commuter car
09-28-2006, 08:46 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530i Alpine White, Sport Package, 6MT, Auburn interior
2007 Acura TSX, Black on Black, 6MT, OEM Body Kit
2000 Honda CBR929RR, Yellow, Pazzo Racing adjustable brake/clutch levers, Sato rear sets, full Micron Exhaust, double bubble windscreen.
just got me a commuter car last night. so my bmw will sit and rest for awhile after driving it daily and putting 13K miles for the last 7 months. got me a four banger, lol. an acura tsx. 
09-28-2006, 01:27 PM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530i Alpine White, Sport Package, 6MT, Auburn interior
2007 Acura TSX, Black on Black, 6MT, OEM Body Kit
2000 Honda CBR929RR, Yellow, Pazzo Racing adjustable brake/clutch levers, Sato rear sets, full Micron Exhaust, double bubble windscreen.
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='339597' date='Sep 28 2006, 11:48 AM
Not bad... 200hp... how much was it out the door? did you get nav?
09-28-2006, 01:27 PM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530i Alpine White, Sport Package, 6MT, Auburn interior
2007 Acura TSX, Black on Black, 6MT, OEM Body Kit
2000 Honda CBR929RR, Yellow, Pazzo Racing adjustable brake/clutch levers, Sato rear sets, full Micron Exhaust, double bubble windscreen.
Originally Posted by Roleez' post='339660' date='Sep 28 2006, 02:59 PM
You're driving the best handling front-drive 4-door that Honda has made! Awesome choice! Did you get the 6-speed?
09-28-2006, 01:33 PM
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My Ride: E61 530d Touring, May 2004
Why ?
Surely it is cheaper to run the 5 even for commuting, than to garage the 5 and run a second car as well (and the 5 will be a more relaxing commute - unless it is security or space problems parking)
Surely it is cheaper to run the 5 even for commuting, than to garage the 5 and run a second car as well (and the 5 will be a more relaxing commute - unless it is security or space problems parking)
09-28-2006, 02:27 PM
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Some advice.
I've owned a Mercedes AMG 190E, a BMW 325, a VW Shirocco 16V. Recommend you DO NOT let your BMW sit around in the garage. That is the most surefire way to have an expensive maintenance bill sneak up on you AFTER your warranty. You need to drive the machine to minimize the carbon build up and let the oil clean out the engine. Paying for fuel pumps because you let it sit around is not a fun thing ($2,300 for two in my AMG).
If you purchased such a fine machine to sit in the garage, why not take it to a local artist and have him/her turn it into a BMW Art car. Drive it or art it. Don't just let it sit around.
I don't understand the motive. It's like buying a box of condoms and sticking them in the medicine cabinet.
I've owned a Mercedes AMG 190E, a BMW 325, a VW Shirocco 16V. Recommend you DO NOT let your BMW sit around in the garage. That is the most surefire way to have an expensive maintenance bill sneak up on you AFTER your warranty. You need to drive the machine to minimize the carbon build up and let the oil clean out the engine. Paying for fuel pumps because you let it sit around is not a fun thing ($2,300 for two in my AMG).
If you purchased such a fine machine to sit in the garage, why not take it to a local artist and have him/her turn it into a BMW Art car. Drive it or art it. Don't just let it sit around.
I don't understand the motive. It's like buying a box of condoms and sticking them in the medicine cabinet.
09-28-2006, 02:39 PM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
nicely said ruf930
09-28-2006, 02:41 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Alpine White
I use my 5 series for everyday communting, that's why I bought it. 
Then again I also have another BMW, M3 for my spirited driving on the weekends.
Then again I also have another BMW, M3 for my spirited driving on the weekends.