For those who drive 545, 550, and M5 do you see the
11-05-2005, 05:37 AM
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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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11-05-2005, 06:19 AM
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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"
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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
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Hi JDN
Sorry for going off topic, but do you have a picture of your car with the Remus tailpipe? Does that pipe look better than the stock pipe.
Sorry for going off topic, but do you have a picture of your car with the Remus tailpipe? Does that pipe look better than the stock pipe.
11-05-2005, 02:39 PM
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Don't be daft 
An E60 is an E60 whatever the engine. If I had a 520i or a 520d I would enjoy the speed, handling and the quality just as much as my current car. Theres no such thing as a slow E60! I sometimes wonder whether I should have gone for a smaller engine with more options.
I test drove a used E39 520i before buying my used E39 528i and thought it was superb. I only had the 528 because it was the same price and same spec, otherwise I would have been happy with 520i.
An E60 is an E60 whatever the engine. If I had a 520i or a 520d I would enjoy the speed, handling and the quality just as much as my current car. Theres no such thing as a slow E60! I sometimes wonder whether I should have gone for a smaller engine with more options.I test drove a used E39 520i before buying my used E39 528i and thought it was superb. I only had the 528 because it was the same price and same spec, otherwise I would have been happy with 520i.
11-06-2005, 02:17 PM
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
#2: 2010 535xi Touring; Automatic.
Some reviewers have even said E60 has better balance with the smaller engines. Some think the V8 makes it "overpowered." I'll take the V8, thank you, but the other engines are sweet, too.
Plus the skill needed/ challenge is greater when using a manual transmission with a smaller engine. The V8 has so much torque, it kind of spoils you, and you don't need to work as hard. It's more fun, in a way, to have a smaller engine, so you have to work it more carefully.
No, I agree with others, I like all E60s. Some like blue, some silver, some black; some like the gasoline 6, the V8, the diesel. Whatever flavor makes you happy.
Plus the skill needed/ challenge is greater when using a manual transmission with a smaller engine. The V8 has so much torque, it kind of spoils you, and you don't need to work as hard. It's more fun, in a way, to have a smaller engine, so you have to work it more carefully.
No, I agree with others, I like all E60s. Some like blue, some silver, some black; some like the gasoline 6, the V8, the diesel. Whatever flavor makes you happy.
11-07-2005, 11:47 AM
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Guys on this forum are very, very nice. They won't tell you to your face, but I'm willing to bet you that most of the M5, 545, 550 owners think that they got the "higher" car (which in some aspects is very true in itself). This discussion has been brought up many, many times on many, many forums.
Let's face it, a lot of BMW, Mercedes, Bently, etc. etc buyers buy for prestige, nothing else. Do you really think the 50 year old woman driving a 545 really cares how fast it can go rather than what the badge entails?
As for me, sure I have a little of that "Look at me I'm in a 545 and you're in a 525 attitude" (although it was short lived since the 550 came out)
. But I keep it to myself, most of the time. Unless of course, a 525 tries to race me. 
Let's face it, a lot of BMW, Mercedes, Bently, etc. etc buyers buy for prestige, nothing else. Do you really think the 50 year old woman driving a 545 really cares how fast it can go rather than what the badge entails?
As for me, sure I have a little of that "Look at me I'm in a 545 and you're in a 525 attitude" (although it was short lived since the 550 came out)
. But I keep it to myself, most of the time. Unless of course, a 525 tries to race me.
11-07-2005, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tomwid' post='194776' date='Nov 7 2005, 09:47 PM
Guys on this forum are very, very nice. They won't tell you to your face, but I'm willing to bet you that most of the M5, 545, 550 owners think that they got the "higher" car (which in some aspects is very true in itself). This discussion has been brought up many, many times on many, many forums.
Let's face it, a lot of BMW, Mercedes, Bently, etc. etc buyers buy for prestige, nothing else. Do you really think the 50 year old woman driving a 545 really cares how fast it can go rather than what the badge entails?
As for me, sure I have a little of that "Look at me I'm in a 545 and you're in a 525 attitude" (although it was short lived since the 550 came out) . But I keep it to myself, most of the time. Unless of course, a 525 tries to race me.
Let's face it, a lot of BMW, Mercedes, Bently, etc. etc buyers buy for prestige, nothing else. Do you really think the 50 year old woman driving a 545 really cares how fast it can go rather than what the badge entails?
As for me, sure I have a little of that "Look at me I'm in a 545 and you're in a 525 attitude" (although it was short lived since the 550 came out)
. But I keep it to myself, most of the time. Unless of course, a 525 tries to race me. My 545 is debadged and I don't race other ppl out there.
I bought mine for the fun, the "driving pleasure" and I am paying a high price for it, but it's worth it.
Another E60 would have been better for me, on the financial side, but I wanted the fun. That doesn't mean that you don't have fun in a 520...
11-07-2005, 08:55 PM
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i have a 525, and of course i wished i bought a 545. but financially, i coudn't afford it. i'm very happy with my car, and someday i willl buy a bigger engined 5. but for now, i'm not complaining