I got killed by a Dodge Neon
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Those cars are cheap to mod and for about $2000, they can be made decently fast.
The 545 is good combination of comfort, sport and speed, but there are plenty of cars that are faster. Spending $40-50K on an american car can easily yield 400-500hp nowadays. I was looking at a magazine and a mustang gt500 with 500bhp can be had for around $40K. I know most of you guys wouldn't even touch this car, but that's great value for the money.
The 545 is good combination of comfort, sport and speed, but there are plenty of cars that are faster. Spending $40-50K on an american car can easily yield 400-500hp nowadays. I was looking at a magazine and a mustang gt500 with 500bhp can be had for around $40K. I know most of you guys wouldn't even touch this car, but that's great value for the money.
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Originally Posted by Evenflow545' post='291209' date='Jun 1 2006, 04:10 PM
Pull up beside him at the Ritz Carlton and see what happens.
Two weeks ago, I went to a wedding at a ritz carlton that was valet only. This means that the valet would park an e60 right next to a neon or whatever other car that was back there. They certainly weren't parking e60s up front.
I was driving a m3 ZCP though which I asked to park myself. He then directed me to park it up front right next to a porsche.
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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
Well those American cars are really a bang for your bucks if you calculated the $/hp.
I remember I once beat a E46 328i with a Grand AM before the lane close and boy was that guy pissed!
I know, I shouldn't kill a BMW since I am an owner, but it was a rental car and I just got to.
I remember I once beat a E46 328i with a Grand AM before the lane close and boy was that guy pissed!
I know, I shouldn't kill a BMW since I am an owner, but it was a rental car and I just got to.
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='291421' date='Jun 2 2006, 11:50 AM
Well those American cars are really a bang for your bucks if you calculated the $/hp.
I remember I once beat a E46 328i with a Grand AM before the lane close and boy was that guy pissed!
I know, I shouldn't kill a BMW since I am an owner, but it was a rental car and I just got to.
I remember I once beat a E46 328i with a Grand AM before the lane close and boy was that guy pissed!
I know, I shouldn't kill a BMW since I am an owner, but it was a rental car and I just got to.
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From: Hong Kong
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
Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='291432' date='Jun 2 2006, 05:19 PM
What do you think of bimmer killing other bimmers? It's like a shark feeding frenzy!
I have never kill a Bimmer in my Bimmer.
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by Canada545' post='291096' date='Jun 1 2006, 12:45 PM
I couldn't believe it. This thing looks like a neon, and off the light it slowly pulled away from me (1/2 length) before I had to slow down (below 100km) to merge in behind him ... I don't know if I can go outside anymore 
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='291432' date='Jun 2 2006, 02:19 AM
What do you think of bimmer killing other bimmers? It's like a shark feeding frenzy!
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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='291573' date='Jun 2 2006, 06:27 PM
I had :'( ..but..but.. mainly 7s , 6s and 3s.which dont count as much. only once a 530 that did not know i was a 550 because i'm debadged. ..sorry.
..sorry.
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='291432' date='Jun 2 2006, 04:19 AM
What do you think of bimmer killing other bimmers? It's like a shark feeding frenzy!
Hence, bimmer kill bimmer.