Just got my E60!
03-04-2006, 08:51 PM
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My Ride: E60 - 530i 02/2006
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I just traded up from a E90 325i to a E60 530i and I am sure there are other people out there who are considering a similar switch or are debating between the two so I am posting my thoughts for your consideration. I had the E90 for 9 Months.
The E90's interior feels much smaller in size, The E60 is much roomier and there is lots more, front seat space, back seat space & trunk space. If you have a family, passengers or like some extra room get the E60.
The Seats (comfort seats) in the E60 are much softer & much more comfortable then the E90 leather seats. not to mention the many ways you can adjust the comfort seats in the E60.
The E90 is much more sporty, The E60 feels much more like a relaxed, refined, powerful, sport able and mature luxury saloon that soaks up the bumps in the road for you (Here in NY it make all the diffrence) as opposed to the E90 which is gives you a tight, speedy, edgy, sporty feeling that makes you want to drive hard & race and lets you feel every bump in the road. If your a sports car fanatic get the E90.
The E60 interior materials are absolutely higher quality then the interior materials in the E90.
The E60 I-drive system (with nav) is SLOW to start up & respond to input, it is obviously a Microsoft product, it took me about 30 minutes to get the hang of it and I am quite a computer & electronics wizard. A lot of work needs to be done to make the system user friendly. The E90 I had did not have I-drive.
Summary:
If you are young, single, a sport fanatic, not looking for comfort/luxury - get the E90!
If you are mature (I am 22), married, enjoy comfort and luxury with reasonable sporting ability & BMW handling - Get the E60!
I am very happy with my new E60 530i fully loaded MSRP $59,295 Titanium Silver with Black Interior and Black wood trim, HUD, NAV, Cold Weather, Premium Package, Park Assist, Premium Sound, Comfort Access, Comfort Seats, BMW Assist etc..
The 530i feels more powerful then the E90 325i which has the same 3.0ltr engine that the E90 330i has (I think the 2006 530i has the same engine too?)
The E90's interior feels much smaller in size, The E60 is much roomier and there is lots more, front seat space, back seat space & trunk space. If you have a family, passengers or like some extra room get the E60.
The Seats (comfort seats) in the E60 are much softer & much more comfortable then the E90 leather seats. not to mention the many ways you can adjust the comfort seats in the E60.
The E90 is much more sporty, The E60 feels much more like a relaxed, refined, powerful, sport able and mature luxury saloon that soaks up the bumps in the road for you (Here in NY it make all the diffrence) as opposed to the E90 which is gives you a tight, speedy, edgy, sporty feeling that makes you want to drive hard & race and lets you feel every bump in the road. If your a sports car fanatic get the E90.
The E60 interior materials are absolutely higher quality then the interior materials in the E90.
The E60 I-drive system (with nav) is SLOW to start up & respond to input, it is obviously a Microsoft product, it took me about 30 minutes to get the hang of it and I am quite a computer & electronics wizard. A lot of work needs to be done to make the system user friendly. The E90 I had did not have I-drive.
Summary:
If you are young, single, a sport fanatic, not looking for comfort/luxury - get the E90!
If you are mature (I am 22), married, enjoy comfort and luxury with reasonable sporting ability & BMW handling - Get the E60!
I am very happy with my new E60 530i fully loaded MSRP $59,295 Titanium Silver with Black Interior and Black wood trim, HUD, NAV, Cold Weather, Premium Package, Park Assist, Premium Sound, Comfort Access, Comfort Seats, BMW Assist etc..
The 530i feels more powerful then the E90 325i which has the same 3.0ltr engine that the E90 330i has (I think the 2006 530i has the same engine too?)
03-04-2006, 09:04 PM
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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
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Congratulations - enjoy the E60!
03-04-2006, 10:57 PM
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My Ride: 535d Eccelsa, 05 2005 (built 12-04), sapphireblack, beige dakota leather, electric seats, poplar wood trim, sport suspension, 124 style 18" alloys, differentiated f/r runflat tyres, steptronic, adaptive light control, bi-xenon, BMW PRO nav, cd, cd changer, electric-foldable and automatic antidazzle rear mirrors, automatic antidazzle internal rear mirror, adjustable central armrest, BT, Hifi Professional LOGIC7 , extended functions aircon, full lighting package, green comfort fascia on windshield, PDC park distance control, voice control, CPT9000 car phone, BMW Assist, BMW On-line, BMW Tracking, alarm system, programmable remote controls.
Good choice, the comfort and feeling of a E60 is really superb. I drove several times the old E46 and I never felt myself at easy, being too cramped for me (I'm 6 feet 4 inches tall and my weight is close to 100 pounds).
But what about your more mature attitude at 22? I'm 45, does it mean it's time for me to move to a retired people complex and switch to a (BMW) wheelchair ?
But what about your more mature attitude at 22? I'm 45, does it mean it's time for me to move to a retired people complex and switch to a (BMW) wheelchair ?
03-04-2006, 11:14 PM
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My Ride: '06 550i 6 Speed MT, Navigation, PDC, Cold Weather Pkg, Logic7, Prem Pkg, Sport Pkg, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Comfort Access, HUD, Alpine White on Black Dakota & a Big Grin ;-) <---- On the vessel from Germany...
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Originally Posted by Lucky' post='249999' date='Mar 5 2006, 02:57 AM
Good choice, the comfort and feeling of a E60 is really superb. I drove several times the old E46 and I never felt myself at easy, being too cramped for me (I'm 6 feet 4 inches tall and my weight is close to 100 pounds).
But what about your more mature attitude at 22? I'm 45, does it mean it's time for me to move to a retired people complex and switch to a (BMW) wheelchair ?
But what about your more mature attitude at 22? I'm 45, does it mean it's time for me to move to a retired people complex and switch to a (BMW) wheelchair ?
03-04-2006, 11:40 PM
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My Ride: 535d Eccelsa, 05 2005 (built 12-04), sapphireblack, beige dakota leather, electric seats, poplar wood trim, sport suspension, 124 style 18" alloys, differentiated f/r runflat tyres, steptronic, adaptive light control, bi-xenon, BMW PRO nav, cd, cd changer, electric-foldable and automatic antidazzle rear mirrors, automatic antidazzle internal rear mirror, adjustable central armrest, BT, Hifi Professional LOGIC7 , extended functions aircon, full lighting package, green comfort fascia on windshield, PDC park distance control, voice control, CPT9000 car phone, BMW Assist, BMW On-line, BMW Tracking, alarm system, programmable remote controls.
Originally Posted by Gadgets' post='250005' date='Mar 5 2006, 09:14 AM
6'4" 100 pounds ?? you sure you don't mean 100 Kilos ??
03-04-2006, 11:52 PM
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My Ride: '06 550i 6 Speed MT, Navigation, PDC, Cold Weather Pkg, Logic7, Prem Pkg, Sport Pkg, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Comfort Access, HUD, Alpine White on Black Dakota & a Big Grin ;-) <---- On the vessel from Germany...
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Originally Posted by Lucky' post='250009' date='Mar 5 2006, 03:40 AM
You're right, my mistake. I mean 200 pounds (about 92 kilos); well, to be honest during Xmas holidays I got a couple of kilos more, but I'm pretty confident to lose them again before next Xmas!
03-05-2006, 02:44 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
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�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
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� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
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� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Congrats! I asked my wife that time and she said no on E90 yesss on E60. even if that was much more 
wise decissions, cannot stop luvin' this baby, AS is awesome in low garages, and DD is perfect even with DSC off, I luv this car so much and more...
wise decissions, cannot stop luvin' this baby, AS is awesome in low garages, and DD is perfect even with DSC off, I luv this car so much and more...
03-05-2006, 03:18 AM
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My Ride: 525i SE Black Saphire, Black Dakota Leather, 116 type alloys
Congrats from me too!
I was in a dilema last year when it was time to say goodbye to my old e39. Wife kept saying that an E60 was too big and I should go for an E90. I test drove the E90 325 and 320d models but at the end of the day I just couldn't bring myself to go away from the 5 series.
As you say the extra room in the E60 suits me down to the ground having a wife and 2 kids, and the more relaxed drving style befits a man of my 43 years.
Good choice as far as I am concerned.
I was in a dilema last year when it was time to say goodbye to my old e39. Wife kept saying that an E60 was too big and I should go for an E90. I test drove the E90 325 and 320d models but at the end of the day I just couldn't bring myself to go away from the 5 series.
As you say the extra room in the E60 suits me down to the ground having a wife and 2 kids, and the more relaxed drving style befits a man of my 43 years.
Good choice as far as I am concerned.
03-05-2006, 05:03 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Electric Rear Sunshades, Heated Rear Seats, Sirius Radio
It is my understanding that the e90's suspension was designed for runflats, and that is why they seem to fit the car so well. It handles fantastic. The e60 suspension was not, if I am correct, designed for runflats and this is obvious once you change to performance nonrunflats. If you compare the e90 to the e60 with performance nonrunflats, then the difference in feel is not nearly as noticeable. Yes, the e60 is quieter and more comfortable, but without runflats it is much more athletic, and that feeling of complete control you have in the 3 series returns.
When automotive journalists make the remark about the e60 "Where did the magic go?", I think I found the answer. The magic left with the introduction of the runflats, and returns with their elimination. My e60 now has more "magic" than my e39 5 series had. It does not quite approach my e46 M3 in the magic area, but it hammers the M3 in the comfort, luxury, and amenities department.
When automotive journalists make the remark about the e60 "Where did the magic go?", I think I found the answer. The magic left with the introduction of the runflats, and returns with their elimination. My e60 now has more "magic" than my e39 5 series had. It does not quite approach my e46 M3 in the magic area, but it hammers the M3 in the comfort, luxury, and amenities department.