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Originally Posted by monster  Finally I can read the review, thanks heaps mate, it was excellent, and you have raised a few interesting points. |
No problem mate
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Originally Posted by monster I haven't been inside a FL version of the 5 series but there is 1 thing I don't like about the i-Drive button in the pre FL version. The actual rotary control doesn't click into places when you rotate it, so I can't really feel if I have moved onto the next menu. Is it still the same with the FL version? |
My model has a resistence built into the controller. As you get closer to the end of the menus it gets harder to turn until eventually you cant turn anymore because your at the end of the menu. The knob also clicks down nicely when selectly an option. But yes it doesnt have a lock in click for each part of the menu and occasionally i do overshoot the command I am aiming for. Doesn't bother me but, iDrive and I get along!
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Originally Posted by monster Almost every single Australian car mag or newspaper have criticized the variable ratio steering, and the bone breaking M sport suspension and wheels, so it is good to finally hear from an owner's perspective. How long did it take you to adapt to the variable ratio steering? |
Well coming from the terribly light steering of the falcon I have absolutely no gripes with the steering. It is ligh enough at low speeds and offers great control at higher speeds. At higher speed it does occisionally feel disconnected but to a degree that I lose any confidence.
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Originally Posted by monster I agree with you about the E-class leather seats. It is probably one of the few things that could have been done better. The leather seats in the 5 series have beautifully done stitching, and the stitching follows the contour and the design of the seats, where else the stitching in the E-class appears to be a bit random. The slightly loose leather look in the 5 series does add to a sense of richness to the interior. |
Yep, I love my seats!! I just feel the leather on the E Class looks more luxurious. Not that I can complain but. BMW make near the best seats in the business. I love the new headrest especially.
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Originally Posted by monster I think you can special order the chrome side window trims right? I have seen a M5 with them. Don’t trust your salesperson, they usually don’t know much. |
Who invented dealers honestly. They know nothing about the cars they are selling...
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Originally Posted by monster The straight six engine sounds fantastic, I listened to one in the city a few days ago, if I didn’t turn around I wouldn’t have guessed it was from a 530i. Does the engine have a lot of low rpm torque or you have to rev it up a bit to get into the power range? Were you tempted to redline the engine and unleash the full 200kW, and what is the average fuel consumption like? |
The engine was a real surpise to em coming from the 4 litre torque "monster" that is the falcons BARRA engine. The beemers engine goes effortlessy of the line and just keeps on pulling. from say 50-100 it has incredible power! It's a really great engine hat complements the car. I love the almost banshee like whail it makes when you flatten the accelerator leaving a set of lights. The fuel consumption puts to the same the falcon. I was getting 13.7 with the falcon and get on average 10.2 with the BMW. That included quite a bit of stop start highway driving day to day...
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Originally Posted by monster As for your wife, just imagine her reaction when you present her with the 650i. |
Thanks for the response mate! I'll get some pics of the beast and i'm also going to the Brisbane Auto Show so I'll get some pictures there aswell and post them!!!