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02-24-2009, 08:08 PM
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Well, my parents got it for me, but aside from that, our whole family has been a Lexus family, about 15 years strong now, and they were giving me a choice and I wanted something different. At first, the $70k 550 sounded awesome and whatnot, but eventually a friend talked me down from it, saying the boost over a 535 was not worth the extra 5k or so extra. Then I started looking at competitors for the 535 by class, and it came up with the XF, the M45, the GS, and the E-class. Neither looked as good, and the idea of telling someone you had two turbos plopped inside sounded cool. People to this day still get shocked when I tell them about the TT inside. I guess they're expecting it to be something of a Supra, but clearly that isn't the case. Still, I'm glad I got the 535, because within the range I was given, and even in the next price range, it was a much better buy than the others.
There really are only two cars I would rather have, tone of them being another BMW. An M5, preferably an E39, which I think is the best looking 5er, if not, the E60 M5. The second would have to be an F430. I think it's safe to say, those two would also be the two cars better than their E60 that they too would want.
There really are only two cars I would rather have, tone of them being another BMW. An M5, preferably an E39, which I think is the best looking 5er, if not, the E60 M5. The second would have to be an F430. I think it's safe to say, those two would also be the two cars better than their E60 that they too would want.
02-24-2009, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by E60714' post='800894' date='Feb 25 2009, 12:08 AM
Well, my parents got it for me, but aside from that, our whole family has been a Lexus family, about 15 years strong now, and they were giving me a choice and I wanted something different. At first, the $70k 550 sounded awesome and whatnot, but eventually a friend talked me down from it, saying the boost over a 535 was not worth the extra 5k or so extra. Then I started looking at competitors for the 535 by class, and it came up with the XF, the M45, the GS, and the E-class. Neither looked as good, and the idea of telling someone you had two turbos plopped inside sounded cool. People to this day still get shocked when I tell them about the TT inside. I guess they're expecting it to be something of a Supra, but clearly that isn't the case. Still, I'm glad I got the 535, because within the range I was given, and even in the next price range, it was a much better buy than the others.
There really are only two cars I would rather have, tone of them being another BMW. An M5, preferably an E39, which I think is the best looking 5er, if not, the E60 M5. The second would have to be an F430. I think it's safe to say, those two would also be the two cars better than their E60 that they too would want.
There really are only two cars I would rather have, tone of them being another BMW. An M5, preferably an E39, which I think is the best looking 5er, if not, the E60 M5. The second would have to be an F430. I think it's safe to say, those two would also be the two cars better than their E60 that they too would want.
if your parents got it for you, why not shoot for the stars?
02-25-2009, 02:39 AM
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My Ride: 2008 525i LCI - saphire black on black dakota leather, dark poplar wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6230i bluetooth + cradle, rain sensor, A/C with extended features, extended lights package, PDC, rear power sunshade, AUX Jack, steptronic, M-Tech steering wheel, 10 Airbags, smokers package, DSC, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, business radio; power folding mirrors
Mods: iPOD (OEM), BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat, ///M Aerodyamics kit (OEM), 18" rims style 184 (OEM), 245/45 R18 93Y Contisport, ///M boot-lid spoiler (OEM), OEM Headlight washer system
Future Mods: Solaris Invisibulbs - Amber Flash all-round; LED interior kit; LED License Plate;
The Mrs.:
2009 e90 320i LCI - Carbon Black, Beige leather interior, Dark Poplar Wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6233 bluetooth + cradle, extended lights package, rear power sunshade, NEW I-DRIVE with HDD + 2USB Slots +AUX Jack, steptronic, DSC, Smokers package, business radio
Mods:BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat
The cars were manufactured in Egypt! :)
Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='799597' date='Feb 23 2009, 11:07 PM
So, why do ya own one? Multiple choice answers.
Yes, I'm bored at work, thank you.
Yes, I'm bored at work, thank you.
i have a pasion for BMWs.... initially went to buy a 3er but with the LCI coming out in 7 months (at the time) and all the accessories i wanted, it only made more sense to get the e60....
had to do a lot to convince the wife of getting a 3er instead of the MB C-class she wanted!
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