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My F10 has arrived! Collected this morning

#1 Rich535d

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 05:04 PM

I picked my car up today.
I have still to spend lots of time becoming familiar with it, but thought I'd post some pics asap.
If any member wants pics of a specific part, let me know and I'll do my best to accomodate.
My first impressions?
Fantastic!
I'm a hard guy to please with cars, but the car did exceed my high expectations.
Driving is EXTREMELY smooth and VERY quiet
The 8 speed sport-auto is very quick changing; the paddles are great!
I've not thrown the thing around yet, but handling appears great. The ride comfort, compared to my M-Sport E60 on 18 inch runflats, is very noticeable. Bumps and potholes do not jar the whole car!
The windscreen wipers are actually the correct way for us guys in the UK as well!
The interior is extremely high quality. I had seen the prof. i drive screen at the preview evening, but it is still HUGE.
The speed limit display is remarkable (see pics). Every time you pass the spped sign it updates (there is somme feedback from GPS as well as it even knows the difference between single and dual carriageway roads (the limits are different in the UK)
And it seems like a very minor point, but the instant fuel economy gauge / efficient dynamics indicator is a LCD screen. It is amazing.
I'll post further when I have had a chance to play some more!
P.S. The DVD playing feature is rather cool...
Rich

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Current: F10 525d Sport-Automatic in Space Grey with Black Dakota leather interior, Sat Nav Pro, 328 18" wheels, Auto a/c with extended features, Ambient interior lghting, PDC, Speed limit display, Adaptive Xenons, High Beam Assist, Split folding rear seat, Ski bag, Universal remote control, Sport steering wheel, USB audio interface, Voice control, Bluetooth, Connected drive.

Previous: 535d Sport (2005), Mystic Blue, Grey Dakota Leather, Xenons, Bluetooth phone, professional navigation, folding rear seats

#2 Richard in NC

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 05:07 PM

Congrats!

Current cars:
2008 550i Space Gray, Creme Biege/Black/Dk Poplar : Sport Package, Cold Weather, Sport Auto, Nav, HUD, CA, Logic 7, iPod/USB, SAT, HD Radio, Lane departure warning
New 2009 Z4 35i, Sapphire Black/Ivory/Anthacite: Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, DCT, 19s, CA, Sat radio, Nav, PDC

Previous BMWs:
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2006 BMW 650i
2002 BMW M5
1999 BMW 540i

#3 Anzafin

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 05:07 PM

Congrats man!!!!!
That's one beautiful ride!!!!!
:twoup:

- Antti -

530D- Sapphire Black -

Mods:Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's / LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed / M Shift knob / M Pedal set / Quad exhaust

#4 Krozi

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 05:55 PM

Congrats on the beautiful car! The exterior and interior reminds me so much of the E92! :twoup:

2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White/Fox Red/Brushed Aluminum Trim - 6 Spd//Carbon Fiber Roof//Technology Package//Premium Package//Cold Weather Package//Enhanced Premium Sound//iPod and USB adapter//Rear Sun Shade//
Mods://RPi Axle Back Exhaust//Red RPi Scoops//VMR 19' V710's Satin Black//Macht Schnell 12mm Rear Spacers//3D Design Style Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser//Hardwired V1//M Logo Aluminum Pedal Set//Carbon Fiber License Plate Frame//6000K D1S HID Bulbs//GP Thunder 8500K H8 AE's//GP Thunder 8500k H3 Cornering Bulbs//Racing Dash License Plate LED's//Full LED Interior//Additional DIY Upper Trunk Lighting Assembly//Brabusw209amg HID Reverse Kit with dual on-the-fly OEM Fog Light Switch with Indicator LEDs//DIY Enabled Rear Fog Lights//Shadow ///M3 Emblem//Custom Painted Shadow Gloss "///M3 V8" Engine Badge//Matte Black Kidney Grilles//Matte Black Side Grilles//Key-Hole Delete//CF Steering Wheel Emblem//Painted Reflectors//Trunk Mounted Euro Plate//Race Precision Window Clings//Trinity Autosport Window Clings//"Checkmate." Rear Window Decal//V8 Engine Warning Label//DIY Trunk Mounted Flare Rack//BMW Brake Decals//15% Tint on Rear window, 30% on the Sides, 50% on Windshield//
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CWS530, on 10 July 2010 - 10:16 AM, said:

Most people probably would have gone into shock, maybe even fainted, and this guy gets his camera instead. Then he casually posts about it like it's a f*cking DIY.

#5 jcool10181

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 06:23 PM

Krozi, on 20 March 2010 - 05:55 PM, said:

Congrats on the beautiful car! The exterior and interior reminds me so much of the E92! :twoup:

Actually IMO the exterior looks more like an E90 especially the lines on the side of the car. Congrats!

2008 LCI 535i AW on NB leather & Anthracite wood trim, A/T w/ paddle shifters, Premium & Sport package, Navi & Ipod interface.
Exterior Mods: Custom Oem M5 166 Wheels wrapped in General Exclaim Tires / H&R 15mm front & rear spacers w/ matte black extended bolts / Oem M5 front & rear bumpers / Oem M5 side skirts / Oem M5 mirrors / Oem M5 trunk lid, Spoiler, & Finisher / Oem M5 fenders w/ matte black vent grille / RD Sport roof spoiler / Matte black kidney grills / Custom staggered quad oval exhaust tips / Umnitza Orion V2 OSS Design Custom Angel Eyes / Chrome painted turn signal bulbs / LED license plate bulbs / BW hood, trunk, and wheel roundels / 35% Formula One tints / Debadged / Rear fenders rolled
Interior Mods: BW steering wheel emblem / Oem ///M pedal set
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#6 Krozi

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 06:25 PM

jcool10181, on 20 March 2010 - 06:23 PM, said:

Actually IMO the exterior looks more like an E90 especially the lines on the side of the car. Congrats!

Well yea, that whole 4 door deal kinda differs with the E92's 2 doors

But the rear panel right behind the last window...JUST like the E92.

CWS530, on 10 July 2010 - 10:16 AM, said:

Most people probably would have gone into shock, maybe even fainted, and this guy gets his camera instead. Then he casually posts about it like it's a f*cking DIY.

#7 sdg1871

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 06:28 PM

Congrats! You are the first member here to get a F10, aren't you.

The interior is beautiful and I like the exterior as well. Really looks like a modern version of the beloved E39.

2009 550i Carbon Black/Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Logic7, Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, Steptronic, iPod/USB Adapter. Mods: SprintBooster, ACS Style Rear Spoiler, 6000K HID fog lights, 6000K HID D1S headlights, 8500K GP Thunder AE bulbs, full interior LED lights; RD LED license plate lamps, LED reverse lights, Stealth signal lights, E60.net Clings, BMW Valve Stem Covers, BMW Rubber All Weather Mats (black). Mods to come: ECU reflash. Winter Wheels and Tires: Style 123s with Dunlop WinterSport M3s
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#8 Bteljuice

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 06:34 PM

Congrats my friend and let me be the first to crown you as the "1st Proud F10 MEMBER" on the 5series forum. Its a big honor having you aboard.

Oh and, try not to push the car hard till its break in. Usually after 1,500miles.

ENJOY :drool:

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#9 skelevirus

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 07:13 PM

Awesome!!

congrats!! What's the deal w the wipers? I'm confus... :confused:

#10 Rich535d

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 07:32 PM

The E60 was built as a LHD car; when they made the RHD version for the UK and other RHD markets, the wipers went the wrong way as per the LHD car. However the wipers did have a cam that meant they did a pretty good job of not leaving a big non-cleared arc in front of the driver.
The F10 wipers do nothing clever like this, but they are at least the right way for us Brits...

#11 RichReg

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 07:35 PM

It's just beautiful! :drool:

Congratulations and good luck with your new ride.

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#12 skelevirus

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 08:29 PM

Rich535d, on 20 March 2010 - 07:32 PM, said:

Gotcha so they designed the wipers in 2 different styles, as opposed to just 1 for LHD cars,? Cool!!

#13 monsterj34

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 08:35 PM

i like it!!!! that would be my next car!!1

2007 530i Titanium Silver, Preminum, Cold Package

Exterior:
Miro Glossy black painted 935, Mtech V2, Mtech Front, Mtech Side, M5 bumper, M5 trunk finisher, Custom QUAD RPI exhaust. 6000k Headlight and fog, EURO Sticker, Euro LCI Tail lights, LED Side Blinker, LED Trunk Light, Black grill, Shadow Line trims, Painted Seibon hood. Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Swift Hideaway license plate.

Interior: Sirius Radio, K40, Alpine PDX 1.1000 w/ 2 12" Alpine Type-X with custom BMW box, Paddle Shifter, LED interior light 50% windshield tint, ~~35%~~ 20% Front window tints, 20% Back window tints, Kinetik Battery, Sprint Booster

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#14 Rudy

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 09:05 PM

Congrats on being delivery number 1! :cool:

Car looks great!! :thumbsup:

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#15 ksquare

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Posted 20 March 2010 - 09:23 PM

Car looks great. Congrats!

One question, does the car come standard with the Dynamic Driving Control (where you have the 2 buttons, normal - sport, at the side of the gearbox)? Or did you have to order it?

i visited the bmw sales here in HK and am told its not standard here. but i read in the bmw website this is a standard feature.