My first BMW
02-24-2008, 03:05 PM
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Hi everyone! I just purchased an 05 530i with the sport package a couple of weeks ago. It's my first BMW, and based on the last couple of weeks it will probably be the first of many. I've always owned Asian imports until now. My last few cars have been a 2000 Infiniti Q45t, 03 Acura TL type-S, and the car I just traded...a 03 Infiniti M45. I'm going to miss the brute power of the M, but the rarity of the car made it almost impossible to find any aftermarket parts for it. It was also great to pull up to people and ask me "What kind of car is that?". I hated to let that car go, but the warranty was almost up and various electrical issues told me it was time.
I've been reading through the forums for the last few weeks and I wanted to say thank you for all the ideas you've given me. (my wallet hates you all though...lol)
I'll post up some pics when the snow melts and I can actually clean my car up.
I've been reading through the forums for the last few weeks and I wanted to say thank you for all the ideas you've given me. (my wallet hates you all though...lol)
I'll post up some pics when the snow melts and I can actually clean my car up.
02-25-2008, 04:12 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='535532' date='Feb 24 2008, 07:14 PM
M45? is this the new style on?
On topic, this is my first ever BMW, too!
02-25-2008, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='535691' date='Feb 25 2008, 08:12 AM
No. He said '03. That was the super-duper ugly one that you rarely ever see.
On topic, this is my first ever BMW, too!
On topic, this is my first ever BMW, too!
Super-duper ugly?!?! "An instant cult classic with old muscle car styling" -02 Car and Driver
I know everyones entitled to their opinion, but come on...ugly? You're killing me...lol
My old car...
I miss it, but I love my new car!
02-25-2008, 06:11 PM
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OH that one... hehe sorry... but i Have to say it is pretty ugly... really sorry. 
I like the new re-styled one better... but too bad it didnt take off as much as Infiniti wanted it to...
I like the new re-styled one better... but too bad it didnt take off as much as Infiniti wanted it to...
02-25-2008, 07:05 PM
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Hey - I just got my first Bimmer this year too. My fam and I are die-hard asian import people, but I jumped to the german side of things late last year and I must admit - there's nothing like it. I dont think Im going to own anything else, besides a 911 turbo eventually haha.
02-25-2008, 11:49 PM
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Well done, once you've owned a bmer no going back!
Re Infinity's, when I was in the states on holiday I really liked the coupe, the big wheel SUV/ sports car V8 thing etc.
(sorry team USA - I am pretty sharp re southern hemisphere/UK/Euro cars - but the USA is whole different bag! - I am sure you guys get it when you travel out of the US)
Have to agree with the previous comments, that Infinity is not that flash. sorry.
Everyone is allowed one slip up, I had V70 Turbo Volvo a couple of years ago, I have no excuse other than I was a new dad - and my previous car was a 5 series...I'm back in a 5 series and have never looked back!
(PS I am not volvo bashing - my son (who's now five) has one in his future! a 2.5 ton monster with detuned 2 litre engine....)
Cheers
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Re Infinity's, when I was in the states on holiday I really liked the coupe, the big wheel SUV/ sports car V8 thing etc.
(sorry team USA - I am pretty sharp re southern hemisphere/UK/Euro cars - but the USA is whole different bag! - I am sure you guys get it when you travel out of the US)
Have to agree with the previous comments, that Infinity is not that flash. sorry.
Everyone is allowed one slip up, I had V70 Turbo Volvo a couple of years ago, I have no excuse other than I was a new dad - and my previous car was a 5 series...I'm back in a 5 series and have never looked back!
(PS I am not volvo bashing - my son (who's now five) has one in his future! a 2.5 ton monster with detuned 2 litre engine....)
Cheers
Stu
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02-26-2008, 03:32 AM
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Manny tranny and other stuff
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2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by providenceleaf' post='535995' date='Feb 25 2008, 08:46 PM
... "An instant cult classic with old muscle car styling" -02 Car and Driver
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Maybe it's trying to run away from itself? 
j/k
It's all good.
02-26-2008, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='536166' date='Feb 26 2008, 07:32 AM
"Cult" being the operative word. There's an obvious reason why the thing never took off here. There's no denying that it could run, but it's just as ugly as it is fast. Maybe it's trying to run away from itself?
j/k
It's all good.
Maybe it's trying to run away from itself? j/k
It's all good.
I knew I was going to like this forum!