Howdy from sunny Southern California!!!
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Hello All,
Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Jason, I'm 24 and from Riverside, CA. I actually had an M3 on order, but recently changed my mind. I decided to get something more practical. Primary reasons were, 4 doors, more room, better MPG, softer ride, insurance costs, and mod issues. If I had the M3 I know that I'd spend all my money modding the dang thing. Besides, we all know that the 5's are classy as H E L L !
The car is currently scheduled for production starting next week.
2006 530i
black sapphire w/ auburn interior
anthracite trim
anthracite headliner
navigation
premium package
sport package
automatic trans
comfort access
heated seats
future mods- aux input, tint, clearbra, and wheels. (love those radenergie r10's)
Oh yeah, and my uncle Ronnie "CWOARMY" is on these boards too. You germany guys probably know him from all the meets.
Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Jason, I'm 24 and from Riverside, CA. I actually had an M3 on order, but recently changed my mind. I decided to get something more practical. Primary reasons were, 4 doors, more room, better MPG, softer ride, insurance costs, and mod issues. If I had the M3 I know that I'd spend all my money modding the dang thing. Besides, we all know that the 5's are classy as H E L L !
The car is currently scheduled for production starting next week.
2006 530i
black sapphire w/ auburn interior
anthracite trim
anthracite headliner
navigation
premium package
sport package
automatic trans
comfort access
heated seats
future mods- aux input, tint, clearbra, and wheels. (love those radenergie r10's)
Oh yeah, and my uncle Ronnie "CWOARMY" is on these boards too. You germany guys probably know him from all the meets.
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From: FLA - East Coast, USA
My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Welcome and nice specs. Congrats 
Any reason no HUD. More than a gimmick. Very useful IMO, especially with NAV. But I am sure you probably researched the forum for options based on your Uncle's urging.
Any reason no HUD. More than a gimmick. Very useful IMO, especially with NAV. But I am sure you probably researched the forum for options based on your Uncle's urging.
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Welcome & congrats.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='226018' date='Jan 18 2006, 10:52 AM
Welcome and nice specs. Congrats
Any reason no HUD. More than a gimmick. Very useful IMO, especially with NAV. But I am sure you probably researched the forum for options based on your Uncle's urging.
Any reason no HUD. More than a gimmick. Very useful IMO, especially with NAV. But I am sure you probably researched the forum for options based on your Uncle's urging.
The HUD is pretty neat, but I honestly couldn't see spending 1k for it. I'd prefer to use the money toward some wheels or something else. To be honest, I almost didn't go for the nav, but I like the bigger screen, the voice controls, and my girlfriend talked me into it.
Thanks all.
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welcome SoCal530
...i thought they only say 'howdy' in Texas
specs sound nice, but, one suggestion would be to drop comfort access and go with the premium sound package.....the $1000 CA option is a complete rip off, as well as some security issues revolving make it a waste, imho, but im sure you will every day use and enjoy the L7 sound system, and do think about the Sirius option as well, its great!
.....and be warned, moding is just as rampt on the E60s, just abit classier, look into an M-tech body kit to finish out the car in its best look
...i thought they only say 'howdy' in Texas
specs sound nice, but, one suggestion would be to drop comfort access and go with the premium sound package.....the $1000 CA option is a complete rip off, as well as some security issues revolving make it a waste, imho, but im sure you will every day use and enjoy the L7 sound system, and do think about the Sirius option as well, its great!
.....and be warned, moding is just as rampt on the E60s, just abit classier, look into an M-tech body kit to finish out the car in its best look
