5 Series (E60/E61) Goodbye E60 (2003-2009)

[aleks_16]

A BMW will ever still a BMW first you hate that then you love it but thats why i love BMW BMW= Big love other cars like Audi is just ehm......Audi

 

[K-A]

Amazing post. I agree. I actually never liked the E60's looks at all, W211 to me was the clear winner when it came car buying time. Now F10 is < W212

 

[Mii]

... Built in Shennyang in partnership with Brilliance China Auto (makers of the hideously unsafe BS4 and BS6 saloon cars). ...

I hope future F10 5er and F30 3er will be built at German plant. The quality of BMW has already gone down on current generation.

BMW Group to build second plant in China

 

[Sovereign]

Autonomous

Imo E60 was the most attractive midsized german car comapred to the rivals from Audi and Mercedes W211. Interior wasnt as attractive as E60 but better than Mecedes. I dont like the current 3 series sedan and the previous 7 series, so 5 was the only car in the BMW stable that was keeping me as a BMW fan. I have yet to see the new 7 series which looks very prmising except the lexus look alike rear lights. Oh! I miss all the great BMW designs of 1990s and earlier.

 

[Human]

A great car, great design an icon worthy of it's BMW name and a true legend of it's time. The E60 did more than it's part for the legacy of the 5 series rich history. BMW first V10 ///M5 - a MASTERPIECE of engineering!!!

Danke!...DAS 5er

 

[PanterroR]

Kowalski -

Owned 2 of them, probably gonna own 3rd one too, but i'm gonna miss it most...

 

[Shakal]

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.

 

[coolraoul]

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!!

 

[Deleted member 25]

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.

Wise words.

 

[m-power]

Tycoon, that is a great avatar... Do you have it in high res. It would be suitable in this thread.

 

[Bartek S.]

 

[PanterroR]

Tycoon, that is a great avatar... Do you have it in high res. It would be suitable in this thread.

Thanks, man!

Unfortunately not; cutted it from some M5 video...

 

[Kowalski]

This would be the perfect combination if I were going to buy an E60:

Platinum grey 535d M sport.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Lol..Wow talk about BMW dedication Kowalski! Nice Post!

 

[ree]

This would be the perfect combination if I were going to buy an E60:

Platinum grey 535d M sport.

Call me strange, but I would prefer the E60 with these 19' rims or 19' Individual rims and without M-Sportpackage. Love the Elegance of the car without the package…

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Here's all the E60 5er photos I have on my Flickr.. simple little tribute to an awesome BMW!

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[Beemer B773ER]

Call me strange, but I would prefer the E60 with these 19' rims or 19' Individual rims and without M-Sportpackage. Love the Elegance of the car without the package…

Okay then... as you asked... ree, you're strange!



..Okay, maybe not. BMW 5 series Individual.

 

[ree]

Just perfect…535d Individual… Thanks for the photos…they also fit perfect into the Designo/Individual picture thread.

 

[DFresh23]

My Ride Will be replaced by the F10

 

[HighestOfHigh]

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.