My first BMW
09-29-2009, 10:32 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525i Silver Gray, Gray Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Premium Package, Navi, Steptronic, Xenons
I recently bought an 06 525i in silver gray with gray dakota leather, sport package, premium package, steptronic and bi-xenons. I'm loving the car so far! I look forward to driving the kids to school or just heading out on a winding road in western Marin. Active roll stablization is amazing. I've never driven a luxury car with almost no body lean in corners. Surprised a Honda S2000 who thought he'd lose me in the twisties!
Forums are great. Already learned that wind noise from the sunroof is common and fixable. Wondering if the occasional buzz from the drivers a pillar on rough roads is too.
I also love the BMW k1200gt motorcycle. It's like Vince from Sham Wow says, "you know the Germans make always make good stuff!"
Forums are great. Already learned that wind noise from the sunroof is common and fixable. Wondering if the occasional buzz from the drivers a pillar on rough roads is too.
I also love the BMW k1200gt motorcycle. It's like Vince from Sham Wow says, "you know the Germans make always make good stuff!"
09-30-2009, 10:32 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) car and enjoy the forums!! 
ALSO continue to enjoy the look on the S2000 owner's face! 
09-30-2009, 10:49 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.
and enjoy the velvety smooth engine experience that only an in-line 6 can offer.
09-30-2009, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by chadld' post='1020782' date='Sep 30 2009, 02:32 AM
I recently bought an 06 525i in silver gray with gray dakota leather, sport package, premium package, steptronic and bi-xenons. I'm loving the car so far! I look forward to driving the kids to school or just heading out on a winding road in western Marin. Active roll stablization is amazing. I've never driven a luxury car with almost no body lean in corners. Surprised a Honda S2000 who thought he'd lose me in the twisties!
Forums are great. Already learned that wind noise from the sunroof is common and fixable. Wondering if the occasional buzz from the drivers a pillar on rough roads is too.
I also love the BMW k1200gt motorcycle. It's like Vince from Sham Wow says, "you know the Germans make always make good stuff!"
Forums are great. Already learned that wind noise from the sunroof is common and fixable. Wondering if the occasional buzz from the drivers a pillar on rough roads is too.
I also love the BMW k1200gt motorcycle. It's like Vince from Sham Wow says, "you know the Germans make always make good stuff!"
and congrats on your E60. I had the same experience with a Porsche Boxster that tried its best to lose me in the twisties -- and couldn't. (Of course, the price I have paid for that some of behavior is worn out OEM rear Contis at 12K miles
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09-30-2009, 09:59 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525i Silver Gray, Gray Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Premium Package, Navi, Steptronic, Xenons
Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1021738' date='Sep 30 2009, 08:08 PM
and congrats on your E60. I had the same experience with a Porsche Boxster that tried its best to lose me in the twisties -- and couldn't. (Of course, the price I have paid for that some of behavior is worn out OEM rear Contis at 12K miles
).
09-30-2009, 11:12 PM
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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).
Sounds really nice. Post up some pix when you get a chance. Cheers.
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