I bought my first BMW!!!
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From: Ramstein AB, Germany
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 again everyone! Luxembourg, thanks for the invite. Man, I really wish I could go but my parents are still in town and I promised my dad I would take him to Triburg (sp) this weekend to see where his beloved clocks are made. If it was just a weekend in May...
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My Ride: 2008 535i, 6spd mtx, Monaco Blue w/Beige interior. Sport, Preimum, Logic 7/HD/I-Pod/USB, Nav sys, rear sunshade, HUD, PDC, Split seats,
Jody - welcome!! Great looking 525i! You'll find a lot of helpful folks here and enjoy your new ride - great color too 
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
Current mods: M-Aero Kit, JB4, Motorcepts 6000k HID Foglamps
Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's
1992 Camaro RS:
Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list
Originally Posted by wacopolumbo' post='567344' date='Apr 24 2008, 04:29 PM
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.
Damn I miss driving in Germany! People who say they like how a BMW handles but never cruised at A-bahn speeds for long periods just don't really know. To me, this is what separates BMW from the Japanese and American competition.
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My Ride: 2009 Ford F-250 Harley Davidson Edition
6.4L OHV Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 (350hp/650lbft)
Blue Flame Package
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dont forget to add the m-tech kit to your new car. it really sharpens up the look of the e60. welcome to the forums and enjoy your new ride!
welcome to the forums and enjoy your new ride!
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From: Ramstein AB, Germany
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 for all of your kind words! I took my folks to southern Germany this weekend. My dad took this picture on the way back...I actually got it to 150, but he took the picture just below that. :-)
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Originally Posted by wacopolumbo' post='569042' date='Apr 27 2008, 08:06 AM
Thanks for all of your kind words! I took my folks to southern Germany this weekend. My dad took this picture on the way back...I actually got it to 150, but he took the picture just below that. :-)
Nice...I would take a trip to Germany just to drive on the autobahn 150+ and not have to worry about a ticket!
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From: Ramstein AB, Germany
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
It is a wonderful place to own a BMW!