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04-07-2009, 09:59 AM
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My Ride: 530d (231bhp), 6 speed, dark-tint rear windows, otherwise quite standard.
Hi all,
Just joined. Have a 530d 6 speed in the UK - Sep 05 model so 231bhp. Loving it - it's rekindled my delight to actually drive to work again
(not so good once I'm there though 
).
Initial problems just as I bought it, with a failed DPF - what a way to start! But sorted without issue from the garage at no expense to me (just as well for that filter element!)
Look forward to some longer journeys than the 12 miles to/from work - try to extract more than the current 38mpg from the car
, which in itself it pretty good comparing to my previous car (300ZX twin turbo 
- driving like Miss Daisy got a whole 17mpg from that one!). Must try to resist all that torque though.......
Look out for me on the technical forums - I'm likely to have a fair few questions over the next few weeks as I get to know the car a bit better!!!! Already planning the air filter upgrade, and access to that elusive fifth bolt.......
Stuart
Just joined. Have a 530d 6 speed in the UK - Sep 05 model so 231bhp. Loving it - it's rekindled my delight to actually drive to work again
(not so good once I'm there though ).Initial problems just as I bought it, with a failed DPF - what a way to start! But sorted without issue from the garage at no expense to me (just as well for that filter element!)
Look forward to some longer journeys than the 12 miles to/from work - try to extract more than the current 38mpg from the car
, which in itself it pretty good comparing to my previous car (300ZX twin turbo - driving like Miss Daisy got a whole 17mpg from that one!). Must try to resist all that torque though.......Look out for me on the technical forums - I'm likely to have a fair few questions over the next few weeks as I get to know the car a bit better!!!! Already planning the air filter upgrade, and access to that elusive fifth bolt.......
Stuart
04-07-2009, 10:05 AM
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My Ride: Week 17 Build, 2008 E60 535d M Sport - Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Automatic gearbox, Steering Wheel Heating, M Double Spoke 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Auto-Dim+Exterior Mirror, Comfort seats, Front Seat Heating, Aluminium Pentan interior trim,DAB Tuner, TV Function, BMW Individual Audio System 825W !!
to the forums Looks like you've found home, if your looking to add mods to your E60...
04-07-2009, 11:31 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
welcome.. enjoy your stay...
04-07-2009, 12:20 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!!
04-07-2009, 12:24 PM
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My Ride: 530D M Sport E60, media pack, bluetooth, pro nav system
Hi Stu, and welcome, I also have the 55 plate October, 6 speed 231bhp, freakin addictive innit
Air filter and 5th bolt????
Double check your idrive is set to uk mpg and not us, mine was, I gained 8mpg with the press of a button
Bo selecta, ha ha
Air filter and 5th bolt????
Double check your idrive is set to uk mpg and not us, mine was, I gained 8mpg with the press of a button
Bo selecta, ha ha
04-08-2009, 05:53 PM
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My Ride: 10 Honda Fit Sport, 10 Honda Pilot Touring
Originally Posted by tonymac' post='839307' date='Apr 7 2009, 01:08 PM
Welcome to the forums and your avatar scares me...