Converted brother to the dark side

dawgdog · 04-01-2007, 04:59 PM

My younger brother recently purchased a Lexus LS 460. For the previous 6 years he has driven an LS 430 and loved the comfort of these cars. Then he made the mistake of driving my 335i with active steering. His response was: "I didn't know driving could be this fun!" So he ordered a 550 as he needs more space for his 3 children.

Today we detailed his car. This summer it is a road trip with his son, my older brother, and my brother in law. We will see about highway acceleration at some point during our trip over the North Cascades highway.

As I told my brother: "This is almost like converting you to my religion."

E90Fleet · 04-01-2007, 05:01 PM

Nice

Brunotheboxer · 04-01-2007, 05:02 PM

sweet 550.

Walked U · 04-01-2007, 05:03 PM

Awsome. 550is are very nice cars.

RRGOO7 · 04-01-2007, 05:04 PM

550's ride out

dawgdog · 04-01-2007, 05:09 PM

The 166 wheels are the one's I had on my 550 and kept when I sold the car. I loved my 550, but I prefer my 335 to both the 550 and the e46 M3 coupe I had for 3 years.

SES_D · 04-01-2007, 06:07 PM

loven both the tiAGS!

Kenny C · 04-01-2007, 06:24 PM

Greta rims on both cars.

Zirenz2006 · 04-01-2007, 06:42 PM

I had a 545i and loved it. I bet the 550i is sweet.

Just curious, why didn't he wait for the refresh coming out in a few months? They made some nice changes to the front and the inside as well.

astra · 04-01-2007, 07:05 PM

some nice wheels on the e90

and i always liked the 5er

dawgdog · 04-01-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

I had a 545i and loved it. I bet the 550i is sweet.

Just curious, why didn't he wait for the refresh coming out in a few months? They made some nice changes to the front and the inside as well.

My brother had purchased a 550 off the showroom floor and they ended up scraping the paint on one fender when moving it into the showroom. At this point he did not want a repaint, and just ordered a new one. He was unaware of the refresh, as I was. When we found out he did not want to wait and reorder. He loves the car. The 166 wheels I gave him and he put on PS2s. If the new front spoiler on the 550 is any lower than the previous I'm sure it would not suit him anyway.

Fraggy · 04-01-2007, 10:06 PM

Good work bro, keep the converts coming!

Bostonsfavson · 04-01-2007, 11:52 PM

Ah another convert...strong the force in BMW is.

M4TW · 04-02-2007, 01:22 AM

We are BMW. Resistance is futile.

daheechang · 04-02-2007, 01:33 AM

Hi, great cars. haha do yo ulive in mill creek by any chance? i live in shoreline, but go to mill creek often and just couldn't help but notice that the area looked so familar.

E90330iS · 04-02-2007, 03:18 AM

Beautiful cars!

RaptorKTM · 04-02-2007, 03:20 AM

love the 550. super nice the color just kills the lines on it i think

jbake · 04-02-2007, 03:49 AM

nice cars! :rocks:

dmboone25 · 04-02-2007, 07:41 AM

Cool rides!

dawgdog · 04-02-2007, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daheechang

Hi, great cars. haha do yo ulive in mill creek by any chance? i live in shoreline, but go to mill creek often and just couldn't help but notice that the area looked so familar.

I live in Seattle but my brother lives in Mill Creek and we detailed his car there.

04-01-2007, 04:59 PM	#1
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	Converted brother to the dark side My younger brother recently purchased a Lexus LS 460. For the previous 6 years he has driven an LS 430 and loved the comfort of these cars. Then he made the mistake of driving my 335i with active steering. His response was: "I didn't know driving could be this fun!" So he ordered a 550 as he needs more space for his 3 children. Today we detailed his car. This summer it is a road trip with his son, my older brother, and my brother in law. We will see about highway acceleration at some point during our trip over the North Cascades highway. As I told my brother: "This is almost like converting you to my religion." Attached Images __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	sweet 550. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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Walked U Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,125 Posts Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Awsome. 550is are very nice cars. __________________ Previous - E90 335i, E82 135i, E89 Z4 3.5SI, Range Rover S/C, Ultra White RCF, Maserati Granturismo Current Lexus: SMG LC500 performance package Porsche:1973 911E Ferrari 575 SA, 458 Italia
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dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	The 166 wheels are the one's I had on my 550 and kept when I sold the car. I loved my 550, but I prefer my 335 to both the 550 and the e46 M3 coupe I had for 3 years. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1542 Rep 4,558 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	I had a 545i and loved it. I bet the 550i is sweet. Just curious, why didn't he wait for the refresh coming out in a few months? They made some nice changes to the front and the inside as well. __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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daheechang Colonel 126 Rep 2,424 Posts Drives: E30 m3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline iTrader: (14)	Hi, great cars. haha do yo ulive in mill creek by any chance? i live in shoreline, but go to mill creek often and just couldn't help but notice that the area looked so familar.
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RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	love the 550. super nice the color just kills the lines on it i think
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