New F10 Owner

SchillerM · 08-09-2016, 07:49 AM

I am not new to BMW, have had an E39 M5 for the past 10 years, wife has a 2011 335i sedan, and we have 5 BMW motorcycles. M5 is getting up there in age (180k) and in need of some good downtime to replace sensors and rebuild a few things, my friend is actually looking to buy it, refurb it and use it as a daily.
We have twins (boy and girl) that are almost 1yo now, and wifes E90 is just too tight for me to drive with car seats in the back and the M5 I didn't trust to drive them around in. So I went on the hunt.
I was undecided on what to get, I was looking at X5M, 7 series and 5 series, the X5M made the most sense, but at this point I couldn't bring myself to get an SUV, maybe in a few years when they are more active and we have to haul their stuff everywhere

Researched the heck out of all 3 models above, and thought I knew what options I wanted in a 5er, took one home from local dealer with a few of the tech options and liked some of them, I definitely see a Top View and maybe blind spot retrofit in future. I was originally set on ONLY M Sport, but came across a 2011 with 50k miles in Space Grey (same as wifes, which we love that color), M Sport front bumper and Dinan intercoolers, intake, stage 5 tune, Eisenmann exhaust, ACS springs..
In researching it I found out that it belonged to previous forum member tp550i. I got it from 2nd owner who had it about 16 months, most of the records are with the car, few things missing unfortunately.
Anyways, I flew into Indiana and picked it up on Sunday, drove to Memphis for the night then headed home to Houston on monday, was a long trip but the massage seats helped keep the blood flowing. Took a few sprinted runs on the freeway, man can this thing pull!!

Now what people want, the pics!

Gassing up for a long drive home

After a quick bite to eat

Trip Stats, 25.5, not too bad!

Family photos!

Under the hood (prev owners pic)

More to come.
Matt
Disclaimer, random thoughts typed between handling twins, sorry for being cluttered...

Gpfarrell · 08-09-2016, 08:51 AM

Nice find! Have fun... they make great family flyers!

lsturbointeg · 08-09-2016, 10:28 AM

all i see are X's

mzabbas · 08-09-2016, 11:09 PM

Congrats.

Pics don't seems to be working.

SirApoc · 08-09-2016, 11:11 PM

Ditto, can only see one picture at the end. I just picked up a stage 4 used. Will post about it once my account is verified.

SchillerM · 08-10-2016, 09:28 AM

Just attempted to fix photos, let me know if they still don't work. Google makes it difficult for some reason

SirApoc, sweet, look forward to seeming them.
Matt

mzabbas · 08-10-2016, 09:32 AM

They work now.

Beautiful car. Love the wheels on that color.

Bbb34 · 08-10-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SchillerM

Anyways, I flew into Indiana and picked it up on Sunday, drove to Memphis for the night then headed home to Houston on monday, was a long trip but the massage seats helped keep the blood flowing. Took a few sprinted runs on the freeway, man can this thing pull!!

I love this, everybody should do this when getting a new car.
My trip wasn't anywhere as long as yours (only 6 hours, but that's because I avoided highway on purpose), but what a fantastic way to start the new ownership, I highly recommend this to everyone.

Car looks great, I'm always second guessing myself when deciding on what rims would work with certain car. Not sure I would pick those myself, but seeing them on your car is proving me wrong, they look fantastic, great fit.

Enjoy, congrats again.

AmooManiak · 08-10-2016, 10:46 AM

Love the car and color! I also drove 330 miles to pick mine up (not as long as you), but it's a great way to get to know your car! Also, it's a good way to make sure you didn't get a lemon.

Congrats!

krautmeister · 08-10-2016, 11:40 AM

Wow those wheels look great! That is one of my options I'm considering.

Congrats! It's nice to have a properly modded car turn key!

FaintReality · 08-10-2016, 10:01 PM

Congrats, looks good. Got any more pics of the spoiler? I planned on getting the exact same one for my 550i.

SchillerM · 08-10-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mzabbas

They work now.

Beautiful car. Love the wheels on that color.

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Originally Posted by Bbb34

Car looks great, I'm always second guessing myself when deciding on what rims would work with certain car. Not sure I would pick those myself, but seeing them on your car is proving me wrong, they look fantastic, great fit.

Enjoy, congrats again.

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Originally Posted by krautmeister

Wow those wheels look great! That is one of my options I'm considering.

Thanks guys! I was unsure of the wheels, look good in pics but not a fan of higher count paired spoke wheels like that, was never a fan of the old BBS wheels..
But damn do they work well with this car! I am loving them. Think I want to do some single 10 spoke grey wheels on hers, have wanted to do something for awhile but after seeing them next to each other it needs to be SOON..

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Originally Posted by FaintReality

Congrats, looks good. Got any more pics of the spoiler? I planned on getting the exact same one for my 550i.

I will try to snag some more. I like it though, adds a nice look.
I believe I read in original owners posts that he had the ACS logo section filled in.

Matt

SchillerM · 08-10-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbb34

I love this, everybody should do this when getting a new car.
My trip wasn't anywhere as long as yours (only 6 hours, but that's because I avoided highway on purpose), but what a fantastic way to start the new ownership, I highly recommend this to everyone.

Car looks great, I'm always second guessing myself when deciding on what rims would work with certain car. Not sure I would pick those myself, but seeing them on your car is proving me wrong, they look fantastic, great fit.

Enjoy, congrats again.

I agree on the trip, it was a bit long, and I would have preferred a little closer so I didn't have to stay the night, I was missing the hell out of my twin babies.. But a 1k mile run is sure a way to get acquainted!

Matt

SirApoc · 08-10-2016, 11:39 PM

Wow wheels look awesome!

FaintReality · 08-11-2016, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SchillerM

I will try to snag some more. I like it though, adds a nice look.
I believe I read in original owners posts that he had the ACS logo section filled in.

Matt

Ah, is that what that square indentation is in the middle of the spoiler? I planned on having it filled too, just haven't seen any good pics to tell what it was.

lsturbointeg · 08-11-2016, 07:56 AM

Quicksilv3r · 08-11-2016, 09:24 AM

dat E39 M5 tho...

007F10 · 08-11-2016, 09:35 AM

Congrats, Nice ride!

SchillerM · 08-11-2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilv3r

dat E39 M5 tho...

I know I know.. If it wasn't 180k on the odo I would probably have gone a different route. Maybe one day I can snag a low mileage one to stare at in garage.

Thanks guys, loving it! On freeway part of drive today I got 31mpg cruising at 70, not too bad!
Matt

Gpfarrell · 08-11-2016, 11:23 AM

How does the acceleration of the 550 compare to the nearly-classic M5?

M5Beast_NYC · 08-11-2016, 11:27 AM

Congrats! the drive home must have been nice. I bought my M5 from chicago and drove it back to NY. it was a good 900 miles and it was a blast!

Nalod · 08-11-2016, 11:33 AM

I can' t recall seeing that wheel on the F10 but they look fantastic.
I like a low key near stock type wheel. To me they look like a BMW wheel, but distinctive at the same time. Very "M" like!
I'd save some money and keep them. plant some trees instead !!LOL Nice new crib BTW!!!!

08-09-2016, 07:49 AM	#1
SchillerM First Lieutenant 90 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 11' 550i, '00 M5, '11 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	New F10 Owner - 2011 Dinan Stage 5 I am not new to BMW, have had an E39 M5 for the past 10 years, wife has a 2011 335i sedan, and we have 5 BMW motorcycles. M5 is getting up there in age (180k) and in need of some good downtime to replace sensors and rebuild a few things, my friend is actually looking to buy it, refurb it and use it as a daily. We have twins (boy and girl) that are almost 1yo now, and wifes E90 is just too tight for me to drive with car seats in the back and the M5 I didn't trust to drive them around in. So I went on the hunt. I was undecided on what to get, I was looking at X5M, 7 series and 5 series, the X5M made the most sense, but at this point I couldn't bring myself to get an SUV, maybe in a few years when they are more active and we have to haul their stuff everywhere Researched the heck out of all 3 models above, and thought I knew what options I wanted in a 5er, took one home from local dealer with a few of the tech options and liked some of them, I definitely see a Top View and maybe blind spot retrofit in future. I was originally set on ONLY M Sport, but came across a 2011 with 50k miles in Space Grey (same as wifes, which we love that color), M Sport front bumper and Dinan intercoolers, intake, stage 5 tune, Eisenmann exhaust, ACS springs.. In researching it I found out that it belonged to previous forum member tp550i. I got it from 2nd owner who had it about 16 months, most of the records are with the car, few things missing unfortunately. Anyways, I flew into Indiana and picked it up on Sunday, drove to Memphis for the night then headed home to Houston on monday, was a long trip but the massage seats helped keep the blood flowing. Took a few sprinted runs on the freeway, man can this thing pull!! Now what people want, the pics! Gassing up for a long drive home After a quick bite to eat Trip Stats, 25.5, not too bad! Family photos! Under the hood (prev owners pic) More to come. Matt Disclaimer, random thoughts typed between handling twins, sorry for being cluttered... Last edited by SchillerM; 08-10-2016 at 09:27 AM.. Reason: Attempting to fix photos
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08-09-2016, 08:51 AM	#2
Gpfarrell Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 6MT Imperial Blue 550i M-sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Nice find! Have fun... they make great family flyers!
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08-09-2016, 10:28 AM	#3
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08-09-2016, 11:09 PM	#4
mzabbas Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2016 428i GC Join Date: May 2016 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Pics don't seems to be working.
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08-09-2016, 11:11 PM	#5
SirApoc New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 550 xi Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Ditto, can only see one picture at the end. I just picked up a stage 4 used. Will post about it once my account is verified.
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08-10-2016, 09:28 AM	#6
SchillerM First Lieutenant 90 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 11' 550i, '00 M5, '11 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	Just attempted to fix photos, let me know if they still don't work. Google makes it difficult for some reason SirApoc, sweet, look forward to seeming them. Matt
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08-10-2016, 09:32 AM	#7
mzabbas Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2016 428i GC Join Date: May 2016 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	They work now. Beautiful car. Love the wheels on that color.
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08-10-2016, 10:46 AM	#9
AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 632 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Love the car and color! I also drove 330 miles to pick mine up (not as long as you), but it's a great way to get to know your car! Also, it's a good way to make sure you didn't get a lemon. Congrats!
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08-10-2016, 11:40 AM	#10
krautmeister krrrraaauuuuut 177 Rep 524 Posts Drives: G12 750i X Drive M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List G12 750i [0.00]	Wow those wheels look great! That is one of my options I'm considering. Congrats! It's nice to have a properly modded car turn key! __________________ (Current) G12 750i X Drive / M-Sport / LOADED (Current) 997 Turbo / 6MT / HRE FF01, Land Rover LR3 - Overlanding Family Adventure Shed, E60 525i - "family beater", Alfa Romeo Spyder Veloce - garage art (Gone) F10 550i / M-Sport, D2 Audi S8, AP1 S2000, Z32 300zx, S13 240sx
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08-10-2016, 10:01 PM	#11
FaintReality NoUSE4aName 18 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Congrats, looks good. Got any more pics of the spoiler? I planned on getting the exact same one for my 550i.
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08-10-2016, 11:39 PM	#14
SirApoc New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 550 xi Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Wow wheels look awesome!
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08-11-2016, 07:56 AM	#16
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08-11-2016, 09:24 AM	#17
Quicksilv3r Captain 234 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Augusta, Georgia iTrader: (1)	dat E39 M5 tho... __________________ -WJV
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08-11-2016, 09:35 AM	#18
007F10 Private First Class 63 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 13' 535i Msport AW Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Congrats, Nice ride!
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08-11-2016, 11:23 AM	#20
Gpfarrell Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 6MT Imperial Blue 550i M-sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	How does the acceleration of the 550 compare to the nearly-classic M5?
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08-11-2016, 11:27 AM	#21
M5Beast_NYC Major 158 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 15 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (6)	Congrats! the drive home must have been nice. I bought my M5 from chicago and drove it back to NY. it was a good 900 miles and it was a blast!
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08-11-2016, 11:33 AM	#22
Nalod Major 79 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	I can' t recall seeing that wheel on the F10 but they look fantastic. I like a low key near stock type wheel. To me they look like a BMW wheel, but distinctive at the same time. Very "M" like! I'd save some money and keep them. plant some trees instead !!LOL Nice new crib BTW!!!! __________________ 2013 535i M-Sport with 6 speed Manual Transmission, Jet Black on Black, Technology, HUD, multi contour seats, Premium package, Premium HiFi, Non Runflat ExtremeConti DWS 06.............
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