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Oct 15, 2006 | 01:15 PM

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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,

I prefer polished lips to chrome. Why don't you get polished lip first and when you're sick & tired of it, you can get it chromed at a wheel shop. I'm not sure if Singapore has any shops doing such service but in the States it cost about $75-$100 per wheel to get it chromed.

How much does 520i cost in Singapore? $180,000 ?

Oct 15, 2006 | 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by soc_fans' post='345159' date='Oct 16 2006, 05:15 AM

hm...from what i know theres no workshops in singapore that can get it chromed... how do they do it anyway?

yup..its about 180k before any options..

the 523 is cheaper now..darn... because of the lower COE nowadays..

Oct 20, 2006 | 09:51 AM

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POLISHED!!!

Oct 20, 2006 | 12:22 PM

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what's the difference between polished and chrome? is one shinier than the other?

Oct 20, 2006 | 01:40 PM

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chrome 100%... have fun cleaning a polish lip.. everyones like ooo chrome is to "bling" im sorry but all those people who have that comment are retarts.. polish has the same affect while driving it has a "bling" look.. only difference is you are gonna spend more time trying to keep a polish lip nice..

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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='345061' date='Oct 15 2006, 10:44 AM

I hate totaly black cars ( boby, rims, windows, lights basicly like japanese cars.
Its just not right, cannot see the lines and detail of the design of the car.

I think i see mine lol

Oct 20, 2006 | 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamann5' post='347174' date='Oct 20 2006, 11:40 PM

polished is for real Gz, chrome for wannabez

Oct 21, 2006 | 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ats77' post='347319' date='Oct 21 2006, 12:17 AM

polished is for real Gz, chrome for wannabez

i have a black chrome face on a 2 piece rim and a polished lip... hmmm i guess im a "wannabe".....ericd