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06-13-2008, 12:21 AM
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I have only just found this site having previously spent time on bmw5.co.uk. This site is much more informative.
I bought a new 525D M Sport Touring in Platinum Grey with black dakota leather, auto box , media package,front seat heating ,anthracite bamboo dash and USB connector in April 08.
It was in stock in the showroom at the stealers and simply needed a PDI before I could pick her up.
I went to buy a 520D however the wait is about 10-12 weeks so the stock car proved too tempting ! I think I negotiated a good deal too.
What a brilliant car.It is run in now.It is quick and economical.On a run I get 42 mpg already.Round town still achieving 28-30 mpg.
I will post piccies as soon as i can.
Wife has a 116i .
I bought a new 525D M Sport Touring in Platinum Grey with black dakota leather, auto box , media package,front seat heating ,anthracite bamboo dash and USB connector in April 08.
It was in stock in the showroom at the stealers and simply needed a PDI before I could pick her up.
I went to buy a 520D however the wait is about 10-12 weeks so the stock car proved too tempting ! I think I negotiated a good deal too.
What a brilliant car.It is run in now.It is quick and economical.On a run I get 42 mpg already.Round town still achieving 28-30 mpg.
I will post piccies as soon as i can.
Wife has a 116i .
06-13-2008, 01:23 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='601781' date='Jun 13 2008, 10:24 AM
Congratulations on your new 520d!! 
to the TOP 5 forum!!
Looking forward to the pics
to the TOP 5 forum!!Looking forward to the pics
Congrats on the new ride and welcome on board!
Pleased to hear you're enjoying 525dA -- I'm still loving mine. Looking forward to seeing some pics of your ride...
Enjoy!
p.s. To help us help you going forward, can you please update your location details. You do this by going to My Controls at the top of the page and in the next screen you go to the left hand side to edit personal profile
06-13-2008, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveNotto' post='601818' date='Jun 13 2008, 01:27 PM
I have updated my avatar and profile.
Cheers
Cheers
06-13-2008, 05:13 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on the car and enjoy the forums!! 
06-13-2008, 06:52 AM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Congrats on the new 5er. Say Hi to info overload, and Bye to yo $$$$! 
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