I went to the darkside!
01-10-2014, 08:36 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
I went to the darkside!
Sorry long time forum members but I must've fallen and bumped my head because I now own a 2011 E350 Sport. It must've been a momentary lapse of sanity and I cant explain it but i was looking for a 535i and stumbled upon this baby here and the rest is history.
No regrets at all but I still find myself looking every time a sweet 5 series drives by!
BTW, my E60 was totaled when I skidded off the road into a guardrail a month ago. Oh and that was right after getting it back from another accident where there was $15k in repairs done...
No regrets at all but I still find myself looking every time a sweet 5 series drives by!
BTW, my E60 was totaled when I skidded off the road into a guardrail a month ago. Oh and that was right after getting it back from another accident where there was $15k in repairs done...
01-10-2014, 08:44 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530I
Model Year: 530i
Congrats! That's a good choice. I love the dual exhaust and the solid body shape! If you don't mind, how much did you pay for it and what are the specs for such the price? Post some more pics. ;-)
Sorry long time forum members but I must've fallen and bumped my head because I now own a 2011 E350 Sport. It must've been a momentary lapse of sanity and I cant explain it but i was looking for a 535i and stumbled upon this baby here and the rest is history.
No regrets at all but I still find myself looking every time a sweet 5 series drives by!
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No regrets at all but I still find myself looking every time a sweet 5 series drives by!
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01-10-2014, 08:59 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
I paid just under $34k with under 40k miles. Drives solid and feels strong. To be honest I dont know the horsepower, sad but true...
01-10-2014, 09:21 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530I
Model Year: 530i
Wow, that sounds doable for me (drooling).
White again? j/k
When I first bought my first brand new bmw (currently driving), honestly, I didn't know anything about it. I just wanted it because the body shape was lust a first sight. So, I know the feelings.
Congrats! I love the looks of that car.
White again? j/k
When I first bought my first brand new bmw (currently driving), honestly, I didn't know anything about it. I just wanted it because the body shape was lust a first sight. So, I know the feelings.
Congrats! I love the looks of that car.
01-10-2014, 09:28 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
Thanks again. I really love it! But I know if the same dealer had the 535i Sport at the same time I probably wouldve gotten her instead! No looking back now! Only thing is that E class owners arent "go getters" like 5 series owners from the forums. There should be more DIYs out there but I guess I will be the guinea pig! 
First up the transmission fluid change (yes like every 40k miles)
First up the transmission fluid change (yes like every 40k miles)
01-10-2014, 12:49 PM
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
See the E350 is 108.7" Wheel Base.
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Motor:
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy
and E coupes get a full-length, partly retractable sunroof as standard equipment
Read more: 2011 BMW 535i vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Comparison - Motor Trend
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Motor:
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy
- Engine: Gas V6 3.5L/213
- Horsepower: 268 @ 6000
- Torque: 258 @ 2400 - 5000 3.5L/213
and E coupes get a full-length, partly retractable sunroof as standard equipment
Read more: 2011 BMW 535i vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Comparison - Motor Trend
01-10-2014, 10:23 PM
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
Your 530 nicely moded looked like a real dream machine. May your 350 bring as much joy. Nice pick up!
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
My first was a 530. My friend only a month and 3 weeks ago said "I bet you miss that car don't you" By shear luck I looked on my cell and found a 550 09 a few nites later at a close by dealer, called them first thing that morning, gave them a grand deposit with only seeing it online, and said hold it for me! That nite I drove away one proud 550 owner. In Alpine white and black kidneys to boot!