advise for 520i
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calvin_lin
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Re: advise for 520i
There is no need to kick hard like what some pml se like to demo...just extend your leg such that foot is below the boot, then withdraw the leg back...need to do it like one swift motion...otherwise dance and dance the boot also won't open, while passerby will stare at you, like what happened to me..
Key must be with you, behind the boot. I find that one of my berms doesn't work with comfort access, so maybe you try again holding the key in your hand if it really doesn't work.
There is no need to kick hard like what some pml se like to demo...just extend your leg such that foot is below the boot, then withdraw the leg back...need to do it like one swift motion...otherwise dance and dance the boot also won't open, while passerby will stare at you, like what happened to me..
Key must be with you, behind the boot. I find that one of my berms doesn't work with comfort access, so maybe you try again holding the key in your hand if it really doesn't work.
Re: advise for 520i
Hi Xeroy,
I also just ordered my F10 over the weekend and I just want to check with you, how did you work out the 18K discount.
The 10k discount is standard and all subsequent discount is just about the overtrade they give you which is very subjective depending on the car you traded in. So can I safely said that they gave you another 8K above what the other dealers offer u on your car?
I got a similar deal as you, i.e. the 3M car mat, the 3M Solar Film and something else which I am not in liberty to disclose. The COE is open CAT at 92K.
Cheers!
xeroy;802452 said:
Hi Xeroy,
I also just ordered my F10 over the weekend and I just want to check with you, how did you work out the 18K discount.
The 10k discount is standard and all subsequent discount is just about the overtrade they give you which is very subjective depending on the car you traded in. So can I safely said that they gave you another 8K above what the other dealers offer u on your car?
I got a similar deal as you, i.e. the 3M car mat, the 3M Solar Film and something else which I am not in liberty to disclose. The COE is open CAT at 92K.
Cheers!
Re: advise for 520i
Sorry guys, not in liberty to disclose is because it is still subject to approval from management, and yes it's about the service voucher. Because according to my SE, I have received too much discount and thus not entitled to the vouchers, which i think is bullshit. That's why I wanted to check with Xeroy what is the actual discount given by his SE so that I have more fire power to squeeze him.
Not my intention to 'benefit from others data' (whatever that means).
Anyway, I went and bought the car without looking thru this thread and thus did not 'benefit from others data'(whatever that means).
Cheers!
Sorry guys, not in liberty to disclose is because it is still subject to approval from management, and yes it's about the service voucher. Because according to my SE, I have received too much discount and thus not entitled to the vouchers, which i think is bullshit. That's why I wanted to check with Xeroy what is the actual discount given by his SE so that I have more fire power to squeeze him.
Not my intention to 'benefit from others data' (whatever that means).
Anyway, I went and bought the car without looking thru this thread and thus did not 'benefit from others data'(whatever that means).
Cheers!
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calvin_lin
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Re: advise for 520i
Aiya, whether it is overtrade, service voucher, discount or whatever way they want to call it...you just add in the real overtrade above market, discount, rebate, service credit value, etc...then see what is the final selling price they are giving you loh...MUST CHECK MARKET RATE FOR YOUR CURRENT CAR...
The overtrade sometimes is fake one...
You don't share how much your SE offer, also very hard to advise, but do take note that 8xk coe is at 8k cheaper than your 92k open cat...so price will be different liao...
Aiya, whether it is overtrade, service voucher, discount or whatever way they want to call it...you just add in the real overtrade above market, discount, rebate, service credit value, etc...then see what is the final selling price they are giving you loh...MUST CHECK MARKET RATE FOR YOUR CURRENT CAR...
The overtrade sometimes is fake one...
You don't share how much your SE offer, also very hard to advise, but do take note that 8xk coe is at 8k cheaper than your 92k open cat...so price will be different liao...
calvin_lin
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Re: advise for 520i
Does the aircon always default to circulate outside air, no matter what setting you last off the car with? Can this be defaulted to recirculate within the cabin?
Does the aircon always default to circulate outside air, no matter what setting you last off the car with? Can this be defaulted to recirculate within the cabin?
detach8
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Re: advise for 520i
bro, go ask PML to get your software upgraded. i have a 2011 523i and had the same "laggy" throttle. there seems to be a flat spot at the first few cm of the throttle pedal and I need to step abit more before the power comes in.
i read on bimmerpost forums about this throttle delay (see: The Official "Tip-In" / Acceleration/Throttle Delay" Resolution Thread - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum) and went to MA for a S/W update.
just got my car back today. although I haven't had the chance to drive it on the highway I think I already feel the difference. the delay is certainly gone.
rt333;811080 said:
bro, go ask PML to get your software upgraded. i have a 2011 523i and had the same "laggy" throttle. there seems to be a flat spot at the first few cm of the throttle pedal and I need to step abit more before the power comes in.
i read on bimmerpost forums about this throttle delay (see: The Official "Tip-In" / Acceleration/Throttle Delay" Resolution Thread - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum) and went to MA for a S/W update.
just got my car back today. although I haven't had the chance to drive it on the highway I think I already feel the difference. the delay is certainly gone.
Re: advise for 520i
Hi
Thanks for ur advice. I send in my car after just 2wks after collecting and that was in mid-end mar. They told me nothing wrong with my car software all up to date. Maybe I will ask for software update when I go for my 1st 10k servicing in abt a months time.
Btw I just try use 8000 petrol and it seems to solve the problem. Now on 2nd tank and looks gd. But the manual say can use 5000 petrol leh so by right shld nt have problem even use 5000 petrol. Anyway I will go for 2-3 tanks of 8000 then switch back to 5000 and compare...
detach8;819795 said:
Hi
Thanks for ur advice. I send in my car after just 2wks after collecting and that was in mid-end mar. They told me nothing wrong with my car software all up to date. Maybe I will ask for software update when I go for my 1st 10k servicing in abt a months time.
Btw I just try use 8000 petrol and it seems to solve the problem. Now on 2nd tank and looks gd. But the manual say can use 5000 petrol leh so by right shld nt have problem even use 5000 petrol. Anyway I will go for 2-3 tanks of 8000 then switch back to 5000 and compare...
calvin_lin
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Re: advise for 520i
Wah like that one more button to press, in addition to auto start stop button...mafan leh
qus;819763 said:
Wah like that one more button to press, in addition to auto start stop button...mafan leh
calvin_lin
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Re: advise for 520i
5000 is esso 95? My SE ask me pump 95, so should be ok. I am on 98 with no problem of lag from a stop.
However, sometimes my throttle pedal is less responsive when trying to accelerate after coasting from 60-80km/hr to 20-40km/hr. Kind of like you see a red light from far, you let go of the accelerator, slowly brake to 30km/hr, then along the way the light turn green and you try to accelerate, there will be this lag of step on pedal but no response. It is a bit like older electronic throttle pedal design from 10+ years ago, but much more jialat. I find that mostly it happens after I have been driving like ah pek on expressway. Didn't have this issue when I first collected the car. I am suspecting it is my ah pek driving habit that is causing it...
rt333;819830 said:
5000 is esso 95? My SE ask me pump 95, so should be ok. I am on 98 with no problem of lag from a stop.
However, sometimes my throttle pedal is less responsive when trying to accelerate after coasting from 60-80km/hr to 20-40km/hr. Kind of like you see a red light from far, you let go of the accelerator, slowly brake to 30km/hr, then along the way the light turn green and you try to accelerate, there will be this lag of step on pedal but no response. It is a bit like older electronic throttle pedal design from 10+ years ago, but much more jialat. I find that mostly it happens after I have been driving like ah pek on expressway. Didn't have this issue when I first collected the car. I am suspecting it is my ah pek driving habit that is causing it...
detach8
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Re: advise for 520i
I think that might be due to the 8spd transmission. Too many gears, too many decisions to make: "which gear should I go to?"
You realize the moment you let off your throttle in "D" it usually upshifts and keeps the RPMs below 1,500. I believe it's for fuel economy. When you get back on the throttle gently it will stay in gear. Get back on the throttle a little more aggressively it will downshift.
Re: 5000 vs 8000, I will still pump 8000. The sulfur content in our 5000 fuel is (I think) 4 times that of 8000 and some of our engine parts especially some earlier models with nikasil cylinder sleeves can't take high sulfur content. I'm not sure what kind of alloys they put in our last batch of N52B25 engines.
Try this, go into manual shift mode on highway. I think in that mode it does not learn your drive patterns. The learning does not seem to happen in DS/M mode. Or at least to me the way the throttle and gear responds in DS/M never changed.
calvin_lin;819868 said:
I think that might be due to the 8spd transmission. Too many gears, too many decisions to make: "which gear should I go to?"
You realize the moment you let off your throttle in "D" it usually upshifts and keeps the RPMs below 1,500. I believe it's for fuel economy. When you get back on the throttle gently it will stay in gear. Get back on the throttle a little more aggressively it will downshift.
Re: 5000 vs 8000, I will still pump 8000. The sulfur content in our 5000 fuel is (I think) 4 times that of 8000 and some of our engine parts especially some earlier models with nikasil cylinder sleeves can't take high sulfur content. I'm not sure what kind of alloys they put in our last batch of N52B25 engines.
Try this, go into manual shift mode on highway. I think in that mode it does not learn your drive patterns. The learning does not seem to happen in DS/M mode. Or at least to me the way the throttle and gear responds in DS/M never changed.
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