Trading my 535i for 2011 MB E550 Cabriolet
05-18-2010, 11:23 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
I'm trading my 535i for 2011 MB E550 Cabriolet. I was disappointed at the new F10 bland design and also that the M Sport package wasn't going to be available until sometime next year, which would have helped the look. This would have been my fifth 5 Series so maybe it was time for a change. Also the lease numbers now have jumped up a lot so for a couple hundred more per month I figured I'd try a convertible. Didn't consider the 650 because the design and engine will change in 9 months or so.
I have been here on this board since 2004 and have enjoyed the virtual and also the "flesh and blood" friends that I have developed over that time. There is no equivalent MB board that comes close to this one, but I'll check back from time to time.
I have been here on this board since 2004 and have enjoyed the virtual and also the "flesh and blood" friends that I have developed over that time. There is no equivalent MB board that comes close to this one, but I'll check back from time to time.
05-18-2010, 11:49 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
Current mods: M-Aero Kit, JB4, Motorcepts 6000k HID Foglamps
Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's
1992 Camaro RS:
Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list
Have fun with that drop-top!
05-18-2010, 11:54 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Enjoy the new wheels.
05-18-2010, 12:39 PM
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My Ride: 2008 528i blk/blk' , black grills, v2 angel eyes
20 inch Beyern Mesh staggered black, H&R springs
AFE stage 1 intake
Sprintbooster V2
Meisterschaft Pro SuS exhaust
We are Beemer guys but that E550 Cab is sick! Enjoy brah
05-18-2010, 12:58 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
I tried to make it a BMWish as I could. Its got the AMG Sport Package (Wheels, Agility Suspension, Drilled disks, paddle shifters) AMG Body Kit(Front Spoiler, side shirts, rear diffuser, decklib spoiler) , 382hp/391 ft lbs V8, Summer Rubber.
05-18-2010, 01:01 PM
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My Ride: Late 2005 M5 in Silverstone Metallic II with Full Black Leather Interior. SMG, LOGIC7, Heated Front Seats, Rear Electric Sun Blind, Comms Package, Professional Nav, TV Function, Extended Voice Control, Adaptive Headlights
Enjoy it bro. Lovely cars even if it is missing the correct badge! 
05-18-2010, 01:11 PM
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Very nice car. I might say 
Small question though. What made you go with the E550 rather than a S5? Was it the V8?
What color did you go with and when do you get delivery? Do post pics when available.
Small question though. What made you go with the E550 rather than a S5? Was it the V8?
What color did you go with and when do you get delivery? Do post pics when available.
