535d or pimp my ride..
05-16-2005, 08:09 AM
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?2064+VAT is very expensive for the M kit.
http://bmwmstyle.co.uk/E60.htm can supply, paint and fit the kit for ?1000 +VAT. That is original BMW parts. Big price difference.
The Tv you can retrofit which costs about ?650. Its beter to retrofit it than get it from the factory because you get a remote control when you retrofit it.
Finally you can remap it from DMS or Ac Schntizer. I would remap it by ACS because then there is no messing about with the warranty.
Flowerfred, it works out much better value if you pimp your existing car.
http://bmwmstyle.co.uk/E60.htm can supply, paint and fit the kit for ?1000 +VAT. That is original BMW parts. Big price difference.
The Tv you can retrofit which costs about ?650. Its beter to retrofit it than get it from the factory because you get a remote control when you retrofit it.
Finally you can remap it from DMS or Ac Schntizer. I would remap it by ACS because then there is no messing about with the warranty.
Flowerfred, it works out much better value if you pimp your existing car.
05-16-2005, 08:54 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport in Carbon Black / high gloss shadow line and beige leather / dark poplar with professional nav, bluetooth phone prep, CD changer, bi-xenon adaptive headlamps, servotronic steering, folding mirrors, heated comfort seats, TV, extended voice control and Logic 7 hifi.
Originally Posted by E60525d' date='May 16 2005, 04:09 PM
I would remap it by ACS because then there is no messing about with the warranty
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05-16-2005, 08:55 AM
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My Ride: MY 2004 545i Touring, High Executive Line, Comfort Line II, Vision Line II (Dutch specced Packages), Color: Oxford Green. Interior: Black/Black leather. Trim: Dark Popular wood. Gear: Steptronic 6-speed
Other options not incuded in above packages: M-Sport aero kit, sports suspension, heated steering wheel, rear side-airbags, front screen with green upper part, panorama roof, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels with Dunlop RFT's, HiFi Pro/LOGIC7, alarm class 3, heated seats rear and voice recognition.
Waiting for february delivery of 325i Touring and 130i
Originally Posted by Flowerfred' date='May 14 2005, 05:10 PM
As I really like the sports kit, I am thinking about ordering one. I'm also thinking about remapping. I do not have HUD (as it wasn't available when I ordered) and I don't have TV. I quite fancy the Individual pack aswell, apart from the wheels, I think my 124's are nicer..
What do you experts think? Should I get my 530d updated or order a 535d Sport?
Considering it's almost full options I will take a big hit on depreciation I presume.
What do you experts think? Should I get my 530d updated or order a 535d Sport?
Considering it's almost full options I will take a big hit on depreciation I presume.
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Fred, as I have been observing and hearing you yesterday I would say cancel the M5 and buy a MY 2006 535D instead. Don't pimp your current Bimmer and go for full Monty only
(I didn't speak with your accountant though)Did I make you even more hesitate now
BTW. hoe waren de fricandellen ?
05-16-2005, 01:02 PM
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My Ride: 04 525i sport, premium, winter, xenon. xm satellite radio, navwithtv dvd system, 1 jl 10w7 sub powered by xtant 1001x amp. 20x8.5/10 on nitto nt555 rubber. acs roof and decklid spoiler, breyton front spoiler.
pimp it and then give it away when the m5 comes in because once yuou have that who gives a crap about a 530 or 535 for that matter
05-17-2005, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by E60525d' date='May 16 2005, 05:09 PM
?2064+VAT is very expensive for the M kit.
http://bmwmstyle.co.uk/E60.htm can supply, paint and fit the kit for ?1000 +VAT. That is original BMW parts. Big price difference.
http://bmwmstyle.co.uk/E60.htm can supply, paint and fit the kit for ?1000 +VAT. That is original BMW parts. Big price difference.
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Mhoutman, I see where you are coming from. I am not sure indeed if the M5 is the car for me to live with every day, not in the last place due to the high mileage I do. I'm getting a half day test drive in the M5 in two weeks, so we'll see. After the test drive I'm going to let them do some calculations on the 535d.
05-17-2005, 01:27 AM
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Fred.....pimp-ye-not!....wait for the full bhuna....the mighty M5......You know it makes sense!....ps, I just ordered an E93 M3 Conv. lord knows when it will arrive!
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My Ride: MY 2004 545i Touring, High Executive Line, Comfort Line II, Vision Line II (Dutch specced Packages), Color: Oxford Green. Interior: Black/Black leather. Trim: Dark Popular wood. Gear: Steptronic 6-speed
Other options not incuded in above packages: M-Sport aero kit, sports suspension, heated steering wheel, rear side-airbags, front screen with green upper part, panorama roof, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels with Dunlop RFT's, HiFi Pro/LOGIC7, alarm class 3, heated seats rear and voice recognition.
Waiting for february delivery of 325i Touring and 130i
Originally Posted by Flowerfred' date='May 17 2005, 10:19 AM
Mhoutman, I see where you are coming from. I am not sure indeed if the M5 is the car for me to live with every day, not in the last place due to the high mileage I do. I'm getting a half day test drive in the M5 in two weeks, so we'll see. After the test drive I'm going to let them do some calculations on the 535d.
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a very wise decision indeed
05-17-2005, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Doctor Diesel' date='May 17 2005, 10:27 AM
Fred.....pimp-ye-not!....wait for the full bhuna....the mighty M5......You know it makes sense!....ps, I just ordered an E93 M3 Conv.? lord knows when it will arrive!
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Very nice..
05-31-2005, 04:45 AM
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Decided on the M-kit for now. Will be fitted in two weeks time! 
Thanks for the tip E60525D. GBP1325 for front, sides and rear and M5 spoiler, supplied painted and fitted incl. VAT. Not too bad I think..
Thanks for the tip E60525D. GBP1325 for front, sides and rear and M5 spoiler, supplied painted and fitted incl. VAT. Not too bad I think..
05-31-2005, 04:56 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
No 2 for the price of one deal???? 
Congrats!
Congrats!