bought a new car (in fact two)
12-26-2005, 03:29 AM
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My Ride: MY 2004 545i Touring, High Executive Line, Comfort Line II, Vision Line II (Dutch specced Packages), Color: Oxford Green. Interior: Black/Black leather. Trim: Dark Popular wood. Gear: Steptronic 6-speed
Other options not incuded in above packages: M-Sport aero kit, sports suspension, heated steering wheel, rear side-airbags, front screen with green upper part, panorama roof, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels with Dunlop RFT's, HiFi Pro/LOGIC7, alarm class 3, heated seats rear and voice recognition.
Waiting for february delivery of 325i Touring and 130i
We now own a Mini Cooper S Works for almost 3 years and 545iT for 1,5 years. My wife wants a bigger car which is also more practical with kids and I want a smaller more involving than the big 5'er.
So after some test drives I bought a 325iT for my wife and for myself a 130i, both manual, AFS, monaco blue and black leather with full options. delivery end of february.
Nothing wrong with the 545iT but the 130i is so much more fun to drive and the sound is awesome.
M.
So after some test drives I bought a 325iT for my wife and for myself a 130i, both manual, AFS, monaco blue and black leather with full options. delivery end of february.
Nothing wrong with the 545iT but the 130i is so much more fun to drive and the sound is awesome.
M.
12-26-2005, 10:18 AM
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My Ride: 2006, US Spec, 530i, Silver Gray, Black leather, Anthricite headliner, Steptronic, Navi Pro, PDC, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Rear Shades, Folding Rear Seats, Bluetooth w/Blackberrt Torch, AUX Input, Bi-Xenon, AIB Angel Eyes w/matching fogs, summer wheels R118 w/PS2 tires, winter wheels R138 w/Michelin PA3 snows
Man, I read some good reviews on the 130i. Much better than the Golf GTi. Good selection. I've been eyeing the R32 which would be a gas!
12-28-2005, 02:50 AM
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My Ride: 530 2006
msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
The 130 is really nice. 265hp in a little car!!
12-28-2005, 05:18 AM
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My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003
Model Year: 2012
Originally Posted by mhoutman' post='215649' date='Dec 26 2005, 07:29 AM
We now own a Mini Cooper S Works for almost 3 years and 545iT for 1,5 years. My wife wants a bigger car which is also more practical with kids and I want a smaller more involving than the big 5'er.
So after some test drives I bought a 325iT for my wife and for myself a 130i, both manual, AFS, monaco blue and black leather with full options. delivery end of february.
Nothing wrong with the 545iT but the 130i is so much more fun to drive and the sound is awesome.
M.
So after some test drives I bought a 325iT for my wife and for myself a 130i, both manual, AFS, monaco blue and black leather with full options. delivery end of february.
Nothing wrong with the 545iT but the 130i is so much more fun to drive and the sound is awesome.
M.
However come and visit us once in in while.
BR
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03-02-2006, 05:16 AM
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My Ride: MY 2004 545i Touring, High Executive Line, Comfort Line II, Vision Line II (Dutch specced Packages), Color: Oxford Green. Interior: Black/Black leather. Trim: Dark Popular wood. Gear: Steptronic 6-speed
Other options not incuded in above packages: M-Sport aero kit, sports suspension, heated steering wheel, rear side-airbags, front screen with green upper part, panorama roof, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels with Dunlop RFT's, HiFi Pro/LOGIC7, alarm class 3, heated seats rear and voice recognition.
Waiting for february delivery of 325i Touring and 130i
Still as a regular visitor and contributor of this forum I wanted to share some pics of my wifes new 325i Touring.
Initial observation is that the 3 series is by far better build than my 545i Touring., no crack, no road noises and even quiter. AFS rocks so does LOGIC7 and panorama sunroof.
In 14 days I will get my 130i .......
Initial observation is that the 3 series is by far better build than my 545i Touring., no crack, no road noises and even quiter. AFS rocks so does LOGIC7 and panorama sunroof.
In 14 days I will get my 130i .......
03-02-2006, 05:26 AM
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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.
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�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
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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
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� 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)
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� 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!
Congrats and show pix of the 130i plz too, what counts is that you are loyal to BMW 
btw Bob...what is VW?
btw Bob...what is VW?
03-02-2006, 05:45 AM
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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats,
E87 2005 The Misses car
E39 2002 Touring with M-Sport package/family wagon(gone but not forgotten)
Very good choices indeed
03-02-2006, 06:03 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i, Titanium Silver, Gray Leather, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Sound PKG, Cold PKG, STEP Tranny, Power sun shades, fold rear seats, rear seat heating, PDC, Nav
Great choices! 
03-02-2006, 09:47 PM
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My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003
Model Year: 2012
Originally Posted by mhoutman' post='248422' date='Mar 2 2006, 09:16 AM
Still as a regular visitor and contributor of this forum I wanted to share some pics of my wifes new 325i Touring.
Initial observation is that the 3 series is by far better build than my 545i Touring., no crack, no road noises and even quiter. AFS rocks so does LOGIC7 and panorama sunroof.
In 14 days I will get my 130i .......
Initial observation is that the 3 series is by far better build than my 545i Touring., no crack, no road noises and even quiter. AFS rocks so does LOGIC7 and panorama sunroof.
In 14 days I will get my 130i .......
03-02-2006, 11:20 PM
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130i is da bomb doooog!
just kidding.
Well, actually I'm not. 130i is one hell-of-a machine to drive and yes, the sound is awesome! (just imagine the double-clutch downshifts with this baby)
just kidding.Well, actually I'm not. 130i is one hell-of-a machine to drive
and yes, the sound is awesome! (just imagine the double-clutch downshifts with this baby)