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rsnavin, post: 620048, member: 2925"] im considering the 520d as well. just test drove it about an hour ago. nice car. in short: [U]+ points:[/U] - good handling, although steering is slightly on the lighter side, feedback is pretty good - its also comfortable, so much more than an e60 - my uncle used to have one, been in it many times, ride was hard - general interior finishing is good - idrive is simple to use and screen is readable under sunlight. - car is solid - seats are quite comfy - dynamic drive control is good, i can feel the diff between sports and comfort - cheap [U]- points:[/U] - sounds system is seriously mediocre. i streamed music from my iphone to the car via bluetooth and quality was below average. also, i tried the fm stations, sound was still average to me. of course, a CD will change that, but i feel that the sound in general is quite disappointing. maybe im just picky cause ive listened to the b&o system on the s500 and the new a6. wish there was an upgrade option. - no lumbar adjustments for front seat. - no cd changer (nitpicking really, there is a 12GB HDD) - when you put the car into reverse, the rear sunblinds dont fold down - the camry and the accords do this. - vibration is quite strong when you start up the car - big lack of storage compartments - even the centre compartment is tiny. - we dont get the full black panel display for the 520d all in all, its good value for money. probably take the 520i for a spin before i decide. also, hoping the new idrive system and the touch controller makes to malaysia soon, i definitely want this for my car. on a separate note, i have never driven a diesel car, but driving the 520d; i felt that the car kinda ran out of steam after 140kmh. i didnt have enough room to run further, but thinking back, perhaps im used to the petrol 'kickdown' I might have felt that the car was loosing steam, when really it probably wasnt? need to do another run. the diesel stops revving about 4k rpm whereas in a petrol car i might have revved it to 6.5k rpm? will need to revisit this. anyone knows when the new idrive system and touch controller will make it here? i also hope they dont limit this to the higher model range. [/QUOTE]
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