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12-08-2009, 11:53 PM
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Hi,
In anticipation of collecting my new (to me) e61 I have been surfing to see what sort of community there is around these cars and happened upon you guys.
I should be picking up my Touring today or tomorrow morning, can't wait.
I plumped for a 525d se in the end as the budget just wouldn't stretch to a 530 and I was only able to afford a high milage example, however it has a full service history and has recently had a whole host of bits replaced including the Diesel Particle filter and manifold so I am hoping I have made the right choice, fingers crossed.
I want to do some mods to it first being the Ipod interface, it has the six CD changer in the glove box so from what I can make out it's quite straight forward given the parts and a friendly BMW dealer.
Anyhow great forum and loads of info.
Any advice on running this car would be more than welcome, I'll try and post some pictures when I get it.
In anticipation of collecting my new (to me) e61 I have been surfing to see what sort of community there is around these cars and happened upon you guys.
I should be picking up my Touring today or tomorrow morning, can't wait.
I plumped for a 525d se in the end as the budget just wouldn't stretch to a 530 and I was only able to afford a high milage example, however it has a full service history and has recently had a whole host of bits replaced including the Diesel Particle filter and manifold so I am hoping I have made the right choice, fingers crossed.
I want to do some mods to it first being the Ipod interface, it has the six CD changer in the glove box so from what I can make out it's quite straight forward given the parts and a friendly BMW dealer.
Anyhow great forum and loads of info.
Any advice on running this car would be more than welcome, I'll try and post some pictures when I get it.
12-10-2009, 01:59 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
to the forum. You have just found the best forum there is for anything involving the 5 series. Enjoy!!!!
12-10-2009, 03:18 AM
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Well just picked it up and drove the 45ml home, is it just me or is that first drive home nerve racking for everyone?
Very nice! found myself getting through the gears a bit quick when I pulled away with a bit of enthusiasm.
Very nice! found myself getting through the gears a bit quick when I pulled away with a bit of enthusiasm.
12-10-2009, 07:50 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 new (to you) E61 and enjoy the forums!! 
12-16-2009, 12:34 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Pics, pics, pics!