Now a real member of the E60 club !
05-09-2006, 02:19 PM
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My Ride: Due May 2006:
530d SE Touring, Automatic, Titanium Grey, beige leather comfort seats, light poplar wood trim, sports steering wheel, graduated tinted windscreen, panoramic sunroof, pro radio, logic 7, 6CD, visibility pack, storage compartment pack, adv aircon
YO ! 
Just come in from the dark, playing with my new E61.
It finally arrived at 7pm. It is truely superb.
The Titanium Grey with Beige leather is a most excellent combo.
The comfort seats are a revelation in err.. comfort.
Logic 7 sounds as good as I remembered, and MP3s play straight off (thanks to Lomags MP3 guide
)
I have to say that so far (all 12 miles) I have no issue with the runflats. But I have a weekend of long drives ahead, so I'll reserve final judgement. But it must be said that all the cars I've ever had have been sport-biased, so maybe I just expect a firmer ride.
Handling is great. Not M-sport standard (I tried a few of those), but considering the size of the car, it's very nimble.
(Basically the financial choice was 525 M-Sport or 530SE). I chose power over poise
I also have the impression that it feels a touch more solid than the cars I test drove last year. But that's probably just 'cos I've come from spending 6 months back in my Subaru (reasonable build, but not SOLID) since last being in a 5er.
Must sleep now
I'll take some pics tomorrow when light returns.
Just come in from the dark, playing with my new E61.
It finally arrived at 7pm. It is truely superb.
The Titanium Grey with Beige leather is a most excellent combo.
The comfort seats are a revelation in err.. comfort.
Logic 7 sounds as good as I remembered, and MP3s play straight off (thanks to Lomags MP3 guide
)I have to say that so far (all 12 miles) I have no issue with the runflats. But I have a weekend of long drives ahead, so I'll reserve final judgement. But it must be said that all the cars I've ever had have been sport-biased, so maybe I just expect a firmer ride.
Handling is great. Not M-sport standard (I tried a few of those), but considering the size of the car, it's very nimble.
(Basically the financial choice was 525 M-Sport or 530SE). I chose power over poise
I also have the impression that it feels a touch more solid than the cars I test drove last year. But that's probably just 'cos I've come from spending 6 months back in my Subaru (reasonable build, but not SOLID) since last being in a 5er.
Must sleep now
I'll take some pics tomorrow when light returns.
05-09-2006, 03:01 PM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
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Originally Posted by nbusbridge' post='280103' date='May 9 2006, 05:19 PM
YO !
Just come in from the dark, playing with my new E61.
It finally arrived at 7pm. It is truely superb.
The Titanium Grey with Beige leather is a most excellent combo.
The comfort seats are a revellation in err.. comfort.
Logic 7 sounds as good as I remembered, and MP3s play straight off (thanks to Lomags MP3 guide )
I have to say that so far (all 12 miles) I have no issue with the runflats. But I have a weekend of long drives ahead, so I'll reserve final judgement. But is must be said that all the cars I've ever had have been sport-biased, so maybe I just expect a firmer ride.
Handling is great. Not M-sport standard (I tried a few of those), but considering the size of the car, it's very nimble.
(Basically the financial choice was 525 M-Sport or 530SE). I chose power over poise
I also have the impression that it feels a touch more solid than the cars I test drove last year. But that's probably just 'cos I've come from spent 6 months back in my Subaru (reasonable build, but not SOLID) since last being in a 5er.
Must sleep now
I'll take some pics tomorrow when light returns.
Just come in from the dark, playing with my new E61.
It finally arrived at 7pm. It is truely superb.
The Titanium Grey with Beige leather is a most excellent combo.
The comfort seats are a revellation in err.. comfort.
Logic 7 sounds as good as I remembered, and MP3s play straight off (thanks to Lomags MP3 guide
)I have to say that so far (all 12 miles) I have no issue with the runflats. But I have a weekend of long drives ahead, so I'll reserve final judgement. But is must be said that all the cars I've ever had have been sport-biased, so maybe I just expect a firmer ride.
Handling is great. Not M-sport standard (I tried a few of those), but considering the size of the car, it's very nimble.
(Basically the financial choice was 525 M-Sport or 530SE). I chose power over poise
I also have the impression that it feels a touch more solid than the cars I test drove last year. But that's probably just 'cos I've come from spent 6 months back in my Subaru (reasonable build, but not SOLID) since last being in a 5er.
Must sleep now
I'll take some pics tomorrow when light returns.
Congrats. Took me a year to become a real member, but was worth the wait.
CVT Benhogan
05-09-2006, 03:47 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Electric Rear Sunshades, Heated Rear Seats, Sirius Radio
Congratulations! It is great having that new car feeling. I still have it and purchased my 550 last November.
05-09-2006, 05:28 PM
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My Ride: MY06 Silver-Grey 530i, Grey Leather, Sports Package, Steptronic, Premium Package, Satellite Radio, Bluetooth (Motorola V551), Llumar Platinum Tint.
Congrats! 
It's a great feeling!
It's a great feeling!
05-09-2006, 05:30 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Congrats on a great car!! I love that color 
If you are at all like me, you will not be able to find enough reasons to drive!! Enjoy your new car
If you are at all like me, you will not be able to find enough reasons to drive!! Enjoy your new car
