First ride in 545
02-18-2005, 02:06 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Electric Rear Sunshades, Heated Rear Seats, Sirius Radio
I've had my 03 M3 for a little over 2 years now. I love the car, but it lacks some creature comforts and my wife compares riding in the M3 to a stagecoach. Previously I owned an 01 530i which was a very nice luxury sedan. Recently I have pondered returning to a sedan as I really do not track my car, and find it difficult to really drive it the way it is intended to be driven. I test drove an Acuura RL and found it very bland. I drove an Audi A6, and again was less than impressed. Finally I called my client advisor and told him I wanted to drive the 545. I intially was put off by the styling, but over time I have warmed to the look and wanted to see what it drove like.
I drove a 545 with the sport package. I would have to say I was very impressed!The car handles beautifully and it has power and torque. This car gave me a real thrill, and at the same time was really comfortable. Now I'm starting to obsess about what the 550 might be like with even more HP and torque. I may have to make a change.
I drove a 545 with the sport package. I would have to say I was very impressed!The car handles beautifully and it has power and torque. This car gave me a real thrill, and at the same time was really comfortable. Now I'm starting to obsess about what the 550 might be like with even more HP and torque. I may have to make a change.
02-18-2005, 02:07 PM
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
#2: 2010 535xi Touring; Automatic.
Another victim of the wiles of the 545!
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02-18-2005, 02:44 PM
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My Ride: E60 "Stripper"
Now C6 "Stripper"
"You don't know the power of the DARKSIDE!" "Darth Vader" quote 
I'm really anxious and curious as to the performance of a 550i though!
545i for 2004/2005
550i 
I'm really anxious and curious as to the performance of a 550i though!
545i for 2004/2005
550i
02-18-2005, 03:49 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Welcome darkside.! 
02-18-2005, 06:13 PM
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You are like a kid in a candy store ... isn't it great driving the 545, I can't want until mine is here ... hopefully by May (spring, begining of golf season, in my part of the country)
02-21-2005, 12:09 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Feb 21 2005, 01:50 AM
welcome aboard, darkside !
545 = you drive it, you love it, you buy it...that's the darkside
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!545 = you drive it, you love it, you buy it...that's the darkside
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