Going Bye-Bye this week...
05-10-2008 | 06:38 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
Dude, I like your next door neighbor. If I have your next door neighbor, I would not feel so bad for the xi.
05-10-2008 | 01:50 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='577909' date='May 10 2008, 04:54 PM
HEY! those rims are actually pretty nice on the E60!
05-10-2008 | 09:10 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='578030' date='May 10 2008, 10:45 PM
hurts to see it go, but enjoy the beast 
05-10-2008 | 09:18 PM
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From: Riverdale, New York
My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Good bye 530 xi........ Glad you got it done Dave now go enjoy your baby. Is it everything you thought it would be or do you miss the automatic steptronic shifter?
05-10-2008 | 09:51 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by slickrick' post='578060' date='May 11 2008, 01:18 AM
Good bye 530 xi........ Glad you got it done Dave now go enjoy your baby. Is it everything you thought it would be or do you miss the automatic steptronic shifter?
I've had quite a few spirited runs, however, but I can't wait to really get it past 5000rpm...when the real fun starts!
As for the steptronic, I only miss the smooth shifts. I find myself throwing the M5 in neutral as a result of my old "drive sport" habits, kicking the shifter to the left. It will take time to erase from my brain.
I am currently learning to smooth out my SMG shifts, by finding that sweet spot for letting off the throttle a bit and then hitting it again. The delay between shifts during slower driving is a bit annoying. I try to pretend I am using my left foot during the shifts like during my old manuals days...it helps to have had the prior 5-speed experience for the SMG learning curve.
Fun, Fun, Fun! 530xi? What's that?!
As a side note, the M5Board just isn't as fun as this place. Those guys seem to all business and no play. And the site is sooooooo slow! Typical threads that would get dozens of replies here get 1 or 2 over there.
So, I don't plan on leaving you guys! E60 forums rules!
05-10-2008 | 11:25 PM
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My Ride: Jet Black 530i with some mods
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='575170' date='May 6 2008, 10:18 AM
Dave, You poor bastard! 
Having to "settle" for a brand new M5! 
I don't know how you will make it through the day!! 
Having to "settle" for a brand new M5! I don't know how you will make it through the day!!
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