BMW 520D SE - what do you reckon???

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Guys, I am up for company car renewal. Yesterday, I sat in one of these new F10 520D SE's at BMW Sytners - man, the car seems superb !!! Feels more like an Ocean Liner than car - Luxurious inside even as standard spec and built like brick sh**house. To top it all the emissions are so low that is is a very affordable car. Amazing they get so much performance in a two ton car from a 2l engine.... Sure the 530 is better but that is way above my grade and emissions/P11D makes it too expensive.

Even bog standard it has full leather, USB, Bluetooth, heated Seats, parking sensors front and rear and drives superb.

Very, very seriously tempted - considering I want cruising comfort for big weekly mileage and not tear ar**ing around. Was looking at a Mondeo Titanium X or Avant A4 but frankly the Beemer is only a few quid more because of its low emissions. And its a 5 series !

Thoughts appreciated.
 
It is probably one of the very best all-round cars on sale today. The 2 litre diesel is a bit diesely but this alone isnt enough to ruin what is an otherwise sensational car.
 
[TW]Fox;18459717 said:
It is probably one of the very best all-round cars on sale today. The 2 litre diesel is a bit diesely but this alone isnt enough to ruin what is an otherwise sensational car.
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I was frankly astonished by this car mate. Utterly. It drives superb. The build is amazing. Inside and outside. Yes, my thoughts are about cruising the M1/A43/M40/M25 for 800 miles a week nowadays - and to do so in comfort and safety. This car looks a winner for me.

I would love to add a load of options but that boosts the taxable value too much and even as standard it is just super.

I am almost certain I will go for it.

Anyone else with thoughts?
 
[TW]Fox;18459804 said:
You cannot go wrong with any F10. The only thing better is a more expensive F10 :p
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This. The 520d is the only one I haven't driven (apart from the 523i and 528i, but those are pointless anyway..)
They are all just fantastic. You shouldn't have to think twice, do it.
 
mjt said:
This. The 520d is the only one I haven't driven (apart from the 523i and 528i, but those are pointless anyway..)
They are all just fantastic. You shouldn't have to think twice, do it.
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Indeed - lol.... Its just that my mind was set on a 330d. But after sitting in the 520 at the dealers, just five minutes before I signed my 330d order "just to see", I was blown away by the 520. The size of the car is disconcerting at first - and I have only ever driven 3 series/A4's/Passat's - but my mind is made up. I am going for the 5'er me thinks.
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Don't rush into this though, have a look at what else is out there. The standard spec is pretty good, but see if you can get some other cars with more spec.
Were you about to buy a new 330d? :eek:
 
[TW]Fox;18459935 said:
It's a company car, he wasnt about to buy anything.
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Good :p

Regarding the options, they're all excellent, apart from the Active Steering which I really don't like.
My favourites were the HUD, comfort seats, dynamic drive and the front and rear cameras..

Professional Nav is a given.
 
It's a bit of a no brainer isn't it! I haven't driven one yet but they are phenomenal cars. The engine is as refined as a 4 pot diesel gets with plenty of power on tap for daily duties and incredibly effiecient.
 
kirkster said:
Anyone else with thoughts?
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My Brother in law has an F10 525d, he loves it, unfortunately for him, my sister has a long trip this week. He's gone off to London via train, she has his F10 & her E320 CDi is left sat on the drive!

They both find the Merc uncomfortable for long trips, clearly! :D

The 520d is impressive, the 525 does have the edge (in the view of my Brother in law & his experience of his old one!) - I'd hardly be crying if I had any f10 tbh.

One day I'll have one. - I have never (with the excpetion of the M5) thought that of an e60!
 
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Thanks everyone. Going to fill the paperwork out later today before any price hikes takes the 520 out of my grade allowance :rolleyes:

Yes, sorry for waxing lyrical. But this car is close to spot on for big mileage cruising in comfort.
 
It's a fantastic car and you won't get a better package than this. Are you going to be able to spec any options?
 
[TW]Fox;18459917 said:
F10 > E90.

The only reason to buy an E90 is if you cannot afford an F10, IMHO.
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Why don't you just hold onto your E39 until you can afford an F10 and skip the E92/E90?
 
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