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05-12-2008, 02:56 PM
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Hi Guys,
after nearly 12 months on the e61 forum, I am back here.
I initially had an e60 530d. I then need the natural upgrade to an e61 535dAT but now I have \"downsized\" to a 520dA.
Why?
1) never needed this much power because I only do city driving
2) the lack of range with a tank of gas just always made me mad - i had consumptions of about 11,5-12l/100 km in the city. Translates to 22 US mpg or 18 UK mpg
3) the co2 hype and the environmental thing was getting to me this year, so i thought of doing something about it.
4) the tranny on the 535dAT was just a pain - constant high revving when accelerating
What options did i have? Well I was open to anything from a prius to a VW to the e92. Criteria was that the car had to be economical (thereby environmental friendly), and \"good\" looking, which literally removed prius off the list
Well it boiled down the 3 series and the 5 series - ended up taking the 5 series. Know the car, looks great, is comfy and the new 520 is very greedy on the consumption
So here the extras:
520d NX 31
Individual Bi-color leather (Black/Gray)
Alpine White
Automatic Tranmission
Spare wheel
Edition Sport (i ordered m-packet on the 27th Feb, but I was automatically \"upgraded\" to the edition)
Interior view mirror anti-dazzle function
Smoker package
Cupholder
Throughloading System
PDC
Xenon
Air Condition with extended features
Cruise control
Navigation Professional with Bluetooth
Indivual Sun protection
USB
Comfort Access
Comfort Seats
Hifi Sound System
My 535dAT was fully loaded so when ordering the car, I had to sacrifice on some of the extras. Here are the ones that I omitted and why:
- HUD: a nice to have, but only used it when I used the navigation. For that, i could not justify the 1300 EUR
- auxiliary heating: used it twice last winter
- active steering: I MISS IT!!!! unfortunately not possible to order the an automatic and AS on a 520
Anyway guys - here are the pics. Picked it up friday evening - 24 hours later, I had the m5 mirrors and the m5 wheels fitted
Btw: I am running 245s on 8,5 on the front and rear (10 mm spacers). Reason? Because I plan to switch the front with the rear for even wear which i could not get with a staggered setup..
cu rumman
This is how I found the car at the dealer:
0,2km - an used car!!!!
4 hours later
After the first mods:
LCI Lights that is a 3000 EUR mod
Edition Sport:
Bi Color Individual Leather
245s Vredesteins on 8,5\" with 10mm spacers on the rear - just nicely filled
Black and White wheel caps:
Removed the OEM number plate holder and replaced it with this
after nearly 12 months on the e61 forum, I am back here.
I initially had an e60 530d. I then need the natural upgrade to an e61 535dAT but now I have \"downsized\" to a 520dA.
Why?
1) never needed this much power because I only do city driving
2) the lack of range with a tank of gas just always made me mad - i had consumptions of about 11,5-12l/100 km in the city. Translates to 22 US mpg or 18 UK mpg
3) the co2 hype and the environmental thing was getting to me this year, so i thought of doing something about it.
4) the tranny on the 535dAT was just a pain - constant high revving when accelerating
What options did i have? Well I was open to anything from a prius to a VW to the e92. Criteria was that the car had to be economical (thereby environmental friendly), and \"good\" looking, which literally removed prius off the list
Well it boiled down the 3 series and the 5 series - ended up taking the 5 series. Know the car, looks great, is comfy and the new 520 is very greedy on the consumption So here the extras:
520d NX 31
Individual Bi-color leather (Black/Gray)
Alpine White
Automatic Tranmission
Spare wheel
Edition Sport (i ordered m-packet on the 27th Feb, but I was automatically \"upgraded\" to the edition)
Interior view mirror anti-dazzle function
Smoker package
Cupholder
Throughloading System
PDC
Xenon
Air Condition with extended features
Cruise control
Navigation Professional with Bluetooth
Indivual Sun protection
USB
Comfort Access
Comfort Seats
Hifi Sound System
My 535dAT was fully loaded so when ordering the car, I had to sacrifice on some of the extras. Here are the ones that I omitted and why:
- HUD: a nice to have, but only used it when I used the navigation. For that, i could not justify the 1300 EUR
- auxiliary heating: used it twice last winter
- active steering: I MISS IT!!!! unfortunately not possible to order the an automatic and AS on a 520
Anyway guys - here are the pics. Picked it up friday evening - 24 hours later, I had the m5 mirrors and the m5 wheels fitted
Btw: I am running 245s on 8,5 on the front and rear (10 mm spacers). Reason? Because I plan to switch the front with the rear for even wear which i could not get with a staggered setup..
cu rumman
This is how I found the car at the dealer:
0,2km - an used car!!!!
4 hours later
After the first mods:
LCI Lights
that is a 3000 EUR mod 
Edition Sport:
Bi Color Individual Leather
245s Vredesteins on 8,5\" with 10mm spacers on the rear - just nicely filled
Black and White wheel caps:
Removed the OEM number plate holder and replaced it with this
05-12-2008, 03:03 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
You left? I see you all the time. 
BTW, gorgeous AW. 
BTW, gorgeous AW.
05-12-2008, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='579037' date='May 13 2008, 01:03 AM
You left? I see you all the time. BTW, gorgeous AW.
BTW, gorgeous AW.
05-12-2008, 03:36 PM
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My Ride: 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/black, 6 speed
2011 535xi Tasmin Green, Venetian Beige
1972 Ford Pinto Wagon with optional "Squire" wood grain trim panels would have also been a good choice.
05-12-2008, 03:39 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Originally Posted by skylolow' post='579054' date='May 12 2008, 07:33 PM
Nice car.
Love the two tone interior.
Love the two tone interior.
05-12-2008, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by zx97' post='579064' date='May 13 2008, 01:44 AM
is this a BMW Individual only feature ?