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Newbie here 420D

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#1 ·
Hi all!

New to this forum. Picked up my 420d just before Christmas. I was driving a 118d coupe before so it's a nice upgrade!

Happy new year to you all!! :)
 
#5 ·
A few niggly faults with the electrics (looks like you've seen in my other post) but I love the car.

Drives much nicer than my 1. It feels like a much higher quality car; more refined and smoother and surprisingly quick! It's a beautiful looking thing and because it's a diesel I still get my low emissions space at work :)

My only complaint (and it's the same with all BMWs) is that the seat belt cuts right across my neck no matter how much I adjust the seat. I think it's probably because I'm only 5'4" and bmw don't offer any seat belt adjustments.
 
#10 ·
lookin good. glad to see you got a manual too!

as for the seat belt cutting across your neck you might be able to find aftermarket solutions. they make these lowering brackets you buy that will lower the seat belt

just make sure you buy the best one that money can buy. safety is the most important aspect of the car.

And honestly having it cut across your neck is not a good measure for safety so look into changing or modifying the belt bracket to make it safer.

my girlfriend has this same problem being the same height.
 
#15 ·
It's amazing. The drive is great! Nice for commuting in comfort mode but definitely has that extra grunt when you knock it into sport. In hindsight I'd have gone for the M Sport but I guess that gives me something to upgrade to in the future :p

Have you test driven one yet? That's probably the best way to get an idea of the drive for yourself!
 
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