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      12-28-2017, 06:53 PM   #1
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It's here: 540i Msport

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I took the delivery of my new 540i Msport yesterday.
My previous was an M4. Huge change of course, but I'm very happy so far.

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540i xdrive
Carbon black / Congnac / Aluminum Rhombicle
MSport Package
Driving Assistance Package
Driving Assistance Plus Package
Parking Assistance Package
Heated Steering Wheel
MSport Brakes
HK Sound System
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      12-29-2017, 02:23 AM   #2
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Beauty mate , what a way to end 2017


Enjoy it mate
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      12-29-2017, 09:07 AM   #3
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Congrats, big fan of carbon black.
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The 540i is a perfectly balanced car
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Congrats, that's a nice choice
Happy New Year
Happy Driving
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Oh yes!
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Congrats! Beautiful car! Just curious.. what made you leave the M4 for the 540? I did the same with my M3.
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Congrats! Beautiful car! Just curious.. what made you leave the M4 for the 540? I did the same with my M3.
Thanks although, this is not my car
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Very nice. I love the cognac and aluminum interior, which I have still not seen in person but ordered for myself.
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Beautiful!

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Congrats! Beautiful car! Just curious.. what made you leave the M4 for the 540? I did the same with my M3.
The road noise and the stiffness started bothering me in long trips. I especially think comfort mode could be a little softer. I mean, I've recently driven a 911, and it was noticeably softer than the M4! And sound... I like the sound when you push it, but in highway speeds, the road noise is not that pleasant IMO.

Last but not least; I have a 2 year old, so having more space for him and everything that I carry around with him has become a priority.

But I have to say, overall, M4 was a magnificent car; but doesn't fit my current life I guess.
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The road noise and the stiffness started bothering me in long trips. I especially think comfort mode could be a little softer. I mean, I've recently driven a 911, and it was noticeably softer than the M4! And sound... I like the sound when you push it, but in highway speeds, the road noise is not that pleasant IMO.

Last but not least; I have a 2 year old, so having more space for him and everything that I carry around with him has become a priority.

But I have to say, overall, M4 was a magnificent car; but doesn't fit my current life I guess.

I guess the space in the 5 Series vs M4 is a massive upgrade considering no rear door access! Especially adding a babyseat into the mix and all the baggage that goes along with it.

I struggle with the battle of the 3 Series vs 5 Series argument and wonder if the additional space is worth the increase in car size when making that jump.

Congrats on the car - it sounds absolutely lovely!
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Great combo! Looks like a beaut!

You should repost your pics in the official med blue thread.
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Great combo! Looks like a beaut!

You should repost your pics in the official med blue thread.
It's actually carbon black. But I will take and post more pics as soon as Boston weather permits. At this point, I wash it, then in a few miles it gets salty again
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