Just Purchased 2006 530xiT auto
03-09-2009, 10:30 AM
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After about 2mths+ of searching and comparing, I purchase a 2006 530xiT auto last week(3-02-2009) and had it delivered this morning(3-09-2009) from out of state(South Carolina to Maryland). 
This is to replace my wifes '95 325iA. She is very happy with the new wagon.
I did not have too much time with it yet since I had to go to work but everything checked out well so far. This forum was priceless in helping me with the search, comparison and decision making process. Thank you all!
See below for more details.
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http://www.godspeedmotors.com/web/1273/veh...-5-Series-530xi
This is to replace my wifes '95 325iA. She is very happy with the new wagon. I did not have too much time with it yet since I had to go to work but everything checked out well so far. This forum was priceless in helping me with the search, comparison and decision making process. Thank you all!
See below for more details.
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http://www.godspeedmotors.com/web/1273/veh...-5-Series-530xi
03-09-2009, 05:44 PM
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Congrats on your ride. You will really like the car on road trips.
Couple of things to check:
Make sure that you can play MP3's in the CD player. If it cant, you can have the dealer do the update for no charge. Have them look up SI B65 30 05.
Verify that your car is not part of the recall for the passenger air big and floor sensor issue. They can check this via the VIN.
Get the windows tinted. It will make a huge difference even with the window shades.
Couple of things to check:
Make sure that you can play MP3's in the CD player. If it cant, you can have the dealer do the update for no charge. Have them look up SI B65 30 05.
Verify that your car is not part of the recall for the passenger air big and floor sensor issue. They can check this via the VIN.
Get the windows tinted. It will make a huge difference even with the window shades.
03-10-2009, 07:38 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Looks clean. Enjoy!
03-11-2009, 09:09 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Congrats on the new ride. Looks great. Enjoy...
03-11-2009, 11:09 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on the new (to you) car and CONTINUE to enjoy the forums!! 
03-11-2009, 12:11 PM
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My Ride: 2008 E61 530i M-Sport
Carbon Black, black Dakota leather, advantage, comfort and M-Sport package, comfort seats, sport automatic transmission, alarm system, rails, folding and auto dimming mirrors, PDC, xenons, hi-fi loudspeaker system, USB interface, detachable towbar, navi pro, bluetooth phone prep.
light package.
Nice ride, congrats!!
03-12-2009, 12:56 PM
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My Ride: F11 520d
Welcome to the 530iX owner's team. 530iX is absolutely one of best models in e60/e61 series.
I check almost all pictures when I found that my own car is almost exactly like yours including most of options, only couple months younger with start-stop button and different colour. Your car looks almost like brand new - Either previous owner has been very careful with car or dealer has done miracles in detailing.
I check almost all pictures when I found that my own car is almost exactly like yours including most of options, only couple months younger with start-stop button and different colour. Your car looks almost like brand new - Either previous owner has been very careful with car or dealer has done miracles in detailing.
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