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Why you bought an e60
08-23-2006, 09:18 PM
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My Ride: E60 - 2006 (530i) Automatic --- Options: Professional Navigation, Voice Control, i-Drive, Blue Tooth enabled, Adaptive Lights, Active Steering, High Beam Assist, TV Function, Active Seats (Leather) with Airconditioning / Heating Option, Wooden Trim, Sports Package, Extended Aircon function, Anti Dazzle Rear & Side View Mirrors, BMW Assist, BMW Online Option, Dynamic Drive, Tyres: Option 123 - 245/40 R18 (RFT)
I have owned two BMW's (318i - 2003 and 325i - 2005) before I bought my E60 - 530i (2006) 
and I must say each one of these cars have given me outstanding performance and comfort. E60 has both: Excellent Drive and Comfort + lots of nice options. Although, couple of nice features could be added to this car to make it more luxurious, options like (Leather Handles above doors inside the car, Comfort seats as standard option, better quality leather for sun shades, comfort windscreen as standard option, Auxillary Input jack, Alarm System, Head Light washing system and the list goes on......). E60 portrays a certain type of attitude on the road and I love that 
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While changing my 325i (E90) I went to see the Lexus GS300 / Audi A6 and man they just did'nt feel right
. Although both of them had a couple of nice features which BMW does not have, but, still they was no way near a BMW.
I think E60 gives a mix of Luxury and Sports. Cheers ....
and I must say each one of these cars have given me outstanding performance and comfort. E60 has both: Excellent Drive and Comfort + lots of nice options. Although, couple of nice features could be added to this car to make it more luxurious, options like (Leather Handles above doors inside the car, Comfort seats as standard option, better quality leather for sun shades, comfort windscreen as standard option, Auxillary Input jack, Alarm System, Head Light washing system and the list goes on......). E60 portrays a certain type of attitude on the road and I love that ..... While changing my 325i (E90) I went to see the Lexus GS300 / Audi A6 and man they just did'nt feel right
. Although both of them had a couple of nice features which BMW does not have, but, still they was no way near a BMW. I think E60 gives a mix of Luxury and Sports. Cheers ....
08-23-2006, 09:54 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Silver BMW 530i
Premium Package, Sports Package, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Sun Shades, iPod Retrofit kit, M-Tech Kit, OEM Style 172 Wheels
I need the option of A+B+C
Originally Posted by tomwid' post='325857' date='Aug 23 2006, 12:56 PM
You missed "all of the above". Those are all reasons why I bought one.
08-23-2006, 11:02 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
i chose the e60 because:
- none of its competitors offer manual or sequential manual transmissions
- bmw owners club has more events (can you even imagine lexus owners doing an autocross or track day?! LOL)
- none of its competitors offer manual or sequential manual transmissions
- bmw owners club has more events (can you even imagine lexus owners doing an autocross or track day?! LOL)
08-24-2006, 05:33 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by x550-ed' post='326094' date='Aug 24 2006, 12:54 AM
I need the option of A+B+C
So on the list:
1. Performance comes first (not just engine power here but the overall driving experience)
2. Looks comes second, and
3. Luxury comes third, but without the luxury, you might not buy a e60, right?
. . . and without looks, furthermore, you would not buy an e60 for sure. The e60's worth is really in it's performance category and looks. Luxury is just auxillary preferred.
Do you agree?
08-24-2006, 06:03 AM
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Count me in for another "all of the above" vote. No other car offers such a great balance of all these items...
(Also, you forgot to add "the existence of E60.net" to the list.
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(Also, you forgot to add "the existence of E60.net" to the list.
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08-24-2006, 06:12 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Monaco Blue
All of the above. However, my definition of luxury includes that techno edge peculiar to BMW.
My wife has a MB CLS 500 which is quite luxurious, but lacks Blue Tooth, i drive, and HUD, which to me, are essential luxuries.
My wife has a MB CLS 500 which is quite luxurious, but lacks Blue Tooth, i drive, and HUD, which to me, are essential luxuries.
08-24-2006, 07:26 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by tomwid' post='325857' date='Aug 23 2006, 10:56 PM
You missed "all of the above". Those are all reasons why I bought one.
What other brand could give all this???
08-24-2006, 10:22 AM
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...So on the list:
1. Performance comes first (not just engine power here but the overall driving experience)
2. Looks comes second, and
3. Luxury comes third, but without the luxury, you might not buy a e60, right?
. . . and without looks, furthermore, you would not buy an e60 for sure. The e60's worth is really in it's performance category and looks. Luxury is just auxillary preferred.
Do you agree?
1. Performance comes first (not just engine power here but the overall driving experience)
2. Looks comes second, and
3. Luxury comes third, but without the luxury, you might not buy a e60, right?
. . . and without looks, furthermore, you would not buy an e60 for sure. The e60's worth is really in it's performance category and looks. Luxury is just auxillary preferred.
Do you agree?
Originally Posted by Rudy' post='326214' date='Aug 24 2006, 04:03 PM
...(Also, you forgot to add "the existence of E60.net" to the list. )
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