Best car I've ever had!

S1ammin · 02-12-2017, 10:04 PM

So, I bought this car around last June. My apologies for not introducing myself, or posting pics, but it is a 2013 Carbon Black 535 M-Sport w/704 transmission nicely loaded with everything but drivers assist, very clean, one owner CPO that had 34k miles when I bought it. Have driven it to the East Coast and back twice now from St. Louis.

I feel I know this car pretty well now. I'm 55 years old. I have owned many cars, and have driven a lot more, not to mention all of the bikes. Granted, I have never owned a Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Jag, or anything else in this genre to really compare. I've always been into very fast (modified) cars and fast bikes. Again, never owned any of the abovebut have driven some of them.

That said, I feel confident that I am a Bimmer for life now. I absolutely love this car! You can feel the advanced engineering about it in just about every situation, from long duration drives, to emergency maneuvers, which the latter real really surprise you. I've had two close calls where this 'supposedly heavy' beast handled like a I was on a sport bike. No kidding. I have no idea how they can make a suspension so adept. I am amazed with this car!

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This was the day I drove it home. The only mods since are dual-slat gloss black kidney grills and Sprint Booster.

Ickdeep · 02-12-2017, 10:07 PM

Thats awesome! and welcome to the forums!

Bmw doubles · 02-12-2017, 11:30 PM

Welcome and congrats

lsturbointeg · 02-13-2017, 02:13 AM

AWESOME but let's see some pictures of the ride!

The_M6 · 02-13-2017, 09:25 AM

Congrats and welcome! Most of us feel like you do! Bimmerphiles unite!!!

Pit Stopper · 02-13-2017, 04:38 PM

Congrats!! pictures!!

.BMW. · 02-15-2017, 07:12 AM

Beautiful F10!

Trian · 02-15-2017, 08:13 AM

Going to let your spouse park next to you --- looks like a narrow garage?

S1ammin · 02-15-2017, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Trian

Going to let your spouse park next to you --- looks like a narrow garage?

I gave that 2005 Altima in the garage to my daughter since her son will be driving in a couple of years. It had 56k miles on it. I hardly drove it!

My car shares the garage with my mower. No spouse unit to deal with :-)

vpatel867 · 02-15-2017, 08:34 AM

Carbon black looking good!

Bmw doubles · 02-15-2017, 11:52 AM

Awesome now just get the double rib all black grille and you'll be gangsta status

ezaircon4jc · 02-15-2017, 12:10 PM

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Carbon black looking good!

Speaking of Carbon Black...

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ndinh · 02-15-2017, 01:14 PM

Yep. I feel that you have to own multiple cars/brands throughout the years to really appreciate how bimmers drive and feel. I went through a few Japanese imports, Lexus, MB, then finally a BMW and it blows the competition away....for now I guess. That's why I feel sorry for the 18yr old kids that have these F10's as their rich kid gift from mom and pops. Ok, maybe a little envious too because I had a crappy hoopty at that age.

Trian · 02-15-2017, 03:43 PM

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Ok, maybe a little envious too because I had a crappy hoopty at that age.

Boy, where I drove at that age I would have ripped a BMW apart. Many of the cars made in the 60s were like tanks and could take a ton of abuse by a bunch of young males.

mike@x-ph.com · 02-15-2017, 07:50 PM

Congrats!

Sgirgiss1214 · 02-15-2017, 10:30 PM

The 5 is an amazing car!! I just bought a 991 Carrera S and must say I still love getting behind the wheel of my F10, the comfort and refinement is just amazing, such a great car!

krautmeister · 02-16-2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Awesome now just get the double rib all black grille and you'll be gangsta status

+1 on this.... it is just too easy and inexpensive of a mod not to!!

Carbon Black is really pretty in the sun... but the swirl marks are killing me right now.

TTG · 02-16-2017, 02:34 PM

Congrats. Very good looking car. And welcome to the BMW fam.

Trian · 02-16-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by krautmeister

Carbon Black is really pretty in the sun... but the swirl marks are killing me right now.

Learn how to use a buffer --- bit of a learning curve but easy to get rid of those swirls once you get the hang of it. I have Carbon black and after a year, I couldn't stand it anymore. Lots of youtube type instructions (and then just practiced on my wife's car).

krautmeister · 02-16-2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Trian

Learn how to use a buffer --- bit of a learning curve but easy to get rid of those swirls once you get the hang of it. I have Carbon black and after a year, I couldn't stand it anymore. Lots of youtube type instructions (and then just practiced on my wife's car).

Haha yes... right on. It is on my list of things to do once i can spare a few hours. Regarding practicing on your wife's car... yes, my wife has a black LR3... so yes I will be doing that!!!

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S1ammin Private First Class 44 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i MSport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: St. Louis, Mo. iTrader: (0)	Best car I've ever had! So, I bought this car around last June. My apologies for not introducing myself, or posting pics, but it is a 2013 Carbon Black 535 M-Sport w/704 transmission nicely loaded with everything but drivers assist, very clean, one owner CPO that had 34k miles when I bought it. Have driven it to the East Coast and back twice now from St. Louis. I feel I know this car pretty well now. I'm 55 years old. I have owned many cars, and have driven a lot more, not to mention all of the bikes. Granted, I have never owned a Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Jag, or anything else in this genre to really compare. I've always been into very fast (modified) cars and fast bikes. Again, never owned any of the abovebut have driven some of them. That said, I feel confident that I am a Bimmer for life now. I absolutely love this car! You can feel the advanced engineering about it in just about every situation, from long duration drives, to emergency maneuvers, which the latter real really surprise you. I've had two close calls where this 'supposedly heavy' beast handled like a I was on a sport bike. No kidding. I have no idea how they can make a suspension so adept. I am amazed with this car! edit: This was the day I drove it home. The only mods since are dual-slat gloss black kidney grills and Sprint Booster. Attached Images Last edited by S1ammin; 02-14-2017 at 08:48 AM.. Reason: adding pics
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ndinh Lieutenant 161 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 640i GC, X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Yep. I feel that you have to own multiple cars/brands throughout the years to really appreciate how bimmers drive and feel. I went through a few Japanese imports, Lexus, MB, then finally a BMW and it blows the competition away....for now I guess. That's why I feel sorry for the 18yr old kids that have these F10's as their rich kid gift from mom and pops. Ok, maybe a little envious too because I had a crappy hoopty at that age.
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