Im coming back to the fold!
04-02-2009, 02:57 PM
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My Ride: F11 520d white, auto, professional sat-nav with internet, variable damper control, sports steering wheel, extended lighting, retractable tow bar, wing mirrors with dimming & folding, full electric seats with memory & lumber adjustment, etc.
Well back in early February I said goodbye to my 530D SE for a Audi Q5 2.0TFSI SLine and its been a living hell. The car overall is very well made but the suspension just about killed my back and I cannot wait to see the back of it (excuse the pun). The other major fault is the brake pedal which is set far too high in contrast to the BMW set-up.
So placed order for new 530D SE Business Edition with similar options to my previous car and it feels like Im coming home (still have to wait until end of May for delivery) This time opted for Silver with Grey leather interior the 245 alloys, Sports steering wheel, Interior extended lights, Xenons with high beam assist, through load facility with folding rear seats, 6 CD changer & auto box.
I know its not long until the new replacement car for the E60 but Im really looking forwards to getting behind the wheel again.
So placed order for new 530D SE Business Edition with similar options to my previous car and it feels like Im coming home (still have to wait until end of May for delivery) This time opted for Silver with Grey leather interior the 245 alloys, Sports steering wheel, Interior extended lights, Xenons with high beam assist, through load facility with folding rear seats, 6 CD changer & auto box.
I know its not long until the new replacement car for the E60 but Im really looking forwards to getting behind the wheel again.
04-02-2009, 02:59 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by Nova Invicta' post='834498' date='Apr 2 2009, 03:57 PM
Well back in early February I said goodbye to my 530D SE for a Audi Q5 2.0TFSI SLine and its been a living hell. The car overall is very well made but the suspension just about killed my back and I cannot wait to see the back of it (excuse the pun). The other major fault is the brake pedal which is set far too high in contrast to the BMW set-up.
So placed order for new 530D SE Business Edition with similar options to my previous car and it feels like I'm coming home (still have to wait until end of May for delivery) This time opted for Silver with Grey leather interior the 245 alloys, Sports steering wheel, Interior extended lights, Xenons with high beam assist, through load facility with folding rear seats, 6 CD changer & auto box.
I know its not long until the new replacement car for the E60 but I'm really looking forward to getting behind the wheel again.
So placed order for new 530D SE Business Edition with similar options to my previous car and it feels like I'm coming home (still have to wait until end of May for delivery) This time opted for Silver with Grey leather interior the 245 alloys, Sports steering wheel, Interior extended lights, Xenons with high beam assist, through load facility with folding rear seats, 6 CD changer & auto box.
I know its not long until the new replacement car for the E60 but I'm really looking forward to getting behind the wheel again.
We saved you a seat, and congrats on your new acquisition!! 
04-02-2009, 03:07 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
atta boy back and happy motoring 
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04-02-2009, 03:09 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Sounds like the new car is going to be great!
04-02-2009, 08:49 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Welcome back!!! Though Vader is your father, you are wise to have shunned the Dark Side of the force! Enjoy your upcoming new beau!
04-03-2009, 08:41 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
back. Sometime the grass looks greener on the other side until you get to that side and then realize it was just the different view angle. Now all you have to do is go to your nearest Haz-Mat office and get de-contaminated and then go to confession. I know it made it all better for me when I accidentally touched a Camry, just yesterday. 
