In September 2008, our family decided to purchase a second car. We already had a Nissan Almera sedan, so we decided that we needed another big car with a diesel engine. We considered several options, but the polynomial test drives of Audi and Volvo cars did not help. In the end, I made a decision, and the choice fell on the BMW 1 Series. However, after clarifying a few points at the car dealership, the findings prompted me to reconsider my previous decision, and we settled on the 3rd series coupe. The price difference between them was small, so I decided and chose the 320d coupe. Then it was time to wait for the coveted car. But the financial crisis came, our car did not get to the assembly on time, so the date of purchase was postponed.
Somehow, at a meeting, a friend recommended me not to waste my time and take something from what is available at the car dealership. Moreover, since the new year a rise in customs duties on used cars from abroad was expected. Therefore, I decided to do so. It was no longer possible to procrastinate with the purchase. I called the salon and found out that there were no suitable options and a worthy replacement for me! Then I had the thought: "But do not I swipe at the Bavarian 5th series?". The managers selected two BMW 520s for me to choose. Their configurations were close to the top ones. Therefore, having weighed everything again and looked at the car, I decided. And not in vain!
BMW 520 is my car! Complications with state. rooms, tinted windows, mud flaps and rugs, in principle, did not arise. Immediately, in the cabin, I bought a native set of 17 disks with winter studless tires Dunlop. And here it is, the moment of truth - Iām leaving the salon on a brand new diesel beauty!
A diesel 2-liter engine with 4 cylinders and a capacity of 177 horsepower, with a torque of 350 Nm. Body color metallic "black sapphire". The interior is trimmed with black Dakota leather. The seats are comfortable with excellent lateral support. The gearbox is a six-speed automatic. Well, how can you not fall in love with this BMW 520, the characteristics of which are so good ?!
In addition, among the pleasant "little things" I found: heated steering wheel, heated seats with three levels of work, a pair of cup holders that extend from the front panel. Two more showed up in the back seat. My BMW 520 model, like many other cars of this concern, is equipped with parking sensors with sound and visual indication. Well, and where without branded stability control systems!
Now I will share my impressions. What can I say, BMW is a car in the full sense of the word! Comfort, rear-wheel drive, responsiveness in cornering - all this in the summons evokes feelings close to the pleasure of sex! I would also like to note the German diesel engine. From a traffic light, the car starts off smoothly, but very quickly, leaving everyone far behind. Auto responds almost instantly. Fuel consumption, according to information from the on-board computer, is less than 10 liters in the city. The brakes are just perfect. I would never have believed that a two-ton car could stop so quickly. My BMW 520 proved it.
About Bayerische Motoren Werke cars say a lot, both good and bad. My dear BMW 520 was not an exception, reviews about which are the most controversial. But, fortunately, as the owner of this car, I know that the only truth is that not to love this car is simply impossible.