Don't get me wrong, I think your car looks great!

But it's definitely higher than a US-Spec Sport E60.. Compare:

 

To this:

 

Sport suspension is supposed to lower e60 by 8/10" vs standard non-sport suspension. I think the difference between the xi and non-sport is minimal if any, and non-significant!

NES...great looking ride!!

 

Oh definetly without a doubt the xi is a bit higher, however when next to eachother somehow they are the same height, with same size wheels (17's when I seen them next to eachother).

 

I took your pic which was 800px X 600px and took my high res image and sized up the same. Your photo was taken further back than where I was positioned when shooting, so I sized up the wheels to the same size. All sizes are equal now. I also gave it a bit more contrast and brightened it so lighting wont affect any judgment you may have. I have not modified anything else other than what i told you. This is for the rear wheel so the weight it pretty much closer than the front because you have a 545. Keep in mind that although I have the sport package, no sport suspension is available for the xi. So this comparo isnt exactly fair to begin with, but for arguments sake, I presented as close as possible as to how it looks when I am physically next to a 530i.

 

Also keep in mind that our angle arnt the same either. I didnt change the perspective of the photos because that would hinder the photos abilities to show size accurately. I wasnt exactly centered and neither was the camera when taking the shot. Yours looks pretty centered and a heck of a lot better!

 

ELA RE MALAKA! very nice indeed. im still waiting for the type-172's to come to the USA :'(
picked mine up yesterday and lovin it....though im still getting used to having a black car.

since youre in NYC too where are u gonna get/install the M-tech kit from?

 

(MILAKA BOOSTIE?) Pardon my french!

Awesome! The great white land shark (Xi) !

 

I love the E60 in white. If it weren't for a the really bad resale value in the UK I'd want one.

 

TO GINETE RE SI! Thanks for the compliments Im probably going to get the kit from Life Quality BMWs Body Shop. I know the manager for years now and repaired my 540i whenever anything happened. Couldnt be happier!

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(MILAKA BOOSTIE?) Pardon my french!

Awesome! The great white land shark (Xi) !
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Its all Greek to me!

I have to admit, Im falling in love with the "great white land shark" more and more. Is it normal to ALWAYS want to stare at her? I cant keep myself from looking or wanting to be behind the wheel.

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I understand exactly what you mean. Sometimes I really want a blue color, but its harder to sell after. Here in the states, and through my own personal experience, Black, White, and Silver sell the easiest/fastest and for the most $$$.