[Steces]

The official 5 bit of Bimmerpost is a bit bleak and Im fairly sure there are some grown ups on here

Have just pulled the trigger on a 530d Touring, Ive driven a couple and theres nothing that was obviously in need of change so Ive decided to take advantage of dealers having a clear out with the LCI rapidly approaching

So are there any top tips I should have a look at please in the next week or so before it comes.

My main question is what size wheels and tyres do most run for a winter set up? Its a 'regular' MSport on 19's.

I'll probably take my chances till summer to buy the tyres but am keen to get a set of OEM alloys in the meantime. This board is a great place to buy and sell from decent people, any ideas of a similar community for the 5, Id rather avoid ebay

Cheers

[225]

Hello!
Few people on here have 5ers now due to the pre LCI deals. Did you get the 399 down 399 a month one just posted about?!

[Steces]

389

EDIT: hadnt looked at the off topic page. D'oh

[mcoops]

Mine hasn't arrived yet either but Bibbles and Bryans69 might have some top tips.

[kitster]

I've got 19" 664M for summer and run square set of 245/45/18 from MrWinterWheels. I considered the 17" bit it looks really odd on the G31.

Summer Tyre: Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 3 RFT
Winter Tyre: Continental 830P RFT

[Ronstein]

Originally Posted by Steces

Have just pulled the trigger on a 530d Touring, Ive driven a couple and theres nothing that was obviously in need of change so Ive decided to take advantage of dealers having a clear out with the LCI rapidly approaching

Cheers

Good choice. I was between a 540i Touring and the 640i GT, buying 6 months old, and the 640 won on value for money and standard equipment (plus a bigger load capacity) but there's not a great deal in it. 5 Touring is a lovely car and the 6-pot diesel is a gem. Great power delivery and amazing economy. My 50,000 miles in a 530d averaged 46 mpg!

[Sasquartch]

I've bought a 520i

Althought an M-Sport it has 18 inch wheels. When I was talking to the salesman he said 19 inch come with the M-Sport+

Maybe the bigger engined models have different wheels ?

[kitster]

Originally Posted by Sasquartch

I've bought a 520i

Althought an M-Sport it has 18 inch wheels. When I was talking to the salesman he said 19 inch come with the M-Sport+

Maybe the bigger engined models have different wheels ?

4-Cyl MSport has 18" 662M as standard, which isn't a bad looking wheel. 4-Cyl MSport+ pack or 6 cylinder MSport gets 19" 664M. Really like the 664M, not a fan of the 20" 759.

[Lorcan]

I'm surprised HighlandPete hasn't been along to suggest small wheels and adaptive damping yet

Anyway, I really enjoyed our 540i with AC Schnitzer springs and 20" wheels (and non-runflats of course). Mega comfortable and quite chuckable for such a big bus.

Enjoy!

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

I'm surprised HighlandPete hasn't been along to suggest small wheels and adaptive damping yet

Anyway, I really enjoyed our 540i with AC Schnitzer springs and 20" wheels (and non-runflats of course). Mega comfortable and quite chuckable for such a big bus.

Enjoy!

You know how to make a man drool

Nice car .... and backdrop, Ex Wolferton station I take it.

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by Alscoob

Ex Wolferton station I take it.

Yep, the owner there is a car nut and always makes us welcome.

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

Yep, the owner there is a car nut and always makes us welcome.

Nice... we used to visit it before it was a house and was still full with Royal trinkets!

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

I'm surprised HighlandPete hasn't been along to suggest small wheels and adaptive damping yet

I don't qualify to answer... in this G30/31 debate. I'm still in the past with an F11 on 17" winter wheels.

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

Anyway, I really enjoyed our 540i with AC Schnitzer springs and 20" wheels (and non-runflats of course). Mega comfortable and quite chuckable for such a big bus.

I guess it's on All-Terrain tyres, with its own snow plough on the front

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

I guess it's on All-Terrain tyres, with its own snow plough on the front

No need, we don't have any snow on the east coast. The spoiler is only for biffing peasants out of the way as we pass Sandringham

[isleaiw1]

No winter wheels on mine - just the standard 20" rims and Michelin Pilot Sports. When the weather is bad, just drive the Mini instead or stay at home!

Congrats on new car, it is just a great vehicle.

[DB118D]

What spec of 530d does £389 a month buy you?

[Steces]

Originally Posted by DB118D

What spec of 530d does £389 a month buy you?

Is that a trick question?

[Hooded]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

I'm surprised HighlandPete hasn't been along to suggest small wheels and adaptive damping yet !

Although you couldn’t blame him for suggesting it with the state of the roads in Britain currently

I went over Ludlow yesterday .. It was impossible to keep to your own side of the road without wrecking your car due to endless pot holes that looked like meteorite crash sites!

[robbiep]

Originally Posted by DB118D

What spec of 530d does £389 a month buy you?

Standard spec 530d MSport saloon. 4 year deal, 389 down, 389 per month. 8k miles per year

As per the other thread in O/T

[Steces]

Originally Posted by robbiep

Standard spec 530d MSport saloon. 4 year deal, 389 down, 389 per month. 8k miles per year

As per the other thread in O/T

Mines a Touring

May delivery built to order including road tax increase

Added the following for £33/,month :

HK
Electric seats
Reversing camera
Comfort access
Folding mirrors

Cheers

[robbiep]

Originally Posted by Steces

Mines a Touring

May delivery built to order including road tax increase

Added the following for £33/,month :

HK
Electric seats
Reversing camera
Comfort access
Folding mirrors

Cheers

That is an even better deal then !

Can I ask where from, full details (finance contribution, etc) ?