Bye Bye E60 !
08-16-2005, 11:41 PM
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Well...that's it.
After 8 great months the E60 is outta here.
We already have a daughter, and getting twins end of the month. NO way I can fit 3 child seats on the back seat in the BMW.
Looked at the X5, but the back seat is exactly the same as in the sedan.
So I'm taking a break from BMW, and I ordered a Volvo XC90. Will be my first Volvo, and is not exactly what I want in a car, but right now I have to put my head above my heart and do what's right for the family.
Been fun here, take care, and see you all in about 6 years time. :'(
After 8 great months the E60 is outta here.
We already have a daughter, and getting twins end of the month. NO way I can fit 3 child seats on the back seat in the BMW.
Looked at the X5, but the back seat is exactly the same as in the sedan.
So I'm taking a break from BMW, and I ordered a Volvo XC90. Will be my first Volvo, and is not exactly what I want in a car, but right now I have to put my head above my heart and do what's right for the family.
Been fun here, take care, and see you all in about 6 years time. :'(
08-17-2005, 12:48 AM
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I just sold my Volvo to buy a BMW....I can't say anything negative about my Volvo as it was a great car. Very relaible, good performance and safety. Price was very reasonable, too. I had the S60 AWD. I think the platform the XC90 is built on is the S80s. It is very similar to that of the S60. THe only bad thing about the Vovlos are their turning radius. The turning radius on these AWDs is extremely POOR. You will be making 3-point turns everywhere you go. I test drove the XC90 V8 and almost ordered it until I drove the Land Rover LR3. No comparison!!!! The LR3 was by far superior in every aspect. By the way the 3rd row seat in the LR3 is usable. It will accomodate 200lb, 6ft adults. I have had the LR3 for 7500 miles and it is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by 04r1belgium' date='Aug 17 2005, 10:41 AM
Well...that's it.
After 8 great months the E60 is outta here.
We already have a daughter, and getting twins end of the month.? NO way I can fit 3 child seats on the back seat in the BMW.
Looked at the X5, but the back seat is exactly the same as in the sedan.
So I'm taking a break from BMW, and I ordered a Volvo XC90.? Will be my first Volvo, and is not exactly what I want in a car, but right now I have to put my head above my heart and do what's right for the family.
Been fun here, take care, and see you all in about 6 years time.? :'(
After 8 great months the E60 is outta here.
We already have a daughter, and getting twins end of the month.? NO way I can fit 3 child seats on the back seat in the BMW.
Looked at the X5, but the back seat is exactly the same as in the sedan.
So I'm taking a break from BMW, and I ordered a Volvo XC90.? Will be my first Volvo, and is not exactly what I want in a car, but right now I have to put my head above my heart and do what's right for the family.
Been fun here, take care, and see you all in about 6 years time.? :'(
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08-17-2005, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by nbarco' date='Aug 17 2005, 10:48 AM
I test drove the XC90 V8 and almost ordered it until I drove the Land Rover LR3.? No comparison!!!! The LR3 was by far superior in every aspect.? By the way the 3rd row seat in the LR3 is usable.? It will accomodate 200lb, 6ft adults.? I have had the LR3 for 7500 miles and it is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't like the shape of the car at all.So the XC90 was the only choice that was left...
08-17-2005, 02:04 AM
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Sad brakeup! It's like a permanent flux of in and out! Someone leaves the bmw family but at the same time a new member and a new bimmerd "is born". All i can say is good luck, drive safe, alot of health to u and ur family!
08-17-2005, 02:23 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
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� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
All the best 4 all of U and ur family also, that is why we "only" WILL want 2 children-no we do not have them -so we bought e60 
, or I will ask my wife to take the other 1-2 with her.-) 
, or I will ask my wife to take the other 1-2 with her.-)
08-17-2005, 05:28 AM
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My Ride: E61 525iA Build 2004/08. "Safirschwartz Metallic". Navi Pro, Adaptive Headlights, Bi-Xenon, Panorama Sunroof etc... CIP 18.00.01 (No noticed bug)
I beleive that's a good choice based on your family situation and where you live! I'm in a country completely over-flooded with Volvos and Saabs, and would for that reason not chose any of them!