The Next 5er after the E60
Thread Starter
Members
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: Warfield, Bracknell, Berkshire UK
My Ride: F11 520d white, auto, professional sat-nav with internet, variable damper control, sports steering wheel, extended lighting, retractable tow bar, wing mirrors with dimming & folding, full electric seats with memory & lumber adjustment, etc.
BMW have likely began early work on the next 5-series. Personnally I would like to see some small detail additions.
i.e. A compartment to hold sunglasses like the E-Class has
A better designed rear arm rest that doesnt show the cup holders etc when down
Standard 12V power outlets in the trunk & rear cabin
An i-drive screen you can turn the back light off on al la Audi.
An optional large numeral LCD speed indicator in white (as people get older they get short sighted generally) red/orange is harder to see than white on black with poor close vision.
Rear Bumper lip 3M protection
Two drivers side visors (The Mini even has these)
Wipers orientated for Right hand drive cars
Thats for going on with, powerplant, gear box, chassis set-up/tyres to follow.
i.e. A compartment to hold sunglasses like the E-Class has
A better designed rear arm rest that doesnt show the cup holders etc when down
Standard 12V power outlets in the trunk & rear cabin
An i-drive screen you can turn the back light off on al la Audi.
An optional large numeral LCD speed indicator in white (as people get older they get short sighted generally) red/orange is harder to see than white on black with poor close vision.
Rear Bumper lip 3M protection
Two drivers side visors (The Mini even has these)
Wipers orientated for Right hand drive cars
Thats for going on with, powerplant, gear box, chassis set-up/tyres to follow.
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,554
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
I want to see "AMG" models. For example, I want to see something between the 5X0i and the M5--but much less pricey than the M5. In my mind, the car would more like the Alpina B5 than the M5.
Senior Members
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 647
Likes: 0
NOS (to beat a Ferrari at a stoplight)
Oil slick (to outrun a cop)
Smokescreen (to distract a cop)
Stealth mode (to hide from a cop)
Missiles (to cut down those that cut me off in traffic)
Wings (to take off in filght to beat traffic)
Ok, seriously, here's what I'd like to see ...
1. more interior colors and two-tone setups
2. in-dash CD changer
3. a CSL or club sport option, i.e., lighter, stripped out version of the 5er
Oil slick (to outrun a cop)
Smokescreen (to distract a cop)
Stealth mode (to hide from a cop)
Missiles (to cut down those that cut me off in traffic)
Wings (to take off in filght to beat traffic)
Ok, seriously, here's what I'd like to see ...
1. more interior colors and two-tone setups
2. in-dash CD changer
3. a CSL or club sport option, i.e., lighter, stripped out version of the 5er
Members
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: Malibu, CA
Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='248815' date='Mar 2 2006, 02:57 PM
NOS (to beat a Ferrari at a stoplight)
Oil slick (to outrun a cop)
Smokescreen (to distract a cop)
Stealth mode (to hide from a cop)
Missiles (to cut down those that cut me off in traffic)
Wings (to take off in filght to beat traffic)
Oil slick (to outrun a cop)
Smokescreen (to distract a cop)
Stealth mode (to hide from a cop)
Missiles (to cut down those that cut me off in traffic)
Wings (to take off in filght to beat traffic)
Yes that would be a sweet F10... but maybe a bit too much on the 'flashy' side though
Senior Members
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix AZ
Originally Posted by FastCarFan' post='248824' date='Mar 2 2006, 04:03 PM
Yes--I can't believe this car doesn't have one.
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 1
From: L.A., California
My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
I just want a reliable e60. Am I asking too much?? 
Banned
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Chorethorious' post='248831' date='Mar 2 2006, 06:12 PM
The e60 actually does have a "engine temp guage" that is located around the TAC. Granted it doesn't show the actual temp, but lets you know if the engine is too cold, or too hot. Dunno if it helps, but I don't see the point to know that my engine is at 250degree F.
