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07-23-2008 | 06:57 PM
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Seattle, WA
My Ride: 2008 535i
Hey guys,
Just found this place a couple of days ago. I have been hanging out over in the bimmerfest forums, didn't even know this board existed.
Bought my first BMW about two months ago, and I must say, it's about time. Picked up a 2005 530i with 40K miles on it. Sport, premium, active steering, extended warranty, etc. Color is silver/grey over black. Have been a huge fan of the 5 series ever since one of my clients let me drive his E39 M5 for a couple weeks while he was away
That was about 5 years ago and I have craved a BMW ever since (also fell in love with the wheels if you couldn't tell).
Besides a good 2-3 hour detail of the car, the first thing I did when I brought it home was get rid of the run-flats. Sweet Jesus those things were loud. In the process I also picked up a set of replicas for a good price and am going to turn the 18" stocks into winter tires. Impressions so far, great handling, ample power, better than expected gas milage, smooth ride, and I don't care what all the magazines say, I think the iDrive is pretty cool.
Here are some pics I took recently. Yeah it's pretty much stock, but whatever.
Look forward to future posts!
Just found this place a couple of days ago. I have been hanging out over in the bimmerfest forums, didn't even know this board existed.
Bought my first BMW about two months ago, and I must say, it's about time. Picked up a 2005 530i with 40K miles on it. Sport, premium, active steering, extended warranty, etc. Color is silver/grey over black. Have been a huge fan of the 5 series ever since one of my clients let me drive his E39 M5 for a couple weeks while he was away
That was about 5 years ago and I have craved a BMW ever since (also fell in love with the wheels if you couldn't tell). Besides a good 2-3 hour detail of the car, the first thing I did when I brought it home was get rid of the run-flats. Sweet Jesus those things were loud. In the process I also picked up a set of replicas for a good price and am going to turn the 18" stocks into winter tires. Impressions so far, great handling, ample power, better than expected gas milage, smooth ride, and I don't care what all the magazines say, I think the iDrive is pretty cool.
Here are some pics I took recently. Yeah it's pretty much stock, but whatever.
Look forward to future posts!
07-23-2008 | 07:05 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,508
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From: So. Cal (SFV)
My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
to the forum. Great looking car you have their, nice choice in shoes...happy motoring 
What city/state are you in?
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07-23-2008 | 07:27 PM
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,921
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From: South Florida
My Ride: 2008 535i w/ Sports & Permium Pkg. Silv/Blk
2008 VW R32 w/Nav.
1992 VW Corrado Silv/Blk-retired
2001 530i Sports/Premium-retired
nice choice 
and really outstanding pics. 
Relax and have a beer.
07-23-2008 | 07:59 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,903
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Welcome to the forums. Looks like we have another photographer who has joined the ranks. 
