Your daily driver?
08-02-2006, 04:26 AM
#31
Members
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 545i Sport, Premium, Logic 7, Jet Black, Black Leather, M-Aero Kit, 15% (very dark) Tint, Eichbach Lowering Springs, Red Brake Calipers, Radenergie R-10's, Michelin PilotSport2 in 245/35/20 and 285/30/20, Rolled Fenders, and a nifty Graco Baby Car Seat.
Next Up: Xenon fogs, Eisemann Exhaust, iPod Interface, Comfort Seats.
Sure, my wife's 2007 550i sport. Her commute is 3 miles, so we take hers on longer drives to save the miles on my 2005 545i sport.
08-02-2006, 04:28 AM
#32
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MIAMI B*CH
Posts: 6,959
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by amigo525' post='318054' date='Aug 2 2006, 01:50 PM
One car. She is the only one in my life. The sugar of my coffee. The seasoning in my steak......etc etc. 
very nice one, she is just my LUV. and my real baby is not jealous. so I am lucky
08-02-2006, 06:00 AM
#33
Contributors
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Posts: 543
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
I was thinking of getting an Isetta for a daily driver.
08-02-2006, 06:05 AM
#34
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by SolarFactory' post='318093' date='Aug 2 2006, 07:00 AM
I was thinking of getting an Isetta for a daily driver.
I want one. If I find a Isetta that'll be the garage queen!
08-02-2006, 06:16 AM
#35
Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Montgomery County, MD
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by knox' post='317880' date='Aug 1 2006, 08:42 PM
ohh fyi- if u own a 525 or 530 dont worry about it. those are already daily drivers
i'm talking to the 545-550i/m5/m3/645-650/m6/x5 4.6 group
i'm talking to the 545-550i/m5/m3/645-650/m6/x5 4.6 group
But seriously considering either one of those new verts Solstice if Im not mistaken or Saturn SKY cool looking and top down, or upcomming Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with removable top.
08-02-2006, 06:24 AM
#36
Senior Members
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Arizona
Posts: 734
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by cattman' post='318065' date='Aug 2 2006, 06:26 AM
Sure, my wife's 2007 550i sport. Her commute is 3 miles, so we take hers on longer drives to save the miles on my 2005 545i sport.
Off the topic, but given you have my car ('05 545), do you think the 550i is noticeably different in terms of speed?
08-02-2006, 06:59 AM
#37
Contributors
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: FLA - East Coast, USA
Posts: 3,618
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
As u can tell by my signature I pamper my baby and only drive it only rarely to keep it pristine, young and keep the value high . Only 29,000 miles in 17 months, but I do have a truck for hauling BS if I need it.
Why would I have this great car and then drive another? Sorry makes no sense to me.
. Only 29,000 miles in 17 months, but I do have a truck for hauling BS if I need it. Why would I have this great car and then drive another? Sorry makes no sense to me.
08-02-2006, 07:23 AM
#38
Senior Members
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Norfolk, UK.
Posts: 615
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530d Touring
Model Year: 2007
I have been thinking about this post and the only thing I can think of is you bought a car that is too expensive for you?
Not saying you can't afford it, but I think you are worried about the amount you are going to loose on it, sounds to me like you wanted the 550i so you could puff your chest out but now you are looking at the tacho all the time and instead of seeing miles rack up you are seeing $ signs.
If you can't afford to rack the miles up you can't afford the car, simple as that, should have got the 525i I think?
Not saying you can't afford it, but I think you are worried about the amount you are going to loose on it, sounds to me like you wanted the 550i so you could puff your chest out but now you are looking at the tacho all the time and instead of seeing miles rack up you are seeing $ signs.
If you can't afford to rack the miles up you can't afford the car, simple as that, should have got the 525i I think?
08-02-2006, 09:04 AM
#40
Senior Members
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Norfolk, UK.
Posts: 615
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530d Touring
Model Year: 2007
Originally Posted by rpav' post='318164' date='Aug 2 2006, 05:56 PM
Heres Mine 8.3 MPG
Still works out less per mile than my diesel 5er with gas price differences between the UK and the US!
With the prices we have at the moment me doing 40k miles a year in the diesel would be like you doing 40k miles a year in that!
What sort of boat is that? Looks cool.