Anyone got or getting the new 540i?
02-16-2006, 01:57 PM
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My Ride: 535D Sport Auto
Not heard much on this model. Read a good write up in BMW magazine.
Is it the natural prgression from a 530i? Will many be sold in Europe or is a US thing?
Anyone have any comments?
Is it the natural prgression from a 530i? Will many be sold in Europe or is a US thing?
Anyone have any comments?
02-16-2006, 03:05 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport, Premium, Logic 7, Jet Black, Black Leather, M-Aero Kit, 15% (very dark) Tint, Eichbach Lowering Springs, Red Brake Calipers, Radenergie R-10's, Michelin PilotSport2 in 245/35/20 and 285/30/20, Rolled Fenders, and a nifty Graco Baby Car Seat.
Next Up: Xenon fogs, Eisemann Exhaust, iPod Interface, Comfort Seats.
Yeah, my wife has a 540. But it's a 2003, from when that was the top of the line. In that model year, the last for that model, they offered an MSport, which is beautiful and rare. It's got M wheels, door sills, body kit, steering wheel, etc.
But I know you this is not what you were talking about.
But I know you this is not what you were talking about.
02-16-2006, 03:07 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Not available in the US.
I mentioned this a few months ago, and most of the European members thought that the additional performance wouldn't be worth the additional $ or fuel. They said they would stick with the diesel or I6, and if they really wanted a V8 then they'd rather go for the 545/550.
I mentioned this a few months ago, and most of the European members thought that the additional performance wouldn't be worth the additional $ or fuel. They said they would stick with the diesel or I6, and if they really wanted a V8 then they'd rather go for the 545/550.
02-18-2006, 09:50 AM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple.
20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s
The petrol X5s depreciate horrendously, wouldn't even contemplate a petrol over 3.0 unless it was used (and therefore cheap!).
02-18-2006, 10:24 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
But i doubt it's a gd idea to bring in 2 v8 engines for E60 in states..
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