G'day from Australia!
01-16-2007 | 10:20 PM
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Hi everyone,
I am a double newbie in that I am new to the forums and new to BMW!
I have made the transition from Mercedes Benz to BMW and have taken delivery of a black 5 series with the beige/cream leather.
Traditionally I have not considered the BMW after a family friend had many problems years ago. Currently we have 2xSLK AMGs, an ML, Boxster and 911. I used to have an E class merc - but sold it when the new shape was about to come out in 02/03. I have since missed having a nice sedan and recently got so sick of using the ML as a sedan that we decided it was time to get another car. Just before we were to get a new E class - a friend suggested a 5 series - so we test drove it - and couldnt go past it.
Anyways - I will try to contribute where I can as I have done in the Mercedes Forums and Porsche Forums (I still own the mercs and porsches) and look forward to your assistance when I start to modify it!
I have just ordered my M Technic full kit from Tony as many of you have already and cant wait for it to arrive down under!
He is an absolute champion to deal with and so far I am beyond happy!
See you around!
Nick
I am a double newbie in that I am new to the forums and new to BMW!
I have made the transition from Mercedes Benz to BMW and have taken delivery of a black 5 series with the beige/cream leather.
Traditionally I have not considered the BMW after a family friend had many problems years ago. Currently we have 2xSLK AMGs, an ML, Boxster and 911. I used to have an E class merc - but sold it when the new shape was about to come out in 02/03. I have since missed having a nice sedan and recently got so sick of using the ML as a sedan that we decided it was time to get another car. Just before we were to get a new E class - a friend suggested a 5 series - so we test drove it - and couldnt go past it.
Anyways - I will try to contribute where I can as I have done in the Mercedes Forums and Porsche Forums (I still own the mercs and porsches) and look forward to your assistance when I start to modify it!
I have just ordered my M Technic full kit from Tony as many of you have already and cant wait for it to arrive down under!
He is an absolute champion to deal with and so far I am beyond happy!
See you around!
Nick
01-17-2007 | 01:58 AM
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From: East Central Florida
My Ride: MY06 Silver-Grey 530i, Grey Leather, Sports Package, Steptronic, Premium Package, Satellite Radio, Bluetooth (Motorola V551), Llumar Platinum Tint.
Welcome to the forum. IMO it's the best forum hands down. Please post pictures when you can before the M-Technic kit and after. can't wait to see your car. BTW which 5 Series? 530, 550 or M5?
01-17-2007 | 03:16 AM
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From: Plymouth, Michigan
My Ride: 2004 545i SGM Steptronic Dinan CAI Dinan TB GTech Pro RR
From one relative newbie to another, congrats and welcome! Great car (whichever model you're getting) and great forum to engage with. Enjoy.
01-17-2007 | 03:38 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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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)
Welcome on board Nick!
Glad to hear you've extended your, erm, fleet with a 5er
If you're after advise on mods, you are most certainly in the right place...
Cheers
Glad to hear you've extended your, erm, fleet with a 5er
If you're after advise on mods, you are most certainly in the right place...
Cheers
01-17-2007 | 03:49 AM
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My Ride: 320d SE (E90) manual - Sapphire Black, Beige Leather Sports Seats, Burled Walnut, Heated Seats, Sunroof, Comfort Access, Hi-Fi sound, Bluetooth, Side-Window blinds, Through-Load, Luggage Net, PDC Front & Rear, Adaptive Xenons, Style 158 17", Chrome Grill & Window Trim, Blackline Tailights, Power folding/dimming side mirrors, Split Armrest, Dual Zone Climate, Cruise, LEDs on door handles, iPod nano, SE K750i
Originally Posted by SouthOZ5' post='379374' date='Jan 17 2007, 06:20 AM
I am a double newbie in that I am new to the forums and new to BMW!
I have made the transition from Mercedes Benz to BMW and have taken delivery of a black 5 series with the beige/cream leather.
I have made the transition from Mercedes Benz to BMW and have taken delivery of a black 5 series with the beige/cream leather.
When you have had enough time in the E60, it will be interesting to hear your views on how things compare to the Mercedes...
01-17-2007 | 05:25 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Welcome to the best BMW forum and congrats on the car. Which model E class did you have and which model E60 did you go with? Interested to hear your views on both, after you spend some time with the new car. Post pix soon!
01-17-2007 | 06:55 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i upgraded to 2007 550i 12/20/06
Took delivery of 2008 M5 3/25/08 cf delete K&N filters, the rest stock.
Originally Posted by SouthOZ5' post='379374' date='Jan 17 2007, 12:20 AM
Hi everyone,
I am a double newbie in that I am new to the forums and new to BMW!
I have made the transition from Mercedes Benz to BMW and have taken delivery of a black 5 series with the beige/cream leather.
Traditionally I have not considered the BMW after a family friend had many problems years ago. Currently we have 2xSLK AMGs, an ML, Boxster and 911. I used to have an E class merc - but sold it when the new shape was about to come out in 02/03. I have since missed having a nice sedan and recently got so sick of using the ML as a sedan that we decided it was time to get another car. Just before we were to get a new E class - a friend suggested a 5 series - so we test drove it - and couldnt go past it.
Anyways - I will try to contribute where I can as I have done in the Mercedes Forums and Porsche Forums (I still own the mercs and porsches) and look forward to your assistance when I start to modify it!
I have just ordered my M Technic full kit from Tony as many of you have already and cant wait for it to arrive down under!
He is an absolute champion to deal with and so far I am beyond happy!
See you around!
Nick
I am a double newbie in that I am new to the forums and new to BMW!
I have made the transition from Mercedes Benz to BMW and have taken delivery of a black 5 series with the beige/cream leather.
Traditionally I have not considered the BMW after a family friend had many problems years ago. Currently we have 2xSLK AMGs, an ML, Boxster and 911. I used to have an E class merc - but sold it when the new shape was about to come out in 02/03. I have since missed having a nice sedan and recently got so sick of using the ML as a sedan that we decided it was time to get another car. Just before we were to get a new E class - a friend suggested a 5 series - so we test drove it - and couldnt go past it.
Anyways - I will try to contribute where I can as I have done in the Mercedes Forums and Porsche Forums (I still own the mercs and porsches) and look forward to your assistance when I start to modify it!
I have just ordered my M Technic full kit from Tony as many of you have already and cant wait for it to arrive down under!
He is an absolute champion to deal with and so far I am beyond happy!
See you around!
Nick
. Enjoy.
