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      11-12-2014, 08:27 AM   #23
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Very nice Black-Black combination (to which I would consider adding the M-Performance black grills). About the specification, assuming you are determined to get the M50d instead of the 40d (only 0.6s slower on the 0-100km time) and looking to keep a fixed budget I would trade-off the active security package, comfort rear seats and 4-zone climate control to get the sunroof - you might appreciate the extra light with the black leather interior. Or, you could trade for the Active Cruise Control instead...but I would not touch the HK system as the stock system is a bit weak.
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Hi mate .... I'm glad I wasn't the only one going nuts over the M50d vs 50i versions

For me in the UK fuel economy was still factor. I had the M50d and it returned 28mpg with fairly active driving I had the M50d out on trial last month and basically got addicted to its growl and sledgehammer power!

Fuel economy, less tax, and also the M50d has been through the M division with its M Servotronic steering which is very precise.

The 50i engine undoubtedly sounds and performs better but the economy factors swayed me

What spec have you gone for ?
It is true that the m50d is the much more economical version fuel wise.. But considering the fact that it comes with a much heftier price tag (10,000 Eur difference for base) I didn't feeel I would save enough on fuel and taxes to be able to make it up for the pricetag. And I have even considered the fact that even spending less fuel per 100km, a litre of good diesel fuel is 10-15% more expensive here than a litre of gasoline fuel.

Now about the M badge - I do debadge all my cars. So there is not much worth for me in this one either. It is true it comes with stiffer M suspenssion, but then on Bulgarian roads DHP is much more pleasant to drive and I probably won't spend much time on a racetrack.. at least not on my X5 that is. That's why I went with the 50i and I even skipped the M Sport Pack, as it was incompatible with 7 Seats, DHP and Active steering. The latter I consider a big extra, as with it the X5 gets a mechanical steering rather than electrical (dead) one.

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Mineral White metalic
Exclusive leather 'Nappa' with extended contents Mocha

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I'd love to see yours though once its done. No matter I chose the 50i, I still think the 50d is the best diesel engine ever made.
Incredible spec !!! That mocha leather looks superb but my mrs hates it
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Very nice Black-Black combination (to which I would consider adding the M-Performance black grills). About the specification, assuming you are determined to get the M50d instead of the 40d (only 0.6s slower on the 0-100km time) and looking to keep a fixed budget I would trade-off the active security package, comfort rear seats and 4-zone climate control to get the sunroof - you might appreciate the extra light with the black leather interior. Or, you could trade for the Active Cruise Control instead...but I would not touch the HK system as the stock system is a bit weak.
I have ACC on F10 and never use it .... Although it does work well !

40d vs 50d very interesting argument ..... For me the 50d clinched it due to the tweaks it has and the £2k BMW UK contribution towards it. You're right very tough choice
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Hey guys,

Firstly thanks for the help on the 4-zone thread!

The time has come to trade in the F10 530dM for a new F15 M50d

Here is the proposed spec... See PDF

Any suggestions on must haves? Also can anyone say whether any of the features are a waste of money ?

Is the HK system powerful enough? Anyone not like it for any reason?

Thanks guys, hope to order later this wk !
Hi just to pick up on a point you asked on my "finally arrived thread", YES I in the scale of things I would defo go for the speed limit display which you can display on the control panel or the HUD, its a reminder how fast you are going in your face so to speak, easy given how quiet and smooth the F15 is to unintentionally go over the speed limit, not 100% accurate but switches very quickly between speed limits as you enter/leave different roads. Not sure where you live but where I am they are always changing so not to sure how the GPS/database of the actual speed limit works but I would recommend it.

Only other comment that I did not get right (I think) was the multi functional display @ 255, not 100% what is multi functional when compared to the standard build but it is not the one I thought I was getting. Not sure of the BMW code, others no doubt will comment but I though my display would change depending on the drive mode selected, i.e Sport, Comfort mode etc. If you google BMW F15 Multi function display you will see what I am badly explaining. Or maybe I am doing something wrong.

Last comment would not bother with the rear comfort seats by of course just my opinion

Good luck, the wait will hurt...
I did see thise MFD dials in a F10 courtesy cars ..... They look amazing and display very useful info.... The whole panel is a high res LED panel capable of displaying virtually anything and it's very versatile too! Very clear in sunlight I noticed
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I did see thise MFD dials in a F10 courtesy cars ..... They look amazing and display very useful info.... The whole panel is a high res LED panel capable of displaying virtually anything and it's very versatile too! Very clear in sunlight I noticed
Point I was making badly was the multi functional instrument panel is £510, the MF display with HUD is £255, I have this one although now I cant even see it on the BMW UK configurator. Worth a look because the £510 one is the way to IMO.
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Spec looks good - have you got any details on the £2000 discount for m50d models? A few broker sites seem to be advertising 7% discounts on new - would the £2k be in addition (i.e. what sort of total discount have you been offered)?

I'm tempted by the panoramic sunroof and Mocha Nappa in Space Grey myself, and also not sure I want to spent that much on LED headlights no matter how amazing everyone says they are! I'm thinking going for adaptive xenons instead.

HUD looks cool but £1k worth? I'm not convinced..
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Spec looks good - have you got any details on the 2000 discount for m50d models? A few broker sites seem to be advertising 7% discounts on new - would the 2k be in addition (i.e. what sort of total discount have you been offered)?

I'm tempted by the panoramic sunroof and Mocha Nappa in Space Grey myself, and also not sure I want to spent that much on LED headlights no matter how amazing everyone says they are! I'm thinking going for adaptive xenons instead.

HUD looks cool but 1k worth? I'm not convinced..
The M50d contribution £2k is a offer for this quarter. Ask your dealer to look at the tactical pricing document to confirm. I can't remember whether it's a dealer contribution or BMW UK. Either way it's 2k off the invoice value only on the M50d

I have the heads up disp on f10. It is great but I totally agree very extortionate pricing !!!!!
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Spec looks good - have you got any details on the 2000 discount for m50d models? A few broker sites seem to be advertising 7% discounts on new - would the 2k be in addition (i.e. what sort of total discount have you been offered)?

I'm tempted by the panoramic sunroof and Mocha Nappa in Space Grey myself, and also not sure I want to spent that much on LED headlights no matter how amazing everyone says they are! I'm thinking going for adaptive xenons instead.

HUD looks cool but 1k worth? I'm not convinced..
The M50d contribution £2k is a offer for this quarter. Ask your dealer to look at the tactical pricing document to confirm. I can't remember whether it's a dealer contribution or BMW UK. Either way it's 2k off the invoice value only on the M50d

I have the heads up disp on f10. It is great but I totally agree very extortionate pricing !!!!!
Forgot to say ...

Adaptive xenons are awesome I've currently it them.

The panoramic I've seen on a demo car it's incredible but not for me.

And the Nappa Leather is sumptuous for sure but my wife doesn't like the colors
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It's ordered ! The button has been pressed

Delivery March with the new '15 plate
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And the price and discount was?
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The beast has been built, en route from Spartunburg to the UK !!!
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Nice one, I've waited since mid-june for today - just setting off now, got the Eurotunnel problems to face before I can collect my F16 M50D!
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The beast has been built, en route from Spartunburg to the UK !!!
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SDRX Excellent. Only a few more weeks to go.
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The beast has been built, en route from Spartunburg to the UK !!!
SDRX Excellent. Only a few more weeks to go.
What was your final spec?
Do you get a lot of "looks" when you're driving around ?

How's everything going with yours? Any problems ? Good dealer ?

I had a M50d on trial and it did spin heads surprisingly !!

Have posted spec above mate but the cut n paste didn't exactly work to plan
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Do you get a lot of "looks" when you're driving around ?

How's everything going with yours? Any problems ? Good dealer ?

I had a M50d on trial and it did spin heads surprisingly !!

Have posted spec above mate but the cut n paste didn't exactly work to plan
Great Spec. Kitchen and Sink come to mind Why no Auxiliary Heating and Winter Pack?

Only issues I had was in the first month but that was a software issue that the dealer fixed and now/again when the windscreen gets dirty the Driving Assistant gets a but touchy!
Apart from that all good.
I have my 19" Winter Wheels and tyres on now so bring on the bad weather!

Not had anything to do with dealer since last summer which is good.
We live slap bang between Dick Lovetts and Cotswold BMW so its a toss up between the two. Its easier to have it serviced from the dealer I bought it from, DL as they pick up/drop off the car.

I bet you had MANY admiring looks with the M5D. Lucky s*d
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You'll definitely get looks Especially if you have it in black. I got mine in glacier silver and it adds a little incognito during the day. Nothing you can do about those eye-catching lights during the night though

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How's everything going with yours? Any problems ? Good dealer ?

I had a M50d on trial and it did spin heads surprisingly !!

Have posted spec above mate but the cut n paste didn't exactly work to plan
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You'll definitely get looks Especially if you have it in black. I got mine in glacier silver and it adds a little incognito during the day. Nothing you can do about those eye-catching lights during the night though

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Do you get a lot of "looks" when you're driving around ?

How's everything going with yours? Any problems ? Good dealer ?

I had a M50d on trial and it did spin heads surprisingly !!

Have posted spec above mate but the cut n paste didn't exactly work to plan
The F15 certainly has a big presence about it. And you're definitely right, those lights catch the attention of people who don't even care about cars !
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Do you get a lot of "looks" when you're driving around ?

How's everything going with yours? Any problems ? Good dealer ?

I had a M50d on trial and it did spin heads surprisingly !!

Have posted spec above mate but the cut n paste didn't exactly work to plan
Great Spec. Kitchen and Sink come to mind Why no Auxiliary Heating and Winter Pack?

Only issues I had was in the first month but that was a software issue that the dealer fixed and now/again when the windscreen gets dirty the Driving Assistant gets a but touchy!
Apart from that all good.
I have my 19" Winter Wheels and tyres on now so bring on the bad weather!

Not had anything to do with dealer since last summer which is good.
We live slap bang between Dick Lovetts and Cotswold BMW so its a toss up between the two. Its easier to have it serviced from the dealer I bought it from, DL as they pick up/drop off the car.

I bet you had MANY admiring looks with the M5D. Lucky s*d
Hahaha thanks I went to DL once to hammer out a M5 deal but it all collapsed when they offered me peanuts for my car!

I had to draw the line in the end with the F15 spec, otherwise perhaps I would have added the auxiliary heatin system - useful for today !!

Glad your F15 is going well mate. I think with all sensor/camera systems they're prone to becoming useless when exposed to loads of dirt. My f10's ACC Sensor usually trips at least once a month especially in winter days.
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Hahaha thanks I went to DL once to hammer out a M5 deal but it all collapsed when they offered me peanuts for my car!

I had to draw the line in the end with the F15 spec, otherwise perhaps I would have added the auxiliary heatin system - useful for today !!

Glad your F15 is going well mate. I think with all sensor/camera systems they're prone to becoming useless when exposed to loads of dirt. My f10's ACC Sensor usually trips at least once a month especially in winter days.
SDRX Bet you cannot wait to take delivery. Look forward to seeing some exterior and interior shots of your beast. You're going have to drive like a saint around the M42 with those bl**dy cameras every few yards
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Hahaha thanks I went to DL once to hammer out a M5 deal but it all collapsed when they offered me peanuts for my car!

I had to draw the line in the end with the F15 spec, otherwise perhaps I would have added the auxiliary heatin system - useful for today !!

Glad your F15 is going well mate. I think with all sensor/camera systems they're prone to becoming useless when exposed to loads of dirt. My f10's ACC Sensor usually trips at least once a month especially in winter days.
SDRX Bet you cannot wait to take delivery. Look forward to seeing some exterior and interior shots of your beast. You're going have to drive like a saint around the M42 with those bl**dy cameras every few yards
Too true ! And watch out near Oxford services, police van mobile speeds checks yesterday

Yeh can't wait mate! I would be refreshing my browser every 5 mins if had access to the production status but im resisting stalking my dealer lol

See some pics of your car? Love that color too I was torn Btwn the two
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Quick Update folks the my F15 beast has arrived in the UK!
Delivery for the new '15 plate in March! Final date tbc

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