I bought my first BMW!!!
04-24-2008, 11:35 AM
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
Mods: Full M-Tech Kit, ACS Rep Rear Window Spoiler, ACS Rep Rear Deck Spoiler, ACS Rep Quad Diffuser, ACS Rep Exhaust Tips, Remus Duel Exhaust, De-badge, 20% Tint Front and Rear, Umnitza Predator Ice V2, HID fog lights, Clear Side Marker Light Bulbs (yellow when on), Dark Poplar Wood Shifter, Dark Poplar Wood e-Brake Handle, Dark Poplar Wood Steering Wheel Inserts, OEM Steel Pedals, OEM M Footrest, 19 inch OEM 121s (Summer), 18 inch 124s (Winter), Shadowline Window Trim, Blacked-out Kidney Grills
Hello All,
I just bought my first BMW! I am familiar with BMWs because I was the commander of the protective service detail for the senior AF General in Europe. We had an armored 745iL, 760iL and two X5s for chase cars. We also had an armored Mercedes S500 and S600 and two Audi Q7s. I learned that I really liked the BMWs compared to the Mercs. I got used to the iDrive. However, I had bought a new Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2005 and bought my wife a new Mini Cooper in 2007. Well, my wife and I decided to part ways and since I was the sole person on the loans for both cars, I traded them in on a 2007 525i. I love the car and driving it in Germany has been incredible. May parents and my sister came out to visit and I got the 525 up to 145 MPH on the A63 Autoban. I look forward to trying to get it to the max 150! I have four things I want to do to the car:
1) Remove the badging (done)
2) Put the red reflectors on the bumper (ordered)
3) Put new OEM wheels on it, at least 18 inch - looking...
4) Tint the windows
Here is a pic, it has the premium pack, nav, PDC, and iPod adapter. I love the color and love the car
Regards,
Jody
I just bought my first BMW! I am familiar with BMWs because I was the commander of the protective service detail for the senior AF General in Europe. We had an armored 745iL, 760iL and two X5s for chase cars. We also had an armored Mercedes S500 and S600 and two Audi Q7s. I learned that I really liked the BMWs compared to the Mercs. I got used to the iDrive. However, I had bought a new Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2005 and bought my wife a new Mini Cooper in 2007. Well, my wife and I decided to part ways and since I was the sole person on the loans for both cars, I traded them in on a 2007 525i. I love the car and driving it in Germany has been incredible. May parents and my sister came out to visit and I got the 525 up to 145 MPH on the A63 Autoban. I look forward to trying to get it to the max 150! I have four things I want to do to the car:
1) Remove the badging (done)
2) Put the red reflectors on the bumper (ordered)
3) Put new OEM wheels on it, at least 18 inch - looking...
4) Tint the windows
Here is a pic, it has the premium pack, nav, PDC, and iPod adapter. I love the color and love the car
Regards,
Jody
04-24-2008, 11:40 AM
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04-24-2008, 11:45 AM
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Congrats. Are you on the left side of the Atlantic or the right? I assume the left because of the front license plate bracket but you're story is throwing me off. Did you do Euro delivery?
04-24-2008, 11:46 AM
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My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
Beautiful color and great plans 
Enjoy and good luck!
Enjoy and good luck!
04-24-2008, 12:17 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
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The car looks great. I imagine it is quite a bit lighter than the 7 series you mentioned.
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Welcome to the Forum.
Happy Motoring!
04-24-2008, 12:21 PM
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04-24-2008, 12:29 PM
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
Mods: Full M-Tech Kit, ACS Rep Rear Window Spoiler, ACS Rep Rear Deck Spoiler, ACS Rep Quad Diffuser, ACS Rep Exhaust Tips, Remus Duel Exhaust, De-badge, 20% Tint Front and Rear, Umnitza Predator Ice V2, HID fog lights, Clear Side Marker Light Bulbs (yellow when on), Dark Poplar Wood Shifter, Dark Poplar Wood e-Brake Handle, Dark Poplar Wood Steering Wheel Inserts, OEM Steel Pedals, OEM M Footrest, 19 inch OEM 121s (Summer), 18 inch 124s (Winter), Shadowline Window Trim, Blacked-out Kidney Grills
Thanks everyone. I am still in Germany and will be until July 2009. The license plate bracket was on from the previous owner so I left it. I considered getting the long plates, but since the previous owner had the short plate frames, I didn't want to mess with the paint. Usually folks wait and buy their BMWs when they leave, but they miss out on driving them here in the land of speed. I find myself setting the cruise control at 120MPH and cruising at that speed for up to an hour or so before traffic makes me slow down.
I really like the bluetooth cell phone connection too.
Yeah, it is much lighter than the 7 series we had at work. I am going on a road trip with the folks tomorrow down south and hope to see the plant in Munich!
Cheers,
Jody
I really like the bluetooth cell phone connection too.
Yeah, it is much lighter than the 7 series we had at work. I am going on a road trip with the folks tomorrow down south and hope to see the plant in Munich!
Cheers,
Jody
04-24-2008, 01:13 PM
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Jody,
Congratulations on your beautiful car and welcome to the Forum!! ENJOY!!!
Since you're still around in Europe, please think about joining us for this Saturday's European meet! (details under the link below, in my signature).
There's still time to sign up, and it's really not far away from where you are.
By the way, I am not that far away from your F16s either
since I see and hear them well every weekend a bit over my roof flying over the German / French / Luxembourg's border 
The meet will be a great event, definetely not to be missed!
A lot of devoted E60 freaks and did I mentioned: THE Nurburgring??? 
Think about it, please!
(send me PM if you need any additional info!)
Regards,
Jarek
Congratulations on your beautiful car and welcome to the Forum!! ENJOY!!!
Since you're still around in Europe, please think about joining us for this Saturday's European meet! (details under the link below, in my signature).
There's still time to sign up, and it's really not far away from where you are.
By the way, I am not that far away from your F16s either
since I see and hear them well every weekend a bit over my roof flying over the German / French / Luxembourg's border The meet will be a great event, definetely not to be missed!
A lot of devoted E60 freaks
and did I mentioned: THE Nurburgring??? Think about it, please!
(send me PM if you need any additional info!)
Regards,
Jarek
04-24-2008, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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Congrats on the new car and enjoy the forums!! 