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05-14-2006, 10:57 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by Simple1' post='282460' date='May 15 2006, 12:37 PM
wow that is quite a tasteless comment! they comment he made in no way justifies the reply you put up. :thumbsdown:
Points proven.
05-15-2006, 09:33 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i -6speed - Comfort Seats - Premium Package - Premium Sound Package - Cold Weather Package - Ventilated Seats - Xenon -HUD - PDC - Nav
oh come on guys ... time for a group hug!
This post was not meant to start a pissing match between the 2 top luxury contenders in the US - BMW & MB.
with gas prices going towards $4.00/Gal - i wanted a vehicle i could fill up with $50-60, rather than 80 .. and would get better fuel economy.
The 530 is currently out of my budget - easy as that. The E320 CDI is cheaper in lease payments, and most definatively cheaper in fuel.
My MB dealer was also WAY more willing to work with the trade that was presented than the BMW dealer ... BMW dealer wanted 10K ... barely moved ... whereas the MB dealer was willing to work with 50% of that since my parents have bought close to 10 cars in the past.
Thanks "Chorethorious" & "cobradav"
i don't think there is any reason to hate on MB so much ... if its not your taste, then fine, Acura & honda are not my taste - but if you switch over to it next week, then so be it. Congratulations & I'm happy for you - to be able to afford a new, luxerious & SAFE car.
--mp
This post was not meant to start a pissing match between the 2 top luxury contenders in the US - BMW & MB.
with gas prices going towards $4.00/Gal - i wanted a vehicle i could fill up with $50-60, rather than 80 .. and would get better fuel economy.
The 530 is currently out of my budget - easy as that. The E320 CDI is cheaper in lease payments, and most definatively cheaper in fuel.
My MB dealer was also WAY more willing to work with the trade that was presented than the BMW dealer ... BMW dealer wanted 10K ... barely moved ... whereas the MB dealer was willing to work with 50% of that since my parents have bought close to 10 cars in the past.
Thanks "Chorethorious" & "cobradav"
i don't think there is any reason to hate on MB so much ... if its not your taste, then fine, Acura & honda are not my taste - but if you switch over to it next week, then so be it. Congratulations & I'm happy for you - to be able to afford a new, luxerious & SAFE car.
--mp
05-15-2006, 09:51 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i -6speed - Comfort Seats - Premium Package - Premium Sound Package - Cold Weather Package - Ventilated Seats - Xenon -HUD - PDC - Nav
05-21-2006, 05:52 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.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
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
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� 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)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� 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!
I do not like MB
but send a BIG
2 everyone, be happy what you have 
but send a BIG
2 everyone, be happy what you have
05-21-2006, 09:35 AM
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Wiz,
Remember they are just expressing their opinions. I actually do like diesels given gas prices and big torque numbers and feel you made a great choice given your criteria and the fact your family had a good relationship with the MB dealer.
Now if you would have passed on a 535d, you would definitely be nuts!
Remember they are just expressing their opinions. I actually do like diesels given gas prices and big torque numbers and feel you made a great choice given your criteria and the fact your family had a good relationship with the MB dealer.
Now if you would have passed on a 535d, you would definitely be nuts!
06-01-2006, 11:28 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i -6speed - Comfort Seats - Premium Package - Premium Sound Package - Cold Weather Package - Ventilated Seats - Xenon -HUD - PDC - Nav
2 week update ... I LOVE IT! the power at least.
201 HP
369 ft. lbs. TQ
i've been playing with the throttle alot, so my gas milage is down in the low 20's - 22.5 to be exact. but it will get better as i get used to it, and play less. this was 100% city driving.
462 miles on this tank.
my father picked the same car up last week for himself, he got about 480 miles on his first tank.
Likes|Dislikes:
Dislike:
1. (the biggest of all) - the center console ... not sure what they were thinking!
2. Interior color - way too light .... next time it would have to be black. but this is what was on the lot.
3. no current MPG display ... at least not that i have found. only for SINCE START and SINCE RESET
4. missing options - no fold down rear seats, xenons, sat radio
Likes:
1. handles well, but not as sporty as the E60
2. Quiet, no electrical issues (yet), iDrive issues (lol)
3. "adaptive" steering
4. LOTS OF POWER! (torque)
5. good gas milage - over the touareg its double, expecting eventually to be tripple.
No mods yet, none are planned - MAYBE, its a BIG MAYBE though .. a chip.
201 HP
369 ft. lbs. TQ
i've been playing with the throttle alot, so my gas milage is down in the low 20's - 22.5 to be exact. but it will get better as i get used to it, and play less. this was 100% city driving.
462 miles on this tank.
my father picked the same car up last week for himself, he got about 480 miles on his first tank.
Likes|Dislikes:
Dislike:
1. (the biggest of all) - the center console ... not sure what they were thinking!
2. Interior color - way too light .... next time it would have to be black. but this is what was on the lot.
3. no current MPG display ... at least not that i have found. only for SINCE START and SINCE RESET
4. missing options - no fold down rear seats, xenons, sat radio
Likes:
1. handles well, but not as sporty as the E60
2. Quiet, no electrical issues (yet), iDrive issues (lol)
3. "adaptive" steering
4. LOTS OF POWER! (torque)
5. good gas milage - over the touareg its double, expecting eventually to be tripple.
No mods yet, none are planned - MAYBE, its a BIG MAYBE though .. a chip.
06-01-2006, 04:12 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Glad you're enjoying the new car! Keep us posted.
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