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11-24-2008, 09:10 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i / Black Sapphire / Premium / Navigation / Bluetooth / PDC / USB Audio Integration / 6 Speed Sport Automatic with Steptronic / Logic 7 / Comfort Access / Auto Folding Mirrors / Comfort Seats / Rear Heated Seats / 35% Tint All Around / Black Dakota Leather
Originally Posted by MA-530XI' post='729759' date='Nov 24 2008, 05:13 AM
Hello everyone!!
I am possibly the newest e60 owner on this forum. I just bought a CPO 2006 530xi w/ 45K miles a week ago. Car has Premium package, Sport package and iDrive w/ Navi. It has a black exterior and auburn interior. I am a BMW-Convert as I used to be a Mercedes-Benz owner before. I had a w210 4matic, which was/is a great car minus 101 issues, but now belongs to my parents.
However when time came to upgrade I just didn't like the Taurus looks of the new E Class so I decided to give BMW a try! A lot has been said about the reliability of these vehicles but if you do not try to fix what is not broken I hope it all goes well. MBworld forums were a great help with any issues on my Mercedes and I hope this forum will be the same.
As I am a new BMW owner I would appreciate for any input on what to look for around this mileage, common symptoms and any "forum agreed" maintenance schedule. I do not trust lifetime fluids and 15K mile oil changes although they are pocket-friendly!
-D
I am possibly the newest e60 owner on this forum. I just bought a CPO 2006 530xi w/ 45K miles a week ago. Car has Premium package, Sport package and iDrive w/ Navi. It has a black exterior and auburn interior. I am a BMW-Convert as I used to be a Mercedes-Benz owner before. I had a w210 4matic, which was/is a great car minus 101 issues, but now belongs to my parents.
However when time came to upgrade I just didn't like the Taurus looks of the new E Class so I decided to give BMW a try! A lot has been said about the reliability of these vehicles but if you do not try to fix what is not broken I hope it all goes well. MBworld forums were a great help with any issues on my Mercedes and I hope this forum will be the same.
As I am a new BMW owner I would appreciate for any input on what to look for around this mileage, common symptoms and any "forum agreed" maintenance schedule. I do not trust lifetime fluids and 15K mile oil changes although they are pocket-friendly!
-D
Welcome from a another new E60 owner and new E60.net member! My experience so far has been awesome. People are quick to respond and they are friendly. This is where you want to be to get all your E60 questions answered :-)
11-24-2008, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='729861' date='Nov 24 2008, 10:26 AM
Welcome aboard! Great car you have there. I used to have a 2007 530xi Sport. I loved it. 
11-24-2008, 12:33 PM
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Congrats on the new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!! 
11-24-2008, 06:13 PM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530XI. Premium, Sport, Navigation. Black with Auburn interior.
Thank you everyone for your warm welcomes :-) I now really feel at home in this forum! So a week is gone and I already put in my first 1000 miles. I just cannot help not driving this car!!
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