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Mar 20, 2012 | 01:54 AM

#11

tonyb635

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From: UpState SC

My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.

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Originally Posted by luigi524td

I'll take you up on that offer the next time we make the trip. I was at the plant last April and the "regular tour" was GREAT! I"m toying with buying an X3 and doing the pick-up there.

I don't think the tour goes out to Hall 52, F25 assy., so I'll get you out there if you want to see it. It's like night and day difference.

Mar 20, 2012 | 06:13 AM

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luigi524td

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From: The State of Southern NJ!

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Originally Posted by v_therussian

Nice ride! Wish I could take a week or two off for drive down south this spring too

Vlad, wishing can make it so ! ! Close your eyes, cross your fingers, click your heels and WHAM

Mar 20, 2012 | 06:15 AM

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luigi524td

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From: The State of Southern NJ!

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Originally Posted by tonyb635

I don't think the tour goes out to Hall 52, F25 assy., so I'll get you out there if you want to see it. It's like night and day difference.

give me a minute to pack and I'm on it

... well, next time that is!

Please don't retire anytime soon UNLESS BMWNA "Retirees" get the same perks

Mar 20, 2012 | 08:06 PM

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AchtungE60

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My Ride: E60 530i

pretty good. i drove to about 600 miles and got about 26.9 mpg after i changed my fuel filter but i dont think that number is too good now.

Mar 21, 2012 | 10:26 AM

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dingolfing

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

My Ride: 2008 550i

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Great MPG! My 550i managed to get 25MPG while on cruise control at 80MPH.

Mar 21, 2012 | 09:50 PM

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Shlooky

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My Ride: 545i

Hey jedduh01, those rims remind me of VW LOL

Mar 23, 2012 | 10:38 AM

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jedduh01

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Originally Posted by Shlooky

Hey jedduh01, those rims remind me of VW LOL

Thanks for the VW comment - I kinda see the similarity.

We actually bought the car with the intent to go back to a 18" factory wheel. Trade - Craigslist ect.
but SURPRISINGLY these 20's ride Great - and accommodate bad roads and potholes etc all the way from the north to the south. We just will pinch our pennies a bit more to save up for the rubber replacement as needed.

Hopeful we can get 15K out of a set- as new tires are currently fitted. We shall SEE!