[n00b] My new 2005 545i manual from Blacksburg, VA
06-21-2009 | 08:12 PM
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Finally!
After months of deliberating between the 545i, is350, and the g35 coupe, I finally traveled 300+ miles to pick up my 2005 545i (with cash; no loans.. all of my hard earned money
). I also lightly considered an e46 M3, 335i, and S4. When I started doing research into what car I wanted, my gut was telling me to get the 545i. I was trying to find reasons to get another car, but to no avail. I finally caved in. I really haven't stopped smiling much over the past couple of days after picking this up.. AMAZINGLY fun car to drive and turns heads. It's just so DAMN SEXY! haha.
It's a manual transmission (friends don't get to drive
)loaded with the sport package, navi, head up display, cold weather package, sirius, bluetooth, etc. Only 40,000 miles!
A bit about me:
I look forward to learning a shit ton about these cars in the coming months! I still can't get over how beautiful these cars are. I really hope I don't stay this excited about the car forever.. I'm rubbing it off on everyone just how sweet my car is.
ALSO: what would you guys say are the most common mods for the e60? Thanks!
Dan
After months of deliberating between the 545i, is350, and the g35 coupe, I finally traveled 300+ miles to pick up my 2005 545i (with cash; no loans.. all of my hard earned money
). I also lightly considered an e46 M3, 335i, and S4. When I started doing research into what car I wanted, my gut was telling me to get the 545i. I was trying to find reasons to get another car, but to no avail. I finally caved in. I really haven't stopped smiling much over the past couple of days after picking this up.. AMAZINGLY fun car to drive and turns heads. It's just so DAMN SEXY! haha.It's a manual transmission (friends don't get to drive
)loaded with the sport package, navi, head up display, cold weather package, sirius, bluetooth, etc. Only 40,000 miles!A bit about me:
- I'm 22 years old, and I'm finishing up a business degree at Virginia Tech (should be graduating in December) then I'll be moving back up to Northern VA
- I own an online magazine subscription agency, so if anyone needs any h00kups on car magazines in the US (or anything else), get in touch.
- My previous car was a POS 1999 Nissan Maxima 5sp manual with 202,000 miles on it.
I look forward to learning a shit ton about these cars in the coming months! I still can't get over how beautiful these cars are. I really hope I don't stay this excited about the car forever.. I'm rubbing it off on everyone just how sweet my car is.
ALSO: what would you guys say are the most common mods for the e60? Thanks!
Dan
06-21-2009 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by stealthology' post='919437' date='Jun 21 2009, 10:12 PM
Finally!
After months of deliberating between the 545i, is350, and the g35 coupe, I finally traveled 300+ miles to pick up my 2005 545i (with cash; no loans.. all of my hard earned money). I also lightly considered an e46 M3, 335i, and S4. When I started doing research into what car I wanted, my gut was telling me to get the 545i. I was trying to find reasons to get another car, but to no avail. I finally caved in. I really haven't stopped smiling much over the past couple of days after picking this up.. AMAZINGLY fun car to drive and turns heads. It's just so DAMN SEXY! haha.
It's a manual transmission (friends don't get to drive )loaded with the sport package, navi, head up display, cold weather package, sirius, bluetooth, etc. Only 40,000 miles!
A bit about me:
I look forward to learning a shit ton about these cars in the coming months! I still can't get over how beautiful these cars are. I really hope I don't stay this excited about the car forever.. I'm rubbing it off on everyone just how sweet my car is.
ALSO: what would you guys say are the most common mods for the e60? Thanks!
Dan
After months of deliberating between the 545i, is350, and the g35 coupe, I finally traveled 300+ miles to pick up my 2005 545i (with cash; no loans.. all of my hard earned money
). I also lightly considered an e46 M3, 335i, and S4. When I started doing research into what car I wanted, my gut was telling me to get the 545i. I was trying to find reasons to get another car, but to no avail. I finally caved in. I really haven't stopped smiling much over the past couple of days after picking this up.. AMAZINGLY fun car to drive and turns heads. It's just so DAMN SEXY! haha.It's a manual transmission (friends don't get to drive
)loaded with the sport package, navi, head up display, cold weather package, sirius, bluetooth, etc. Only 40,000 miles!A bit about me:
- I'm 22 years old, and I'm finishing up a business degree at Virginia Tech (should be graduating in December) then I'll be moving back up to Northern VA
- I own an online magazine subscription agency, so if anyone needs any h00kups on car magazines in the US (or anything else), get in touch.
- My previous car was a POS 1999 Nissan Maxima 5sp manual with 202,000 miles on it.
I look forward to learning a shit ton about these cars in the coming months! I still can't get over how beautiful these cars are. I really hope I don't stay this excited about the car forever.. I'm rubbing it off on everyone just how sweet my car is.
ALSO: what would you guys say are the most common mods for the e60? Thanks!
Dan
1. Mtech full body kit-you can get this from Nerweezy at Trinity Autosport
2. Sprint Booster
3. RPI Scoop-you can also get this from Nerweezy at Trinity Autosport
06-21-2009 | 09:41 PM
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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,
Welcome! and great choice. you wont be disappointed.
first mod i would recommend to personalized your e60 is to change the oem 124. don't get me wrong, i like the 124's (i too had them) however, they are all to common on our sports pkg. get the 166!!
congrats
first mod i would recommend to personalized your e60 is to change the oem 124. don't get me wrong, i like the 124's (i too had them) however, they are all to common on our sports pkg. get the 166!!
congrats
06-22-2009 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by e6t.lab.rat' post='919543' date='Jun 22 2009, 12:41 AM
Welcome! and great choice. you wont be disappointed.
first mod i would recommend to personalized your e60 is to change the oem 124. don't get me wrong, i like the 124's (i too had them) however, they are all to common on our sports pkg. get the 166!!
congrats
first mod i would recommend to personalized your e60 is to change the oem 124. don't get me wrong, i like the 124's (i too had them) however, they are all to common on our sports pkg. get the 166!!
congrats
Nice ride.But get the 172's or 167's -- not the 166's.
Really, the choice of wheels is just a matter of personal taste.
06-22-2009 | 08:44 AM
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From: Milky Way, Earth, N. America, CA, San Jose, 95136, Latitude N 37� 16.837, Longitude W 121� 50.461
My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
congrats on the new car!
