Heres a few pics of the new ride.







All the parts I have left from the TL-S are in the 4 sale forum.

 

Hot lookin 540 Hyde. Best of luck with it.

 

nice looking!

 

looks hot....got anything in thr works as far as mods for it?

 

Looks hot...You must really love blue. Not feelin the black trim around the car. I hate that about some bmw models.

 

Very Hott!!... I know that car ain't going to look like that in a month or so... hahaa!! Let the modding begin!!

 

Nice ride. So what are the pros and cons of your BMW when compared to your TL-S?

 

Besides the 20g+ price???

 

paint the trim!

 

:worship: gotta paint it!

 

lookin slick bro! blue is the best color

 

Dont paint the trim, Hyde. The black bumber flares are hot. It wouldn't be a BMW without it.

Congrats dude, it looks real good. It looks JUST like my buddies M5, i really like what they did with the '03 540 before they disco'd it. Only a few small differences between the 540 and the M5, i can hardly tell the difference till im on top of them. The valance in the rear is color coded to the car on the M5, and the air dam on the front bumper does not have the extra trim piece on the M5... 540 has single exhaust and 5 series mirrors... That and the wheels and badges...

Very good choice dude, i always said my next car after the TL is a 540.

Enjoy the ride dude and congrats again!!!!

 

I don't speak much on these forums, but I have to chime in on this one. Excellent choice I plan on my next car being a 540 or an M5 whichever my pockets can afford at that time. Also the trim looks fine like it is don't paint it. Like LITypeS mentioned please give us some TL vs 540 comparative feedback when you get a chance.
Have fun with your sweet new toy!!

 

Nice.

In terms of cosmetics, I prefer your old one... but we're comparing a stock BMW to your good taste :-)

 

so..... envious...... haha i personally like the painted trim, but it bothers me more on white cars so its still dope lookin.


or a gs430... now i just gotta rob a bank or somethin

 

I can tell by the wheel & tire package that you have the sport option including the 6 speed. Sweet!!!! Hydes gone uptown on us........

 

:facelick: Yummy. Keep the moldings black. Good contrast on the blue.

 

Nice..congrats....good luck!!

 

def i nice car i love it ur car ur choice but i would def clear the headlights and add the m5 exaust and lip spoiler but its ur choice good luck

 

his car does have the m5 lip spoiler..

 

Me like-DINAN here you come right?

 

Yeah but even Dinan stage 1 is expensive... Stage 3 is $35,000 :wow: but its faster than an M5 when your done...

Speaking of which, Hyde, why didnt you pick up a '01 or '02 M5? About the same price by the end... or do you not like to pick up used cars???

 

Thanx guys; shes actually an A/T. I was looking for a stick, but this car was right there, in great shape, and I fell in love with it. The color similarity made it just seem like fate.

Its a 2003 540i with 17k on the clock. Came with the Sports, and M package.(bumpers, door sills, steering wheel, etc).It has all the options except for the Park Distance Control, and Navi. I love the M5 front and rear bumpers, and on a dark color like this, I am going to leave the moldings black.

I have a few mods already lined up for it. Hamann front Splitters, an M5 rear spoiler. A remus exhaust, and possibley an AC Schnitzer rear roof spoiler may be on in the near future. Power mods may come later, but the prices for the car are insane. People complained about $300 for an Icebox, or $1000 for headers. Those are bargains compared to $825+ for a GruppeM intake or $3000 for Sprint headers.

About the V8; well 324 lb-ft of torque really gets this car up to speed quick, and it just pulls, and pulls at all speeds, even up high where the TL just ran out of juice. right off the line, it sends your stomach up into throat, although its soo quiet, and comfortable, you wouldnt know how fast you were accelerating otherwise.

This car is definitely a nice step up from the TL, but it should be for the price differential. Its definitely much more solid feeling, which you can tell just by closing the door. It handles great out of the box, and the quality, fit and finish of the interior, leather, etc, are a very nice step up. The options and features are pretty nice as well.

Its a nice ride which will hopefully serve me well for years to come. One of the biggest perks was that the the Sales & Service Departments leave Acura in the dust. They are no where even close.

 

Simply gorgeous. Nice nice nice....

 

I have always liked that car... If I win lotto it will be an M5 for me... other than that, sticking to my baby...

 

Time to change your sig

 

Damn, what a gorgeous car! Congrats Hyde and keep us posted.

 

Now that is what you call, the "ultimate driving machine"....

Congrats Hyde! Hope you have many many moons of fun with it. Looks sharp. Very sharp.. :worship: