E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

Shadowline vs Chrome trim

Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='787680' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:32 PM
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+2 I like the matte black trim around the doors and windows - especially on a dark colored e60 . On white cars my opinion is mixed ... on those the silver/chrome trim looks OK.
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Shadowline!
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Shadowline is the best

I just bought a set from Trinity and had them put on. I must say it makes a huge difference

Selling my chrome trims by the way, check the classifieds
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rhnorb' post='787609' date='Feb 7 2009, 09:14 PM
So ordering the "sport package" really comes down to whether you like chrome or black trim around the windows (comfort seats can be ordered separately).
Well, in addition to the things mentioned above, Sport Pack on 535i in USA also comes with sport tuned (lowered) suspension, active roll stabilization, one inch bigger wheels (of better design IMO, style 124) and runflat tires.
All that together with the shadowline trim, sport package is a must! It often amazes me how lots of people think only "how is this going to look" vs. "how is this thing going to drive". If you buying bimmer for looks, you are buying wrong car. Buy bimmer for its performance.
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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I don't like shadowline on silver or light colored cars. For dark grey and black, sure.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='787714' date='Feb 7 2009, 09:14 PM
Well, in addition to the things mentioned above, Sport Pack on 535i in USA also comes with sport tuned (lowered) suspension, active roll stabilization, one inch bigger wheels (of better design IMO, style 124) and runflat tires.
All that together with the shadowline trim, sport package is a must! It often amazes me how lots of people think only "how is this going to look" vs. "how is this thing going to drive". If you buying bimmer for looks, you are buying wrong car. Buy bimmer for its performance.
My question was about the 535XI, which has none of the suspension upgrades.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Shadowline trim FTW!
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='787852' date='Feb 8 2009, 12:22 PM
Shadowline trim FTW!
Wow...you are an old timer.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='787856' date='Feb 8 2009, 07:24 PM
Wow...you are an old timer.
LOL. Long time lurker...
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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You should go for Shadowline.. It looks so much better than the chrome line..
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