Sort of newbie from the UK!

cfoster · 08-31-2016, 02:55 PM

Hi all, been a member on here for a while but never really posted, I should be in a position in the next month or 2 to buy an F10 M5, a little excited to say the least! I've just sold my C63 and wanted something a little bigger but still practical but still just as fast / fun - nothing else fits the bill!

I've been looking through the trader and ebay etc and sort of know the spec I want (Monte Carlo Blue or Sing Grey with the Silverstone leather) but wanted to know are there any 'must have' options that should be ticked?

My budget is around the 30k mark so dont think I will only be able to get a 2012 / 2013 model. With the stereo which one is the premium stereo in these, I have seen some with B&O but think these were later ones. In the spec sheet is Loudspeaker System the usual boggo one?

Cheers

bimmer-boy · 08-31-2016, 03:53 PM

Sound system as far as I know for UK spec:

1) Standard loudspeaker
2) Harmon Kardon loudspeaker (BMW professional)
3) Bang and Olufsen

All the best with your search

cfoster · 08-31-2016, 04:46 PM

Nice one thank you! Are there any other 'must have' options that should be on there, would hate to buy one and it be missing X....!

kieran_pierce · 09-01-2016, 07:37 AM

Power sockets or smokers package

bimmer-boy · 09-01-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kieran_pierce

Power sockets or smokers package

Are power sockets really a "must have" ??

I'm not to sure

cfoster · 09-01-2016, 01:10 PM

Whats the smokers package consist off? I don't smoke?!!

kieran_pierce · 09-01-2016, 02:21 PM

If you want a 12V in the center arm rest then you need the package. Not sure I would use the one in the boot but its there and you get one under the glove box. may be useful.

The smokers package adds a 12V in the popup cup holder, not sure if you get this with out it. so if you have neither the only 5V supply you have is the single USB in the center arm rest.

I like to charge my iPhone 6plus which is much better if a 2A supply rather than the .5 you get from the USB socket.

cfoster · 09-01-2016, 04:15 PM

Ah ok cheers, tbh that wouldn't really bother me!

From what year was the later spec steering wheel fitted? The earlier ones looks sooo dated compared to the rest of the interior (also a retrim is possible I suppose....)

DingolfingLove · 09-02-2016, 02:55 AM

For me, the must have are:
Through load/split seats
Adaptive LED lights
Extended leather
20' 343m alloys &/or Comp package
Speed limit display
Multi function seats
Soft close doors - great for kids
Harmon & Kardon

Good luck & enjoy !

PaulT_M5 · 09-02-2016, 03:01 PM

Later steering wheels were introduced at LCI, so August 2013 onwards (63 plate)

Be aware though that some "old" stock may be on a 63 plate - if you only have external pictures, on pre-LCI cars the front indicators were "spotty", on the LCI they are clear.

bimmer-boy · 09-02-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DingolfingLove

For me, the must have are:
Through load/split seats
Adaptive LED lights
Extended leather
20' 343m alloys &/or Comp package
Speed limit display
Multi function seats
Soft close doors - great for kids
Harmon & Kardon

Good luck & enjoy !

I would add your parking options as well

Surround view
Reverse camera

The car is bigger than you initially think

cfoster · 09-03-2016, 01:26 PM

Thanks all, reverse camera a must yes, how beneficial is the surround view thought? My daily used to be a Lexus GS and fine with larger cars so not sure if this is needed....

Off to Singapore next week for the F1 (well, work!) so will be on the hunt for one when I return!

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cfoster Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E93 335i Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	Sort of newbie from the UK! Hi all, been a member on here for a while but never really posted, I should be in a position in the next month or 2 to buy an F10 M5, a little excited to say the least! I've just sold my C63 and wanted something a little bigger but still practical but still just as fast / fun - nothing else fits the bill! I've been looking through the trader and ebay etc and sort of know the spec I want (Monte Carlo Blue or Sing Grey with the Silverstone leather) but wanted to know are there any 'must have' options that should be ticked? My budget is around the 30k mark so dont think I will only be able to get a 2012 / 2013 model. With the stereo which one is the premium stereo in these, I have seen some with B&O but think these were later ones. In the spec sheet is Loudspeaker System the usual boggo one? Cheers
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bimmer-boy Lieutenant 44 Rep 428 Posts Drives: Bmw 330 e46 Vert, Bmw ind F10 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BG iTrader: (0)	Sound system as far as I know for UK spec: 1) Standard loudspeaker 2) Harmon Kardon loudspeaker (BMW professional) 3) Bang and Olufsen All the best with your search __________________ "If your not careful the media will have you loving the people doing the oppressing, and hating the people being oppressed" Malcolm X
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cfoster Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E93 335i Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	Nice one thank you! Are there any other 'must have' options that should be on there, would hate to buy one and it be missing X....!
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kieran_pierce New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	If you want a 12V in the center arm rest then you need the package. Not sure I would use the one in the boot but its there and you get one under the glove box. may be useful. The smokers package adds a 12V in the popup cup holder, not sure if you get this with out it. so if you have neither the only 5V supply you have is the single USB in the center arm rest. I like to charge my iPhone 6plus which is much better if a 2A supply rather than the .5 you get from the USB socket.
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cfoster Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E93 335i Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	Ah ok cheers, tbh that wouldn't really bother me! From what year was the later spec steering wheel fitted? The earlier ones looks sooo dated compared to the rest of the interior (also a retrim is possible I suppose....)
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DingolfingLove Private First Class 41 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	For me, the must have are: Through load/split seats Adaptive LED lights Extended leather 20' 343m alloys &/or Comp package Speed limit display Multi function seats Soft close doors - great for kids Harmon & Kardon Good luck & enjoy !
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PaulT_M5 Captain 280 Rep 638 Posts Drives: San Marino Blue F90 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Midlands, England iTrader: (0)	Later steering wheels were introduced at LCI, so August 2013 onwards (63 plate) Be aware though that some "old" stock may be on a 63 plate - if you only have external pictures, on pre-LCI cars the front indicators were "spotty", on the LCI they are clear.
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cfoster Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E93 335i Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks all, reverse camera a must yes, how beneficial is the surround view thought? My daily used to be a Lexus GS and fine with larger cars so not sure if this is needed.... Off to Singapore next week for the F1 (well, work!) so will be on the hunt for one when I return!
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