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BMW 520d... Why not in Black Sapphire???
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02-08-2012 9:48am#1Nearly decided on ordering a BMW 520d M-Sport. However, just found out they are not avaliable in Black Sapphire? Why on earth is this??
Im not a fan of carbon black (although I know many people think this is far nicer than sapphire). And I dont really want to pay the extra for the Citrine black or the Azurite black... Besides... these wouldnt be my first choices anyway.
I know there is Jet Black... But I far prefer the metallic look of Black Sapphire. Anyone know why when you could order a standard BMW you may have the Sapphire whereas when ordering an M-Sport (and therefore paying the extra few grand) you cant have the Sapphire colour.
I know maybe it silly but am thinking of changing my car choice altogether coz of this. And I was fairly set on the 520 M-Sport. No need to comment bout keeping clean
. Am very aware it is harder to keep a black car looking shiney . 0
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Have you emailed BMW to ask them?
Nope. May well do tho. Would also be good to get others opinions on colour aswell.. Am well aware colour may not be a top priority on people's list for buying a car... But id like to buy a car that im 100% about and colour definitely comes into the equation. 0 -
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I would. It may well be, for example, that the problem is only temporary.Nope. May well do tho. Would also be good to get others opinions on colour aswell.. Am well aware colour may not be a top priority on people's list for buying a car... But id like to buy a car that im 100% about and colour definitely comes into the equation.0 -
Drummerboy08 wrote: »Why go for a 5 series at all then?!
New 3 series is available in sapphire and your money would buy you more toys too.
I have a massive dog and a baby on the way.... so need the space for trips up the country. Dog can go in boot!. She usually sits in the back but will have to make way for baby! And im not gone on the 3-series tbh unless its the coupe which unfortunately just wouldnt be practical anymore! But space is the main reason. 0 -
I have a massive dog and a baby on the way.... so need the space for trips up the country. Dog can go in boot!. She usually sits in the back but will have to make way for baby! And im not gone on the 3-series tbh unless its the coupe which unfortunately just wouldnt be practical anymore! But space is the main reason.
Go with alpine white...think the new 5 series looks great in this colour..
Normally I love black but for some reason the F10 looks a helluva lot better in white/grey.
Maybe because it stands out more I suppose..a black F10 looks like a 3 series/mondeo far away..0 -
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Honestly, go for the estate. If you buy a saloon with a dog and a baby you'll regret it every single time you look at the car. Plus the estate looks better.I have a massive dog and a baby on the way.... so need the space for trips up the country. Dog can go in boot!. She usually sits in the back but will have to make way for baby! And im not gone on the 3-series tbh unless its the coupe which unfortunately just wouldnt be practical anymore! But space is the main reason. 0 -
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Firstly if you get seen putting a big dog in the boot of a saloon car you'll end up in court on animal cruelty charges, and secondly the boot space in an estate is far more accessible. Even without the dog an estate is better for anyone with a small child. And maybe you can even get the estate in Black Sapphire.Now why would I have to buy and estate? Paying extra for the ski shoot so doggy can be very comfortable in the boot while enjoying a view of the front.
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Firstly if you get seen putting a big dog in the boot of a saloon car you'll end up in court on animal cruelty charges, and secondly the boot space in an estate is far more accessible. Even without the dog an estate is better for anyone with a small child. And maybe you can even get the estate in Black Sapphire.
As I said, dog is sorted so no need to worry about cruelty. Paying extra for ski-shoot and also interior boot cover lifts. So thanks but will never be in court re. cruelty to animals. Very carefully thought out. Take care of her like a baby as it is. She wont have to bend or crouch or do anything to that effect. And will have more space than, me, hubby or baby... so all taken care of in that respect. Thank you for your concern tho 0 -
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TBF the estate offers alot more than a ski chute and a view for the pooch. The load space is far more useable and you will never fill it even with kids/buggies/dogs. Would hate the idea of a dog in the boot of a saloon car.
Also it looks class compared to the much more common saloon.
My neighbour has this,
Nyom nyom nyom nyom!0 -
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As I said, dog is sorted so no need to worry about cruelty. Paying extra for ski-shoot and also interior boot cover lifts. So thanks but will never be in court re. cruelty to animals. Very carefully thought out. Take care of her like a baby as it is. She wont have to bend or crouch or do anything to that effect. And will have more space than, me, hubby or baby... so all taken care of in that respect. Thank you for your concern thoYou're an absolute disgrace leaving the dog in the boot with a ski hatch open. I wouldn't even dream of doing that to my dog, and I have a ski hatch aswell.
Get an estate with a dog guard and take proper care of your animal ffs.
Read the thread in future, I'm also infracting you for ignoring my previous intsruction.0 -
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You're an absolute disgrace leaving the dog in the boot with a ski hatch open. I wouldn't even dream of doing that to my dog, and I have a ski hatch aswell.
Get an estate with a dog guard and take proper care of your animal ffs.
Dog guard already purchased. And have also checked safety and comfortability for dog. Friend also works in SPCA and have brought him to see car and he has verified this has plenty of room with air and light and also with removable interior boot cover. Definitely appropritate for an hour and a half car ride where we would be stopping every half hour to let her out anyway. So as I said, thank you for concern, but dog is treated like a baby and perhaps you should get facts straight before giving opinions that are no wanted, warranted or even valid as accurate description of me or the way I treat my dog. Thanks all the same tho. 0 -
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You're an absolute disgrace leaving the dog in the boot with a ski hatch open. I wouldn't even dream of doing that to my dog, and I have a ski hatch aswell.
Get an estate with a dog guard and take proper care of your animal ffs.
I've never heard such dribble in all my life, do you think the OP is driving across europe, she's already stated it's a 1 1/2 hour journey of which the dog gets taken out during it, whats the problem? Have you bothered to ask the OP how many time she makes this trip? Who are you to tell the OP that it's a disgrace? The OP is making sure the dog is comfortable in every way possible, I don't believe that you should have to compromise style (Which is subjective of course) and purchase an estate just because you have a dog.
I don't mind estates, they're nice, they're practical, but each to their own.
I mean the OP has asked about a colour of a car and certain people derail the thread bringing in animal cruelty as they have nothing better to do while they sit at home behind their computer unemployed wishing they could afford a nice new BMW.
You got to love Green Envy, a trait well versed in Ireland.
BACK ON TOP. OP the white BMW posted in the photos is by far and away the nicest 0 -
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sReq | uTeK wrote: »I've never heard such dribble in all my life, do you think the OP is driving across europe, she's already stated it's a 1 1/2 hour journey of which the dog gets taken out during it, whats the problem? Have you bothered to ask the OP how many time she makes this trip? Who are you to tell the OP that it's a disgrace? The OP is making sure the dog is comfortable in every way possible, I don't believe that you should have to compromise style (Which is subjective of course) and purchase an estate just because you have a dog.
I don't mind estates, they're nice, they're practical, but each to their own.
I mean the OP has asked about a colour of a car and certain people derail the thread bringing in animal cruelty as they have nothing better to do while they sit at home behind their computer unemployed wishing they could afford a nice new BMW.
You got to love Green Envy, a trait well versed in Ireland.
BACK ON TOP. OP the white BMW posted in the photos is by far and away the nicest
I'm actually considering moving on my LS430 for the exact reasons above, and getting a 530/535d touring, but I will be driving across Europe on occasion (economy is also a factor)
Envious? Please don't make me laugh, an f10 is well within my reach without finance, and how anyone spends their money is entirely their own business.
But to be clear: If you have a big dog, as I do (Doberman), and you're considering buying new forget the saloon, you have something far better suited to your needs, in the estate, which is certainly no compromise on style.
Picking the saloon for style reasons, when the estate is the correct choice for your needs, is not being kind to your dog. My point was harshly made sure, and apologies for that but I think you should reconsider your choice.0 -
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Whatever way you cut it, if the dog were choosing they'd go for the estate.sReq | uTeK wrote: »I think you're missing the point. There is NOTHING wrong IMO and obviously in the eyes of most people who've read the thread with having a dog in the boot of a car, SO LONG as appropriate measures have been taken to ensure the dog's journey is as comfortable as those traveling with it. In this case it would seem to me that the OP is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the dog has a suitable 1 1/2 hour journey (Whenever it's undertaken)
Not only that the OP has stated numerous times that the dog is well looked after and treated as a baby and is given a break between journeys.
Now with all that in mind, why would you POSSIBLY throw in with "Dog Cruelty" If you want to talk about cruel by all means look at yourself, I know I'd rather have a big dog in the boot of a car for 1 1/2 journeys the odd time than clumped into an estate while I tour around Europe on 10+ hour drives.
Also you fail to factor in that what you may think is stylish may well be hideously ugly to others, style is subjective, each to their own.
I guess when your quick to ram accusations of dog cruelty down a thread for no apparent reason you'd hardly take into consideration that your views may not necessarily meet the views of the general public.
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Whatever way you cut it, if the dog were choosing they'd go for the estate.
Would he really?
I'd liken it to business class v economy.
If I told you you had a choice, get to a destination with relative comfort in a short space of time say 1 1/2 hours.
Or arrive at the same destination 10 hours later?
I know what one I'd be taking.0 -
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