picked up a new ride yesterday.....

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04-19-2009, 09:39 AM

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picked up a new ride yesterday.....

After nearly 7 years with my cl-s it was time to for a change. Have been looking at this car for nearly a month and finally sealed the deal yesterday. Drove out to Chicago to pick it up and drop of my CL-S.

2006 BMW M5, SMG, Silver Gray/Blk/Aluminum 19k Miles

I have a few pics I took with my phone, do they need to be hosted? I cant figure out how to load them in to this thread from my computer.

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04-19-2009, 09:47 AM

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Congrats.

Yes, need to be hosted. Sorry.

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04-19-2009, 10:15 AM

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damn sick dude!!!

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04-19-2009, 10:31 AM

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Nice ride, congrats!

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04-19-2009, 10:37 AM

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That's a pretty big jump, from CL to M5

Congrats! Now go burn some rubber

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04-19-2009, 10:48 AM

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nice upgrade....
maybe one day

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04-19-2009, 12:12 PM

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Sweet! Mind if I ask how much these are down to?? 50's i'm guessing??

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04-19-2009, 03:54 PM

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04-19-2009, 05:33 PM

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congrats...post some pics already!!

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04-19-2009, 05:37 PM

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Nice upgrade... I love the M5's, I wanna get one but I'm trying to buy a house.
Damn priorities!!!

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04-19-2009, 05:42 PM

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Damn nice buy!! Congrats.

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04-19-2009, 07:38 PM

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Check this thread out for a video on posting pictures.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-photograph-gallery-53/pictures-721796/

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04-19-2009, 07:43 PM

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Great car, congrats!

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04-19-2009, 09:21 PM

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Wow, some of these for the high 30's on fleabay. A year ago they were 60.

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04-20-2009, 07:34 AM

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That's a serious upgrade. Nice.

BlueAc: you're doing it the right way.

I think NeuronBob should meet darrinb halfway and have a CTS-V vs M5 runoff.

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04-20-2009, 08:18 AM

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Nice ride. Can't wait to see pics.

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04-20-2009, 09:24 AM

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congrats!

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04-20-2009, 09:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by achenator

Wow, some of these for the high 30's on fleabay. A year ago they were 60.

The depreciation has been horrid for the E60 M5. Some high mileage 05s are even under 30k.

But in any event, congratulations to the OP!

If you haven't done so; check out m5board.com there is a ton of useful information there.

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04-20-2009, 11:04 AM

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Congrats....

You can host the pics here on acurazine too...

https://acurazine.com/forums/all_albums.php

click on add album...

And then link the pics from your album...

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04-20-2009, 11:18 AM

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Dude, I didn't realize you were still on the board. Good to see you around again, Darrin.

Congrats on the new ride.

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04-20-2009, 11:29 AM

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Pics or Ban!

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04-20-2009, 12:34 PM

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The rulez: pics first!

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04-20-2009, 12:38 PM

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Nice ride. Can't wait to see pics.

Mmmmmm 500 hp Goood!

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04-20-2009, 12:52 PM

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that is a fawking awesome car

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04-20-2009, 01:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by F23A4

That's a serious upgrade. Nice.

BlueAc: you're doing it the right way.

I think NeuronBob should meet darrinb halfway and have a CTS-V vs M5 runoff.

from a roll of course

those cts-v's have a big trq advantage, he would def take me from a dig.

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04-20-2009, 01:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nokiaman

The depreciation has been horrid for the E60 M5. Some high mileage 05s are even under 30k.

But in any event, congratulations to the OP!

If you haven't done so; check out m5board.com there is a ton of useful information there.

the e60 model started in 2006, you can get one for low 40's w/ high mileage. I opted to pay more to find one with lower mileage/great condition.

this thing was hardly driven, interior is in mint condition. exterior is flawless besides a couple minor chips(cant complain its not brand new)

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04-20-2009, 01:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline

Dude, I didn't realize you were still on the board. Good to see you around again, Darrin.

Congrats on the new ride.

haven't been on here in a while, what are you doing in Alabama?

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04-20-2009, 01:26 PM

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will post pics later on tonite........

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04-20-2009, 04:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darrinb

from a roll of course

those cts-v's have a big trq advantage, he would def take me from a dig.

Nothing a trip to the shop of Dinan won't cure. At least for more HP.

Dinan Performance for an E60 M5

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04-20-2009, 05:36 PM

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congrats. i love that model.

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04-20-2009, 09:11 PM

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PICS of my M5.............

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04-20-2009, 09:19 PM

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04-20-2009, 09:27 PM

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04-20-2009, 09:31 PM

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Congrats dude...VERY nice upgrade! Anybody hating on this...is doing just that...HATING.

I would like more info on the "push for 100 extra HP" button!

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04-20-2009, 09:32 PM

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Sweet!!!!!!

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04-20-2009, 09:38 PM

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Looks very good! Please post a review to let us know your driving impressions and also be careful out there!

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04-20-2009, 09:47 PM

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Quote:

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Congrats dude...VERY nice upgrade! Anybody hating on this...is doing just that...HATING.

I would like more info on the "push for 100 extra HP" button!

Car is a total different animal with the M button on, shifts harder, tightens suspension, and most importantly unleashes all of the cars 500+ hp!!

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04-20-2009, 10:10 PM

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Quote:

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That is my mistake. The E60 was introduced in 2005 in NA, it was marketed as a 2006 which is why I had that year in my head.

However, I agree and commend you that you paid more to get a mint condition model as I paid more than average myself for my previous M5. In all cases; enjoy and drive her hard; came across an 07 model about a year ago and almost got one.

Post more pictures and let us know.

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