UPDATED: Posted pics of the new ride - Picked up my 530i 2 weeks ago i
05-24-2006, 03:53 AM
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My Ride: - '07 Bmw 530i - Titanium silver, Balck Interior, Fully loaded & M Sports package
- '02 Benz S600- Navy blue with Grey interior, short wheel base & fully loaded
Just picked up my '07 530i 3 weeks ago, absolutely love it! Got it in titanium silver, black interior, fully loaded (no nav, tv, adaptive cruise control or HUD offered in Egypt) with an M sports package.
Have to say I drove Benz mostly up to this point, owned an E240 to start, then an ML55 AMG and most recently an S600. My brother on the other hand has been a loyal BMW consumer since day 1 owning 6 different bimmers so far, he's the one who managed to convert me.
Have to say that driving a BMW is much more pleasurable than driving a Benz. Techonolgy and built quality are at near parity but compared to owning a 530i or an E350 I definately made the right choice by going Bimmer.
We have high import taxes on cars here in Egypt (up to 300%!!!!) so Bmw and Mercedes have started local assembly of some of their cars.
BMW assembles the 318, 320 and 325 as well as the 520, 525 & 530 here in Egypt. Built quailty is the same as germany (compared it to my brothers previous E39)
It still costs a whopping $125,000 to own a 530 here in Egypt though!
MB also assemble their C180, C200 and C230 locally as well as E200, E240, E280 and E350.
Both have announced their plans to assemble the MB S500 and BMW 750 in Egypt and delivery of first cars is due in September. MB announced a $210,000 price tag while Bimmer is still pending.
Have to say I drove Benz mostly up to this point, owned an E240 to start, then an ML55 AMG and most recently an S600. My brother on the other hand has been a loyal BMW consumer since day 1 owning 6 different bimmers so far, he's the one who managed to convert me.
Have to say that driving a BMW is much more pleasurable than driving a Benz. Techonolgy and built quality are at near parity but compared to owning a 530i or an E350 I definately made the right choice by going Bimmer.
We have high import taxes on cars here in Egypt (up to 300%!!!!) so Bmw and Mercedes have started local assembly of some of their cars.
BMW assembles the 318, 320 and 325 as well as the 520, 525 & 530 here in Egypt. Built quailty is the same as germany (compared it to my brothers previous E39)
It still costs a whopping $125,000 to own a 530 here in Egypt though!
MB also assemble their C180, C200 and C230 locally as well as E200, E240, E280 and E350.
Both have announced their plans to assemble the MB S500 and BMW 750 in Egypt and delivery of first cars is due in September. MB announced a $210,000 price tag while Bimmer is still pending.
05-24-2006, 05:06 AM
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My Ride: 525i M Sport Touring (E61): Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Congrats on your new ride; I hope you will enjoy it. 
I hope to pick my new ride up in 2-3 weeks also; looking forward to it. 
I hope to pick my new ride up in 2-3 weeks also; looking forward to it.
05-24-2006, 05:31 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Hello hgabr and welcome to the Forum.
Did you send some pics already?
You should really not compare a S600 or a ML55 AMG to the E60.
760iAL would be comperable for the S600 and just wait for the
new X5 that will be introdced early next year.
But the E240 is comperable and will loose even to the 523i.
Did you send some pics already?
You should really not compare a S600 or a ML55 AMG to the E60.
760iAL would be comperable for the S600 and just wait for the
new X5 that will be introdced early next year.
But the E240 is comperable and will loose even to the 523i.
05-24-2006, 06:22 AM
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My Ride: E60 545i, 2004. Alpine white, ventilated seats, confort seats, bluetooth, HI-FI Audio, Electrical Rear Blinds, manual Side blinds, Sport Package, Confort Glass,Active steering, Business Navigation
congrats! enjoy it...
05-24-2006, 07:35 AM
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My Ride: - '07 Bmw 530i - Titanium silver, Balck Interior, Fully loaded & M Sports package
- '02 Benz S600- Navy blue with Grey interior, short wheel base & fully loaded
Thanks a lot for the welcome!
Am going for a wash and wax tomorrow and will post some pics after
Am going for a wash and wax tomorrow and will post some pics after
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