Does the 5-series grab attention?
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From: Davidson, North Carolina
My Ride: On Order as of May 6- 2007 530i Titanium Grey and Grey Leather, with Sport Package, Premium Pkg, Cold Pkg.
2006 Porsche Boxster
It gets as much attention as a:
AMC Gremlin
Yugo
Ford Fiesta
Chevy Chevette
Dodge Neon (with the neon running lights)
Isusu Amigo
AMC Gremlin
Yugo
Ford Fiesta
Chevy Chevette
Dodge Neon (with the neon running lights)
Isusu Amigo
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From: NJ (EXIT 4), SUMMERS IN GREECE
My Ride: 2006 550 SMG
I dont know about these other guys, but I get thumbs up and many comments when getting gas etc. Especially when the car is clean. I do think that the M-Aero kit has alot to do with it, because in my opinion the front of the normal E60 is hidious!!!
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My Ride: 2008 Sapphire Black on Black M5 - loaded sans soft close doors
Two part answer
Yes, I get a lot of attention from my neighbors who all know what I spent on my car. A certain neighbor started blabbing when I ordered my car and now the whole neighborhood talks about it. The newest rumor is that it cost $100K
But driving, I don't think I've ever been noticed. I'm betting something like the new Lexus GS will get you more looks IMHO.
Yes, I get a lot of attention from my neighbors who all know what I spent on my car. A certain neighbor started blabbing when I ordered my car and now the whole neighborhood talks about it. The newest rumor is that it cost $100K
But driving, I don't think I've ever been noticed. I'm betting something like the new Lexus GS will get you more looks IMHO.
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From: Albany, NY
My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Depends on whom you wish to notice or look. College-age kids and up seem to look twice. Unfortunately, a lot of redneck pickup truckers seem to notice negatively/aggressively. Interestingly, when I had a rented Hemi Charger, it drew a whole different demographic of younger stares.
Cops have no idea what the trunk badge designations mean and therefore, assume it's another luxo barge. Fine in my book when I'm rolling at 20+ the limit.
Curiously, even insurance companies don't pay much attention. Twice (Aetna and Travelers) have taken about 20 mos into my policies to figure out what's under the hood, and send me a note saying my premiums now reflect "high performance ratings."
I have always appreciated the LOW KEY/high performance approach (typical German understatement). Over the years, in the USA market, obviously BMW has taken on a whole new pretetentious cache that annoys me, but they still produce the goods, so I still pay the price.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Cops have no idea what the trunk badge designations mean and therefore, assume it's another luxo barge. Fine in my book when I'm rolling at 20+ the limit.
Curiously, even insurance companies don't pay much attention. Twice (Aetna and Travelers) have taken about 20 mos into my policies to figure out what's under the hood, and send me a note saying my premiums now reflect "high performance ratings."
I have always appreciated the LOW KEY/high performance approach (typical German understatement). Over the years, in the USA market, obviously BMW has taken on a whole new pretetentious cache that annoys me, but they still produce the goods, so I still pay the price.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
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From: Providence, Rhode Island
My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
I get a lot of compliments and have had people come up to me at gas stations a lot. I've also had people start talking to me at red lights. All positive comments. 
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From: San Jose, California, USA
My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Wow. To read some of these posts you'd think that the one of the most innovative, stunning but controversially polarizing auto designs in recent memory somehow fades into blandly anonymous obscurity unless you've put on a new front bumper or stuck a spoiler on the back 
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Originally Posted by iceman316' post='288666' date='May 28 2006, 01:39 AM
I think if you fix it up it will stand out. If its stock not really.
There are not too many 5s around here.....I feel like I get a lot of looks from the people that may be car enthusiasts......but, I didn't buy it because of what everyone else thinks....I bought it because it's a GREAT car
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Not overly so; although I will note that when I'm on a date with a new chick, she is always amazed with the car. Probably all the techno-pop stuff in the cabin that's about to break at any second.
Also, it tends to grab at least some attention when I roll into a meeting and everyone else there drives a shitbox.
Also, it tends to grab at least some attention when I roll into a meeting and everyone else there drives a shitbox.
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From: San Luis Obispo, California
My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Originally Posted by darkside' post='288701' date='May 28 2006, 06:12 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='288706' date='May 28 2006, 06:23 AM
Mine gets a lot of attention but that may just be because I normally drive nude.
