Project Complete....Many Photos
10-30-2006, 10:21 AM
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Well, the E60 530I project is complete. For those that haven?t read my past postings, I bought a damaged 2006 530I with 8,002 miles on it. It took a hit on the left driver?s side.
This is the seventh damaged car that I have rebuilt. My prior projects were a 2000 A4 for my son, a 2002 Audi S4 for my wife, a 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS for a daughter, a 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS for a daughter and a 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX for a daughter. I also did a 1997 Porsche 911 (933) Cab for myself. They were all bought with the intention of keeping them. The Audi S4 was sold for the BMW 530I. I saved a lot (about half the market rate) on the Audis and VW?s. The Porsche about a 1/3 and the BMW about 25 %.
The primary problem with the BMW was parts. I usually buy used parts and was able to find a few for the BMW, but most were new. I did find a connection and saved off of the retail price, but still very costly.
The salvage title will hurt the value of the car for several years, but after a certain point, it will not be that important. A 5-year-old BMW with 90,000 miles will be worth a fraction of the sticker price. Put a salvage title on it and it will be worth a little less.
My biggest problem with this BMW is the fact that I have lurked on this forum enough to want more. Like the comfort seats, heads up display and maybe 2 more cylinders (550I). But I?ll keep this one for 4 years and go from there.
But, this is the nicest car I have ever driver.
Bottom line on this one?. $28,000 for the car; $3000 for labor (friendly body shop and I am a repeat customer) $3776.03 for parts; Total: $34776.03
Enjoy the photos;
This is the seventh damaged car that I have rebuilt. My prior projects were a 2000 A4 for my son, a 2002 Audi S4 for my wife, a 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS for a daughter, a 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS for a daughter and a 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX for a daughter. I also did a 1997 Porsche 911 (933) Cab for myself. They were all bought with the intention of keeping them. The Audi S4 was sold for the BMW 530I. I saved a lot (about half the market rate) on the Audis and VW?s. The Porsche about a 1/3 and the BMW about 25 %.
The primary problem with the BMW was parts. I usually buy used parts and was able to find a few for the BMW, but most were new. I did find a connection and saved off of the retail price, but still very costly.
The salvage title will hurt the value of the car for several years, but after a certain point, it will not be that important. A 5-year-old BMW with 90,000 miles will be worth a fraction of the sticker price. Put a salvage title on it and it will be worth a little less.
My biggest problem with this BMW is the fact that I have lurked on this forum enough to want more. Like the comfort seats, heads up display and maybe 2 more cylinders (550I). But I?ll keep this one for 4 years and go from there.
But, this is the nicest car I have ever driver.
Bottom line on this one?. $28,000 for the car; $3000 for labor (friendly body shop and I am a repeat customer) $3776.03 for parts; Total: $34776.03
Enjoy the photos;
10-30-2006, 10:51 AM
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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1980 - E21 320
1984 - E21 323i - White
1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue
1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels
2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit
2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car
2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit
Mods: Anti carjacking system CJ-1
Hehe can't agree more. Nice project with nice individual plates 
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You must have tons of guts
.You must have tons of guts
10-30-2006, 11:05 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
Finally you are done
congrats
It looks brand new indeed
congrats
It looks brand new indeed
10-30-2006, 11:16 AM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
congrats 
great job
great job
10-30-2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Heloha' post='350356' date='Oct 30 2006, 12:30 PM
Nice job! Assuming it's now her car, you have a lucky wife...I'm supprised your son didn't pressure to upgrade to her S4!