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04-05-2007, 12:19 PM
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Am I missing something in all this hype over the latest facelift of the 5 ?
Visually it seems like another "Volvo-facelift" (so similar you can't tell unless the cars are parked together), so unless getting one of the new engines no big deal ? Yawn
I await the backlash !
Visually it seems like another "Volvo-facelift" (so similar you can't tell unless the cars are parked together), so unless getting one of the new engines no big deal ? Yawn
I await the backlash !
04-05-2007, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by new-kid' post='410604' date='Apr 5 2007, 04:19 PM
Am I missing something in all this hype over the latest facelift of the 5 ?
Visually it seems like another "Volvo-facelift" (so similar you can't tell unless the cars are parked together), so unless getting one of the new engines no big deal ? Yawn
I await the backlash !
Visually it seems like another "Volvo-facelift" (so similar you can't tell unless the cars are parked together), so unless getting one of the new engines no big deal ? Yawn
I await the backlash !
. Why would BMW change an already nice looking car and make the rest of the E60 owners upset that there cars are outdated. I would have kept my 545 but wanted all the gadgets that I didn't get. 
Also, I can say I got a 2008 550 LCI to my friends...... 
04-05-2007, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by new-kid' post='410604' date='Apr 5 2007, 01:19 PM
Am I missing something in all this hype over the latest facelift of the 5 ?
Visually it seems like another "Volvo-facelift" (so similar you can't tell unless the cars are parked together), so unless getting one of the new engines no big deal ? Yawn
I await the backlash !
Visually it seems like another "Volvo-facelift" (so similar you can't tell unless the cars are parked together), so unless getting one of the new engines no big deal ? Yawn
I await the backlash !
Hahah thats a good way to look at it... Deny the fact that the LCI is better than what you have... Hahha thats what I'm doing...
I'm in denial...
04-05-2007, 01:38 PM
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This is what happens when you the first one in the water. i have always been the guy who had the first thing when it came out. Great to have it when its released, but sad when your left with an outdated car in 2 years... SOL...me too
04-05-2007, 02:02 PM
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Well, I actually don't feel the pre LCI E60 is outdated at all, certainly the outside is about 90% unchanged and if you retrofit the rear lights and drive an M-Sport, then it becomes 97% unchanged really. As for the interior restyling of door panel...etc. To me, it is just different not better.
I will certainly feel my car is outdated when the F10 appears in 2009, this is when I start planning my move to buy one, maybe in 2010 when the first year niggles are ironed out. Till then, I will try and enjoy & drive my E60 to the limit.
I will certainly feel my car is outdated when the F10 appears in 2009, this is when I start planning my move to buy one, maybe in 2010 when the first year niggles are ironed out. Till then, I will try and enjoy & drive my E60 to the limit.
04-05-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by new-kid' post='410604' date='Apr 5 2007, 09:19 PM
Am I missing something in all this hype over the latest facelift of the 5 ?
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04-05-2007, 02:55 PM
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LCI. Wow!! New door panels. Four little led rear taillights. New plastic front bumper. New sh**ty slush box. $1.40 Radio Shack Aux port. I think I will keep my 2004 545i M-kit 6 speed. Toyo Proxes tires -- no f**king RFT's. Sport Suspension. You guys go and spend all that extra money for those really cool upgrades. :thumbsdown:
04-05-2007, 04:32 PM
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My Ride: UK 2006 530D MSport. Auto, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Visibility, Media Pack, Sun Protective Glass, Hi-Fi Speaker System, Heated Seats, Enhanced voice control, M Lip Spoiler.
Anyone that drives an Autobox (especially oil-burner) will notice a massive difference. IMO the gearbox was the biggest fault by far, so this change is most welcomed. I am seriously thinking of a change in Jun/July with the new sport box. If you have driven the 335D you'll see the difference from the old car.. As for the "cosmetics", well they are just that!
