Pics of my new 320d SE
05-10-2005, 11:06 AM
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Malcolm,
Depends upon your requirements but I'd say go for the E90. Having owned an E60 530d before this car for 18 months I have to say that the E90 has better build quality, a nicer interior (depending upon how you spec it), no i-drive glitches, more agile and sporty handling and ..... I'll be barred for this heresy...... better looks IMHO
It is truly a superb car with astonishing performance for a four pot diesel.
Depends upon your requirements but I'd say go for the E90. Having owned an E60 530d before this car for 18 months I have to say that the E90 has better build quality, a nicer interior (depending upon how you spec it), no i-drive glitches, more agile and sporty handling and ..... I'll be barred for this heresy...... better looks IMHO
It is truly a superb car with astonishing performance for a four pot diesel.
05-10-2005, 06:54 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Jet Black/Black Leather AUTO
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Who's 7 Series In the background of the pics? 
BTW I love the interior color combo sweet car 
BTW I love the interior color combo sweet car
05-11-2005, 01:02 AM
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Thanks for the comments about the 3. Most people who see it make positive remarks about it and love the overall look.
The 7 series belongs to my dad. He collected it in early February so it is one of the last of the pre-facelift cars. It's a 730d Sport in Titanium with privacy glass and a few other toys.
Thanks for the comments about the 3. Most people who see it make positive remarks about it and love the overall look.
The 7 series belongs to my dad. He collected it in early February so it is one of the last of the pre-facelift cars. It's a 730d Sport in Titanium with privacy glass and a few other toys.
05-11-2005, 07:11 AM
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My Ride: GONE BUT NOT FOGOTTEN : 530d SE Auto : Titanium Grey / Anthracite Leather, Poplar Trim, 18in 123 Style Alloys, Adaptive Bi-Xenons, Business Nav, Hi-Fi Speaker Package, Heated seats, Split-Fold Rear Seats
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Firstly - nice car. Having seen one in the flesh I must admit I agree with most of your comments (esp. build quality).
What is puzzling me right now is the fact that I have only seen one one the road (and this was heading out of the dealers). I would have expected to have spotted quite a few by now. Where are they all ?
What is puzzling me right now is the fact that I have only seen one one the road (and this was heading out of the dealers). I would have expected to have spotted quite a few by now. Where are they all ?
05-11-2005, 07:25 AM
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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!
Originally Posted by ISUK' date='Apr 9 2005, 05:00 PM
I've created a gallery with pics of my new car http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=module...album&album=238
It is a 320dSE in Titanium silver with lemon dakota leather, auto, aluminium trim, pro-nav, style 158 17" alloys, xenons, sports seats, sports steering wheel, sports suspension, privacy glass and a whole load of other stuff. I've put the chrome grilles on the front from the 325i/330i which makes a huge difference IMHO.
I have to say I am really enjoying driving this car which I'm going to have for the next 3 or 4 months. It feels taughter than my E60 530d did and is definately quieter. I'm seriously thinking about a 335d Sport as a possible next car after having this.
It is a 320dSE in Titanium silver with lemon dakota leather, auto, aluminium trim, pro-nav, style 158 17" alloys, xenons, sports seats, sports steering wheel, sports suspension, privacy glass and a whole load of other stuff. I've put the chrome grilles on the front from the 325i/330i which makes a huge difference IMHO.
I have to say I am really enjoying driving this car which I'm going to have for the next 3 or 4 months. It feels taughter than my E60 530d did and is definately quieter. I'm seriously thinking about a 335d Sport as a possible next car after having this.
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for passanger ok, behind me -the driver-it is large enough-but for the driver I set Yes all down the sport seats almost hit the ceiling...
the trunk is good for 1 person or for a picnic.
So we go for our 530d and get it 255hp and 580Nm and a nice big enough car.
the quality is matter of taste if I wamt sg, extremly nice would go for an L Bentley limo
But CONGRATS nice rides
go for Cayenne-you have the Porsche to get the tickets
05-11-2005, 09:15 AM
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ats,
What are you trying to get in the trunk?? The opening on the E90 is smaller than the E60 but there is a lot of room in there.
Marty,
It will take a while for there to be a lot of E90's on the road in the UK. I had one of the first E60's and it was great driving around for 3 or 4 months without seeing many others on the road. Look how many there are now
It's got to the point where you are actually looking for rare colours such as Oxford green or Olivin as there are so many E60's on UK roads. I currently attract more attention in the E90 in terms of interested looks from other road users than I ever did in the E60, not that I really enjoy or want people staring at the car. It's just the novelty factor of spying a new model on the road and it quickly wears off here. I have a friend who drives a Vectra SRi Cdt and that is a rarer sight on the roads these days. He keeps reminding me that he has a rare car... still wouldn't contemplate swapping with him though..not even for a day
What are you trying to get in the trunk?? The opening on the E90 is smaller than the E60 but there is a lot of room in there.
Marty,
It will take a while for there to be a lot of E90's on the road in the UK. I had one of the first E60's and it was great driving around for 3 or 4 months without seeing many others on the road. Look how many there are now
It's got to the point where you are actually looking for rare colours such as Oxford green or Olivin as there are so many E60's on UK roads. I currently attract more attention in the E90 in terms of interested looks from other road users than I ever did in the E60, not that I really enjoy or want people staring at the car. It's just the novelty factor of spying a new model on the road and it quickly wears off here. I have a friend who drives a Vectra SRi Cdt and that is a rarer sight on the roads these days. He keeps reminding me that he has a rare car... still wouldn't contemplate swapping with him though..not even for a day
05-27-2005, 11:56 AM
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Isuk, how's the 3er doing?
I'm leaning towards trading on a 320d or a 330d (released after September)
I wonder how much of a difference in performance I should expect?
I'm leaning towards trading on a 320d or a 330d (released after September)
I wonder how much of a difference in performance I should expect?
05-27-2005, 01:59 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!
Originally Posted by BMW535d' date='May 27 2005, 09:30 PM
[quote name='ISUK' date='May 11 2005, 06:15 PM']ats,
What are you trying to get in the trunk?
What are you trying to get in the trunk?
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[/quote]dank U
05-27-2005, 02:00 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!
Originally Posted by ISUK' date='May 11 2005, 06:15 PM
ats,
What are you trying to get in the trunk?? The opening on the E90 is smaller than the E60 but there is a lot of room in there.
Marty,
It will take a while for there to be a lot of E90's on the road in the UK. I had one of the first E60's and it was great driving around for 3 or 4 months without seeing many others on the road. Look how many there are now?? It's got to the point where you are actually looking for rare colours such as Oxford green or Olivin as there are so many E60's on UK roads. I currently attract more attention in the E90 in terms of interested looks from other road users than I ever did in the E60, not that I really enjoy or want people staring at the car. It's just the novelty factor of spying a new model on the road and it quickly wears off here. I have a friend who drives a Vectra SRi Cdt and that is a rarer sight on the roads these days. He keeps reminding me that he has a rare car... still wouldn't contemplate swapping with him though..not even for a day?
What are you trying to get in the trunk?? The opening on the E90 is smaller than the E60 but there is a lot of room in there.
Marty,
It will take a while for there to be a lot of E90's on the road in the UK. I had one of the first E60's and it was great driving around for 3 or 4 months without seeing many others on the road. Look how many there are now?
? It's got to the point where you are actually looking for rare colours such as Oxford green or Olivin as there are so many E60's on UK roads. I currently attract more attention in the E90 in terms of interested looks from other road users than I ever did in the E60, not that I really enjoy or want people staring at the car. It's just the novelty factor of spying a new model on the road and it quickly wears off here. I have a friend who drives a Vectra SRi Cdt and that is a rarer sight on the roads these days. He keeps reminding me that he has a rare car... still wouldn't contemplate swapping with him though..not even for a day? [snapback]127044[/snapback]
even Mattig is nice