535d to M5
01-22-2007, 09:20 AM
#11
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Posts: 6,458
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ats77' post='381326' date='Jan 22 2007, 12:54 AM
Steve guess what R. just gave me now, issue of 08/2006 Total BMW and was thinking of this. Mate we live once... GET THE M5! and do not look back!
you will have the luxury comfort of the E60
v10 that even beats the M drei, and lots of fun
only thing you may "loose" is the tank
but honestly who buy an M5 and looking on tank capacity or cost of petrol, take the plunge and post it up get a RINGTAXI sticker LoL
you will have the luxury comfort of the E60
v10 that even beats the M drei, and lots of fun
only thing you may "loose" is the tank
but honestly who buy an M5 and looking on tank capacity or cost of petrol, take the plunge and post it up get a RINGTAXI sticker LoLMan go for the M5 and don't look back. You'll forever regret if you don't. Simply take an Ex and go sign the papers without looking at fuel consumption and stuff...kidding
but just do it and that's that.
01-22-2007, 09:34 AM
#12
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MIAMI B*CH
Posts: 6,959
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Steveeee you must take this one?!!! http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=35785 you know P. drove it well and did not killed it also it DMSed.
Or do you want to have 560Hp as Alex from HAMANN +60hp performance kit? cheers
Or do you want to have 560Hp as Alex from HAMANN +60hp performance kit?
cheers
01-22-2007, 11:31 AM
#13
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Scotland, UK
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the responses 
I'd love to take Paul's car but as this is through my company I'll be paying tax on the list price of the car, so I want a car that's close to list price and as low mileage as possible. Besides, I've seen the way Paul drove that car around the Nurburgring 
Just kidding!
I'm test driving an M5 tonight, so far so good although 1 degree and the possibility of snow tomorrow isn't so good
Will let you know how I get on. Looks likely I'll go for it
I'd love to take Paul's car but as this is through my company I'll be paying tax on the list price of the car, so I want a car that's close to list price and as low mileage as possible. Besides, I've seen the way Paul drove that car around the Nurburgring Just kidding!I'm test driving an M5 tonight, so far so good although 1 degree and the possibility of snow tomorrow isn't so good
Will let you know how I get on. Looks likely I'll go for it
01-22-2007, 11:32 AM
#14
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Scotland, UK
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ats77' post='381701' date='Jan 22 2007, 06:34 PM
Or do you want to have 560Hp as Alex from HAMANN +60hp performance kit? cheers
cheers
01-23-2007, 12:32 AM
#15
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: UK with german roots
Posts: 683
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 535d Sport, carbon black, media pack, visibility pack, grey leather, heated seats, sun protection glass, voice control, Eibach ProKit, 19" 166 style wheels, e-maps ECU remap to 325hp and 640NM, top speed limiter removed
Steve,
you don't really want an answer from me, do you ? Would be not appropriate for an open forum.
I'd say you're gonna have it anyway and rightly so.
Do it
you don't really want an answer from me, do you ? Would be not appropriate for an open forum.
I'd say you're gonna have it anyway and rightly so.
Do it
01-23-2007, 12:41 AM
#16
Members
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the 3rd day of M5 ownership i've had transmission fault.
After that i've had 2 transmission errors, but no lock down as of yet (touch wood).
My M5 is a 06 model, september delivery.
Love the car, wife loves it. It's a bit bumpy, but the torque just isn't there compared to our other cars (merc S550 and Sl500).
After that i've had 2 transmission errors, but no lock down as of yet (touch wood).
My M5 is a 06 model, september delivery.
Love the car, wife loves it. It's a bit bumpy, but the torque just isn't there compared to our other cars (merc S550 and Sl500).
01-23-2007, 02:04 AM
#17
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Scotland, UK
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by olli_535d' post='382060' date='Jan 23 2007, 09:32 AM
Steve,
you don't really want an answer from me, do you ? Would be not appropriate for an open forum.
I'd say you're gonna have it anyway and rightly so.
Do it
you don't really want an answer from me, do you ? Would be not appropriate for an open forum.
I'd say you're gonna have it anyway and rightly so.
Do it
You are correct, I bought it this morning. I pick it up at the weekend.
01-23-2007, 02:10 AM
#18
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: sofia / london
Posts: 3,236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Steve Gill' post='382070' date='Jan 23 2007, 11:04 AM
lol Olli You are correct, I bought it this morning. I pick it up at the weekend.
You are correct, I bought it this morning. I pick it up at the weekend.
01-23-2007, 03:52 AM
#19
Members
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by w8pmc' post='381598' date='Jan 22 2007, 02:11 PM
Just do it, as you'll love it when you do & always regret it if you don't.
The +'s are very obvious, that being almost everything about the M5 (& the 535d M-Sport is a fabulous car). The driving experience, power, noise, toys, chassis, suspension, a proper M & don't forget DMS can work magic on M5's as well.
The -'s are the size of the fuel tank which is fine in a 520 or a 5 Diesel, but woeful on the M5 as they're the same size across the range so expect a range on no more than 240miles when cruising & as i think you already know, i can only manage 3-4laps of Nordschleife on a full tank of fuel. Also factor in higher insurance (you'll need some kind of Tracker system) & although they hold their value OK in % terms, being a higher value car the actual ??'s they lose is fairly high. Other running costs are fine (servicing & brakes etc.) however they chew up rear rubber every 8000 miles & fronts about every 16000 & if you go for PS2's (which you must) that's about ?600 for 2 tyres.
Did you not notice, that mine is for sale & what a bargain as it's the cheapest for sale in the UK right now & has the highest spec by far.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/114468.htm
The +'s are very obvious, that being almost everything about the M5 (& the 535d M-Sport is a fabulous car). The driving experience, power, noise, toys, chassis, suspension, a proper M & don't forget DMS can work magic on M5's as well.
The -'s are the size of the fuel tank which is fine in a 520 or a 5 Diesel, but woeful on the M5 as they're the same size across the range so expect a range on no more than 240miles when cruising & as i think you already know, i can only manage 3-4laps of Nordschleife on a full tank of fuel. Also factor in higher insurance (you'll need some kind of Tracker system) & although they hold their value OK in % terms, being a higher value car the actual ??'s they lose is fairly high. Other running costs are fine (servicing & brakes etc.) however they chew up rear rubber every 8000 miles & fronts about every 16000 & if you go for PS2's (which you must) that's about ?600 for 2 tyres.
Did you not notice, that mine is for sale & what a bargain as it's the cheapest for sale in the UK right now & has the highest spec by far.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/114468.htm