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Goodbye E60 (2003-2009)This is a discussion on Goodbye E60 (2003-2009) within the 5 Series forums, part of the BMW category; Kowalski - Owned 2 of them, probably gonna own 3rd one too, but i'm gonna miss it most...... |
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11-16-2009, 03:20 AM
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  | Kowalski -  Owned 2 of them, probably gonna own 3rd one too, but i'm gonna miss it most...  
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11-16-2009, 03:49 AM
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| I was never big fan of E39. When I saw first pictures of E65 I had mixed feeling about exterior design, but in flesh it looked better than on pictures. But when I have seen first pictures of E60, it immediately became my favorite car. In May 2004 I had a delivery - 530dA with all equipment. In 4 years I did a little over 120.000 km , it was great car, trouble free, only interior should be better. Overall, I never liked E39 a lot, but maybe because of E60 I am now that dedicated to BMW. Even today, IMO E60 looks more fresh and better than Audi A6. Im really looking forward to sit into 5 series again, but this time F10.  |
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11-16-2009, 03:57 AM
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| The e60 is quite an icon. Flawed, spectacular, it sure did much for or against BMW. Even more so than the e65, as the 7er never had such importance for BMW. I never quite could like it, bar the fantastic M5 of course and it's epic engine. I however respect the daring move and appreciate the drivetrain/engines achievement. The e39, funnily, is far from being that stunning imo, especially from the rear. Interior's amazing though and shamed the W210. Well actually the e39 shamed the W210 in quite every aspect, to be honest... No, for me the most beautiful 5er is undoubtedly the e34, just like the most beautiful 7er ever is not the muc-loved e38, but the stunning e32. Farewell, e60!! 
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11-16-2009, 12:06 PM
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11-16-2009, 01:40 PM
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| Tycoon, that is a great avatar... Do you have it in high res. It would be suitable in this thread. |
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11-16-2009, 07:32 PM
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11-17-2009, 03:16 AM
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Unfortunately not; cutted it from some M5 video... 
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11-17-2009, 01:44 PM
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| This would be the perfect combination if I were going to buy an E60:   Platinum grey 535d M sport.
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11-17-2009, 02:00 PM
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| Lol..Wow talk about BMW dedication Kowalski! Nice Post! |
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11-17-2009, 02:43 PM
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| Here's all the E60 5er photos I have on my Flickr.. simple little tribute to an awesome BMW!   
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 ..Okay, maybe not. BMW 5 series Individual.   
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11-17-2009, 03:11 PM
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| Just perfect…535d Individual… Thanks for the photos…they also fit perfect into the Designo/Individual picture thread.
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11-17-2009, 03:15 PM
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| Lol..This thread went from a Love letter to the 5 series to a Praise-A-thon. This 5 series "looks" were never my favorite. I remember when It was introduced...actually on GCF and I constantly called it a Beaver. And I never liked the extra piece on the headlight. On the other hand, I did have the honor of driving the car and I was VERY impressed with it. Even more then the 7 series and 3 series. Had enough luxury, sport and incredible sound system to keep anyone happy. If everything this as far as driving ability passes on to the next one (of course it probably will have a superior drive) and it has the right looks..the next one will be a winner. |
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11-17-2009, 04:19 PM
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| ^ I agree so much. When the e60 first came out I HATED IT. However, the looks grew on me over time. I almost feel like the e60 was a few years ahead of its time when it came out. There is something about the e60 that makes me  when seeing it in motion. I also came to realize that pictures do the car no justice. |
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11-17-2009, 05:18 PM
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| I've driven an 08 many times. Interior quality and refinement leaves a lot to be desired IMO, but the car drives and handles great, very solid and vault-like IMO.
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11-18-2009, 04:51 AM
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| Just to complete the list of 5-series models… …you even offered sporty activity in winter times and make people buy xdrive who live in the alps…     …and for those who fears their life - you also had a solution called Security…   …and just because I will definitely miss you, some Good Bye pictures.    and my absolutely favourite two of you:   Maybe, I wil be able to drive you in few years…although I love your older brother E39 more and your beautiful competitor the W211, you was innovative and a probably you couldn't buy more BMW in the last years… I really hope, that we will not forget you when the new F10 will launch…
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 I'm so happy i'll continue to drive it...
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