E60 series 1- A Masterpiece
08-23-2009, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='986135' date='Aug 23 2009, 12:00 PM
Nothing wrong with that my friend, some of us happen to like a well-kept MILF with a little junk in the trunk 
08-23-2009, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='986141' date='Aug 23 2009, 12:12 PM
The E60 is a damn good looking car, except one flaw. IMO the front bumper is way too small in comparison to the nice big ass. No E60 is complete without at least M-Tech front bumper and side skirts. 
08-23-2009, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Sapphire Black Metallic 525i. Beige Dakota Leather, Premium package, bluetooth, BMW Assist, Xenon adaptive lights, Sirius radio
The E60 reminds me of a large, well-kept 50-year-old woman. She is sleek and toned from workouts at the gym. She is well-coiffed, her clothing is haute couture and her jewelry is exquisite. She's had nips and tucks to keep her skin taut. But in profile, you can't miss her big ass.
Other than being large you just described Madonna
Other than being large you just described Madonna
08-23-2009, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc' post='986166' date='Aug 23 2009, 12:56 PM
While I love my car... I have to say I hate the cup holders though...
08-23-2009, 09:03 AM
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I really like the 550i but the E60 does have a few flaws. Sorry guys but I have to...
Especially with the m-tech front, styling is great but I still don't like the trunk/tail light cut line on the rear fender.
Inside, there are a few large flaws and a few minor ones. Although I prefer the LCI styling, the door armrest edge is too hard and sharp. I've gotten a bruise bracing my leg against it on track or on real twisty roads. That's probably why the side impact rating is not so good.
Also, I still prefer the cruise on the steering wheel like the E39. How many times have you accidently hit the cruise instead of the turn signal or vice-versa?
Another flaw is the lack of a temp gauge. I'd MUCH prefer an oil temp gauge (like on the M's or Z4) over MPG any day. And why get rid of the warmup indicator in the tach?
Lastly, the phone holder in the armrest wastes what little space the console does have.
Driving-wise, the largest flaw is the default throttle response and off-the-line characteristics. Because of this, I drive it in manual mode and use the paddles a lot. It improves both the issues.
Especially with the m-tech front, styling is great but I still don't like the trunk/tail light cut line on the rear fender.
Inside, there are a few large flaws and a few minor ones. Although I prefer the LCI styling, the door armrest edge is too hard and sharp. I've gotten a bruise bracing my leg against it on track or on real twisty roads. That's probably why the side impact rating is not so good.
Also, I still prefer the cruise on the steering wheel like the E39. How many times have you accidently hit the cruise instead of the turn signal or vice-versa?
Another flaw is the lack of a temp gauge. I'd MUCH prefer an oil temp gauge (like on the M's or Z4) over MPG any day. And why get rid of the warmup indicator in the tach?
Lastly, the phone holder in the armrest wastes what little space the console does have.
Driving-wise, the largest flaw is the default throttle response and off-the-line characteristics. Because of this, I drive it in manual mode and use the paddles a lot. It improves both the issues.
08-23-2009, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='986172' date='Aug 23 2009, 01:03 PM
I really like the 550i but the E60 does have a few flaws. Sorry guys but I have to...
Especially with the m-tech front, styling is great but I still don't like the trunk/tail light cut line on the rear fender.
Inside, there are a few large flaws and a few minor ones. Although I prefer the LCI styling, the door armrest edge is too hard and sharp. I've gotten a bruise bracing my leg against it on track or on real twisty roads. That's probably why the side impact rating is not so good.
Also, I still prefer the cruise on the steering wheel like the E39. How many times have you accidently hit the cruise instead of the turn signal or vice-versa?
Another flaw is the lack of a temp gauge. I'd MUCH prefer an oil temp gauge (like on the M's or Z4) over MPG any day. And why get rid of the warmup indicator in the tach?
Lastly, the phone holder in the armrest wastes what little space the console does have.
Driving-wise, the largest flaw is the default throttle response and off-the-line characteristics. Because of this, I drive it in manual mode and use the paddles a lot. It improves both the issues.
Especially with the m-tech front, styling is great but I still don't like the trunk/tail light cut line on the rear fender.
Inside, there are a few large flaws and a few minor ones. Although I prefer the LCI styling, the door armrest edge is too hard and sharp. I've gotten a bruise bracing my leg against it on track or on real twisty roads. That's probably why the side impact rating is not so good.
Also, I still prefer the cruise on the steering wheel like the E39. How many times have you accidently hit the cruise instead of the turn signal or vice-versa?
Another flaw is the lack of a temp gauge. I'd MUCH prefer an oil temp gauge (like on the M's or Z4) over MPG any day. And why get rid of the warmup indicator in the tach?
Lastly, the phone holder in the armrest wastes what little space the console does have.
Driving-wise, the largest flaw is the default throttle response and off-the-line characteristics. Because of this, I drive it in manual mode and use the paddles a lot. It improves both the issues.
08-23-2009, 09:23 AM
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I agree w both sides my car was a pre lci and I loved the shifter and door handles, although I like the lci tailights more and the pre lci euro headlights are the shit, but the lci interior is funky what's up w the video game joystick? I like the class of the pre lci shifter and it's little ballskin leather around it lol classy. The doors I don't get at all why did they change em an get rid of the ambient light that shone down on the door handles? Cheaping out that's why, also the window switch placement was way better, right there where you need em, in my 3 now the drivers door is almost identical and I hit the fucking wrong shitc constantly.. Agravating although I don't miss the plastic chipping away .. Once again cheaping out
08-23-2009, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by skelevirus' post='986183' date='Aug 23 2009, 01:23 PM
I agree w both sides my car was a pre lci and I loved the shifter and door handles, although I like the lci tailights more and the pre lci euro headlights are the shit, but the lci interior is funky what's up w the video game joystick? I like the class of the pre lci shifter and it's little ballskin leather around it lol classy. The doors I don't get at all why did they change em an get rid of the ambient light that shone down on the door handles? Cheaping out that's why, also the window switch placement was way better, right there where you need em, in my 3 now the drivers door is almost identical and I hit the fucking wrong shitc constantly.. Agravating although I don't miss the plastic chipping away .. Once again cheaping out
I've test driven several 3s. The '05-'08 models did have a long reach to the window controls. I'd not like them. The '09 3 changed this. The new Z4 is also just like the 5. Both car's window controls fall right into hand for me.
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Originally Posted by skelevirus' post='986183' date='Aug 23 2009, 01:23 PM
I agree w both sides my car was a pre lci and I loved the shifter and door handles, although I like the lci tailights more and the pre lci euro headlights are the shit, but the lci interior is funky what's up w the video game joystick? I like the class of the pre lci shifter and it's little ballskin leather around it lol classy.
I don't know.. pre-lci shifter looks awful...
Here are a collection of pre-lci shifter, lci shifter, and lci sport shifter.
I prefer the lci sport shifter out of the three, furthermore I love the electronic shifting.