New E60 owner in COlorfull Mass.
10-18-2006, 11:45 AM
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Hello everyone.
Lease was up on our 01 E39 and found with same dealer (Foreign Motors West in Natick, MA) a mint 04 E60 in Silver-Gray with black interior, premium and cold packages, 30K miles and clean carfax report.
Got a decent price for it ($37K plus reinbursment of the cost of the extra 2K miles on the lease) and a great loan rate with my CU (5.9% for 5 years) and now we are very proud owners of an E60 (my SO will drive it most of the time, while I will drive it some weekends)
For those of you who were previous owners of an E39, moving to an E60 took some thought, we almost decided to move instead to an X3, but after seeing and driving the E60 we knew that was it. Ride is smother than the E39 and I, being an engineer by education, love all the new technologies in it, yes including the idrive.
I usually keep my cars pretty stock, buying only things to make it more enjoyable and safe the ride, so I'm thinking of an iPod interface and bluetooth kits and winter tires.
Have a good day
Oldie in metro west Boston
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02 Passat GLX/4 motion
Lease was up on our 01 E39 and found with same dealer (Foreign Motors West in Natick, MA) a mint 04 E60 in Silver-Gray with black interior, premium and cold packages, 30K miles and clean carfax report.
Got a decent price for it ($37K plus reinbursment of the cost of the extra 2K miles on the lease) and a great loan rate with my CU (5.9% for 5 years) and now we are very proud owners of an E60 (my SO will drive it most of the time, while I will drive it some weekends)
For those of you who were previous owners of an E39, moving to an E60 took some thought, we almost decided to move instead to an X3, but after seeing and driving the E60 we knew that was it. Ride is smother than the E39 and I, being an engineer by education, love all the new technologies in it, yes including the idrive.
I usually keep my cars pretty stock, buying only things to make it more enjoyable and safe the ride, so I'm thinking of an iPod interface and bluetooth kits and winter tires.
Have a good day
Oldie in metro west Boston
04 530 ia
02 Passat GLX/4 motion
10-18-2006, 10:36 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Hi nice car there cannot wait for pics, enjoy your stock ride, and Welcome to the best forums 
10-20-2006, 11:15 AM
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2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
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welcome....i'm in mass. as well....waltham to be precise...
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
10-20-2006, 02:55 PM
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My Ride: Fully loaded Dinan Tuned E60 545i Sports Sedan, featuring Dinan high flow intake system, Dinan free flow exhaust, Dinan high flow throttle body, Dinan Stage 3 Performance Engine Management Software, Dinan camber plates, Dinan carbon fiber strut tower brace, Dinan 19" lightweight forged wheelset, Dinan/Brembo GT big brake system, Dinan Polished Aluminum Pedal Kit, BMW "M" footrest, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT's, OEM rear deck spoiler, OEM sun/wind deflector, OEM illuminated BMW door sills, debadged (official "Dinan 5 badging"/emblem earned).
Originally Posted by oldie' post='346332' date='Oct 18 2006, 02:45 PM
Hello everyone.
Lease was up on our 01 E39 and found with same dealer (Foreign Motors West in Natick, MA) a mint 04 E60 in Silver-Gray with black interior, premium and cold packages, 30K miles and clean carfax report.
Got a decent price for it ($37K plus reinbursment of the cost of the extra 2K miles on the lease) and a great loan rate with my CU (5.9% for 5 years) and now we are very proud owners of an E60 (my SO will drive it most of the time, while I will drive it some weekends)
For those of you who were previous owners of an E39, moving to an E60 took some thought, we almost decided to move instead to an X3, but after seeing and driving the E60 we knew that was it. Ride is smother than the E39 and I, being an engineer by education, love all the new technologies in it, yes including the idrive.
I usually keep my cars pretty stock, buying only things to make it more enjoyable and safe the ride, so I'm thinking of an iPod interface and bluetooth kits and winter tires.
Have a good day
Oldie in metro west Boston
04 530 ia
02 Passat GLX/4 motion
Lease was up on our 01 E39 and found with same dealer (Foreign Motors West in Natick, MA) a mint 04 E60 in Silver-Gray with black interior, premium and cold packages, 30K miles and clean carfax report.
Got a decent price for it ($37K plus reinbursment of the cost of the extra 2K miles on the lease) and a great loan rate with my CU (5.9% for 5 years) and now we are very proud owners of an E60 (my SO will drive it most of the time, while I will drive it some weekends)
For those of you who were previous owners of an E39, moving to an E60 took some thought, we almost decided to move instead to an X3, but after seeing and driving the E60 we knew that was it. Ride is smother than the E39 and I, being an engineer by education, love all the new technologies in it, yes including the idrive.
I usually keep my cars pretty stock, buying only things to make it more enjoyable and safe the ride, so I'm thinking of an iPod interface and bluetooth kits and winter tires.
Have a good day
Oldie in metro west Boston
04 530 ia
02 Passat GLX/4 motion
Except for a few performance mods here and there, I'm definitely "under the radar" and prefer that stock understated, yet civil exterior look also!!
It's also super to hear that you gives a thumbs-up on the I-Drive concept here.
ENJOY & BEST REGARDS!
10-25-2006, 07:01 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
10-25-2006, 07:24 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i
Build date 11/2005
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cold weather package/ convenience package/premium sound package/ sport package/sunshades/Navigation/ V3 cradle/ OE 166 wheels/M-tech upgrade/M rear spoiler/ racemesh m-tech grill/racemesh kidney grills/M5 mirrors/M5 steering wheel/ HID fog light conversion/ M5 SMG paddles
welcome aboard - this is a GREAT community!
10-26-2006, 08:25 AM
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My Ride: 2004 5.30i Saphire Black on Auburn, Sports Pckg, Premium Pckg, Sound Pckg, HUD, Cold Weather Pckg, Heated Rear Seats, Electronic Rear Window Shade, Foldable Rear Seats with Ski Bag, European Reflectors, Active Steering, PDC, 19" AC Schnitzer Type II, Front: 245/35, Rear: 275/30 Toyo T1S, H&R Sports Springs, 35% Tinted Windows, B&B exhaust w/ custom straight pipe
Welcome! Got my car from Foreign Motors also!