what did you consider before buying your 5
11-01-2005, 06:29 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
I not only considered but actually drove all of the above.
I drove the first one (CTS-V) to land in my area. Literally right off the truck. I put 10 miles (and probably the hardest 10 miles) on the car. The interior was very "plasticy". For $50K I would expect a better interior. On the other hand, for GM I guess it could have been worse. It screwed off the line but there was a lot of axel hop. In a sweeping corner at speed the rear end felt very twitchy and unsettled.
To sum it up, it felt very similar to a '93 Mustang Cobra to me. My 545i was well worth the extra $15K (and $50K was too much for a 4-door Mustang).
I drove the first one (CTS-V) to land in my area. Literally right off the truck. I put 10 miles (and probably the hardest 10 miles) on the car. The interior was very "plasticy". For $50K I would expect a better interior. On the other hand, for GM I guess it could have been worse. It screwed off the line but there was a lot of axel hop. In a sweeping corner at speed the rear end felt very twitchy and unsettled.
To sum it up, it felt very similar to a '93 Mustang Cobra to me. My 545i was well worth the extra $15K (and $50K was too much for a 4-door Mustang).
11-01-2005, 06:58 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
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530i
Thats it, I was pretty sold well in advance of buying. Had a prior wonderful experience w/ a 1993 e36 325i, and was looking froward to coming back into the family.
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Thats it, I was pretty sold well in advance of buying. Had a prior wonderful experience w/ a 1993 e36 325i, and was looking froward to coming back into the family.
11-02-2005, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Nov 2 2005, 02:51 AM
now I am happy to have the E60!? 
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='May 10 2005, 09:42 PM
I will not be there either.
I don't even know if I'm still owning an E60 then. Will be at the dealer tomorrow and maybe return the car and sue BMW and will never drive a BMW again.
Fuckin' angry right now!
I don't even know if I'm still owning an E60 then. Will be at the dealer tomorrow and maybe return the car and sue BMW and will never drive a BMW again.
Fuckin' angry right now!
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Skaffa
To find this requested lot of efford, but it was worth of it!
11-02-2005, 02:42 AM
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My Ride: 2006 JET BLACK on BLACK SPORTS PACK 5ER, with RADENERGIE R-10's @ 20"
I tested the Z4, M3, new 330, but I loved the shape of the e60's.
Other brands:
Lexus (boring, an expensive Toyota, I've had alot of them)
MB C class (boring)
MB SLK
Nissan Z convertible (just a Nissan, I've had alot of them)
Infiniti G and M (just an expensive Nissan)
Porsche Boxster
Audi TT & A4 (an expensive VW)
Honda & Acura (really boring, I've had alot of them, currently still have an Odyssey)
But once I saw & drove the e60, it was love at first sight.
I'm currently debating about getting another car next spring. Its between a Z4, M3, M3 or 330 convertible, Boxster or new 330, for a third car. Or maybe if a new M3 or Z4M comes out soon. Decisions, decisions.
Dreamings the best part.
Other brands:
Lexus (boring, an expensive Toyota, I've had alot of them)
MB C class (boring)
MB SLK
Nissan Z convertible (just a Nissan, I've had alot of them)
Infiniti G and M (just an expensive Nissan)
Porsche Boxster
Audi TT & A4 (an expensive VW)
Honda & Acura (really boring, I've had alot of them, currently still have an Odyssey)
But once I saw & drove the e60, it was love at first sight.
I'm currently debating about getting another car next spring. Its between a Z4, M3, M3 or 330 convertible, Boxster or new 330, for a third car. Or maybe if a new M3 or Z4M comes out soon. Decisions, decisions.
Dreamings the best part.
11-02-2005, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Nov 1 2005, 11:51 PM
Quattroporte, but my wife didn't liked the idea and now I am happy to have the E60!?
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11-02-2005, 06:56 AM
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I always liked the 3 series, my first bimmer is a E46 318iA (facelifted model) and I loved it, its a bit underpower, good enough for city driving within Hong Kong, handling is great, a fun car to drive
When the E90 330i came out here in Q1/05, I love it, I was waiting for E90 325i to arrive... interestingly when I was about to make a decision, BMMHK was having a promotion on all E60s, I put down my deposit immediately after knowing the E60 523i was HK$20000 or US$2800 more then the E90 325i I'm now a E60 owner
When the E90 330i came out here in Q1/05, I love it, I was waiting for E90 325i to arrive... interestingly when I was about to make a decision, BMMHK was having a promotion on all E60s, I put down my deposit immediately after knowing the E60 523i was HK$20000 or US$2800 more then the E90 325i
I'm now a E60 owner
11-02-2005, 07:05 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
Originally Posted by sliu_uu' date='Nov 2 2005, 11:56 PM
I always liked the 3 series, my first bimmer is a E46 318iA (facelifted model) and I loved it, its a bit underpower, good enough for city driving within Hong Kong,? handling is great, a fun car to drive
When the E90 330i came out here in Q1/05, I love it, I was waiting for E90 325i to arrive... interestingly when I was about to make a decision, BMMHK was having a promotion on all E60s, I put down my deposit immediately after knowing the E60 523i was HK$20000 or US$2800 more then the E90 325i? I'm now a E60 owner?
When the E90 330i came out here in Q1/05, I love it, I was waiting for E90 325i to arrive... interestingly when I was about to make a decision, BMMHK was having a promotion on all E60s, I put down my deposit immediately after knowing the E60 523i was HK$20000 or US$2800 more then the E90 325i?
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11-02-2005, 12:47 PM
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My Ride: BMW 530i 05
i only looked at a few cars since im such a big BMW fan + i think no other car has the feel the bmw does especially in the 5 department. but the few i drove and looked at are...
Audi A6
MB E430
BMW M3 (only reason i didnt go with this car is because i wanted a 4 door)
BMW 545
I went with the 530 vs the 545 because the lease rates are horrible on the 545 + i just figured id drive my 530 for 3 years and then get an M5
Audi A6
MB E430
BMW M3 (only reason i didnt go with this car is because i wanted a 4 door)
BMW 545
I went with the 530 vs the 545 because the lease rates are horrible on the 545 + i just figured id drive my 530 for 3 years and then get an M5
11-02-2005, 02:16 PM
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I've been a 5'er guy for several years, and had two prior to getting the 545 this summer. I looked at the following:
* Lexus GS - they were OK, but just didn't have "it"
* Cadillac STS - I liked it a lot, but don't want a first year car and it also didn't have "it"
* BMW 6'er - very nice but pricey for what it is IMO
I expected to get the 545, just did some casual comparisons to reinforce the decision.
* Lexus GS - they were OK, but just didn't have "it"
* Cadillac STS - I liked it a lot, but don't want a first year car and it also didn't have "it"
* BMW 6'er - very nice but pricey for what it is IMO
I expected to get the 545, just did some casual comparisons to reinforce the decision.
11-02-2005, 02:35 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550 SMG
Porsche 911, great power, too small, too flashy. Maybe as a second car.
Ordered a 550, similar power, more room, not as flashy.
Ordered a 550, similar power, more room, not as flashy.