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12-27-2005, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by eggz' post='215658' date='Dec 26 2005, 09:28 PM
Congrats Ed, you'll be at Russo's on 28th?..cool, I'll go in for a car wash 
What time you going? am or pm? Woohoo, the only M6 in Singapore!!
What time you going? am or pm? Woohoo, the only M6 in Singapore!!
Must find an excuse to go down. Russ, any more slot that day?[/quote]
Slot? Sure thing. You not working tomorrow meh?
12-27-2005, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Edlee' post='215659' date='Dec 26 2005, 07:48 AM
Will be there from 10am till probably 4pm. Going in for the full works. You can get Russo to show you around if I'm not there.
12-27-2005, 05:19 AM
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Okay. Picked up the M today. Wet affair. David the trainer taught me a few things about the SMG, etc. Drove a few clicks with him in the car. Felt really nervous and the SMG is so difficult to adapt to; especially if you're coming from a steptronic. This car needs some getting used to. Gotta shelf the 545 for a while whilst I run this thing in. PML doesn't want me to book the 545 in just yet; just in case.
This car is definitely a head turner. I stopped at the main entrance of Sime Darby Ctr for a puff. Then, an English accent speaking Indian saw the car and it was like he'd seen a football star. He kept shouting, "OH MY GOD; OH MY F*&^#ING GOD!!!" as he approached hurriedly towards the car. Fortunately for me he didn't get down on his knees and kiss the bumper. He is apparently negotiating an M5. I saw a few BMWs tailgating me whilst I was driving back and then again on an errand for my wife.
My wife really dislikes the car. She got bumped on the head whilst getting in and out. I actually hit the parked car next to me twice whilst opening the door; really long door.
Let me get used to the SMG, run it in and then we can talk about joy rides; I'm definitely not qualified to give anyone any ride just yet - for fear of ruining you guys' impression of the car.
Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.
This car is definitely a head turner. I stopped at the main entrance of Sime Darby Ctr for a puff. Then, an English accent speaking Indian saw the car and it was like he'd seen a football star. He kept shouting, "OH MY GOD; OH MY F*&^#ING GOD!!!" as he approached hurriedly towards the car. Fortunately for me he didn't get down on his knees and kiss the bumper. He is apparently negotiating an M5. I saw a few BMWs tailgating me whilst I was driving back and then again on an errand for my wife.
My wife really dislikes the car. She got bumped on the head whilst getting in and out. I actually hit the parked car next to me twice whilst opening the door; really long door.
Let me get used to the SMG, run it in and then we can talk about joy rides; I'm definitely not qualified to give anyone any ride just yet - for fear of ruining you guys' impression of the car.
Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.
12-27-2005, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Edlee' post='215929' date='Dec 27 2005, 10:19 PM
Okay. Picked up the M today. Wet affair. David the trainer taught me a few things about the SMG, etc. Drove a few clicks with him in the car. Felt really nervous and the SMG is so difficult to adapt to; especially if you're coming from a steptronic. This car needs some getting used to. Gotta shelf the 545 for a while whilst I run this thing in. PML doesn't want me to book the 545 in just yet; just in case.
This car is definitely a head turner. I stopped at the main entrance of Sime Darby Ctr for a puff. Then, an English accent speaking Indian saw the car and it was like he'd seen a football star. He kept shouting, "OH MY GOD; OH MY F*&^#ING GOD!!!" as he approached hurriedly towards the car. Fortunately for me he didn't get down on his knees and kiss the bumper. He is apparently negotiating an M5. I saw a few BMWs tailgating me whilst I was driving back and then again on an errand for my wife.
My wife really dislikes the car. She got bumped on the head whilst getting in and out. I actually hit the parked car next to me twice whilst opening the door; really long door.
Let me get used to the SMG, run it in and then we can talk about joy rides; I'm definitely not qualified to give anyone any ride just yet - for fear of ruining you guys' impression of the car.
Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.
This car is definitely a head turner. I stopped at the main entrance of Sime Darby Ctr for a puff. Then, an English accent speaking Indian saw the car and it was like he'd seen a football star. He kept shouting, "OH MY GOD; OH MY F*&^#ING GOD!!!" as he approached hurriedly towards the car. Fortunately for me he didn't get down on his knees and kiss the bumper. He is apparently negotiating an M5. I saw a few BMWs tailgating me whilst I was driving back and then again on an errand for my wife.
My wife really dislikes the car. She got bumped on the head whilst getting in and out. I actually hit the parked car next to me twice whilst opening the door; really long door.
Let me get used to the SMG, run it in and then we can talk about joy rides; I'm definitely not qualified to give anyone any ride just yet - for fear of ruining you guys' impression of the car.
Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.
12-27-2005, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Edlee' post='215929' date='Dec 27 2005, 10:19 PM
Okay. Picked up the M today. Wet affair. David the trainer taught me a few things about the SMG, etc. Drove a few clicks with him in the car. Felt really nervous and the SMG is so difficult to adapt to; especially if you're coming from a steptronic. This car needs some getting used to. Gotta shelf the 545 for a while whilst I run this thing in. PML doesn't want me to book the 545 in just yet; just in case.
This car is definitely a head turner. I stopped at the main entrance of Sime Darby Ctr for a puff. Then, an English accent speaking Indian saw the car and it was like he'd seen a football star. He kept shouting, "OH MY GOD; OH MY F*&^#ING GOD!!!" as he approached hurriedly towards the car. Fortunately for me he didn't get down on his knees and kiss the bumper. He is apparently negotiating an M5. I saw a few BMWs tailgating me whilst I was driving back and then again on an errand for my wife.
My wife really dislikes the car. She got bumped on the head whilst getting in and out. I actually hit the parked car next to me twice whilst opening the door; really long door.
Let me get used to the SMG, run it in and then we can talk about joy rides; I'm definitely not qualified to give anyone any ride just yet - for fear of ruining you guys' impression of the car.
Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.
This car is definitely a head turner. I stopped at the main entrance of Sime Darby Ctr for a puff. Then, an English accent speaking Indian saw the car and it was like he'd seen a football star. He kept shouting, "OH MY GOD; OH MY F*&^#ING GOD!!!" as he approached hurriedly towards the car. Fortunately for me he didn't get down on his knees and kiss the bumper. He is apparently negotiating an M5. I saw a few BMWs tailgating me whilst I was driving back and then again on an errand for my wife.
My wife really dislikes the car. She got bumped on the head whilst getting in and out. I actually hit the parked car next to me twice whilst opening the door; really long door.
Let me get used to the SMG, run it in and then we can talk about joy rides; I'm definitely not qualified to give anyone any ride just yet - for fear of ruining you guys' impression of the car.
Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.
12-27-2005, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lmk' post='215756' date='Dec 27 2005, 09:07 AM
Happy Birthday and congrats, Ed!
Ha....ha....ha....
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aiya... missed the month..i'd have guess the significance of the 27th and pick up date!
hahaha now you got all the coveted attention... gotta push the sucker to the limit? enjoy!
12-27-2005, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Edlee' post='215929' date='Dec 27 2005, 10:19 PM
Let me get used to the SMG, run it in and then we can talk about joy rides; I'm definitely not qualified to give anyone any ride just yet - for fear of ruining you guys' impression of the car.
Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.
Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.
12-27-2005, 03:12 PM
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Edlee...if i c the car i wud do more than the indian man..i wud take of my pants and get my orgasm! ok here is a tip for the SMG. b4 u shift up...u lift ur throttle off very slightly...ie less than 1cm....otherwise ur car will jerk...much like a manual. when u clutch in...u release the throttle right? in this case...u just lift off about 1cm..for smooth delivery. ok see u at ministry of sound tonite...i need to borrow u and ur car to pick up 4 chicks at one go.
12-27-2005, 10:18 PM
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congrats ed..admire your patience to tahan until 27th to pick up m.must be some auspicious number 27.
russell can i be your worker for today..hahaha.
so when run in lets convoy up hehehe
russell can i be your worker for today..hahaha.
so when run in lets convoy up hehehe
12-28-2005, 12:19 AM
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Test drove the E60 523i to get a feel of how it compared to E60 520i. Following are my observations:
1. Engine a lot smoother and quieter
2. Perceptible increase in power, especially during pull off
3. Run flat tyres on 17 inc rim bearable noise level and ride is firm
4. No squeaking noise heard
5. Lack of active steering not missed
6. New standard features are good - PDC, bootlid release button, rear auto blind, etc
PML now also offers the E60 523i Individual. You can opt for a different wood panel which is very classy.
Price of E60 523i currently at S$172K is a steal. However, for current E60 520i owners, unless you have a lot of spare cash, it may not be worth it to switch to E60523i as the loss on your existing car will be very steep. Those who bought the E60 520i in Dec 2003 will suffer a loss of about S$70K in the short 2-year period.
My advice is not to rush into upgrading from E60 520i to E60 523i but to wait for the facelift 5 series. That should come in about 2 years by which time the first batch of E60 520i will be about 4 to 5 years old which is a good time to consider upgrading.
1. Engine a lot smoother and quieter
2. Perceptible increase in power, especially during pull off
3. Run flat tyres on 17 inc rim bearable noise level and ride is firm
4. No squeaking noise heard
5. Lack of active steering not missed
6. New standard features are good - PDC, bootlid release button, rear auto blind, etc
PML now also offers the E60 523i Individual. You can opt for a different wood panel which is very classy.
Price of E60 523i currently at S$172K is a steal. However, for current E60 520i owners, unless you have a lot of spare cash, it may not be worth it to switch to E60523i as the loss on your existing car will be very steep. Those who bought the E60 520i in Dec 2003 will suffer a loss of about S$70K in the short 2-year period.
My advice is not to rush into upgrading from E60 520i to E60 523i but to wait for the facelift 5 series. That should come in about 2 years by which time the first batch of E60 520i will be about 4 to 5 years old which is a good time to consider upgrading.