My New M5
10-29-2007, 07:47 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Very nice looking car. 
Not to disturb the enjoyments but to keep you informed . . . hope the car didn't come out of Houston, Texas. I saw one in the same color in a body shop yard in the Heights with rear right passenger damage.
Not to disturb the enjoyments but to keep you informed . . . hope the car didn't come out of Houston, Texas. I saw one in the same color in a body shop yard in the Heights with rear right passenger damage.
10-29-2007, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='487408' date='Oct 29 2007, 08:47 AM
Very nice looking car.
Not to disturb the enjoyments but to keep you informed . . . hope the car didn't come out of Houston, Texas. I saw one in the same color in a body shop yard in the Heights with rear right passenger damage.
Not to disturb the enjoyments but to keep you informed . . . hope the car didn't come out of Houston, Texas. I saw one in the same color in a body shop yard in the Heights with rear right passenger damage.
10-29-2007, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='487311' date='Oct 29 2007, 12:57 AM
Love the color combo - just fantastic ! 
What kind of winter setup will you be running (rims, tires) ?
Congrats and enjoy that beast !
What kind of winter setup will you be running (rims, tires) ?
Congrats and enjoy that beast !
Here is a photo of the winters on my 550:
10-29-2007, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sylver' post='487326' date='Oct 29 2007, 02:54 AM
nice car... which dealership in vancouver did you buy it from?
congrats
congrats
10-29-2007, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='487405' date='Oct 29 2007, 08:40 AM
Looks fantastic. Great photo.
What are your initial impressions on the differences between your 550i and the M5?
Great photo.What are your initial impressions on the differences between your 550i and the M5?
These are very initial impressions but I will report back once I have logged some miles and ridden the learning curve with the car. The M5 and 550 are 2 different cars, each with their own charms and feel.
Non performance wise I love how much softer the Full Merino Leather is than the Dakota leather in my 550. I'm in heaven.
10-29-2007, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Westcoast M5' post='487235' date='Oct 28 2007, 08:22 PM
Well, after chiming in on many post saying a M5 is not practical, a 550 is better value, etc, etc.......and after wondering if I could sleep if night if I drove a car that gets 9 mpg...
I traded in my 06 550 almost 2 years to the day that I got it for an 06 M5 (with 13,000 km on it) I brought it home today - wow what a car! I never would have picked Indianapolis Red if I were ordering but man does it look good! I will post more picture when I get a sunny day.
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I traded in my 06 550 almost 2 years to the day that I got it for an 06 M5 (with 13,000 km on it) I brought it home today - wow what a car! I never would have picked Indianapolis Red if I were ordering but man does it look good! I will post more picture when I get a sunny day.
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Beautiful car. I love indy red. You know when you see one , its an M5. Im Jealous....
10-29-2007, 04:47 PM
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Just curious why you need winter tires in vancouver? For one if temperature is what you are worreid about all season tires have the correct rubber compounds for grip in the cold. Second for the amount of snow you see in vancouver you could EASILY get by with a/s tires. I lived in edmonton for 15 years and nobody I knew in that time had winter tires-a good set of all seasons was all anyone had and winters are far worse than vancouver.
Just makes no sense to have to throw an ugly set of huge winter tires on a beautiful car-550 or m5 when it is completely unncessary nor will insurance every nto cover all season tired car.
Great car though!
Just makes no sense to have to throw an ugly set of huge winter tires on a beautiful car-550 or m5 when it is completely unncessary nor will insurance every nto cover all season tired car.
Great car though!
10-29-2007, 05:22 PM
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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
Originally Posted by redwhiteblue' post='487603' date='Oct 30 2007, 01:47 AM
Just curious why you need winter tires in vancouver? For one if temperature is what you are worreid about all season tires have the correct rubber compounds for grip in the cold. Second for the amount of snow you see in vancouver you could EASILY get by with a/s tires. I lived in edmonton for 15 years and nobody I knew in that time had winter tires-a good set of all seasons was all anyone had and winters are far worse than vancouver.
Just makes no sense to have to throw an ugly set of huge winter tires on a beautiful car-550 or m5 when it is completely unncessary nor will insurance every nto cover all season tired car.
Great car though!
Just makes no sense to have to throw an ugly set of huge winter tires on a beautiful car-550 or m5 when it is completely unncessary nor will insurance every nto cover all season tired car.
Great car though!