Super rare 5 series discovered

Joe-BMW33 · 07-31-2023, 07:31 AM

Super rare

adhrp · 08-09-2023, 03:36 PM

Currently in Munich and spotted this madness on my way to the Welt.

NGT2 · 08-09-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by adhrp

Currently in Munich and spotted this madness on my way to the Welt.

Best one yet

Chappers 71 · 08-10-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by adhrp

Currently in Munich and spotted this madness on my way to the Welt.

Well…Who’d a thought Volvo tricolour grills are an actual thing

https://www.google.co.uk/search?clie...bih=1345&dpr=2

Graaf_Autowerks · 08-10-2023, 04:29 PM

I guess it’s a Volvo that identifies as a BMW?

adhrp · 08-10-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Well…Who’d a thought Volvo tricolour grills are an actual thing

https://www.google.co.uk/search?clie...bih=1345&dpr=2

Ha that's only a thing if it's offered by factory. Is that offered by factory? It's curious why they are BMW colors.

Joe-BMW33 · 08-11-2023, 06:13 AM

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Ha that's only a thing if it's offered by factory. Is that offered by factory? It's curious why they are BMW colors.

It is certainly not a soccer mom Volvo factory option. It's a cheeseball who saw another cheeseball BMW owner with them and picked them up on ebay.

NVRfollo · 08-28-2023, 09:01 AM

Caught in the wild today

adhrp · 08-28-2023, 10:10 AM

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Caught in the wild today

I see these all the time in FL, across various BMW models. Not sure what's up with FL because I haven't seen it this bad anywhere else that I have lived all in the US.

maDjzo · 08-28-2023, 10:43 AM

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Caught in the wild today

The blacked out reflectors give you an idea of the true M pedigree.

jsf721 · 08-28-2023, 02:54 PM

I saw an M540 IX this weekend. Did not get a picture but Ive never seen that model before. I drive a regular 540IX M sport and funny my car has no M badging

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NVRfollo · 08-28-2023, 02:58 PM

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I saw an M540 IX this weekend. Did not get a picture but Ive never seen that model before. I drive a regular 540IX M sport and funny my car has no M badging

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-50 BHP for you then

NGT2 · 08-28-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by adhrp

I see these all the time in FL, across various BMW models. Not sure what's up with FL because I haven't seen it this bad anywhere else that I have lived all in the US.

Everything in FL has a little extra… personality

ezaircon4jc · 08-28-2023, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jsf721

I saw an M540 IX this weekend. Did not get a picture but Ive never seen that model before. I drive a regular 540IX M sport and funny my car has no M badging

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Mine has the "M" badging on the wheels, (light-up) door sills & steering wheel.

Joe-BMW33 · 08-29-2023, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NVRfollo

Caught in the wild today

The E60 is universally thought of as the worst 5 series in the history of the lineup. Inside and out, just ugly and then the N63TU issues on the 545/550.

You can’t put lipstick on a pig.

jsf721 · 08-29-2023, 08:23 AM

Yes mine does to. I mean I did not add any Badging to the exterior. Also on screen in sport mode. I drive mostly in comfort but in sport mode I love the dash. Sadly I’m in traffic most of my M-F life and sport mode is a little jerky in traffic and adds nothing.

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Mine has the "M" badging on the wheels, (light-up) door sills & steering wheel.

NVRfollo · 08-29-2023, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jsf721

Yes mine does to. I mean I did not add any Badging to the exterior. Also on screen in sport mode. I drive mostly in comfort but in sport mode I love the dash. Sadly I’m in traffic most of my M-F life and sport mode is a little jerky in traffic and adds nothing.

I believe you can have your display in permanent sports display mode if you program it via bimmercode

Chappers 71 · 08-29-2023, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

The E60 is universally thought of as the worst 5 series in the history of the lineup. Inside and out, just ugly and then the N63TU issues on the 545/550.

You can’t put lipstick on a pig.

No, but you can polish a turd

Joe-BMW33 · 08-29-2023, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

No, but you can polish a turd

I forget Chaps, you like the E60, right?

Gautam · 08-29-2023, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

The E60 is universally thought of as the worst 5 series in the history of the lineup. Inside and out, just ugly and then the N63TU issues on the 545/550.

You can’t put lipstick on a pig.

I had an e63 6 series which I thought looked gorgeous and was ultimately reliable. Depreciation hit them very hard and I took advantage. But overall, it was not a winner and did not feel too special to drive or ride in. Unlike the E39 before it. And the g30 after it.

I usually try to defend the bangle butt, but it’s very obvious placed next to the e34, e39, f10 and g30 that it’s the odd one out and doesn’t fit the design language of the rest. The others all look like natural evolutions of their predecessors. The g60 is in the same boat. I don’t hate it, but it doesn’t feel like a natural successor to the g30.

Joe-BMW33 · 08-30-2023, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gautam

I had an e63 6 series which I thought looked gorgeous and was ultimately reliable. Depreciation hit them very hard and I took advantage. But overall, it was not a winner and did not feel too special to drive or ride in. Unlike the E39 before it. And the g30 after it.

I usually try to defend the bangle butt, but it’s very obvious placed next to the e34, e39, f10 and g30 that it’s the odd one out and doesn’t fit the design language of the rest. The others all look like natural evolutions of their predecessors. The g60 is in the same boat. I don’t hate it, but it doesn’t feel like a natural successor to the g30.

In terms of the bangle butt, I actually really liked the E65, so much so, I bought three in a row. The E60 just was ugly from all angles, not just the butt and the interior was so weak.

I’m going to hold my comments on the G60 until I see it, but I’m starting to get discouraged overall with the newer designs of all the models. I watched the BMW Championship a few weeks ago. I usually love to see the cars behind the golfers. I don’t know what BMW is thinking.

adhrp · 08-30-2023, 06:39 AM

[QUOTE="Joe-BMW33;30444975"]In terms of the bangle butt, I actually really liked the E65, so much so, I bought three in a row. The E60 just was ugly from all angles, not just the butt and the interior was so weak.

I’m going to hold my comments on the G60 until I see it, but I’m starting to get discouraged overall with the newer designs of all the models. I watched the BMW Championship a few weeks ago. I usually love to see the cars behind the golfers. I don’t know what BMW is thinking.

I saw the G60 at the Welt a couple of weeks ago and I did not like it at all. I think you might be disappointed when you see it in person.

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adhrp Lieutenant Colonel 1303 Rep 1,626 Posts Drives: 2020 M550i (G30)/2021 X3 (G02) Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE="Joe-BMW33;30444975"]In terms of the bangle butt, I actually really liked the E65, so much so, I bought three in a row. The E60 just was ugly from all angles, not just the butt and the interior was so weak. I’m going to hold my comments on the G60 until I see it, but I’m starting to get discouraged overall with the newer designs of all the models. I watched the BMW Championship a few weeks ago. I usually love to see the cars behind the golfers. I don’t know what BMW is thinking. I saw the G60 at the Welt a couple of weeks ago and I did not like it at all. I think you might be disappointed when you see it in person. __________________ 2020 M550i (G30) \| Carbon Black/Black Nappa \| DHP \| DAP \| Executive \| Luxury Seating \| Park Asst \| Ceramic Controls \| Front/Rear Heated Seats \| 20" 668M wheels 2021 X3 (G02) \| Dark Graphite Metallic/Cognac \| Premium \| DAP \| Front/Rear Heated Seats Sold/Retired: 2012 328i (F30)
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