520D or 530i or 530D

Insane Devil · 13th April 2009, 18:33

Quickdraw, please mention the Size of the rim too, the sizings you gave are too vague without their rim sizes.

For 17" rims for 520d :
OEM : 225/50/17
OEM Outside India in some countries/upper models :245/45/17 (this size is also mentioned in the tyre pressure chart by bmw on the door sill, so rest assured its not hampering ur warranty, and ur mind in case it disturbs you to do anything other than "bmw recommended".

I am using the Pirelli, as i have been using them from past 12 years now, and they have always been fantastic! Michelins, my cousin put in his Laura, and they turned out to be too soft, and frequent tyre damages. In one year, he had to replace 3 of his tyres due to stone hits that damaged the tyre till inside. This is my personal experience.

Also, P Zero Rosso are of "Ultra high performance - Y Rated tyres".

Other tyres that can be put is GoodYear GT3, Yokohoma AdvanST. this info i got from my tyre dealer friend at the time i bought my Pirellis.

@ Spiff: Just go for it mate, u'll love it. Best part is, 2009 model 520d all come with factory equipped Bluetooth and USB slot! Also, i would't recommend the HighLine wheels. I was planning on that too before buying my car, and when i had a look at the 520d's rims, they are pretty good, and muscular, like the Highline. Also, the highline rims are 18", and with roads like in mumbai, or anywhere in India, that would be a big NO NO!

spiff · 13th April 2009, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Insane Devil

@ Spiff: Just go for it mate, u'll love it. Best part is, 2009 model 520d all come with factory equipped Bluetooth and USB slot! Also, i would't recommend the HighLine wheels. I was planning on that too before buying my car, and when i had a look at the 520d's rims, they are pretty good, and muscular, like the Highline. Also, the highline rims are 18", and with roads like in mumbai, or anywhere in India, that would be a big NO NO!

I think I have made the decision, will be installing the chip for sure

along with the M kit with the money saved.

Thanks everybody again! Will post pictures when I get it. Hope Navnit doesnt con me out again.

Perakath · 13th April 2009, 20:46

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Originally Posted by spiff

520D seems quite pocket friendly

I must say that's the first time I've heard anyone say anything like that

Looking forward to pics/review of the new car!

quickdraw · 13th April 2009, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insane Devil

Quickdraw, please mention the Size of the rim too, the sizings you gave are too vague without their rim sizes.

For 17" rims for 520d :
OEM : 225/50/17
OEM Outside India in some countries/upper models :245/45/17 (this size is also mentioned in the tyre pressure chart by bmw on the door sill, so rest assured its not hampering ur warranty, and ur mind in case it disturbs you to do anything other than "bmw recommended".

The dealer himself said thats the standard BMW size. It applies for 17~19"

Insane Devil · 15th April 2009, 04:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiff

I think I have made the decision, will be installing the chip for sure

along with the M kit with the money saved.

Thanks everybody again! Will post pictures when I get it. Hope Navnit doesnt con me out again.

Way to go, mate!

congrats! now do let us know the color choice you have gone in for! and dont forget to return the stock RunFlatTyres to the dealer - this u tell him clearly before u book the car.

Let me know if u are interested in the Sprint Booster.

quickdraw · 27th April 2009, 03:07

Congrats on the car, do post pictures by tomorrow

the_stranger · 29th April 2009, 09:43

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

Congrats on the Superb! Please post pics soon

Oops! Wrong Message

Congrats on your new 5! Post pics soon

spiff · 2nd June 2009, 22:24

Thought I would post some pictures

will take more over the weekend. Sad part is somebody already stole my 520D and back BMW badge, fortunately had a spare one I bought from the dealer because I knew someone would

the_stranger · 2nd June 2009, 22:30

have the same color 530d. it's beautiful man. congrats! Sucks that someone stole your signs. It's better than someone keying your paint though

akshay4587 · 2nd June 2009, 22:51

congrats she looks amazing
but howcome a chandigarh reg no?

spiff · 3rd June 2009, 00:11

I have an address in Chandigarh and I will most likely bring it to delhi soon so decided to get the reg done in Chandigarh + it was hell lot less than Mumbai/Thane

spiff · 31st August 2009, 22:36

Update : Crashed the 520D few weeks back in Goa.

Ordered a spanking new 530D Highline this time in same color combination. Delivery in few weeks

anekho · 31st August 2009, 22:42

was she a complete loss?

congrats for the 530d

reignofchaos · 31st August 2009, 23:03

Well I was toying with the idea of getting a Luxo Badge. TD'ed the 530i and 530D highline. I'm probably in a minority but I liked the 530i way more than the 530D. Somehow the 530D didn't feel very refined when pushed. There was a huge amount of torque in the power band but it runs out all too quickly.

The 530i on the other hand is beautifully linear in power delivery. I tried sports mode and it was super easy to keep the car close to redline. The engine revs like a rabid dog and surprisingly the inline 3 cylinder felt more refined at redline than the 530D at 2500 rpm. The 530D felt a bit front heavy as well compared to the 530i and had a tad bit of understeer with DSC on.

I was impressed on how both the cars moved overall and the superb stability but they felt a bit too big and the steering was not as quick to respond as I'm used to in my existing car. I just couldn't pull off the kind of manouvers I'm used to on a regular basis. The car does feel heavy and big to drive. Yes they were super fast, super responsive and I was doing some obscene speeds even before I realized, I somehow couldn't connect emotionally to the car. Both the cars were a tad boring. Also the door mirrors were really small and rear visibility was poor. Surprisingly the ride was quite pliant and not as bad as people seem to be complaining about. Maybe they softened it up for India. One thing to mention - the gearbox was superb for an automatic. I never felt a lack of response at any speed. Simply brilliant!

The salesperson suggested I try the 325i out before deciding. I'm hoping to do a test drive of that and the A4 3.2 FSI soon. I'm not sure when Audi is going to give me a chance to check the latter out. I have no interest in even td'ing the FWD 1.8 turbo which is available at a moment's notice for td.

reignofchaos · 31st August 2009, 23:38

^^Typo - Inline 6 cylinder.

13th April 2009, 18:33	#46
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 987 Thanked: 173 Times View My Garage	Quickdraw, please mention the Size of the rim too, the sizings you gave are too vague without their rim sizes. For 17" rims for 520d : OEM : 225/50/17 OEM Outside India in some countries/upper models :245/45/17 (this size is also mentioned in the tyre pressure chart by bmw on the door sill, so rest assured its not hampering ur warranty, and ur mind in case it disturbs you to do anything other than "bmw recommended". I am using the Pirelli, as i have been using them from past 12 years now, and they have always been fantastic! Michelins, my cousin put in his Laura, and they turned out to be too soft, and frequent tyre damages. In one year, he had to replace 3 of his tyres due to stone hits that damaged the tyre till inside. This is my personal experience. Also, P Zero Rosso are of "Ultra high performance - Y Rated tyres". Other tyres that can be put is GoodYear GT3, Yokohoma AdvanST. this info i got from my tyre dealer friend at the time i bought my Pirellis. @ Spiff: Just go for it mate, u'll love it. Best part is, 2009 model 520d all come with factory equipped Bluetooth and USB slot! Also, i would't recommend the HighLine wheels. I was planning on that too before buying my car, and when i had a look at the 520d's rims, they are pretty good, and muscular, like the Highline. Also, the highline rims are 18", and with roads like in mumbai, or anywhere in India, that would be a big NO NO!
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27th April 2009, 03:07	#51
quickdraw Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,285 Thanked: 2,693 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the car, do post pictures by tomorrow
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2nd June 2009, 22:24	#53
spiff BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 157 Thanked: 8 Times	Thought I would post some pictures will take more over the weekend. Sad part is somebody already stole my 520D and back BMW badge, fortunately had a spare one I bought from the dealer because I knew someone would Attached Thumbnails
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2nd June 2009, 22:30	#54
the_stranger BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A.P Posts: 42 Thanked: 2 Times	have the same color 530d. it's beautiful man. congrats! Sucks that someone stole your signs. It's better than someone keying your paint though
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2nd June 2009, 22:51	#55
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	congrats she looks amazing but howcome a chandigarh reg no?
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3rd June 2009, 00:11	#56
spiff BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 157 Thanked: 8 Times	I have an address in Chandigarh and I will most likely bring it to delhi soon so decided to get the reg done in Chandigarh + it was hell lot less than Mumbai/Thane
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31st August 2009, 22:36	#57
spiff BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 157 Thanked: 8 Times	Update : Crashed the 520D few weeks back in Goa. Ordered a spanking new 530D Highline this time in same color combination. Delivery in few weeks
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31st August 2009, 22:42	#58
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	was she a complete loss? congrats for the 530d
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31st August 2009, 23:03	#59
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Well I was toying with the idea of getting a Luxo Badge. TD'ed the 530i and 530D highline. I'm probably in a minority but I liked the 530i way more than the 530D. Somehow the 530D didn't feel very refined when pushed. There was a huge amount of torque in the power band but it runs out all too quickly. The 530i on the other hand is beautifully linear in power delivery. I tried sports mode and it was super easy to keep the car close to redline. The engine revs like a rabid dog and surprisingly the inline 3 cylinder felt more refined at redline than the 530D at 2500 rpm. The 530D felt a bit front heavy as well compared to the 530i and had a tad bit of understeer with DSC on. I was impressed on how both the cars moved overall and the superb stability but they felt a bit too big and the steering was not as quick to respond as I'm used to in my existing car. I just couldn't pull off the kind of manouvers I'm used to on a regular basis. The car does feel heavy and big to drive. Yes they were super fast, super responsive and I was doing some obscene speeds even before I realized, I somehow couldn't connect emotionally to the car. Both the cars were a tad boring. Also the door mirrors were really small and rear visibility was poor. Surprisingly the ride was quite pliant and not as bad as people seem to be complaining about. Maybe they softened it up for India. One thing to mention - the gearbox was superb for an automatic. I never felt a lack of response at any speed. Simply brilliant! The salesperson suggested I try the 325i out before deciding. I'm hoping to do a test drive of that and the A4 3.2 FSI soon. I'm not sure when Audi is going to give me a chance to check the latter out. I have no interest in even td'ing the FWD 1.8 turbo which is available at a moment's notice for td. Last edited by reignofchaos : 31st August 2009 at 23:07.
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31st August 2009, 23:38	#60
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	^^Typo - Inline 6 cylinder.
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