New to the forum, soon to be owner from WA
03-04-2009 | 04:59 PM
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From: Kirkland, WA
My Ride: 2020 530e xDrive
Model Year: 2020
Engine: Hybrid
Hi all, I'm new to this forum and I'm looking to be picking up an E60 in the next few weeks. I'm in the Olympia/Tacoma area of WA. I'll be selling my 1994 C280 once I pick up an E60. At the bottom I'll post a pic of my current car... I'm a moderator on a Mercedes W202 specific forum and also run another site for W202 DIY projects. I hope to be able to contribute to this community as I have with the MB W202 community.
Perhaps I could get some insight as to things to ask about or to look for while shopping for the E60s. I'm primarily looking at the 545i and the 530i in teh 2004-2007 range. How is the reliability on these vehicles? Any major issues to look for? Years/models/options to avoid?
Much Thanks!
Martin
Perhaps I could get some insight as to things to ask about or to look for while shopping for the E60s. I'm primarily looking at the 545i and the 530i in teh 2004-2007 range. How is the reliability on these vehicles? Any major issues to look for? Years/models/options to avoid?
Much Thanks!
Martin
03-04-2009 | 05:24 PM
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From: Tacoma Washington!!!!!
My Ride: 2006 530xi angel eyes upgrade, 5% tints...more to come
Its good to see someone else from the northwest on here! I am from tacoma as well and I just picked up a 2006 530xi and I totally love it so far. I got the all wheel drive 530xi because we live in the northwest and weather can be quite shitty and I hit the mountain a lot, but if I didnt have that shit to worry about I definitely would have gotten a 545 for sure dude (sport package of course) either way you go you cant lose with a bimmer!!!!!! 
03-04-2009 | 05:36 PM
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
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)
Go for the 545i (I did, and I love it) and then you won't ever have to say I could have had a V8!! 
03-05-2009 | 07:44 PM
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From: Encino, CA
My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Welcome to the forums! Get THE BEAST - the 545! 
03-13-2009 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by martattack' post='807693' date='Mar 4 2009, 07:59 PM
Hi all, I'm new to this forum and I'm looking to be picking up an E60 in the next few weeks. I'm in the Olympia/Tacoma area of WA. I'll be selling my 1994 C280 once I pick up an E60. At the bottom I'll post a pic of my current car... I'm a moderator on a Mercedes W202 specific forum and also run another site for W202 DIY projects. I hope to be able to contribute to this community as I have with the MB W202 community.
Perhaps I could get some insight as to things to ask about or to look for while shopping for the E60s. I'm primarily looking at the 545i and the 530i in teh 2004-2007 range. How is the reliability on these vehicles? Any major issues to look for? Years/models/options to avoid?
Much Thanks!
Martin
Perhaps I could get some insight as to things to ask about or to look for while shopping for the E60s. I'm primarily looking at the 545i and the 530i in teh 2004-2007 range. How is the reliability on these vehicles? Any major issues to look for? Years/models/options to avoid?
Much Thanks!
Martin