Picked up my new 545i
06-30-2005, 08:12 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i, Orient Blue, Black Interior, Sport Package, Satellite
I picked up my 545 from the dealer on Tuesday morning. It was actually an enjoyable experience at the dealership-- even the finance mgr was pleasant to work with. The car is absolutely fantastic. The handling is super crisp and balanced and you feel completely connected to the road. The combination of the active roll stabalization, the active steering and the performance wheels/tires works very well. The engine is amazing. I've never had a car that was this powerful and refined. After two months of waiting I thought that delivery would anti-climatic, but I am so impressed with this car- its an even better experience than I expected.
Last night we took it up to a concert in the Saratoga Hills at Mountain Winery and I snapped one photo-- not the best-- and I'll post more when I get a chance.
Many thanks to e60.net for providing this forum and to all the users that helped me select my car and options. Your input was extremely valuable.
Last night we took it up to a concert in the Saratoga Hills at Mountain Winery and I snapped one photo-- not the best-- and I'll post more when I get a chance.
Many thanks to e60.net for providing this forum and to all the users that helped me select my car and options. Your input was extremely valuable.
06-30-2005, 08:31 AM
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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....
wow.....congratulations....hope u will share many wonderful years with that new car of yours.....can't wait to see your pics....
06-30-2005, 08:39 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i, Orient Blue, Black Interior, Sport Package, Satellite
Originally Posted by AlanM' date='Jun 30 2005, 08:32 AM
Very nice
BUT HEY - AVOID PARKING IN TIGHT SPACES TO PROTECT YOUR GLEAMING PAINTWORK!!!!!
Have fun
BUT HEY - AVOID PARKING IN TIGHT SPACES TO PROTECT YOUR GLEAMING PAINTWORK!!!!!
Have fun
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I know! They pulled in after we started our tailgate- luckily no damage this time! Gotta love the parking sensors though-- its good that they come on automatically, that's likely to save some bumper scratches.
06-30-2005, 09:16 AM
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
Great news, ZinMe! What a beautiful car, in a beautiful setting. Have fun with the new e60! 
06-30-2005, 09:22 AM
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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats,
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Congrats on great new car!
06-30-2005, 11:22 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Congrats.
I've heard the Mountain Winery is a great place to see a show.
I've heard the Mountain Winery is a great place to see a show.
06-30-2005, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ZinMe' date='Jun 30 2005, 12:39 PM
[quote name='AlanM' date='Jun 30 2005, 08:32 AM']Very nice
BUT HEY - AVOID PARKING IN TIGHT SPACES TO PROTECT YOUR GLEAMING PAINTWORK!!!!!
Have fun
BUT HEY - AVOID PARKING IN TIGHT SPACES TO PROTECT YOUR GLEAMING PAINTWORK!!!!!
Have fun
[snapback]144643[/snapback]
I know! They pulled in after we started our tailgate- luckily no damage this time! Gotta love the parking sensors though-- its good that they come on automatically, that's likely to save some bumper scratches.
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[/quote]Mine first dent took exactly 11 days to get. Stupid SUVs with their monster doors.
! can't wait to see more pics 
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