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Old 11-04-2005, 04:51 PM
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When you guys with those fancy E60(545,550, M5) get next to a tutle like mine 525_e60 do you look at us like if we have the 'e60 wannabe"

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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='193682' date='Nov 4 2005, 05:51 PM
When you guys with those fancy E60(545,550, M5) get next to a tutle like mine 525_e60 do you look at us like if we have the 'e60 wannabe"

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Not at all.

In fact, many times I wish I did have a 525 especially with gas prices being what they are in the U.S.

And, honestly, for daily commuting, the 525 is plenty quick and fast enough. Heck, nothing a V8 engine can do for me when I'm stuck in gridlock behind a big, fat Mack truck ..
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When you guys with those fancy E60(545,550, M5) get next to a tutle like mine 525_e60 do you look at us like if we have the 'e60 wannabe"

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Not at all.

In fact, many times I wish I did have a 525 especially with gas prices being what they are in the U.S.

And, honestly, for daily commuting, the 525 is plenty quick and fast enough. Heck, nothing a V8 engine can do for me when I'm stuck in gridlock behind a big, fat Mack truck ..
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='193682' date='Nov 4 2005, 07:51 PM
When you guys with those fancy E60(545,550, M5) get next to a tutle like mine 525_e60 do you look at us like if we have the 'e60 wannabe"

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Hey! you never know!
No Way. A 5 is a 5 is a 5, whether it is 25, 30, 35D, 45, or 50. That is what I love about the e60, it comes in many flavors for many different tastes.

It is a great car, no matter what.

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Why are you complaining about your 525i :'(
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Abosutely not! Different people have different wants and needs. For us folks who have nothing better to spend our money on, we pay up and get the big engine. We want/need the power/speed. Someone who appreciates the design but doesn't want/need the power does not mean it is any less of a car. When the career has allowed or the kids are grown, splurge on the big engine...
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='193682' date='Nov 4 2005, 07:51 PM
When you guys with those fancy E60(545,550, M5) get next to a tutle like mine 525_e60 do you look at us like if we have the 'e60 wannabe"

Thanks!

Hey! you never know!
No way. Smaller engine means you didn't want the bigger engine and buy the heavier price. To me, it acutally never crossed my mind until you brought it up. Now that I'm thinking about it, I still believe that a car doesn't say how much money you make or anything of the status. To me, it simply tells me your taste in your ride. Nothing more nothing less.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='193737
When you guys with those fancy E60(545,550, M5) get next to a tutle like mine 525_e60 do you look at us like if we have the 'e60 wannabe"

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Hey! you never know!
No way. Smaller engine means you didn't want the bigger engine and buy the heavier price. To me, it acutally never crossed my mind until you brought it up. Now that I'm thinking about it, I still believe that a car doesn't say how much money you make or anything of the status. To me, it simply tells me your taste in your ride. Nothing more nothing less.
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Totally agree with you... right on!
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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
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='193682' date='Nov 4 2005, 07:51 PM
When you guys with those fancy E60(545,550, M5) get next to a tutle like mine 525_e60 do you look at us like if we have the 'e60 wannabe"

Thanks!

Hey! you never know!
No way. Smaller engine means you didn't want the bigger engine and buy the heavier price. To me, it acutally never crossed my mind until you brought it up. Now that I'm thinking about it, I still believe that a car doesn't say how much money you make or anything of the status. To me, it simply tells me your taste in your ride. Nothing more nothing less.
Totally agree with you... right on!
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Glad you guys say that.

Actually in Hong Kong, 545i is a luxury you don't see many of them. Most E60 in HK is 520 and 525 before the 523 came out this year. Bigger engine in HK means paying more each year for renewal of of license registration. Also with gas price around 1.80 US/L for premium gas, no long stretch of highways to flex your muscle and used car market (a used 540i E39 will cost the same for a used 523i) is really not worth it to get a 545i and people who have it usually have a more expensive house to go with it.
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Old 11-05-2005, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='193714' date='Nov 4 2005, 10:50 PM
Why are you complaining about your 525i :'(
Not really..just wanted to know people opinion
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