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10-04-2005, 08:29 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530 xi, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Leather,poplar grain wood trimi, prem. pkg., prem. sound pkg., cold weather pkg., steptronic auto. trans., front comfort seats, split folding rear seats w/ski bag,rear heated seating, power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades, park distance control, BMW on-board navigation system and satellite radio.
Originally Posted by johno535' date='Apr 22 2005, 03:53 PM
Has any one noticed that most people still looks at your car even though the model is a few years old. Has any one caught some people looking close at there car
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10-04-2005, 10:07 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
I couldn't see myself driving a MB, except maybe a CLK DTM or a McLaren Mercedes.
10-04-2005, 10:18 AM
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When I was doing an ED in Germany on Sept 14, I was near the border of Germany and France and pulled up to a rest stop that had a motel and restaurant. I was parking my 06 Black 530i SP and stepped out to grab some things out of the trunk, and this older gentleman (mid 50s to early 60s) who was standing beside his last generation Audi A6 could not stop gawking at my car. I was surprised how much attention my e60 was getting, cosidering Germany is the home of BMW. I mean I saw alot of e60s when driving on the autobahn toward France, but not alot of 530i or 545i's. Most people seemed to be driving 525s and very few people had sport packages.
10-04-2005, 10:27 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
So can anyone from Germany tell me, what do Germans in general consider to be a nice German Car and how do they rate different cars like BMW, Opel, VW, Audi, Porsche, MB. I know a friend who is now working in Germany, they say the local people think MB is a sh*t car. I could truly understand that cause I am not a big fan of MB because they build cars that simply lacks the character, it takes the fun out of driving. But why would Germans say that about their own car?
10-04-2005, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 4 2005, 10:27 AM
So can anyone from Germany tell me, what do Germans in general consider to be a nice German Car and how do they rate different cars like BMW, Opel, VW, Audi, Porsche, MB.? I know a friend who is now working in Germany, they say the local people think MB is a sh*t car.? I could truly understand that cause I am not a big fan of MB because they build cars that simply lacks the character, it takes the fun out of driving.? But why would Germans say that about their own car?
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I'm not German but Canadian, so I cannot comment on how Germans feel about the various German auto brands. However, I noticed that practically all taxis in Germany where E class Mercedes diesels. In Germany, I saw more Audi's and VWs than any other brand, and plenty of BMW and Mercedes, and the odd Toyota here and there. In France, most people drove smaller french cars like Citroen and Pugeot. Though I saw more Mercedes in Paris than BMWs.
10-04-2005, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by spinedoc' date='Oct 3 2005, 09:38 PM
I was driving home late one night and drove by a 525 in the right lane. He speeds up, changes lanes, and proceeds to ride my ass for the next two miles until we hit a red light. He pulls along side and asks me "is that really a BMW?". Just then the light turned green and without saying a word, I smoked him.
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10-04-2005, 07:56 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i (Silver-Gray, Gray Lthr., Anthracite Maple) with Steptronic, Prem. Pkg., Logic 7, Xenons & Chrome factory wheels.
2005 530i (Silver Gray w/ chromed factory wheels) and am always getting stares and compliments on how beautiful the car is.... more than with any other car that I have owned! It does make one feel good.
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