New car pics and some observations
03-17-2006, 02:39 PM
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My Ride: Ordered: 530i - Silver Grey, Black Leather, Anthercite Headlining, HUD, Type 116 Wheels, Sat Nav, Bi-Xenons, Auto dimming/folding mirrors, delivery 1st March 06!
Current: E39 525i - Black, Black Leather, Xenons, Through Load, Anthercite Headlining.
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Finally got round to posting some pictures.
Only 5 miles on the clock. More then I've seen on some cars on this forum.
Type 116 Wheels - Did not want the standard ones.
It's ready
The old and the new!
The New
My last 3 BMW's
126,000 on the 3 series, 136,000 on the E39
3 Series now for for sale.
The new car is more powerful then the 525i E39. I'm glad I got the Silver Blue, but after seeing some pictures of a Carbon Black E60 on this forum, next car will have to be CB.
Love all aspects of the car but just some things I would change if I could:
iDrive - have got used to it but I think it's too slow.
Wipers - Why can the E60 not have them going Left to Right so I don't have a triangle of dirt on my RHS. This annoys me the most. All the 3 series cars I have had have the wipers going in the right direction for RHD cars so why not a ?40,000 car. All the cars I see on the road from the smallest to the biggest truck have them the right way around!!!!
Sat Nav - I have the professional version, but i cannot enter a Postcode! Even the cheap ones from Dixons at ?200 have this feature.
Had a meeting at Trent Bridge last week and the only address I had was Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG.
Why can I not enter a postcode in?
Blue tooth - Was amazed that my (fairly new and expensive) Nokia 9300 did not work with my E60. Had to revert to a 4 year old Nokia 6310 which worked great. Almost ended up with a Motarola since was advised by my dealer that the Nokia 8800 would not work. Thanks to NES and other people on this forum, I now have an 8800 which works fully with the car.
Steering Wheel - I miss the M-Sports wheel I had on my E39. To retro fit on the E60 is ?1000. Too much so I will just have to get used to it. I won't forget to order it next time.
Having said all that, I still think the E60 is superb.
Only 5 miles on the clock. More then I've seen on some cars on this forum.
Type 116 Wheels - Did not want the standard ones.
It's ready
The old and the new!
The New
My last 3 BMW's
126,000 on the 3 series, 136,000 on the E39
3 Series now for for sale.
The new car is more powerful then the 525i E39. I'm glad I got the Silver Blue, but after seeing some pictures of a Carbon Black E60 on this forum, next car will have to be CB.
Love all aspects of the car but just some things I would change if I could:
iDrive - have got used to it but I think it's too slow.
Wipers - Why can the E60 not have them going Left to Right so I don't have a triangle of dirt on my RHS. This annoys me the most. All the 3 series cars I have had have the wipers going in the right direction for RHD cars so why not a ?40,000 car. All the cars I see on the road from the smallest to the biggest truck have them the right way around!!!!
Sat Nav - I have the professional version, but i cannot enter a Postcode! Even the cheap ones from Dixons at ?200 have this feature.
Had a meeting at Trent Bridge last week and the only address I had was Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG.
Why can I not enter a postcode in?
Blue tooth - Was amazed that my (fairly new and expensive) Nokia 9300 did not work with my E60. Had to revert to a 4 year old Nokia 6310 which worked great. Almost ended up with a Motarola since was advised by my dealer that the Nokia 8800 would not work. Thanks to NES and other people on this forum, I now have an 8800 which works fully with the car.
Steering Wheel - I miss the M-Sports wheel I had on my E39. To retro fit on the E60 is ?1000. Too much so I will just have to get used to it. I won't forget to order it next time.
Having said all that, I still think the E60 is superb.
03-17-2006, 02:44 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
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nice and welcome
03-17-2006, 03:30 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i Titanium Silver Metalic and 2003 325xi Jet Black with the Premium Package in both cars.
Car is looking real fine. Congrats on your new ride. Thanks for the pixs, OLD & NEW 
03-17-2006, 09:30 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='256697' date='Mar 18 2006, 07:04 AM
what is that red light symbol?
Is it Dynamic Drive?
Is it Dynamic Drive?
KiritPatel,
CONGRATS I luv still e39 such a beauty, but now I luv E60 even more, I also choose style 116 the same reason, too many 135 M and 124s.
Lucky guy have all those beauties, WELCOME to the best forum!
03-17-2006, 09:53 PM
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Congrats KiritPatel, the car looks great
Welcome to E60 ownership...
iDrive - You will get used to it in time and accept its flaws;
Wipers - I thought the same as you until a really heavy rainstorm when I noticed that having the wipers set as per LHD on a RHD car allowed for perfect visibilty through the driver's side window and mirror as all water was wiped to the passenger's side. So now am hap[y with this oversight
Did the E39 not have the same set-up?
Sat Nav - You can enter the first 4 digits of any postcode in the "city" field and it will guide you to that point. Granted, its not full postcode entry but BMW are getting there (albeit slowly)
Blue tooth - Glad you found a phone that works.
Steering Wheel - Check ebay (uk and german) you might be able to pick one up cheaper than you think <_<
Welcome to E60 ownership...
iDrive - You will get used to it in time and accept its flaws;
Wipers - I thought the same as you until a really heavy rainstorm when I noticed that having the wipers set as per LHD on a RHD car allowed for perfect visibilty through the driver's side window and mirror as all water was wiped to the passenger's side. So now am hap[y with this oversight
Did the E39 not have the same set-up?Sat Nav - You can enter the first 4 digits of any postcode in the "city" field and it will guide you to that point. Granted, its not full postcode entry but BMW are getting there (albeit slowly)
Blue tooth - Glad you found a phone that works.
Steering Wheel - Check ebay (uk and german) you might be able to pick one up cheaper than you think <_<
