My new baby finally has arrived (after over 4 months of waiting...)
07-06-2006, 11:17 AM
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My Ride: e39 525i Touring, will order e61 as soon as I can decide on engine and options...
I like the single pipe, reminds me of the e39 with M-sport package. Huge single pipe. Better than double "fake" small pipes. ;-)
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Originally Posted by luxembourg' post='307469' date='Jul 6 2006, 03:55 PM
Single exhaust is standard in the European cheapest diesel (1995cm3 / 163 hp / 340Nm)
That's why there's only one, yet quite wide pipe for me
And, as for me, it didn't bother me at first, but after delivery I started to think that it looks a bit strange (ugly?), and the least I can do is to add there some nice, sporty, better looking ending - and maybe a better 2(or 4) pipes exhaust later along the way...
We'll see about it!
That's why there's only one, yet quite wide pipe for me
And, as for me, it didn't bother me at first, but after delivery I started to think that it looks a bit strange (ugly?), and the least I can do is to add there some nice, sporty, better looking ending - and maybe a better 2(or 4) pipes exhaust later along the way...
We'll see about it!
07-06-2006, 11:39 PM
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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats,
E87 2005 The Misses car
E39 2002 Touring with M-Sport package/family wagon(gone but not forgotten)
congrats 
and car looks good with 1 pipe 
and car looks good with 1 pipe
07-06-2006, 11:59 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDES:
Previous:
1997 BMW 528i E39 | graphit mettalic | black leather | electric heated and pumped comfort seats + memory (seats, wheel, mirrors) | factory xenon | LPG gas installation (Dutch / Prinz) w/direct sequential injection (same pwr and same cons.)+80L tank in the spare wheel place | cruise ctrl, electric sunshade | ABS | ESP | 4 airbags (never used :) | electronic AC (2 side) | Board computer | Leather heated multifunction wheel | Radio Profess.+tape+6 CD changer+subwoofer+10 spkrs+DSP | alu 17" AEZ + Turanza 235/45/ZR17 | rain sensor | factory GSM built-in | Asus A636 GPS navigation TomTom |
HISTORY:
1999 BMW 735 | 1994 VW Golf GT | 1994 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Renault Megane Coupe | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1994 Renault 19 | 1995 Toyota Camry | 1994 Audi 100 | 1978 VW Golf (the only diesel so far...)
FUTURE: (2011-2012)
F11 530xd Msport
ultimate DREAM:
M5 diesel :)
A name would help me to get to the right person there - Thanks in advance for your reply if you remember who did it for you!
07-07-2006, 12:53 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Nice car, I think the chrome grill would be great on the Ti-silver car. Not too much money but adds a nice touch.
Champagne? I think you are suppose to smash it on the hood before the car backs out of the dealer's garage. That's what they do for delivery of yatch...
P.S. In case you are heading out to the garage right now with the bottle of Champagne, I am just kidding
Champagne? I think you are suppose to smash it on the hood before the car backs out of the dealer's garage. That's what they do for delivery of yatch...
P.S. In case you are heading out to the garage right now with the bottle of Champagne, I am just kidding
07-07-2006, 01:45 AM
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1997 BMW 528i E39 | graphit mettalic | black leather | electric heated and pumped comfort seats + memory (seats, wheel, mirrors) | factory xenon | LPG gas installation (Dutch / Prinz) w/direct sequential injection (same pwr and same cons.)+80L tank in the spare wheel place | cruise ctrl, electric sunshade | ABS | ESP | 4 airbags (never used :) | electronic AC (2 side) | Board computer | Leather heated multifunction wheel | Radio Profess.+tape+6 CD changer+subwoofer+10 spkrs+DSP | alu 17" AEZ + Turanza 235/45/ZR17 | rain sensor | factory GSM built-in | Asus A636 GPS navigation TomTom |
HISTORY:
1999 BMW 735 | 1994 VW Golf GT | 1994 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Renault Megane Coupe | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1994 Renault 19 | 1995 Toyota Camry | 1994 Audi 100 | 1978 VW Golf (the only diesel so far...)
FUTURE: (2011-2012)
F11 530xd Msport
ultimate DREAM:
M5 diesel :)
As for the number plate, there's no trick at all. Like in the US - you can choose here almost whatever you want, and it's only about 30 EUR extra (normal, first available plates cost 20 EUR, personalized: 50EUR). They just have to keep one of the 3 patterns: 4 digits (plates like: "4444"), 5 digits (plates like: "55555"), or 2 letters + 4 digits (and you get to choose both, so it could be anything like: "ZZ 1234" "YY 5678", etc. But since it is a small country (whole country has less habitants than half of Cracow's in Poland...) so there's no regional division and you can basically choose whatever you like.
So WW, SK, DW, or more generally: PL (in this case) are quite popular among my friends - you know what I mean, Przemek, right?
Originally Posted by PoleApart' post='307198' date='Jul 5 2006, 11:13 PM
I'll be looking out for your car in Warsaw this summer ;-).
as my friends constantly laugh at me while asking me: Jarek, when are you going one-way to Poland with your new BMW? 
But, as I checked, recently none of the BMWs is on the top-ten list of most likely to be stolen brands these days... Other story if you drive VW, Audi, or Volvo...
No, w każdym razie, jako że moje dziewczę pochodzi z Mokotowa (Służew Nad Dolinką), więc pewno prędzej czy p?źniej przyjdzie nam pojechać autkiem - i wtedy być może gdzieś się na warszawskich ulicach zobaczymy?
07-07-2006, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by luxembourg' post='307853' date='Jul 7 2006, 03:59 AM
A name would help me to get to the right person there - Thanks in advance for your reply if you remember who did it for you!
07-07-2006, 06:44 AM
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1997 BMW 528i E39 | graphit mettalic | black leather | electric heated and pumped comfort seats + memory (seats, wheel, mirrors) | factory xenon | LPG gas installation (Dutch / Prinz) w/direct sequential injection (same pwr and same cons.)+80L tank in the spare wheel place | cruise ctrl, electric sunshade | ABS | ESP | 4 airbags (never used :) | electronic AC (2 side) | Board computer | Leather heated multifunction wheel | Radio Profess.+tape+6 CD changer+subwoofer+10 spkrs+DSP | alu 17" AEZ + Turanza 235/45/ZR17 | rain sensor | factory GSM built-in | Asus A636 GPS navigation TomTom |
HISTORY:
1999 BMW 735 | 1994 VW Golf GT | 1994 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Renault Megane Coupe | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1994 Renault 19 | 1995 Toyota Camry | 1994 Audi 100 | 1978 VW Golf (the only diesel so far...)
FUTURE: (2011-2012)
F11 530xd Msport
ultimate DREAM:
M5 diesel :)
Originally Posted by arthurk' post='307927' date='Jul 7 2006, 03:54 PM
I did not know about Euro specs but here in North America the spec of the 2007 model clearly states that it has MP3 capability. It's written in black and white, BMW should figure this out themselves since you should get what you paid for.
Yes, I double-checked, and even my Owner's manual says - the radio will play mp3, but the dealer still needs time to figure out why this client is bothering them again, and again, and again... First, I was complaining about 4 months waiting for the car, now I am this "strange client" who wants some strange music format to play in his car...
Well, if it wasn't for the pure driving pleasure, I would never buy BMW for their service / customer service - I think they might be actually the worst out there...
07-07-2006, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by luxembourg' post='307937' date='Jul 7 2006, 10:44 AM
Thanks for the reply.
Yes, I double-checked, and even my Owner's manual says - the radio will play mp3, but the dealer still needs time to figure out why this client is bothering them again, and again, and again... First, I was complaining about 4 months waiting for the car, now I am this "strange client" who wants some strange music format to play in his car...
Well, if it wasn't for the pure driving pleasure, I would never buy BMW for their service / customer service - I think they might be actually the worst out there...
Yes, I double-checked, and even my Owner's manual says - the radio will play mp3, but the dealer still needs time to figure out why this client is bothering them again, and again, and again... First, I was complaining about 4 months waiting for the car, now I am this "strange client" who wants some strange music format to play in his car...
Well, if it wasn't for the pure driving pleasure, I would never buy BMW for their service / customer service - I think they might be actually the worst out there...
Since the spec clearly states that the radio plays MP3, you should raise your voice if they drag on for too long. Or contact BMW in Europe directly. This just isn't right.
07-07-2006, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by luxembourg' post='307853' date='Jul 7 2006, 09:59 AM
THANKS!!! I really love how this car handles on the road, and even with only 163hp it still "feels" so much faster and powerfull than my old 528i (193 hp)
Any chance, Igor that you remember who did you talk to about this mp3 update? Or, how was it done? They just seem not to know whay i am talking about...
A name would help me to get to the right person there - Thanks in advance for your reply if you remember who did it for you!
Any chance, Igor that you remember who did you talk to about this mp3 update? Or, how was it done? They just seem not to know whay i am talking about...
A name would help me to get to the right person there - Thanks in advance for your reply if you remember who did it for you!
Wit a reference to Igor Stepine tell him you wud also like to have MP3 and apparently need a software update.
They never know what the current version is but that shud be sufficient.