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11-20-2006, 01:02 PM
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My Ride: All on order and should be here by 28th September 2007
Hi, been a lurker for a while but now have the chance to order a 5 for a company car. 
I just wanted to know your opinions on the options to choose.
So far I have had a look at the online configurator and selected:
M Sport
Carbon Black
Dakota Leather
Auto Dim & Folding Mirrors
Visibility Package
Does anyone have pictures of the extended interior light package? This looks like a nice option to have
Also is it possible to change the stereo for an aftermarket one i.e. Alpine system? and if so does anyone have any pictures of how they fitted it into the dashboard?
Sorry for al the questions
I just wanted to know your opinions on the options to choose.
So far I have had a look at the online configurator and selected:
M Sport
Carbon Black
Dakota Leather
Auto Dim & Folding Mirrors
Visibility Package
Does anyone have pictures of the extended interior light package? This looks like a nice option to have
Also is it possible to change the stereo for an aftermarket one i.e. Alpine system? and if so does anyone have any pictures of how they fitted it into the dashboard?
Sorry for al the questions
11-20-2006, 01:36 PM
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My Ride: 07 BMW 525i Premium Package, Xenon Lighting Package, manual Transmission. Titanium Grey, 20% Tint around the back, 70% V-Kool on front.
Planned mods: Style 71 wheels with Toyo Proxy 4 tires, Sachs suspension upgrade, upgraded stereo, and many more to come.
I don't think it will be easy to replace the stock CD player, but you can add in a 1 DIN unit at where the cubby hole is located, see this thread:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=33474
Planning to do this myself. Also Merzbow has an awesome install but he fabricated a custom trim piece and rearrange the stock CD player and the new player. Do a search for his username and check out his link which shows a detail install of his system. I happened to see his sound system in person and it's unbelieveable!
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=33474
Planning to do this myself. Also Merzbow has an awesome install but he fabricated a custom trim piece and rearrange the stock CD player and the new player. Do a search for his username and check out his link which shows a detail install of his system. I happened to see his sound system in person and it's unbelieveable!
11-20-2006, 01:37 PM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
Here you can see the lights packet
Its more visible with beige leather though
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=module...si&img=2651
11-21-2006, 12:29 AM
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Thanks for the replies and the photo's. (I did search but did not find anything 
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I will add the interior pack to the list now.
Just hope that it is not out of my price range.
)I will add the interior pack to the list now.
Just hope that it is not out of my price range.
11-21-2006, 12:30 AM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
Originally Posted by idgam' post='358775' date='Nov 21 2006, 10:29 AM
Thanks for the replies and the photo's. (I did search but did not find anything )
I will add the interior pack to the list now.
Just hope that it is not out of my price range.
)I will add the interior pack to the list now.
Just hope that it is not out of my price range.
11-21-2006, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='358776' date='Nov 21 2006, 09:30 AM
The lights package is cheap
11-21-2006, 01:52 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
Model Year: 2015
Engine: N55
Originally Posted by idgam' post='358783' date='Nov 21 2006, 10:22 AM
Yes but i keep looking at the options list and wanting more.
Oh yea!
It is amazing how you can convert a 'luxury' into an 'essential' in such a short period of time.
I'm sure BMW make more on the options than on the base car.
11-21-2006, 03:41 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by KAF' post='358788' date='Nov 21 2006, 11:52 AM
Oh yea!
It is amazing how you can convert a 'luxury' into an 'essential' in such a short period of time.
I'm sure BMW make more on the options than on the base car.
It is amazing how you can convert a 'luxury' into an 'essential' in such a short period of time.
I'm sure BMW make more on the options than on the base car.