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Why did you buy a BMW 5er?
02-24-2009, 12:50 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
yeah baby yeah 
I got me a 5er, bc it was my first BMW and I didn't wanna get the 3, bc the 335 coupe was still too much at the time and the 535 didn't even come out yet (I think). So I figured I'd get the 530 and drive it for a few years, get the hang of having a Bimmer and later upgrade to some other Bimmer.
But why did I get a BMW? That's easy! What Stylezzza said, and then some
I got me a 5er, bc it was my first BMW and I didn't wanna get the 3, bc the 335 coupe was still too much at the time and the 535 didn't even come out yet (I think). So I figured I'd get the 530 and drive it for a few years, get the hang of having a Bimmer and later upgrade to some other Bimmer.
But why did I get a BMW? That's easy! What Stylezzza said, and then some
02-24-2009, 02:25 AM
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
Mods: Full M-Tech Kit, ACS Rep Rear Window Spoiler, ACS Rep Rear Deck Spoiler, ACS Rep Quad Diffuser, ACS Rep Exhaust Tips, Remus Duel Exhaust, De-badge, 20% Tint Front and Rear, Umnitza Predator Ice V2, HID fog lights, Clear Side Marker Light Bulbs (yellow when on), Dark Poplar Wood Shifter, Dark Poplar Wood e-Brake Handle, Dark Poplar Wood Steering Wheel Inserts, OEM Steel Pedals, OEM M Footrest, 19 inch OEM 121s (Summer), 18 inch 124s (Winter), Shadowline Window Trim, Blacked-out Kidney Grills
I'd like to add that lately, I notice people staring at my car. That's always nice. It happens when I am driving and when it's parked, I notice people noticing it. Maybe its because it is finally clean! 
02-24-2009, 04:36 AM
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Wanted to / needed to replace my 740i.
Didn't like the look of current crop of 7 series, nor was I convinced that that car's reliability had improved. The 3 series are super and it was very appealing. But, for me, moving down in size to that model was too severe ... soooo the logical middle ground was the e60 Sedan.
Happy with my decision. But, next time ... that 2dr 335 looks pretty nice!
Didn't like the look of current crop of 7 series, nor was I convinced that that car's reliability had improved. The 3 series are super and it was very appealing. But, for me, moving down in size to that model was too severe ... soooo the logical middle ground was the e60 Sedan.
Happy with my decision. But, next time ... that 2dr 335 looks pretty nice!
02-24-2009, 04:43 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White/Biege 545i, CWP, Nav, Active Steering, Auto Step ordered 2/1/05
A Vagina Magnet?
I know there are a lot of women owners/drivers on this board. Need to reword this as 'Vagina/Dick Magnet'. Equal Opportunity
I know there are a lot of women owners/drivers on this board. Need to reword this as 'Vagina/Dick Magnet'. Equal Opportunity
02-24-2009, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SolanNo1' post='800172' date='Feb 24 2009, 08:43 AM
A Vagina Magnet?
I know there are a lot of women owners/drivers on this board. Need to reword this as 'Vagina/Dick Magnet'. Equal Opportunity
I know there are a lot of women owners/drivers on this board. Need to reword this as 'Vagina/Dick Magnet'. Equal Opportunity
Sausage magnet?
02-24-2009, 05:20 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Purely impulse. I had already sold one of the cars and was looking for a CPO 3-series. Couldn't find one quickly enough and I was tired of burdening my co-worker for a ride to work, so one day I saw the 5 just sitting there all beautiful and shiny and took the plunge. Definitely a beautiful ride but not as taut as a 3er. Still on the fence if its replacement is going to be another 5er or a 3er. Might just do one 5er and one 3er so I can get the best of both worlds, like I'm doing now....
02-24-2009, 06:02 AM
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Purely impulse for me too! I wanted a Jaguar S type diesel (I like that slightly 'retro' look) but they were far too expensive at the time and the X308 diesel was still a new car! So one day when passing a BMW dealership I stopped by and saw what I have now a 530d. I purchased it without even taking it for a test drive.....BIG mistake that! However all finally got sorted.
02-24-2009, 06:10 AM
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It was total impulse buy for me as well. I remember it very well because I had an Infiniti I30 that I drove to about 100k miles and loved it, very reliable. However, I just dropped about 900 into it for maintenance, etc. and started looking online at used cars and could not believe the value factor in buying a used 5er. I really was blown away at the thought that I could own a 5 series BMW for a damn good price! The CPO thing sold me. Anyways, later that afternoon it was mine. I've been an avid fan of Bimmers ever since.
02-24-2009, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by White5' post='800264' date='Feb 24 2009, 11:04 AM
I got it because everyone was doing it!
What I'd like to do, is your signature.