Well, I finally took delivery of my new BMW yesterday. Must admit, I'm really pleased with it. It's never going to be an RRS and I'm not going to compare the two, but for the money I paid (including a 20% discount ) I am over the moon with it.
It's a 520d MSport in Carbon Black (looks navy blue in some lights) with a fair list of toys and is already returning in excess of 50mpg

Full spec includes, electric boot release & folding mirrors, TFT mutifunction display , electric tow bar, heated steering wheel and seats, extra 12v sockets and rear M spoiler.
So without further ado, here's a couple of pictures and a cheeky vid of the electric tow bar

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Looks great, how ever did you manage to get such a large discount? Or should I not ask?  2023 P440e SE Dynamic on order -cancelled

2022 HSE Dynamic P400e

2017 Discovery 3.0 HSE Silicon Silver Nimbus interior and a few extra toys SOLD

2013 HSE Black, Orkney Grey, Ebony Seats and Ivory Interior SOLD

2006 HSE

Plus a few other cars inbetween!

Good to see you haven't forgotten us - will keep an eye out for you sitting on my bumper and flashing your lights now you have a bm

Sure one of us will be able to pull you out when the snow comes

Seriously though looks very nice and will probably be a lot more reliable  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I'd love to say it was my shrewd negotiating skills, but just a case of right place, right time
The dealer (Sytner) was doing a promotion on 520d MSports offering nearly 15% (they did it for 1 week only) in order to try and sell some of the new face lift models (which mine is). I told the guy if he threw in a few things and got to a certain number I'd do the deal there and then.........and to my surprise......he did ......I did have to suffer 3 cups of nasty machine coffee though while he kept talking to his 'manager  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

You might want to change the number or people up north will think you are a rep for a builders merchant

 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Last edited by muddywheels on Fri Nov 15 2013 12:12pm. Edited 2 times in total

muddywheels wrote:

Good to see you haven't forgotten us - will keep an eye out for you sitting on my bumper and flashing your lights now you have a bm

Sure one of us will be able to pull you out when the snow comes

Seriously though looks very nice and will probably be a lot more reliable

I still loiter around here, just don't post as much, but I'm not one to miss an opportunity to abuse 'old' Ady

Yes, I will try and refrain from adopting the usual BM owners 'get out of my way' attitude
I've got some winter tyres coming so hopefully I'll not get too suck, but remember an old pal if you do see me at the side of the road going nowhere . I'm hoping the reliability thing plays out , as you know the RRS did have a few wobbles towards the end.  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

muddywheels wrote:

You might want to change the number or people up north will think you are a rep for a builders merchant

never mind, I've got my cherished plate going on shortly, so that's why I didn't bother blanking them out

Edit: anyway, how do you know I don't own them  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Because then you'd have a FFRR  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

....too true  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Looks nice, actually thought sometime ago about looking at something similar, but sticking with mine for a while due to work etc

What sort of tow limits do the 5 series have?

I'll be honest Nick, I have no idea as I'll only ever be using it for a bike rack.

Quick google turned this up but I have no idea what these tin tent chaps are on about
http://www.towcar.info/gebruikservaring.ph...ie=5-serie ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

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That is lovely BC

Big 5 Series fan here!  LCFC. Receiver of threatening letters from Overfinch.

Ill be brutally honest, the saloon imho is hideous, (sorry ) the estate looks not bad in lighter colours.
i suppose you cant argue with the figures, as it is, and has been the best option for company car drivers wanting a bit of luxury for years. not for me though, ive never seen the attraction of BMs, possibly due to the local dealer here always looking down their noses whenever i have been in for a wander.

how many motors does that towbar have??? that will be the first thing to fur up and stop working!

enjoy
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

Dave, respect your opinion, life would be dull if we were all the same.

Re: the tow bar and how many motors it has...............who gives a , I'll be in another car within 24-36 months I'm sure, so anything in that time will be covered by the warranty ......... and I'd probably bet money that it's going to be more reliable than the £1,800 new RRS option for the same thing  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

That tow bar video is wrong in every way...



Good luck with your new motor... I'm happy to be getting 35mpg at the moment so 50 must be mind bloing.. RRS gone
Audi SQ5...Gone Audi Q7 S-Line 240 3.0TDI Gone
Audi A6 Allroad Sport 270 3.0TDI