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12-28-2005, 02:23 PM
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On the wheels - I got a couple of really good quotes from dealers so am thinking about them. ?1000 exc tyres but still a lot cheaper than the 172 style which are like ?1450. Can't decide between the two of them.
12-28-2005, 06:47 PM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by IMU' post='216495' date='Dec 28 2005, 05:53 PM
[quote name='vnod' post='216313' date='Dec 28 2005, 03:24 PM']
Nasty. Nasty.
CU in London in a few days. 
Our annual London and points beyond trip begins then. How's the weather in London, France, and Belgium this year?
Nasty. Nasty.
CU in London in a few days. Our annual London and points beyond trip begins then. How's the weather in London, France, and Belgium this year?We had a little snow shower in central london but it never settles here unlike in the outskirts. Just bl**dy cold. Bring some warm clothes!!!
Have a safe journey!
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Excellent. Even if we have a heavy snowfall our public transport (within the city at least) is OK but just a quick heads-up there is talk of a tube-strike on New Year's Eve in London. If it goes ahead, get your concierge to book your cabs to/from your evening location (if you're going out that is)
Have fun.
ps - not sure if you mean V&A in Cromwell Rd or Tavistock St - but both are ace locations for visitors
[/quote]Ah, Cromwell Rd. I was not aware of the other location. We sort of avoid going out on New Year's Eve--like the plague.
But, thanks for the heads up. We'll just eat somewhere in the neighborhood. There also is a nice little French resturant that opened up last year on Old Brompton Rd--as I recall. We told them we would see them again this year. Maybe we'll go there. The year before it was a very good Italian resturant. I would love some nice snow, but ice is no fun. But, darn if it snows, then the Ferarri and Lambo that take turns "racing" up and down the street in front of the V&A might not be out and about. And, worse, the only McLaren SLR I've seen on the road may not be hanging out on Old Bromton this year. Oh well, whatever. Thanks again for all.
12-28-2005, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CENTRAL CALI' post='216315' date='Dec 28 2005, 03:28 PM
I love those wheels 
Originally Posted by SKK' date='Yesterday, 11:23 PM
On the wheels - I got a couple of really good quotes from dealers so am thinking about them. ?1000 exc tyres but still a lot cheaper than the 172 style which are like ?1450. Can't decide between the two of them.
12-29-2005, 09:43 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
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I got a good discount on the 166s which made my mind up. But you're right that they're already less than the 172s (which I was quoted ?1,540 for).
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That is a nice looking E60
But are you meaning that 166 rims costs less than 172's???
PS. Your car do not look dirt at all, you haven't
seen a E60 after 1000 km's on salty roads :thumbsdown:
I got a good discount on the 166s which made my mind up. But you're right that they're already less than the 172s (which I was quoted ?1,540 for).
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That is a nice looking E60
But are you meaning that 166 rims costs less than 172's???
PS. Your car do not look dirt at all, you haven't
seen a E60 after 1000 km's on salty roads :thumbsdown:
12-29-2005, 10:31 AM
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Yesssss. Unbelievably in the UK the 172 rims are more expensive than the 166 rims fitted as standard to the M5. Cant quite figure out why as I would have expected the M5 rims to cost significantly more. Both rims look great through.
12-29-2005, 10:59 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by SKK' post='216893' date='Dec 29 2005, 09:31 PM
Yesssss. Unbelievably in the UK the 172 rims are more expensive than the 166 rims fitted as standard to the M5. Cant quite figure out why as I would have expected the M5 rims to cost significantly more. Both rims look great through.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=19513&hl=BBS
Found by Search and the word BBS (and less than 1 month old).
They are looking as art...
BTW, what did you do with your standard M-pack rims?
And styling what are they?
I pic of the 172's to follow the discussing:
12-29-2005, 11:07 AM
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http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=19513&hl=BBS
Found by Search and the word BBS (and less than 1 month old).
They are looking as art...
BTW, what did you do with your standard M-pack rims?
And styling what are they?
I pic of the 172's to follow the discussing:
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I ordered the 172M 19 inch rims today from my dealer. Im selling my 18" 135 M style rims in the classifieds section.
12-29-2005, 11:10 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
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I ordered the 172M 19 inch rims today from my dealer. Im selling my 18" 135 M style rims in the classifieds section.
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I could offer you ?1000 for your 135 wheels.
I ordered the 172M 19 inch rims today from my dealer. Im selling my 18" 135 M style rims in the classifieds section.
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I could offer you ?1000 for your 135 wheels.
12-29-2005, 11:12 AM
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If we are turning this into a wheel discussion check the link below. The 172 rims look very nice as well -
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=18822&hl=172
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=18822&hl=172