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06-17-2008, 07:30 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Originally Posted by Lizard1' post='604738' date='Jun 17 2008, 11:21 PM
will the IPOD adapter from the factory fit the nano???
07-08-2008, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JMC' post='592268' date='May 31 2008, 11:27 AM
My new M5 arrived yesterday afternoon. I've just been out for my first blast in it and love it already. It's not perfect - The DAB radio can't pick up a signal, so it's back to the dealer's on Monday. There is no USB cable provided, and BMW's one is ?40, believe it or not. The iPod integration is pretty poor. And of course the fuel disappears so fast I'd better check for a leak (I'd better get used to that). I've already had several thumbs-up from other drivers at the lights, though, so I'm glad that the dealer talked me out of a 550.
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07-08-2008, 12:59 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Originally Posted by JMC' post='592268' date='May 31 2008, 10:27 AM
My new M5 arrived yesterday afternoon. I've just been out for my first blast in it and love it already. It's not perfect - The DAB radio can't pick up a signal, so it's back to the dealer's on Monday. There is no USB cable provided, and BMW's one is ?40, believe it or not. The iPod integration is pretty poor. And of course the fuel disappears so fast I'd better check for a leak (I'd better get used to that). I've already had several thumbs-up from other drivers at the lights, though, so I'm glad that the dealer talked me out of a 550.
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07-08-2008, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JMC' post='592268' date='May 31 2008, 05:27 PM
My new M5 arrived yesterday afternoon. I've just been out for my first blast in it and love it already. It's not perfect - The DAB radio can't pick up a signal, so it's back to the dealer's on Monday. There is no USB cable provided, and BMW's one is ?40, believe it or not. The iPod integration is pretty poor. And of course the fuel disappears so fast I'd better check for a leak (I'd better get used to that). I've already had several thumbs-up from other drivers at the lights, though, so I'm glad that the dealer talked me out of a 550.
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I have a question about the London tax system. I read that Porsche sued London for the daily car taxes or something and I wonder what kind of tax it is and why people are so mad about it.
Are you bothered by it with your M5?
07-08-2008, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by timewa' post='618982' date='Jul 8 2008, 11:12 PM
Fantastic car, congratulations and have lots of fun.
I have a question about the London tax system. I read that Porsche sued London for the daily car taxes or something and I wonder what kind of tax it is and why people are so mad about it.
Are you bothered by it with your M5?
I have a question about the London tax system. I read that Porsche sued London for the daily car taxes or something and I wonder what kind of tax it is and why people are so mad about it.
Are you bothered by it with your M5?
07-08-2008, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by timewa' post='618983' date='Jul 8 2008, 04:13 PM
Porsche makes me smile: They're a relatively small company
Er yeah, they pretty much own VW
Long term Porsche driver going to a 535 with Dinan on the way to an M1 (supercar - not the 1er)
07-11-2008, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by timewa' post='618982' date='Jul 8 2008, 10:12 PM
Fantastic car, congratulations and have lots of fun.
I have a question about the London tax system. I read that Porsche sued London for the daily car taxes or something and I wonder what kind of tax it is and why people are so mad about it.
Are you bothered by it with your M5?
I have a question about the London tax system. I read that Porsche sued London for the daily car taxes or something and I wonder what kind of tax it is and why people are so mad about it.
Are you bothered by it with your M5?
07-13-2008, 04:45 PM
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My Ride: 2009 550i sports, Nav, logic Best E60 yet
2004 545i, sports pkg, logic 7 steptronic, rear shade,orient blue with beige interior, blue tooth enabled Razer Phone. 2004 X5 3.0, sports pkg, stepronic, summer pkg. imola red.
2006 Mini Cooper S, manual, sports, prem pkg, nav and kitchen sink.
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='592300' date='May 31 2008, 12:45 PM
First off, congrats on the new ride. It looks awfully familiar. 
As for the iPod/USB cable, that should be provided by the dealer fre-of-charge, if you have that option. And what is poor about the iPod integration? You said you don't even have a cable yet. I think it works great!
As for gas, get used to it. I am averaging about 15.2 mpg, and I haven't even hit my 1200 miles yet. So, it will be more like 12 after that.
Welcome aboard!
As for the iPod/USB cable, that should be provided by the dealer fre-of-charge, if you have that option. And what is poor about the iPod integration? You said you don't even have a cable yet. I think it works great!
As for gas, get used to it. I am averaging about 15.2 mpg, and I haven't even hit my 1200 miles yet. So, it will be more like 12 after that.
Welcome aboard!
07-14-2008, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jochet' post='622969' date='Jul 14 2008, 01:45 AM
Nice ride, did you get SMG or stick?