Pics from my first ever day with a BMW (E60 of course)
05-02-2006, 11:44 AM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Collected on Saturday - wven was sunny 
231 hp diesel (post Sept 05) feels much different to the 218. Got 120 miles on her already. Brake dust seems heavy - must be cos its new
231 hp diesel (post Sept 05) feels much different to the 218. Got 120 miles on her already. Brake dust seems heavy - must be cos its new
05-02-2006, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Hope this works!!!!
Got to say that since Saturday, I have had a grin so big. Rate this event as - 1- Wedding, 2-child berth, 3- collecting my first ever BMW (E60 of course). Have washed her already after only 3 days
05-02-2006, 02:20 PM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Originally Posted by colejl' post='277139' date='May 2 2006, 11:09 PM
More detail please 
Withoud doubt, either version is a country mile away from an Audi A4 1.9 TDI 130
Best thing I ever did. 40 years old in 2 Months. Just need an I Pod now
05-02-2006, 03:25 PM
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My Ride: 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/black, 6 speed
2011 535xi Tasmin Green, Venetian Beige
Really nice....Congrats. I think that they put the steering wheel on the wrong side though 
05-02-2006, 11:05 PM
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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats,
E87 2005 The Misses car
E39 2002 Touring with M-Sport package/family wagon(gone but not forgotten)
congrats and nice ride 
and nice ride
05-03-2006, 12:12 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Congrats
Nope looks fine to me.
Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='277157' date='May 3 2006, 07:25 AM
I think that they put the steering wheel on the wrong side though
05-03-2006, 12:27 AM
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My Ride: 520d M-sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Auburn Leather - Mem Seat - Cup Holders - Nav Pro - Light Pack - Dim/folding mirrors - Adv Airco - PDC - Aux/in - Non-smoke pack - De-badged - Delivery Mar 31, 2006
Originally Posted by 07530d' post='277039' date='May 2 2006, 09:44 PM
Collected on Saturday - wven was sunny
231 hp diesel (post Sept 05) feels much different to the 218. Got 120 miles on her already. Brake dust seems heavy - must be cos its new
231 hp diesel (post Sept 05) feels much different to the 218. Got 120 miles on her already. Brake dust seems heavy - must be cos its new
... makes me almost want to clean them every day to keep them shiny