Loaded 550i or Stripper M5
02-01-2006, 06:42 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.
most improtant:
�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
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� 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)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Still to do list;-):
� 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!
Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='233017' date='Feb 1 2006, 04:32 PM
Full M5 (Individual with Mods!) 
02-06-2006, 10:57 AM
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Hey guys, I'm new to the board but I felt the need to add my 2 cents. I have owned 11 BMWs including 2 M cars. I currently own a e46 M3 and had both e34 and e39 M5s previously. I also serve as an instructor in the BMW clubs of America and Canada. I was faced with this same dilemma, but recently purchased a Sapphire Black 550i Sport. I have had the pleasure of driving the e60 M5 and the car is incredible! But unless you are regularly tracking the car, or you live in Montana or near the Autobahn, I could not justify the extra $30k. I had placed an order for a SB M5, but my dealer made the mistake of allowing me a 550i loaner for the weekend. The 4.8l engine is pretty darn awesome in its own right. Lots of low end grunt which makes it perfect for highway driving. Fantastic ride quality and the active suspension is incredible!!! The M5 didn't come on until 5500 rpms. And although the SMG III is a bit more refined than the SMG II in my M3, it still drove my wife crazy. Took the other $30k and purchased a dedicated track car. Best of both worlds for me and my family! Just my opinion...
02-06-2006, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='232780' date='Jan 31 2006, 09:28 PM
A stripped M5 has enough standard options imo
agree
another question is in difference of reliability and durability of M5 & 550
02-06-2006, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DrKev550' post='235757' date='Feb 6 2006, 01:57 PM
... owned 11 BMWs including 2 M cars ... instructor in the BMW clubs of America ... Just my opinion...
I'd say your CV allows you to opine here ... and then some. 
Please chime in often.By the way 530iii - I don't know what to suggest for you. The
part says go for the M5. The 
says 550. So I guess that means go get the M5.You will likely get more for your money at the back-end too with the M5. A 2001 740i Sport (loaded) and a 2001 M5 both retailed for about the same price (~$72,000). Today you can buy that 2001 740i for about $27,500 while the 2001 M5 might cost you $40,000.
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