jrgb 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 Gidday. Just joined your forum and have posted a couple of questions about my wife's 328ci (the enquiry about fitting euro plates), but I also have a question about my own car. A couple of years ago a purchased a 1 owner, NZ new, 1998 E38 740i Shadowline. Since owning the car I haven't seen any other Shadowlines in NZ. According to numerous websites, they were popular in the US and Europe. I was just wondering, does anyone know of any others in New Zealand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 ok i will show my ignorance Shadowline AFAIK referss to the matt black trim around the doors and windows that are normally chrome as in this pic of my 535 what does it mean here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 *cough* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrgb 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 ok i will show my ignorance Shadowline AFAIK referss to the matt black trim around the doors and windows that are normally chrome as in this pic of my 535 what does it mean here The exterior 'Shadowline' trim package included matte-black around the side windows, body-side molding, front and rear bumper strips, and windshield washer jets (replacing all the chrome). It was a more expensive option on the e38 740i, and when combined with the sports package, and 18" wheels makes the car look quite different to the average 7 series. That's why I posted the question - I simply hadn't seen other Shadowline 7 series. Your 535 looks sharp - very similar (and same colour) as my 7. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrgb 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 *cough* Sorry Martyyn, being part of the older 'non-text', 'non-abbreviation' generation - and this is the very first forum I've ever used - I'm not up on the short, cryptic replys. Is *cough* a derogatory comment (are the Shadowlines not popular / unloved in NZ?), or am I reading your meaning incorrectly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 John, he was referring to his signature picture (I assume), which is a Shadowline 740i. So you can get 3 in one thread, 2 5 Series and a 7. I'm not sure about their rarity, but they definitely are my preference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 --> QUOTE(John B @ Jul 30 2006, 04:44 PM) 88583[/snapback] Sorry Martyyn, being part of the older 'non-text', 'non-abbreviation' generation - and this is the very first forum I've ever used - Good on you mate, I really wish I was part of that generation, there is nothing like speaking face to face with someone or speaking on the phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 (edited) <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(John B @ Jul 30 2006, 04:44 PM) 88583[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Sorry Martyyn, being part of the older 'non-text', 'non-abbreviation' generation - and this is the very first forum I've ever used - I'm not up on the short, cryptic replys. Is *cough* a derogatory comment (are the Shadowlines not popular / unloved in NZ?), or am I reading your meaning incorrectly? John, No it wasnt a derogatory comment, as Cain was saying I was just pointing out that I have an e38 740i shadowline with the sports package and 18' polished rim m-pars....as in my sig You are right, they are reasonably common in the UK but less so here. I havent seen very many 740's at all in Wellington and for a while mine (brought with me from the UK) was the only shadowline with 18' wheels that Id seen in Wellington. Cheers Martyn Edited July 30, 2006 by martyyn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 (edited) and this is the very first forum I've ever used exactly what we want use your chastity! Edited July 30, 2006 by Gus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrgb 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 ...I have an e38 740i shadowline with the sports package and 18' polished rim m-pars....as in my sig You are right, they are reasonably common in the UK but less so here. I havent seen very many 740's at all in Wellington and for a while mine (brought with me from the UK) was the only shadowline with 18' wheels that Id seen in Wellington. Cheers Martyn Ah I see...now I get it! So that Shodowline pic is your car...looks VERY nice. I wanted a silver, but didn't have much choice. Only had one car to choose from, so bought a dark blue metallic with the 14 spoke 18 inch wheels (not sure what the wheel is called). Is a great car, everything works perfectly (including TV & phone), and is powerful enough to tow my racecar. I love it...except the petrol bill! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrgb 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 John, he was referring to his signature picture (I assume), which is a Shadowline 740i. So you can get 3 in one thread, 2 5 Series and a 7. I'm not sure about their rarity, but they definitely are my preference. Thanks for clarifying Cain. Maybe you can clarify something else for me. I've noticed people referring to 'thread' alot, as in, "...sticky this thread..." and "...many go to guys in this thread...". Excuse my ignorance, but what the hell is a thread? This forum laungage is all new to me - it makes me feel very old! John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 A thread is simply the list of posts leading on from the first post. In this case, you posted and as soon as someone replied - a thread was born. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tekno23 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 I like the chrome on the 7 series as long as its not on the wheels. this might help Internet_slang if your a N00b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
