Pics of my new sportswagon!
01-31-2008, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SIC60' post='525182' date='Jan 31 2008, 01:18 AM
Nice car!
Sorry to go off-topic, but what steering wheel is that? Is it just standard for all the 08s? I like it cuz it's a lot thicker than mine, no homo.
Sorry to go off-topic, but what steering wheel is that? Is it just standard for all the 08s? I like it cuz it's a lot thicker than mine, no homo.
what's with this no homo stuff. I was listening to sat radio today and a guy called in and gave another guy a compliment and followed it with no homo???
i think i will start saying im hetero every time i give a compliment to a woman... 
oh yeah ,nice ride NO HOMO!
01-31-2008, 05:32 PM
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I love the look of the anthracite headliner there. I would do one of two wheel options...
First M series 166 wheels in 19 inch variety.
Second M series 172 wheels, same size.
I think the only other thing I would do is add aero kit to the touring and give it that real monster look...
First M series 166 wheels in 19 inch variety.
Second M series 172 wheels, same size.
I think the only other thing I would do is add aero kit to the touring and give it that real monster look...
01-31-2008, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonrhcastle' post='525642' date='Jan 31 2008, 06:32 PM
I love the look of the anthracite headliner there. I would do one of two wheel options...
First M series 166 wheels in 19 inch variety.
Second M series 172 wheels, same size.
I think the only other thing I would do is add aero kit to the touring and give it that real monster look...
First M series 166 wheels in 19 inch variety.
Second M series 172 wheels, same size.
I think the only other thing I would do is add aero kit to the touring and give it that real monster look...
Thank you! I am so glad I added the anthracite headliner, I initially thought it came with the sport package but it didn't. Great addition for 500 bucks. I would love to have the M172 wheels but they won't fit due to the offset (they don't work with x drive) I don't know about the M166? Definitely getting the M sport kit and and thinking of painting or powdercoating whatever wheels I get either a dark gray or black. Any thoughts?
02-01-2008, 01:10 PM
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Congrats, really great choice, is not that often seeing somebody from the States posting pics of a wagon. 
02-01-2008, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ///Marco.it' post='525996' date='Feb 1 2008, 02:10 PM
Congrats, really great choice, is not that often seeing somebody from the States posting pics of a wagon.
That is true. I don't know why but wagons over here have a stigma attached to them. Everybody buys SUV's, which I believe is nothing more than a wagon on too much growth hormone. Women (my wife included) also want SUV's, no minivans or wagons. I absolutely love the wagon. Of course, I had a Mini too which attracted it's own share of snide comments and laughter, I would just laugh and accelerate away from them.
I have a feeling it will be very similar in the wagon.
02-01-2008, 02:36 PM
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My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003
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Originally Posted by Bud' post='525999' date='Feb 1 2008, 11:25 PM
That is true. I don't know why but wagons over here have a stigma attached to them. Everybody buys SUV's, which I believe is nothing more than a wagon on too much growth hormone. Women (my wife included) also want SUV's, no minivans or wagons. I absolutely love the wagon. Of course, I had a Mini too which attracted it's own share of snide comments and laughter, I would just laugh and accelerate away from them. I have a feeling it will be very similar in the wagon.
I have a feeling it will be very similar in the wagon.
02-01-2008, 05:09 PM
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I don't know if they will fit or not. That, and the lack of M-sport suspension, are the only downsides of the X-drive on the E61.
I would check with www.bmwwheels.com and see what they have that you can fit. The series 128 wheels are also nice, but are a little more sporty and not as luxurious looking as the 172's or 166's.
Of the ones listed on that site, I also think that the individual wheels 152 look fantastic.
I think powder grey would be okay, not a big fan of the power black....
I would check with www.bmwwheels.com and see what they have that you can fit. The series 128 wheels are also nice, but are a little more sporty and not as luxurious looking as the 172's or 166's.
Of the ones listed on that site, I also think that the individual wheels 152 look fantastic.
I think powder grey would be okay, not a big fan of the power black....
02-02-2008, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Bud' post='525056' date='Jan 30 2008, 08:50 PM
Well, here are pics (very poor ones at that but I am no photographer) of my new sportswagon! Picked it up and drove straight to the tint shop! Wheel suggestions appreciated.
your pm replied today btw
02-02-2008, 03:24 AM
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My Ride: 520d Touring + M Sports Pack + Bussines Line Pack
Black leather interior .....
Hello, i have just ordered mine last week with a M Sports Pack in Carbon Black , black leather interior and nice 18" Wheels
I promisse to post pics the moment it arrives ( april ? )
I promisse to post pics the moment it arrives ( april ? )