2007 550 on order (with questions)
09-07-2006, 01:03 PM
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trading in a 2005 M3 on a 2007 550i (silver gray, black leather, antracite trim and headliner, cold weather, fold down seats, logic 7, sat). Here's my dilema... I am thinking of adding the 166 wheels and/or the M Aero kit. In an effort to save a grand or 2, would it look better to add the aero kit an keep the stock sport wheels or get the wheels and not the aero kit. I've looked and looked at pictures everyone has posted (thanks by the way) and can't make up my mind.
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thanks!
09-07-2006, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bmb' post='331997' date='Sep 7 2006, 11:03 PM
trading in a 2005 M3 on a 2007 550i (silver gray, black leather, antracite trim and headliner, cold weather, fold down seats, logic 7, sat). Here's my dilema... I am thinking of adding the 166 wheels and/or the M Aero kit. In an effort to save a grand or 2, would it look better to add the aero kit an keep the stock sport wheels or get the wheels and not the aero kit. I've looked and looked at pictures everyone has posted (thanks by the way) and can't make up my mind.
thanks!
thanks!
(just my opinion! it's the road I took and never regretted it)
09-07-2006, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bmb' post='331997' date='Sep 7 2006, 11:03 PM
trading in a 2005 M3 on a 2007 550i (silver gray, black leather, antracite trim and headliner, cold weather, fold down seats, logic 7, sat). Here's my dilema... I am thinking of adding the 166 wheels and/or the M Aero kit. In an effort to save a grand or 2, would it look better to add the aero kit an keep the stock sport wheels or get the wheels and not the aero kit. I've looked and looked at pictures everyone has posted (thanks by the way) and can't make up my mind.
thanks!
thanks!
(just my opinion! it's the road I took and never regretted it)
09-07-2006, 01:29 PM
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If you can you should get both because the M Aero package with 166 wheels looks just perfect, but if you have to choose go with the Aero package first 
since it's much easier to change wheels @ any given time. 
Rich
since it's much easier to change wheels @ any given time. Rich
09-07-2006, 01:32 PM
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I did the wheels first and then the Aero Kit....IMHO in the US the Aero kit does not look good with the 124 wheels - please no flaming
You could try and negotiate the Aero Kit into the price as it is cheaper than adding it later
then add the wheels at delivery...just my 2cents
Cheers,
You could try and negotiate the Aero Kit into the price as it is cheaper than adding it later
then add the wheels at delivery...just my 2centsCheers,
09-07-2006, 02:16 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
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Choice of M-Tech Aero kit or 166s, I'd go with Aero kit. Wheels can be bought later and who knows you might not even go with the 166s if you've seen all the wheels here on display. 
09-07-2006, 02:48 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - 6 speed manual (July 04 build), silver-grey/black, sports package std equipment (18", active roll, active steering, adaptive headlights), premium sound, bluetooth enabled, folding rear seat, lumbar, 3m hood/bumper protective film, rear tint, euro reflectors.
Originally Posted by bmb' post='331997' date='Sep 7 2006, 02:03 PM
trading in a 2005 M3 on a 2007 550i (silver gray, black leather, antracite trim and headliner, cold weather, fold down seats, logic 7, sat). Here's my dilema... I am thinking of adding the 166 wheels and/or the M Aero kit. In an effort to save a grand or 2, would it look better to add the aero kit an keep the stock sport wheels or get the wheels and not the aero kit. I've looked and looked at pictures everyone has posted (thanks by the way) and can't make up my mind.
thanks!
thanks!
I would suggest the m-kit side skirts as they really break up the lines of the side (which looks really hulky).
Congrats on your new ride - you will love it.
09-07-2006, 04:12 PM
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My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
Depends on where u are. Here in Boston, I have yet to see an E60 with an aero kit so I would suggest you put the kit on. Like vegastrashed/jiio said, you can always put the wheels on later and who knows there are so many choice around....