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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='250485' date='Mar 6 2006, 12:17 AM
M3 have carbon fiber hood I think because it is real light plus my friend who own it say the salesman said it is carbon fiber, but I don't trust salesman unless they say they give me a discount 
I too have some it it noise when my car go over bumps, is this the same problem as yours?
I too have some it it noise when my car go over bumps, is this the same problem as yours?
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Originally Posted by Lawrence' post='250894' date='Mar 6 2006, 08:32 PM
Copy form other forum, time to debadge our car for undercover look. hehehe.... 
BMW E60 530i
Silver or Silver Grey
12 units bought
8 delivered (all have "LN XXXX" plates)
From the rear, the only difference is debadged car (no 530i sticker), and the shark fin antenna has been changed to short black stick (like a mobile phone antenna).
On some of the old cars, VW passat or Volvo, sometimes you can see a box on the rear parcel shelf "Police STOP" etc, but this BMW has a concealed unit. A metal box built into the parcel shelf and only "pops up" when needed.
From the front, you cannot see anything. The 2 flashing light units are inside the front grille.
Dual interior mirrors; a very small mirror attached right next to or just below the stock one but very hard to see coz the whole interior is black.
BMW E60 530i
Silver or Silver Grey
12 units bought
8 delivered (all have "LN XXXX" plates)
From the rear, the only difference is debadged car (no 530i sticker), and the shark fin antenna has been changed to short black stick (like a mobile phone antenna).
On some of the old cars, VW passat or Volvo, sometimes you can see a box on the rear parcel shelf "Police STOP" etc, but this BMW has a concealed unit. A metal box built into the parcel shelf and only "pops up" when needed.
From the front, you cannot see anything. The 2 flashing light units are inside the front grille.
Dual interior mirrors; a very small mirror attached right next to or just below the stock one but very hard to see coz the whole interior is black.
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by Bunbun' post='251086' date='Mar 7 2006, 10:10 PM
Is your it it noise coming from the back seat? Service rep said its a very common problem and can be fixed easily. Well, let's see if that's the truth when I pick up my car on thurs....
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Well, got the car back. The squeaky noise from the back is gone, for now. Service rep said they put some special magic leather lotion (maybe from India) on seat back and around arm rest. He assured me the noise will be gone forever. We'll see about that...hihi. They also replaced a face panel (one under the single CD deck) because the paint was peeling. I didnt think they would replace it cuz they could say I scratched it myself. Finally repaired both rear run flat pucntures. There were two nails stuck in each of them. I didnt even know or notice anything different, I suppose the run flats do come in handy this time 
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Noise gone eh? Well I will ask them to rub some of those Indian oil on the leather next time, but does the leather feels stiff afterwards?
Both rear tires got nailed before service? Where have you been?
Both rear tires got nailed before service? Where have you been?
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
There's not alot of tread in my Run-flats now and it have 9000k on it. Don't get Potenza :thumbsdown:
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My Ride: 05 Silver Grey 523i | Step, M-Kit, M5 Trunk Finisher, 19" ACS Type IV Wheels, Goodyear F1 GS-D3 245/35/19, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood Sycamore Anthracite, Advanced Climate Control, Electric rear sunblind, Electric folding mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Lights package, PDC, Rain sensor, Business Radio, CD Changer
Did you guys notice the price of both 525i & 530i has reduced around $20k?
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Originally Posted by mic325' post='254539' date='Mar 13 2006, 10:40 PM
Did you guys notice the price of both 525i & 530i has reduced around $20k?
Dropped in price??? WHY!
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Originally Posted by mic325' post='254539' date='Mar 14 2006, 02:40 PM
Did you guys notice the price of both 525i & 530i has reduced around $20k?
