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11-30-2008, 01:53 PM
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to the forum. Your buying diligence will help ensure the start of a great relationship with your new to you BMW! Pre-owned shoppers take note .. .. paying attention to the details on the front end of an automotive purchase is the way to go and will help ensure you can keep going mile after mile!
11-30-2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pgetsch' post='735017' date='Nov 30 2008, 04:03 PM
you bought the car sight unseen? dont know if i could do that...gl, looks great
A little different, but I bought my current without even test driving an e60. Straight from the e39 to the e60 in my driveway.
11-30-2008, 02:59 PM
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My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M
Originally Posted by BMWRINO' post='735058' date='Nov 30 2008, 02:33 PM
and congrats on the car! If you are in the Bay Area, you should come out to the dinner/meet that EuroCarFan (Tony) is organizing on Thursday, December 18 in San Jose http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=66132&hl=.. 
Come out and join us on the 18th and we'll help you spend your money modding your car. Or we'll just help you spend your money.
11-30-2008, 05:07 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Sweet car. Nice lift as well! Welcome aboard. - Calvin
12-01-2008, 05:23 AM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
this forum is the best.. watch- youll see...youve stepped into a whole differentt world of owning cars now.. welcome
12-01-2008, 06:31 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcomes. I did buy the car sight unseen, which is absolutely nuts and something I never thought I would do. But I was looking for a rare combination (there were only 2 non-black CPO 545s with manual transmissions on the BMW site during my search, both of which I drove. I found the mechanicals fine but they both had exterior finish issues). I just couldn't get out to Texas to drive this car, so I had to put some trust in the inspection company, records, and the seller. Looks like it worked out so far, but I don't recommend my behavior to anyone. 
The lift is a Bend Pak mid-rise scissor lift, and it makes doing brake jobs, clutches, and major tuneups a lot easier. I've always done all the work on my old 911s, but I doubt I will try to do much on the 550. It's a whole different animal. It makes me feel like a caveman living in the space age.
Here's the lift - add one to your Christmas list....
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/sto...02674_200102674
The lift is a Bend Pak mid-rise scissor lift, and it makes doing brake jobs, clutches, and major tuneups a lot easier. I've always done all the work on my old 911s, but I doubt I will try to do much on the 550. It's a whole different animal. It makes me feel like a caveman living in the space age.
Here's the lift - add one to your Christmas list....
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/sto...02674_200102674
12-01-2008, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by zerocool' post='735063' date='Nov 30 2008, 02:42 PM
how's the head-up display working for you? your lift's intresting,gorgeous car!enjoy the forums!
12-01-2008, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='735105' date='Nov 30 2008, 03:59 PM
+1
Come out and join us on the 18th and we'll help you spend your money modding your car. Or we'll just help you spend your money.
Come out and join us on the 18th and we'll help you spend your money modding your car. Or we'll just help you spend your money.