The new guy - Smallest engine, but still an E60!
09-11-2008, 09:04 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520i
Hey guys!
So, after having my way with E36's and E46's, I've landed on a E60, and it is unbelivable!
I didn't imagine that the step between a 3-series and a 5-series was this big, but I'm glad I was "wrong".
So, I landed on the smallest engine that the E60 comes in. This engine isn't even avalible in the US
It's also the 2003-modell and I can see that on the front page on this site, that car isn't suppose to exist (Mine was bought from the dealer in July '03)
It's the M54B22, so called 520i. It produces 170bhp, and the total weight of the car is ~1450kg / 3 196lbs
I didn't bother getting a bigger engine, since this already costs too much (the price on these are about $52 000 a pice, and UP! Actually, this was a bargain)
PLANS
+ Some sort of body work (the wallet desides what kind, if not, just a front lip on original front)
+ Rear spoiler (maybe just the small little lip on the trunk)
+ 19" or 20" wheels
+ Lowering
+ Other mirrors (if the wallet lets me)
+ Xenon in the fogs
+ Whiter AE-rings
+ Roof/rear windshield spoiler
The car comes with this eq. list:
Vehicle information
VIN long WBANA31040B007490
Type code NA31
Type 520I (EUR)
Dev. series E60 ()
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 4
Engine M54
Cubical capacity 2.20
Power 125
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod. date 2003-05-15
Order options
No. Description
216 SERVOTRONIC
248 STEERING WHEEL HEATING
261 SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS
302 ALARM SYSTEM
320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
438 WOOD TRIM
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY
465 THROUGH-LOAD SYSTEM
473 ARMREST, FRONT
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
522 XENON LIGHT
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
540 CRUISE CONTROL
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
589 LT/ALY WHEELS/STAR SP. 122 W RUNFLAT
640 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION
663 RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL
694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER
785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS
818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
842 COLD CLIMATE VERSION
845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH
863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION
888 DANISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET
896 DAYTIME LIGHTS FUNCTION
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE
999 ORDER CONTROL FIRST DEALER CARS
Aaaaand finally some pics:
So, after having my way with E36's and E46's, I've landed on a E60, and it is unbelivable!
I didn't imagine that the step between a 3-series and a 5-series was this big, but I'm glad I was "wrong".
So, I landed on the smallest engine that the E60 comes in. This engine isn't even avalible in the US
It's also the 2003-modell and I can see that on the front page on this site, that car isn't suppose to exist
(Mine was bought from the dealer in July '03)It's the M54B22, so called 520i. It produces 170bhp, and the total weight of the car is ~1450kg / 3 196lbs
I didn't bother getting a bigger engine, since this already costs too much
(the price on these are about $52 000 a pice, and UP! Actually, this was a bargain)PLANS
+ Some sort of body work (the wallet desides what kind, if not, just a front lip on original front)
+ Rear spoiler (maybe just the small little lip on the trunk)
+ 19" or 20" wheels
+ Lowering
+ Other mirrors (if the wallet lets me)
+ Xenon in the fogs
+ Whiter AE-rings
+ Roof/rear windshield spoiler
The car comes with this eq. list:
Vehicle information
VIN long WBANA31040B007490
Type code NA31
Type 520I (EUR)
Dev. series E60 ()
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 4
Engine M54
Cubical capacity 2.20
Power 125
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod. date 2003-05-15
Order options
No. Description
216 SERVOTRONIC
248 STEERING WHEEL HEATING
261 SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS
302 ALARM SYSTEM
320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
438 WOOD TRIM
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY
465 THROUGH-LOAD SYSTEM
473 ARMREST, FRONT
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
522 XENON LIGHT
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
540 CRUISE CONTROL
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
589 LT/ALY WHEELS/STAR SP. 122 W RUNFLAT
640 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION
663 RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL
694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER
785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS
818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
842 COLD CLIMATE VERSION
845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH
863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION
888 DANISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET
896 DAYTIME LIGHTS FUNCTION
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE
999 ORDER CONTROL FIRST DEALER CARS
Aaaaand finally some pics:
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09-12-2008, 03:06 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
That's what i'm talking about, forget pretty, freshly clean photos. this is the ultimate driving machine give it to us like it is. I tell my buddy when my car is dirty, "drive it like u stole it". welcome to the best forum in the world... 
09-12-2008, 01:58 PM
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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.
Originally Posted by ChrZZ' post='668035' date='Sep 12 2008, 02:49 PM
Thx ppl! ;D
Yeah, seems like a great forum! I'll be getting white "bulbs" for the AE's and a 5-er key chain soon
Yeah, seems like a great forum! I'll be getting white "bulbs" for the AE's and a 5-er key chain soon
aboard. Your car looks brand new. Happy motoring and enjoy the ride.
09-12-2008, 09:47 PM
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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!! 
