Lovin' the e60

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Jan 28, 2011 | 02:17 PM

SilberGrauE60

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My Ride: 2004 545i, 6-speed Manual, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Lumbar Support

Had my car in for the brake vacuum line fix today. Found no oil in brake booster, so was just the basic vacuum line replace. All the other vehicle checks were in the green. Woo-hoo.

Got a 2011 335 xDrive i as a loaner, and have to say I'm happy I have the e60. Just too small and a little harsher than the 5er. Didn't care much for the throttle tip-in with the basic Step Tranny. I found it hard to make a smooth takeoff.

Jan 28, 2011 | 05:41 PM

itb76

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My Ride: 2004 545i,1995 M3

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They gave you a loaner for a 45 minute fix?

In a way I'm glad to hear you say that you prefer the E60. I started saving for an E46 330 ZHP, but decided on the E60 instead as I do a lot more driving on highways than twisty back roads, the interior looks richer, and I'm not getting any younger! E60 is comfortable and fast, just perfect!

Jan 29, 2011 | 08:13 AM

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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 Coversï¿½ 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).

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They gave you a loaner for a 45 minute fix?

I get one when I go in for a 15 minute oil change. It's not like they get to my car the minute I pull in.

Jan 29, 2011 | 08:53 AM

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I get one when I go in for a 15 minute oil change. It's not like they get to my car the minute I pull in.

+1 .. when I don't have the time or desire to sit in my dealer's very comfortable waiting area (free phones, free WiFi, coffee, water, TV, magazines and newspapers) I have access to a BMW loaner. IMHO it helps if your SA knows in advance so they can be prepared to have an "appropriate" vehicle available if one is required.

Jan 29, 2011 | 09:09 AM

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My Ride: 2008 535xi, Monaco Blue, Premium and Cold Weather

I just schedule my service appt. when the next loaner is availble. Nice to be able to drop off first thing in the morning before work and have the loaner for the day.

I've had 2 really nice loaners both '11 328xi's. I looked heavily at the 2011 328's for a couple of months before my current 2008 525xi came availble. Don't get me wrong the 328's sure are nice especially for loaners. But, I do miss my 5 series as soon as I leave the dealer and makes me really glad I went with my '08