I Drove My Dad's 2006 Cadillac DTS For 2 Days!!
05-15-2006, 08:55 PM
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Okay, on Saturday I took my 550 to my local detail shop for a good hand waxing. Brought it home, parked and covered it. Later that day the skys grew gray and the weather report was calling for rain for a couple of days. I am sorry but I could not expose my newly cleaned, primmed and buffed beauty to all that so I borrowed my Dad's 3 month old Cadillac Sedan DeVille DTS for a couple of days. He just bought a 2006 Solara convertible (please don't ask as I was horrified especially because he chose red.) so he really didn't mind parting with it. Anyway, the car was pleasant enough to drive. Decent power. Comfortable seats. Okay radio. Anyway, it was still raining this morning but I could not bare to wait any longer so I uncovered the BMW and took it out. WOW!! What a difference. The seats seemed so much harder and more supportive. Compared to Dad's 10,000 LB or however heavy that boat is, car my 550 seemed to fly. I don't have to talk about the difference in handling because if you need me to explain, chances are you wouln't be here reading this. The sound of the Logic 7 radio thundered in my ears. My advice to any of you who may be at the phase of your relationship with your E60, where you might be starting to take her for granted, is to go drive a Caddy for a few days. Or drive something else. When you go back to your cherished E60, you will fall in love all over again.
05-15-2006, 09:03 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='282975' date='May 15 2006, 09:55 PM
go drive a Caddy for a few days. Or drive something else. When you go back to your cherished E60, you will fall in love all over again.
Can I borrow your dads caddy?
05-15-2006, 10:12 PM
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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"
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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
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='282981' date='May 16 2006, 01:03 PM
Can I borrow your dads caddy?
like WTF I am not even warm up yet. but shity handling that's for sure. :thumbsdown:
05-16-2006, 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='282981' date='May 15 2006, 11:03 PM
Can I borrow your dads caddy?
05-16-2006, 04:49 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
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Folding rear seats
Duh... 
All american cars suck.... end of story.
All american cars suck.... end of story.
05-16-2006, 06:20 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
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� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='283103' date='May 16 2006, 02:49 PM
Duh...
All american cars suck.... end of story.
All american cars suck.... end of story.
05-16-2006, 09:44 AM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Originally Posted by Veight' post='283138' date='May 16 2006, 10:30 AM
I am going from a 97 4Runner to an 07 550 with sports pkg. Think Ill notice any difference?
Cheers,
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05-16-2006, 09:45 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530i-
I'm back in the US and currently driving a rented Mercury Grand Marquis which my company is paying for. Awfully comfortable but drives like a ship. Not much pickup from the 224hp engine.
05-16-2006, 12:56 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
Once a week I drive my wife's Lexus RX 330. It makes it sublime to get back in my 550. I had the same experience with my e46 M3. If I didn't drive something else occasionally I would get to the point where the M3 seemed normal.
The M3 was incredible; the 550i is a beast in disguise.
The M3 was incredible; the 550i is a beast in disguise.