Leaderboard

Removed the seats & carpet from the 523i to upgrade to later-model ASC (works with the MS43 / M54B30), and swap in a black carpet / sport seats / interior bits.

Hey guys, I've just got myself an m135i. Loving it so far! Rob

Hi guys , new user, my first ever BMW. Very happy to be here, may need some help, haha Cheers Glen from Tauranga

Had the LCA rear bushes replaced, and WoF'd the 318i. See here.

Talk to Kayne Barrie

Getrag 265 is in. Here are the measurements and a comparison photos. All the difference is in the front half of the shaft. 260: 265:

Still alot of fiddling to go but you get the idea. Also sorted the drivers door lock finally

Hey Amrit and welcome to BimmerSport! Bit of a old Subby fan myself but now a Bimmer guy I think you should look at something like this: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1439430561.htm modernised LCI variant (arrived in 2007 - you can tell by the gearshift) optional 19"s Alu interior trim is the nicest looking Features Dynamic Drive - this is a big help with handling on these big cars @Olaf has driven and compared E60s with and without Dynamic Drive and there's a noticeable difference Hifi Pro - very good sound system Bluetooth phone interface HUD - this rocks - love it in my M5 looks like it has aftermarket exhaust tips Includes balance of a mech warranty In terms of an E60 sedan but not an M5 this is about as good as it gets. When looking at the exact spec, put the rego into Carjam to get the VIN, and then put the last 7 characters into www.bimmer.work/ to get full detail. The 550i has 270KW which is a good stack of power so I don't think you'll be disappointed. This one also looks great: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1395272527.htm - very similar but in Akld and $2K less ..... but with std 18"s and wood trim. It's with a dealer so definitely take it for a test drive. Costs/risk ... Don't expect lower service costs, and in my experience (admittedly with older/higher kms BMWs than these) with age the plastics and rubbers deteriorate and can require costly repairs - not so much parts as labour. My advice is always get a warranty/mech breakdown insurance (Autosure/DPL is brilliant)- and keep some $$ in reserve. NEVER spend all of your budget on the vehicle. The biggest things to be aware of is valve guide seals - and make sure your sunroof drains aren't clogged or you can soak your car interior (yes really). Cars with detailed service history are strongly preferable always get an expert pre-purchase inspection done There is a very useful guide to E60s attached. All the best with your shopping process!!! I think they're fantastic cars. So You Just Bought an E60 (V3.0).pdf