Reply to: BMW 525d Touring M Sport - Electric Tailgate...

[MaryPoppins]

blimey where do you live Norway?

Take your foot off the accelerator and you will be fine.

Had two incidents of getting stuck in the ClientCo car park in the 5 series I used to have, put my off for life!

[vetran]

RWD scares me in any form of icy/snowy weather. I was only considering BMW cos of their xDrive thing..

blimey where do you live Norway?

Take your foot off the accelerator and you will be fine.

[LondonManc]

Top end Skoda Superb estate does 4x4 and no sign of an electronic tailgate.

[WTFH]

New V90 cross country coming soon as well.

[MaryPoppins]

Merc are bringing out an E-class equivalent of the A6 Allroad next year - might be interesting if you need pup carrying and a bit of poke/ground clearance

RWD scares me in any form of icy/snowy weather. I was only considering BMW cos of their xDrive thing..

[MaryPoppins]

If you want an estate for the space, don't buy a beamer - hardly any more space than a decent hatchback. If you want a performance estate, with the space of an estate, you're better off with an Audi or Volvo.

Ta - you're right. The boot space in the 5 Series is v disappointing, having gone to have a look at one and got into the boot on all fours myself (!)


I've currently got the A6 Avant Le Mans model, which is spot on size and spec wise, but has an electric closing boot. This is making it increasingly difficult to get the dog in, so I was looking for an estate with a high spec, but without the electric boot.


I don't think that model appears to exist these days - everyone is now too lazy to close their boot manually. So I shall stick with my A6 for the time being I guess.


Thank you all!

[WTFH]

Merc are bringing out an E-class equivalent of the A6 Allroad next year - might be interesting if you need pup carrying and a bit of poke/ground clearance

[Wilmslow]

I hired an Octovia estate in Barcelona at the weekend - the ideal large car for any family.

Could have used a sixth year and a sat-nav mind you.... but a bargain of a estate car.

[DaveB]

If you want an estate for the space, don't buy a beamer - hardly any more space than a decent hatchback. If you want a performance estate, with the space of an estate, you're better off with an Audi or Volvo.

WMS +1

Beemer Estates are tiny. Although Audi's aren't much better. Merc E class is excellent, but if its going to be a second car to carry the pup then look at something like a Skoda Superb or Octavia estate. Brilliant cars for less money if you can live without the badge.

[original PM]

If you want an estate for the space, don't buy a beamer - hardly any more space than a decent hatchback. If you want a performance estate, with the space of an estate, you're better off with an Audi or Volvo.

IIRC it is somewhere big enough for her rather large dog!

[Mordac]

Have a look at the BMW website, they have a car configurator that allows you to see that sort of thing.

If you want an estate for the space, don't buy a beamer - hardly any more space than a decent hatchback. If you want a performance estate, with the space of an estate, you're better off with an Audi or Volvo.

[LondonManc]

Ugh. Thought so from the brochures - thanks both.

Have a look at the BMW website, they have a car configurator that allows you to see that sort of thing.

[MaryPoppins]

Ugh. Thought so from the brochures - thanks both.

[LondonManc]

BMW 5 Series (2010 - 2013) review review | Car review | RAC Drive



No girlie button though.

What do you mean? How should a button look to be manly rather than girlie?

The convenience opening pack for when you're carrying something is an optional extra though

[northernladuk]

BMW 5 Series (2010 - 2013) review review | Car review | RAC Drive

. All Touring versions were revised in June with automatic tailgate operation as standard

No girlie button though.

EDIT : Looks like it's standard from SE up.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...series-touring

If you opt for the entry-level SE trimmed 5 Series Touring expect to find it equipped with 6.5in iDrive infotainment system complete with sat nav, Bluetooth and DAB, dual-zone climate control, automatic tailgate, auto wipers and lights, and front and rear parking sensors.