The reason I have an E60
01-22-2006, 02:52 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 525d M Sport, Mystic Blue Adaptive Xenon's (Visibility Package), Grey Dakota Leather, Professional Navigation System, BMW Professional Radio/6 Disc CD Changer, Bluetooth Telephone Prearation, (Media Package)Automatic Air Conditioning-Advanced, Auto Dim Interior and Exterior (Electric Folding) Mirrors, Front Seat Heating
The link below takes you to a Saab forum where you can read about and see the reason I have an E60 now!
http://www.saabscene.com/saabforum/showfla...page/0#31592317
Theres the story behind it all at the top, the photo's 'after' in the middle, and the photos of 'before' below that.
Let me know your comments! :'(
http://www.saabscene.com/saabforum/showfla...page/0#31592317
Theres the story behind it all at the top, the photo's 'after' in the middle, and the photos of 'before' below that.
Let me know your comments! :'(
01-22-2006, 03:10 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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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!
1. sorry for you Bro and wish you be happy with your E60 the best car in the world!!!
2. I wud never go for a Saab... sraight way to BMW
3. we could turn your thread...why did 'one' choosen the E60 as her/his car????
r: for me it was no question, it is not the badge, nor show... the innovation that BMW presents in this car is all, the techs, gadgets, safety and the design
I was searching net, and found this forum and then to see pics and be in... I had to register than I am so proud to belong to this FAMILY!
Come ALL reply why did you chosse E60 and how did you find the Forum????
2. I wud never go for a Saab... sraight way to BMW
3. we could turn your thread...why did 'one' choosen the E60 as her/his car????
r: for me it was no question, it is not the badge, nor show... the innovation that BMW presents in this car is all, the techs, gadgets, safety and the design
I was searching net, and found this forum and then to see pics and be in... I had to register than I am so proud to belong to this FAMILY!
Come ALL reply why did you chosse E60 and how did you find the Forum????
01-22-2006, 03:55 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
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scary pics.... why the headlight are on while the firebrigade is around???
01-22-2006, 04:12 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 525d M Sport, Mystic Blue Adaptive Xenon's (Visibility Package), Grey Dakota Leather, Professional Navigation System, BMW Professional Radio/6 Disc CD Changer, Bluetooth Telephone Prearation, (Media Package)Automatic Air Conditioning-Advanced, Auto Dim Interior and Exterior (Electric Folding) Mirrors, Front Seat Heating
Firstly, I'll explain why I chose the Saab in the first place.
As I drive company cars, it all comes down to how much tax I have to pay. It used to be based on engine size, which is why I had no bigger than 2.0 litre cars for many years. It changed to tax emissions a while back, which decides how much tax I pay based upon the amount of CO2 it emits.
Company cars at my business are grouped, and a I can chose from any car in my group or below. Anything above that, I have to pay extra.
So, in 2002 I tried various cars inc. Jaguar X-type 3.0, Volvo S80.
1) I like to be different, I like a car that is not too popular, something rare and special.
2) It also comes down to value. I know I don't pay, but it's still nice to have a car that has twice as much gear than another car that costs the same, but has less stuff.
3) In the UK BMW's have an image problem, BMW drivers are perceived as 'arrogant', 'selfish', 'aggressive', and 'big headed'. Not the qualities I want to be associated with, however good the car is.
Anyway, the Saab Aero, was by far the fastest car I had driven, it was UNDER my group, so I could have it, with extras like upgraded stereo and electric memory seats all for the equivalent cost of a 2002 525i, which although dynamically better, was just not a good 'value'. Each to their own.
Anyway to answer your question: After the Saab died, I decided not to have another one, and to take the opportunity to change. Also the company car tax thing favored diesels, so It was time to consider one, albeit my first.
I test drove a 2004 (new shape) Audi A6 3.2 FSI, with 10k of extras, although it was just to test the car, not the engine, which would have been a 2.5 TDI or 2.4 Petrol. It felt too big, and a base model with small engine, not much fun.
A MB E270CDI, which was very nice, fast and great. Although a bit 'old man' for my liking, also looks boring
A BMW 530d, and 525d, the 530d to test the car, and 525d the engine. There wasn't too much difference, and 525d was slightly under budget, so it was 525d with extras, or standard 530d. The BMW was by far the best to drive, best built / on par with A6, good looking, cheapest to run, fastest, (A6 2.4/2.0TDI/MB 220CDI - as it turned out I could only have the lesser engines rather than bigger as stated before :thumbsdown: ).
The sport had just come out, my dealer showed me pics, and I saw it and loved the look. I chose the sport, added my options, inc. leather, pro radio/sat nav/auto dim mirrors, and concluded, it was the best value, the best performance, and best looking car compared to the competition.
So after a while I had warmed to the BMW, and searched for forums on google, found this, and hence my name, have since changed my opinion on BMW's, although not necessarily the drivers!
Because the fire had burnt though the electronics and computers, it had started itself, all the electrical equipment probably going crazy. The photo was taken just after they had extinguisted the flames, and were trying to get to the bonnet to remove the battery.
As I drive company cars, it all comes down to how much tax I have to pay. It used to be based on engine size, which is why I had no bigger than 2.0 litre cars for many years. It changed to tax emissions a while back, which decides how much tax I pay based upon the amount of CO2 it emits.
Company cars at my business are grouped, and a I can chose from any car in my group or below. Anything above that, I have to pay extra.
So, in 2002 I tried various cars inc. Jaguar X-type 3.0, Volvo S80.
1) I like to be different, I like a car that is not too popular, something rare and special.
2) It also comes down to value. I know I don't pay, but it's still nice to have a car that has twice as much gear than another car that costs the same, but has less stuff.
3) In the UK BMW's have an image problem, BMW drivers are perceived as 'arrogant', 'selfish', 'aggressive', and 'big headed'. Not the qualities I want to be associated with, however good the car is.
Anyway, the Saab Aero, was by far the fastest car I had driven, it was UNDER my group, so I could have it, with extras like upgraded stereo and electric memory seats all for the equivalent cost of a 2002 525i, which although dynamically better, was just not a good 'value'. Each to their own.
Anyway to answer your question: After the Saab died, I decided not to have another one, and to take the opportunity to change. Also the company car tax thing favored diesels, so It was time to consider one, albeit my first.
I test drove a 2004 (new shape) Audi A6 3.2 FSI, with 10k of extras, although it was just to test the car, not the engine, which would have been a 2.5 TDI or 2.4 Petrol. It felt too big, and a base model with small engine, not much fun.
A MB E270CDI, which was very nice, fast and great. Although a bit 'old man' for my liking, also looks boring
A BMW 530d, and 525d, the 530d to test the car, and 525d the engine. There wasn't too much difference, and 525d was slightly under budget, so it was 525d with extras, or standard 530d. The BMW was by far the best to drive, best built / on par with A6, good looking, cheapest to run, fastest, (A6 2.4/2.0TDI/MB 220CDI - as it turned out I could only have the lesser engines rather than bigger as stated before :thumbsdown: ).
The sport had just come out, my dealer showed me pics, and I saw it and loved the look. I chose the sport, added my options, inc. leather, pro radio/sat nav/auto dim mirrors, and concluded, it was the best value, the best performance, and best looking car compared to the competition.
So after a while I had warmed to the BMW, and searched for forums on google, found this, and hence my name, have since changed my opinion on BMW's, although not necessarily the drivers!
Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='227773' date='Jan 22 2006, 12:55 PM
scary pics.... why the headlight are on while the firebrigade is around???
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