Amazing, just amazing!!
06-30-2007, 04:38 PM
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I totally missed the Taste of Chicago!! I didn't even know it was going on until after I got there, then my friend told me. I would have extended my stay however I've got another vacation going on July 7 - 14th and I really need to get some work done before the next one. This Michigan/Chicago road trip was kind of a last minute type thing. Next time, next time! 
07-01-2007, 09:01 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='442060' date='Jul 1 2007, 01:56 AM
awesome to hear another owner loving and enjoying their e60. gotta love these cars 
07-02-2007, 06:55 AM
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Ohh my, indeed! There was so many instances where the two lane road (I-80) was completely open on both lanes ahead for miles. I just wanted to floor it but for fear of cops I didn't except once or twice. *grin* 
07-02-2007, 07:44 AM
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My Ride: Fully loaded Dinan Tuned E60 545i Sports Sedan, featuring Dinan high flow intake system, Dinan free flow exhaust, Dinan high flow throttle body, Dinan Stage 3 Performance Engine Management Software, Dinan camber plates, Dinan carbon fiber strut tower brace, Dinan 19" lightweight forged wheelset, Dinan/Brembo GT big brake system, Dinan Polished Aluminum Pedal Kit, BMW "M" footrest, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT's, OEM rear deck spoiler, OEM sun/wind deflector, OEM illuminated BMW door sills, debadged (official "Dinan 5 badging"/emblem earned).
Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='442373' date='Jul 2 2007, 12:01 AM
The v8 screams for open road!!! In the city, it's just another car, but on the highways and interstates, it's one nice drive. Not to diminish your sensation, but imagine what those supercar owners feel about their big block v8s, v10s and v12s.
Man, that's hitting the nail on the head all right! It's hard to control and resist the temptation to want to do so each and everytime we find some decent open road.
The sound and feel under full throttle is simply intoxicating and mind bogging music!!! 
Short of a race track, it's tough to resist indeed. BEST REGARDS
07-03-2007, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='441991' date='Jun 30 2007, 07:38 PM
I totally missed the Taste of Chicago!! I didn't even know it was going on until after I got there, then my friend told me. I would have extended my stay however I've got another vacation going on July 7 - 14th and I really need to get some work done before the next one. This Michigan/Chicago road trip was kind of a last minute type thing. Next time, next time!
07-03-2007, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='441461' date='Jun 29 2007, 02:10 PM
I thought I got some AMAZING gas mileage. The gas mileage for my entire trip was 25.8 mpg. During my regular city driving I'm usually getting ~16 mpg. I looked at the stats and the official highway mileage is 26 mpg so we're right on the button there. I just really find it amazing. Ohhh yeaahhh baby!! 
07-03-2007, 10:00 AM
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My Ride: 530i 6 speed
We just drove "only" 400 miles in 2 days.
26.4 mpg, not too bad.
Everything else very comfortable.
The only really annoying thing was the Navigation. Why in the world is the fast route 45 miles longer and 21 minutes longer than the short route?
This was only one instance and it happened over and over again.
Why is the short route not the shortest route?
The systems routing was awful. Closer to home (coming back), it wanted me to make some really strange detours.
26.4 mpg, not too bad.
Everything else very comfortable.
The only really annoying thing was the Navigation. Why in the world is the fast route 45 miles longer and 21 minutes longer than the short route?
This was only one instance and it happened over and over again.
Why is the short route not the shortest route?
The systems routing was awful. Closer to home (coming back), it wanted me to make some really strange detours.
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