My "new" '04 530d Executive M-Tech (pics)
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From: Enschede, Holland
Congratulations. You'll appreciate the E60 more and more over time, it's a great car.
I like your combination of black/beige, same as mine. Personally I don't like the non-original wheels, I'd go for original BMW wheels myself, but that's a matter of personal preference.
Enjoy!
I like your combination of black/beige, same as mine. Personally I don't like the non-original wheels, I'd go for original BMW wheels myself, but that's a matter of personal preference.
Enjoy!
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Holland huh...my parents just sold their home in Texel! My sister lives in Rotterdam and I was born in Groningen.
Any how, I too think your rims are fake. Here are a few pics of my 05 545i with sport package and with OEM M5 wheels (I know mine are 100% OEM...bought them from my BMW dealer). You'll love the lowered car if you go that route.
Good luck, you've got an awesome car!
Any how, I too think your rims are fake. Here are a few pics of my 05 545i with sport package and with OEM M5 wheels (I know mine are 100% OEM...bought them from my BMW dealer). You'll love the lowered car if you go that route.
Good luck, you've got an awesome car!
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Welcome to the BMW world.
I don't like the rims, I think they are too tachy (for original replicas) but to each his own.
IMO, enjoy the car without modding, and see how "IT" treats you.
I'm not a fan of the interior colour combo, but to each his own again.
Good luck, lets hope it is RELIABLE.
I don't like the rims, I think they are too tachy (for original replicas) but to each his own.
IMO, enjoy the car without modding, and see how "IT" treats you.
I'm not a fan of the interior colour combo, but to each his own again.
Good luck, lets hope it is RELIABLE.
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Originally Posted by OverSoft' post='753123' date='Dec 27 2008, 03:05 AM
Your #166s are definitely "deeper" than mine. However, on the inside of the rims it also specifies "BMW", so i don't know.
The dealer assures me they are genuine BMW.
The dealer assures me they are genuine BMW.
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From: The Netherlands
My Ride: '04 530d Executive, all options except sunroof and comfort seats
ECU remapped by ZipTuning to 260+bhp.
Went past the dealership today and got a thousand bucks back because of the rims.
He bought them from a local tuning shop (he optionally equips all of his 5-series with these rims).
I showed him some pics of the real rims and he immediately agreed and pay me back.
I've decided to keep the rims, because i like the look of them.
If i come across a set of real #166's in top condition for a soft price, i'll swap them out.
I also made a appointment to get my ECU remapped on monday.
I'll be doing that here: Ziptuning
I also called Akto about the seats, but they are on vacation, so i'll call them in a week or two.
I feel the exact opposite of that 
19" is large enough to look good and small enough not to overdo it.
Again, this is the exact interior combo i've been looking for. I know not everybody is a fan of light interiors, but with a black exterior, this adds a touch of class (or at least, that's what i think )
I'm with you on that one 
He bought them from a local tuning shop (he optionally equips all of his 5-series with these rims).
I showed him some pics of the real rims and he immediately agreed and pay me back.
I've decided to keep the rims, because i like the look of them.
If i come across a set of real #166's in top condition for a soft price, i'll swap them out.
I also made a appointment to get my ECU remapped on monday.
I'll be doing that here: Ziptuning
I also called Akto about the seats, but they are on vacation, so i'll call them in a week or two.
Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='753487' date='Dec 27 2008, 12:52 PM
Welcome to the BMW world.
I don't like the rims, I think they are too tachy (for original replicas) but to each his own.
I don't like the rims, I think they are too tachy (for original replicas) but to each his own.
19" is large enough to look good and small enough not to overdo it.
IMO, enjoy the car without modding, and see how "IT" treats you.
I'm not a fan of the interior colour combo, but to each his own again.
I'm not a fan of the interior colour combo, but to each his own again.
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Good luck, lets hope it is RELIABLE.
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From: Denva, CO Baby
My Ride: 2005 545i /w Sport pkg - SMG - Nav - Premium pkg - PDC - Ready to begin my modding! =)
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='753120' date='Dec 26 2008, 11:52 AM
Those look like aftermarket #166s... they dont have the "deep dish" look.
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by OverSoft' post='753581' date='Dec 27 2008, 09:26 AM
Went past the dealership today and got a thousand bucks back because of the rims.
He bought them from a local tuning shop (he optionally equips all of his 5-series with these rims).
He bought them from a local tuning shop (he optionally equips all of his 5-series with these rims).
earned you back... It would be much appreciated if you donate some of it back to help keep the board running.
http://www.e60.net/donate/
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by OverSoft' post='753581' date='Dec 27 2008, 12:26 PM
Went past the dealership today and got a thousand bucks back because of the rims.
He bought them from a local tuning shop (he optionally equips all of his 5-series with these rims).
He bought them from a local tuning shop (he optionally equips all of his 5-series with these rims).
Anyway, congrats on the car.....
