exhaust tip
08-18-2004, 03:18 AM
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be interesting to know the difference in size of the 545i exhaust tips......looking at the pics on this thread those tips look exactly the same size/shape as those on my 530i. could just be the photo though. 
08-18-2004, 03:47 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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Only one solution is possible.. Measurement. Can a 530 and a 545 owner measure their exhaust tips and give tell them here??
08-18-2004, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Aug 18 2004, 12:23 AM
BTW: I was told that all MY2005 E60/E61's get the bigger (chrome) exhaust pipes...
08-18-2004, 07:23 AM
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
Originally Posted by I assume ...' date='Aug 18 2004, 01:27 AM
Anyway, why do you want to copy, why not let those stupid guys who spent $ 15.000 more for a slightly different design (the bigger exhaust pipes) have a superior feeling, ... so please 
, do not copy :'( 
, do not copy :'( You might want to reconsider what you've said; As this is not Roadfly.
My apologies for the thread starter for digressing the subject, but I just want to point out to Jack that there are different reasons and circumstances people choose one trim level from the other. Stupidity, I assure you Jack, is not one of the reasons.
I chose 545i because thel cost after considering its standard features and resale value, is only slightly higher relative to 530 and 525. (Using historical resale value between E39 540i/530i/525i)
I my situation for example, the cost difference (ED delivery) between 545i and 530i is only about $6,000. If I were to re-sell it in 4-5 years later, I would recoup $3,000-$4,000 of that difference (autotrader.com). Therefore, using the 60 month as the life of my usage and accounting for insurance and fuel costs, I would only be shelling out $68 more a month to enjoy that SWEEEEET V8.
Note: The cost of fuel is not that different between V8 and I6 and the insurance difference is $200 per year more for V8.
To me, eating out 1 time less a moth seems justifiable for the V8 upgrade.
Again, Jack, people will always have different circumstances and thinkings regarding their choice. On second thought, add maturity to the list. I am sure you will understan when the time comes Jack. You just wait.
:'( 
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