Just bought my first V8 !!
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From: Southern Europe
My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1074115' date='Dec 15 2009, 09:16 PM
Thanks mate --
I probably should have gone for a 535d like yourself, so that I could claim that I have owned the entire 5er diesel range
I probably should have gone for a 535d like yourself, so that I could claim that I have owned the entire 5er diesel range
You did the best thing you could, V8 is light years ahead in terms of driving fun / feeling / sound = owner satisfaction 
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From: San Jose, California, USA
My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Awesome car - and I'll bet the 550 is as rare as rocking horse $hit over there so you've got something very unique!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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From: Massachusetts, USA
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.
She looks gorgeous. Congratulations. 
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1074230' date='Dec 16 2009, 01:26 AM
Awesome car - and I'll bet the 550 is as rare as rocking horse $hit over there so you've got something very unique!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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From: Zoo York
My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Way to support the climate summit! hahaha Congratulations though! I'm sure you're gonna LOVE the car! Can't wait to see what it will look like with the 128s and the mirrors! Its gonna be so hot - they'll have to hold another summit on Global Warming just for your car! 
hahaha Congratulations though! I'm sure you're gonna LOVE the car! Can't wait to see what it will look like with the 128s and the mirrors! Its gonna be so hot - they'll have to hold another summit on Global Warming just for your car!
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From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
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).
Very nice. Enjoy it!
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From: new york
My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
wow looks awesome.!! the 128's are the only other oem wheel i would purchase.. 19's im assuming?