My 2007 520d
09-16-2009, 09:22 AM
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My Ride: BMW E61 520D 2007
It has taken a while, but here are some pics of my E61 520d.
These are the most important options:
Titan grey 2 with truffle-brown leather interior
Panoramic open roof, heated seats, PDC, xenon, prof GPS, voice control + bluetooth, extended airco.
The pictures have been taken during my holiday in Austria.
Pitty that my bike was on the towbar, driving the autobahn without being able to push it is frustrating.
These rims will become my winter setup. After the winter I'm probably buying 18 inch 166 replicas.
These are the most important options:
Titan grey 2 with truffle-brown leather interior
Panoramic open roof, heated seats, PDC, xenon, prof GPS, voice control + bluetooth, extended airco.
The pictures have been taken during my holiday in Austria.
Pitty that my bike was on the towbar, driving the autobahn without being able to push it is frustrating.
These rims will become my winter setup. After the winter I'm probably buying 18 inch 166 replicas.
09-16-2009, 10:27 AM
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My Ride: BMW 530D touring
automatic gearbox
panoramic sunroof
titan-grey metallic
black comfort seats
navi professional
sunshades in rear doors
HUD
Xenon
voice control
sports suspension
PDC
cd-changer
Shadow-line
Bluetooth
Auto-dimming mirrors
Dark-wood trim
Heated seats
Nice car, there are not many 520d's that have this much options. The car needs some nice wheels !
Nice color too
Nice color too
09-16-2009, 10:37 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
That is a nicely optioned E61! Well done! 
And I have to agree about the color - I like it.
Now, post some pics of the interior!
And I have to agree about the color - I like it.
Now, post some pics of the interior!
09-16-2009, 11:22 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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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Nice spec and colour combo
The M166 style will go nicely with your car, even though I think you should get 19s instead of 18s
The M166 style will go nicely with your car, even though I think you should get 19s instead of 18s
09-16-2009, 11:32 AM
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My Ride: BMW E61 520D 2007
I'll try to take some pictures of the interior soon.
The option list is indeed quite long for a 520d, that's also one of the reasons that I bought this one.
I would love to have 19s, but I'm a bit afraid to compromise the usability and comfort with anything bigger than 18s.
That's also the main reason that I haven't lowered the car.
09-16-2009, 12:36 PM
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My Ride: BMW 530D touring
automatic gearbox
panoramic sunroof
titan-grey metallic
black comfort seats
navi professional
sunshades in rear doors
HUD
Xenon
voice control
sports suspension
PDC
cd-changer
Shadow-line
Bluetooth
Auto-dimming mirrors
Dark-wood trim
Heated seats
Originally Posted by trevorken' post='1009347' date='Sep 16 2009, 09:32 PM
Thanks everyone.
I'll try to take some pictures of the interior soon.
The option list is indeed quite long for a 520d, that's also one of the reasons that I bought this one.
I would love to have 19s, but I'm a bit afraid to compromise the usability and comfort with anything bigger than 18s.
That's also the main reason that I haven't lowered the car.
I'll try to take some pictures of the interior soon.
The option list is indeed quite long for a 520d, that's also one of the reasons that I bought this one.
I would love to have 19s, but I'm a bit afraid to compromise the usability and comfort with anything bigger than 18s.
That's also the main reason that I haven't lowered the car.
09-16-2009, 10:30 PM
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My Ride: BMW E61 520D 2007
Originally Posted by 320d touring' post='1009414' date='Sep 16 2009, 10:36 PM
Don't worry, the ride-comfort has not changed since I traded the original 17rtf's for normal 19" tires.
09-16-2009, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by trevorken' post='1009889' date='Sep 17 2009, 08:30 AM
Mine is running 16s non-rft, so I think I will feel the change.
Please keep us informed what you buy.
09-17-2009, 01:54 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)
Originally Posted by narvselius' post='1009921' date='Sep 17 2009, 09:12 AM
Yes you will - but it's not that bad actually. I run on 19" myself and the ride is firm but not harsh at all. 18" is absolutely fine on the E61. Please keep us informed what you buy.
Please keep us informed what you buy.
You should probably test drive a car with 19" non-RFTs. Simply go down to your dealer and sind a 5er M-Sport on M172s.