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05-20-2009, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by eurotunerM3' post='884656' date='May 20 2009, 04:29 PM
Hey All,
Finally got rid of the my e36 M3 and made a nice little upgrade to an E60.
Found an online deal out at BMW of long beach, drove out there, and bought the car last friday.
2004 545i
Certified Pre Owned
Silver Grey Metallic / Black
SMG
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Cold Weather Package
and still has a year left on the CPO warranty
all for $25,000 after everything was said and done.
Definitely really excited about the buy, and couldn't be happier. It's a lot faster than I originally thought it would be, and the SMG tranny isn't as bad as I was expecting either.
Yesterday, still in the excitement of buying the car, I made my first of what looks to be many orders to Trinity Autosport.
Ordered the Matte Black Grilles, Black and White hood trunk wheel and steering wheel roundels, and some smoked out LED corners.
Then also picked up a Matte Black 545i logo for the trunk from Modbargains.com
Once everything comes in and gets put on next week, I will definitely be sure to post some pictures.
I do have one noob question though...
I see all sorts of e60/1 drivers around here with their angel eyes as daytime running lights. Is there a way to have them come on when the knob is switched to automatic? does that happen automatically on LCI model lights?
And... when i do get the AIB v3.0 angel eyes, can you make it so that the angel eyes and the fogs come on without having the low beams on?
any and all input appreciated. thanks guys.
Finally got rid of the my e36 M3 and made a nice little upgrade to an E60.
Found an online deal out at BMW of long beach, drove out there, and bought the car last friday.
2004 545i
Certified Pre Owned
Silver Grey Metallic / Black
SMG
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Cold Weather Package
and still has a year left on the CPO warranty
all for $25,000 after everything was said and done.
Definitely really excited about the buy, and couldn't be happier. It's a lot faster than I originally thought it would be, and the SMG tranny isn't as bad as I was expecting either.
Yesterday, still in the excitement of buying the car, I made my first of what looks to be many orders to Trinity Autosport.
Ordered the Matte Black Grilles, Black and White hood trunk wheel and steering wheel roundels, and some smoked out LED corners.
Then also picked up a Matte Black 545i logo for the trunk from Modbargains.com
Once everything comes in and gets put on next week, I will definitely be sure to post some pictures.
I do have one noob question though...
I see all sorts of e60/1 drivers around here with their angel eyes as daytime running lights. Is there a way to have them come on when the knob is switched to automatic? does that happen automatically on LCI model lights?
And... when i do get the AIB v3.0 angel eyes, can you make it so that the angel eyes and the fogs come on without having the low beams on?
any and all input appreciated. thanks guys.
05-20-2009, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by eurotunerM3' post='884656' date='May 20 2009, 01:29 PM
Hey All,
Finally got rid of the my e36 M3 and made a nice little upgrade to an E60.
Found an online deal out at BMW of long beach, drove out there, and bought the car last friday.
2004 545i
Certified Pre Owned
Silver Grey Metallic / Black
SMG
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Cold Weather Package
and still has a year left on the CPO warranty
all for $25,000 after everything was said and done.
Definitely really excited about the buy, and couldn't be happier. It's a lot faster than I originally thought it would be, and the SMG tranny isn't as bad as I was expecting either.
Yesterday, still in the excitement of buying the car, I made my first of what looks to be many orders to Trinity Autosport.
Ordered the Matte Black Grilles, Black and White hood trunk wheel and steering wheel roundels, and some smoked out LED corners.
Then also picked up a Matte Black 545i logo for the trunk from Modbargains.com
Once everything comes in and gets put on next week, I will definitely be sure to post some pictures.
I do have one noob question though...
I see all sorts of e60/1 drivers around here with their angel eyes as daytime running lights. Is there a way to have them come on when the knob is switched to automatic? does that happen automatically on LCI model lights?
And... when i do get the AIB v3.0 angel eyes, can you make it so that the angel eyes and the fogs come on without having the low beams on?
any and all input appreciated. thanks guys.
Finally got rid of the my e36 M3 and made a nice little upgrade to an E60.
Found an online deal out at BMW of long beach, drove out there, and bought the car last friday.
2004 545i
Certified Pre Owned
Silver Grey Metallic / Black
SMG
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Cold Weather Package
and still has a year left on the CPO warranty
all for $25,000 after everything was said and done.
Definitely really excited about the buy, and couldn't be happier. It's a lot faster than I originally thought it would be, and the SMG tranny isn't as bad as I was expecting either.
Yesterday, still in the excitement of buying the car, I made my first of what looks to be many orders to Trinity Autosport.
Ordered the Matte Black Grilles, Black and White hood trunk wheel and steering wheel roundels, and some smoked out LED corners.
Then also picked up a Matte Black 545i logo for the trunk from Modbargains.com
Once everything comes in and gets put on next week, I will definitely be sure to post some pictures.
I do have one noob question though...
I see all sorts of e60/1 drivers around here with their angel eyes as daytime running lights. Is there a way to have them come on when the knob is switched to automatic? does that happen automatically on LCI model lights?
And... when i do get the AIB v3.0 angel eyes, can you make it so that the angel eyes and the fogs come on without having the low beams on?
any and all input appreciated. thanks guys.
btw- does your 545i have CF interior trim and Hamann pedals?? I was at Long Beach BMW a few weeks ago and met a guy who bought a 545i... it was a nice car! wondering if that was you??
05-20-2009, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='884684' date='May 20 2009, 02:00 PM
Welcome to e60! lots of great people and info here....
btw- does your 545i have CF interior trim and Hamann pedals?? I was at Long Beach BMW a few weeks ago and met a guy who bought a 545i... it was a nice car! wondering if that was you??
btw- does your 545i have CF interior trim and Hamann pedals?? I was at Long Beach BMW a few weeks ago and met a guy who bought a 545i... it was a nice car! wondering if that was you??
No, it has Bamboo Anthracite trim and I wish it had Hamann pedals
05-20-2009, 02:15 PM
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welcome hun and hold on to your wallet.. we have a sneaky way of getting into your head!!! hahahhahha 
05-20-2009, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='884769' date='May 20 2009, 03:15 PM
welcome hun and hold on to your wallet.. we have a sneaky way of getting into your head!!! hahahhahha
Oh I know how it goes.
This is my 2nd BMW, the first being an e36 M3. I think I almost sunk more money into that car than what I payed for it.
But hey... I sure did turn a lot of heads in the process.
And, I've definitely already been bit by the mod bug. I haven't even owned it a week and have already ordered new little odds and ends, that are completely pointless, but oh so necessary.
05-20-2009, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by eurotunerM3' post='884788' date='May 20 2009, 03:32 PM
Oh I know how it goes.
This is my 2nd BMW, the first being an e36 M3. I think I almost sunk more money into that car than what I payed for it.
But hey... I sure did turn a lot of heads in the process.
And, I've definitely already been bit by the mod bug. I haven't even owned it a week and have already ordered new little odds and ends, that are completely pointless, but oh so necessary.
This is my 2nd BMW, the first being an e36 M3. I think I almost sunk more money into that car than what I payed for it.
But hey... I sure did turn a lot of heads in the process.
And, I've definitely already been bit by the mod bug. I haven't even owned it a week and have already ordered new little odds and ends, that are completely pointless, but oh so necessary.
I like this guy already!
Welcome home etM3 
05-20-2009, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 5_Is_Alive' post='884798' date='May 20 2009, 03:37 PM
I like this guy already! Welcome home etM3
Welcome home etM3 hahaha thanks.
05-20-2009, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by eurotunerM3' post='884803' date='May 20 2009, 02:44 PM
hahaha thanks.
Welcome to the forums! So you got it for 25K After tax?
05-20-2009, 03:54 PM
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to the forum. Congratulations on your new car. 
05-20-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrowe' post='884860' date='May 20 2009, 04:47 PM
Welcome to the forums! So you got it for 25K After tax?
they even threw in new floor mats and a free tank of gas. ha