Hello from Miami
11-05-2008, 01:16 PM
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Hey Guys,
My name is Greg. I'm the new owner (as of October) of a 2004 Alpine white 530i (12/03 built date). After debating whether to get a new car or used, I decided that as long as I got an upper class car in great condition with a reasonable warranty package, I would be driving a much nicer car for my money. One day I went to the local Carmax, to get an estimate for a car I was trying to get rid off, and I saw the 530i. It was in the best shape ever, and I decided to go for it. I liked the no hassle system of Carmax and after checking the car out on kbb, I saw that it was a good deal. I also signed up for their 4 year extended warranty as it's no longer covered by the factory, so I should hopefully be worry free for a while to come.
Besides the couple of times that I found my trunk open by itself, I love the car, lol (i've been reading on here about the ghost in the trunk that pops open the trunk when it feels like it). This car is the perfect daily driver. I didn't care much about horsepower as my weekend toy is a 450+ rwhp Toyota Supra. I'm still impress however at how quickly it picks up speed. The way it drives is impressive. It's not my first BMW, wifey currently drives an X3, and back in the days, when I was a teenager, my uncle used to let me drive his B3 alpina in the Caribbean island where I grew up which is when I fell in love with BMWs. I've been reading a lot on here, and I'm one who searches before asking questions. I'm now trying to find a local dealer that will not ask for an arm and a leg to update my iDrive to support MP3 playback and eventually do the ipod retrofit.
Now that I?ve reunited with my own BMW, I hope to be on here for a long long time.
My name is Greg. I'm the new owner (as of October) of a 2004 Alpine white 530i (12/03 built date). After debating whether to get a new car or used, I decided that as long as I got an upper class car in great condition with a reasonable warranty package, I would be driving a much nicer car for my money. One day I went to the local Carmax, to get an estimate for a car I was trying to get rid off, and I saw the 530i. It was in the best shape ever, and I decided to go for it. I liked the no hassle system of Carmax and after checking the car out on kbb, I saw that it was a good deal. I also signed up for their 4 year extended warranty as it's no longer covered by the factory, so I should hopefully be worry free for a while to come.
Besides the couple of times that I found my trunk open by itself, I love the car, lol (i've been reading on here about the ghost in the trunk that pops open the trunk when it feels like it). This car is the perfect daily driver. I didn't care much about horsepower as my weekend toy is a 450+ rwhp Toyota Supra. I'm still impress however at how quickly it picks up speed. The way it drives is impressive. It's not my first BMW, wifey currently drives an X3, and back in the days, when I was a teenager, my uncle used to let me drive his B3 alpina in the Caribbean island where I grew up which is when I fell in love with BMWs. I've been reading a lot on here, and I'm one who searches before asking questions. I'm now trying to find a local dealer that will not ask for an arm and a leg to update my iDrive to support MP3 playback and eventually do the ipod retrofit.
Now that I?ve reunited with my own BMW, I hope to be on here for a long long time.
11-05-2008, 02:01 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
to the forums and congrats on your new car!!! post pics when you get a chance!!! 
11-05-2008, 02:41 PM
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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 new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!! 
11-05-2008, 02:51 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
to the forum Greg, happy motoring 
11-07-2008, 11:50 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 550i - Titanium Silver, Dakota Black, STEP, Sport, Premium Sound, NAV, SAT, PDC, Logic 7 and Shades. MODS- K&N, OEM 166M's
Right on...welcome to the forum