The Jaguar XF had optional folding rear seats. I was fuming when I picked it up, even more cross to see that it didn't have powerfolds. I came from a base spec Mercedes C180 coupe that had all of this, 3 years prior. Luckily the XF everything but the switch was fitted I wrapped a bit of single core flex around the latch and jobs-a-good-un. I daftly made the same mistake of not checking on my XE... and those were actually a totally different part, bolted uprightOddly enough I have just bought a 67 plate 530e M Sport, 50k miles, for £20.5k. Reading through this thread has given me a bit of buyers regret but in all honesty I suspect I will be pleased coming from my 05 plate Fiat Panda run around Anything, really, is a step up form that so I guess it is a matter of perspective.
I do not believe it is an issue on the estate but I was on the lookout for folding rear seats which for reasons unknown were optional. Flappy paddles also may have been optional.
Luckily the XF everything but the switch was fitted I wrapped a bit of single core flex around the latch and jobs-a-good-un.
may as well share it and get some critique. still time to run away
Talk about jumping out of the coals and onto the firee
and Fox yes the 4d plates are god awful and will be removed as soon as possible (private plate to go on)
That'll be an Idrive 6 car.
my understanding is that car play can be added to the pro nav anyone care to confirm?
I took one of the ‘less official’ options with my F54 Clubman (had the NBTEvo head unit) because there were no official routes I could take and while it worked really well BMW/Mini would have almost certainly told me to do one if anything even remotely related to the head unit had a problem.
Did you still need WiFi hotspot preparation for this?
Did you still need WiFi hotspot preparation for this?
according to BMW it has wifi prep and extended wifi
Sorry I was hijacking your thread with a more general question
getting on a bit now dont really fancy doing the stupid 20+ hour days i used to do. its mainly going to be cover for the taxi business and a bit of exec stuff pootling between edinburgh and Glasgow with the odd jaunt north and south as required.
i really wanted a 530d but the market is really changing and a lot of clients are at least expecting a nod towards sustainability and eco awareness. we all know its a complete copout as it will only do 20 miles on electric on a good day. but thats enough to trundle mr exec from Glasgow airport to the city in electric silence and on the longer stuff at least make it look like we're doing out bit. even though common sense says a 520 or 530d is by far and away the better car for the work we do. a lot of it is theatre, meet the customer in the terminal make a show unplugging the charging cable and at least pretend we're doing out part.
Unfortunately the client base that would appreciate a 540i with minimal silencing is few and far between
Some pros and cons there.
I am not a fan of buying this sort of car with a 4d number plate and splitter on the front personally. Also bear in mind if you intend to use this car for long distances that the fuel tank is very small in the 530e and this combined with the fact it's a petrol mean the range is very poor for a 5 Series and you'll need to fill it up rather more than you'd hope. If its for more mixed driving this is less of a concern. You started off by saying you were after a 520d - a car that will routinely exceed 700 miles per tank. You'd be lucky to get half that with a 530e.
It is, however, amusing that despite the debate between myself and Clarkey above you've actually managed to find a car with Driver Assistant Plus. Which is enough of a bonus and rare enough to make me overlook the awful styling 'additions' more than I otherwise would...