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11-21-2007, 10:15 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Carbon Black, Black Dakota, Black Diamond Trim, 6sp Sport Automatic with Paddles, M-Sport Package, Premium Package
I picked up my car almost two weeks ago. I spent some time in Vegas, but the rest of the time I have been driving. I love it! The car has exceeded my expectations so far.
I just thought I would share a few of my thoughts. No pictures yet because I can?t seem to keep the car clean. I will post them after I get my wheels (20? IForged Essens) put on in the spring. Thanks Fantastic 5. Winter set-up right now.
I have kept the RPMS below 4K, so my experiences are based upon that.
Raves:
-Smooth power at any rev. Wow. This engine is spectacularly smooth. Must be the flat torque curve. I can just pick apart traffic. I am shocked at how it jumps ahead.
-IDrive works fine. What are all the car magazines talking about? An expert in 2 days.
-Planted feel on the road. Not since my 911, 7 years ago have I felt so solid on the road. Confidence inducing feel. I forgot what the road really felt like. The Japanese cars I have driven since just do not feel as good on the road.
-MSPort Package: This is the really big one. This is what separates the car from other 5er?s. Enthusiasts and non see the car as something special. I love it.
-Comfort Access: Amazing how you enter and turn on a car reinforces that you are driving something special
-Carbon Black: This is a spectacular colour when clean.
Not sure: The transmission is so good and smooth, that even in manual sport mode I feel that I should let up on the gas pedal to create that typical manual feel. Slower, but somehow it feels more involved. I do miss a full manual, but love the auto most of the time.
Regrets:
-Should have got the Nav. Not because I need the Nav but the I-Drive seems to be only half there without it.
Sorry to ramble on, but bottom line is the E60 is one great car. I?ll be away from the forum again for awhile. I?ll be driving.
I just thought I would share a few of my thoughts. No pictures yet because I can?t seem to keep the car clean. I will post them after I get my wheels (20? IForged Essens) put on in the spring. Thanks Fantastic 5. Winter set-up right now.
I have kept the RPMS below 4K, so my experiences are based upon that.
Raves:
-Smooth power at any rev. Wow. This engine is spectacularly smooth. Must be the flat torque curve. I can just pick apart traffic. I am shocked at how it jumps ahead.
-IDrive works fine. What are all the car magazines talking about? An expert in 2 days.
-Planted feel on the road. Not since my 911, 7 years ago have I felt so solid on the road. Confidence inducing feel. I forgot what the road really felt like. The Japanese cars I have driven since just do not feel as good on the road.
-MSPort Package: This is the really big one. This is what separates the car from other 5er?s. Enthusiasts and non see the car as something special. I love it.
-Comfort Access: Amazing how you enter and turn on a car reinforces that you are driving something special
-Carbon Black: This is a spectacular colour when clean.
Not sure: The transmission is so good and smooth, that even in manual sport mode I feel that I should let up on the gas pedal to create that typical manual feel. Slower, but somehow it feels more involved. I do miss a full manual, but love the auto most of the time.
Regrets:
-Should have got the Nav. Not because I need the Nav but the I-Drive seems to be only half there without it.
Sorry to ramble on, but bottom line is the E60 is one great car. I?ll be away from the forum again for awhile. I?ll be driving.
11-21-2007, 10:22 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Carbon Black, Black Dakota, Black Diamond Trim, 6sp Sport Automatic with Paddles, M-Sport Package, Premium Package
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='497641' date='Nov 21 2007, 11:17 PM
How about some pix Frank, to make us jealous? 
And isn't in the middle of the night where you are?
11-21-2007, 10:32 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
LOL! Hahahahaha!
Yes, it is. Wife is passed out cold after a night of drinking. I wanted some action, but got none. There's jack on TV, so I'm here with you guys. Pretty sad, eh?!
Regardless, congrats man. Very jealous. You have yourself one fine automobile!
Yes, it is. Wife is passed out cold after a night of drinking. I wanted some action, but got none. There's jack on TV, so I'm here with you guys. Pretty sad, eh?!
Regardless, congrats man. Very jealous. You have yourself one fine automobile!
11-23-2007, 09:27 PM
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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.
Congrats Frank, isn't it an awesome car? I love the 535 twin turbo. I've been slowly opening it up ever since I hit 1200 miles. I actually reached 1200 miles during our NY dinner outing while we were driving on the Westside Highway. I was staying right behind Calton, what a great run. Well Enjoy it and good luck....
11-24-2007, 07:45 AM
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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,
Congrats!! I just got my 535 tt a couple of days ago and I agree with you - it's a real pleasure to drive and feels very planted on the road. the MSport package...were you able to order that? Or did you have that added by the dealer after it arrived? Please share details and now I really want to see a pic of your MSport 535i!! 
11-24-2007, 08:02 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Congrats FRANK970,
Just drive it in carefully, the enjoy will wait.
Fine car and a good choice, enjoy it now, because after you get your 20" wheels,
with some rubber painted on them, the feeling is gone. (Sorry to say).
The TomTom 720 is better than the BMW original navi, so no harm done here,
you just did some some money.
Just drive it in carefully, the enjoy will wait.
Fine car and a good choice, enjoy it now, because after you get your 20" wheels,
with some rubber painted on them, the feeling is gone. (Sorry to say).
The TomTom 720 is better than the BMW original navi, so no harm done here,
you just did some some money.
11-27-2007, 02:47 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Carbon Black, Black Dakota, Black Diamond Trim, 6sp Sport Automatic with Paddles, M-Sport Package, Premium Package
Originally Posted by HotLap' post='498474' date='Nov 24 2007, 08:45 AM
Congrats!! I just got my 535 tt a couple of days ago and I agree with you - it's a real pleasure to drive and feels very planted on the road. the MSport package...were you able to order that? Or did you have that added by the dealer after it arrived? Please share details and now I really want to see a pic of your MSport 535i!!
I'm still really happy with it!
11-27-2007, 02:52 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Carbon Black, Black Dakota, Black Diamond Trim, 6sp Sport Automatic with Paddles, M-Sport Package, Premium Package
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='498486' date='Nov 24 2007, 09:02 AM
Fine car and a good choice, enjoy it now, because after you get your 20" wheels,
with some rubber painted on them, the feeling is gone. (Sorry to say).
with some rubber painted on them, the feeling is gone. (Sorry to say).
