Gone over to the dark side....

[Guest st8800]

Dear Brothers

I just pulled the trigger today for the BMW 523 Highline at PML. My last chance to catch the famed N54 6 cylinders engine before they change it to 2 litre turbos.

Since I have owned 2 mercs, W203 and present W211, I just wanted to try something different. My 2 choices was BMW 523 and Audi A6 (C7). Tested drive the BMW twice. Really feels like a 7 series in a 5 series skin. Very impressed. I6 acoustics is very infectious, the more you hear the deep throated engine roar, the more u want to rev it. I got a prettry good deal too. 18k discount and a very high overtrade.

As for the A6, I also tested the 2.8 and 2.0. Felt that the features not up to par for a luxury saloon. The 3.0 yes but not the other 2. The 2.8 has some character in the V6 engine but sparce features and I think my limit to go up was 2.5l for roadtax. The 2.0 is a CVT engine, torque is good enough even though it is only 180 bhp (SE agreed to mtm to 220bhp for me). Engine is quiet enough, just feels it lacks character. I didn't know what "lack character" in the reviews means until I test drove the car myself.

It's been a blast here... I think this forum is 2nd to none with people like Unker Batam and Kelvin to support.

Hope to see u guys around during Beemer meetup! :hand::bounce:

[Guest jhun_4040]

st8800 wrote:

Dear Brothers

I just pulled the trigger today for the BMW 523 Highline at PML. My last chance to catch the famed N54 6 cylinders engine before they change it to 2 litre turbos.

Since I have owned 2 mercs, W203 and present W211, I just wanted to try something different. My 2 choices was BMW 523 and Audi A6 (C7). Tested drive the BMW twice. Really feels like a 7 series in a 5 series skin. Very impressed. I6 acoustics is very infectious, the more you hear the deep throated engine roar, the more u want to rev it. I got a prettry good deal too. 18k discount and a very high overtrade.

As for the A6, I also tested the 2.8 and 2.0. Felt that the features not up to par for a luxury saloon. The 3.0 yes but not the other 2. The 2.8 has some character in the V6 engine but sparce features and I think my limit to go up was 2.5l for roadtax. The 2.0 is a CVT engine, torque is good enough even though it is only 180 bhp (SE agreed to mtm to 220bhp for me). Engine is quiet enough, just feels it lacks character. I didn't know what "lack character" in the reviews means until I test drove the car myself.

It's been a blast here... I think this forum is 2nd to none with people like Unker Batam and Kelvin to support.

Hope to see u guys around during Beemer meetup! :hand::bounce:

We will see you soon !! lol !!! but still welcome to the AMG event yar !!!!!!!

[Guest arshavin]

before i decided on C180K, i also went to visit the dark side. I was aiming the new Series 1. but their SE offered me a much lower overtrade for my old car and counter offer me a better overtrade for their series 3. i say NO because i know a new n better series 3 is coming next year.

i must admit your series 5 is a good buy.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Bro Spencer!

Congrats on your new cumming ride!

Think U will be back!!! :becky:

Hope U stay around too cos having a bimmer doesn't mean U are out of here!:hand:

[Guest st8800]

Yes Unker Batam, u are right, I will still be around. Notice u are still active at VAGSG even though u are no longer driving your Audi. :becky:

[Guest hkhamateur]

st8800 wrote:

Yes Unker Batam, u are right, I will still be around. Notice u are still active at VAGSG even though u are no longer driving your Audi. :becky:

Yes bro, be e second who'll still b active in our forum, la Kopi, gtg n AMG. :becky:

There's no barrel between wat ride u hve or u got! As u re awared tat we ve bros who drove Land Rover, Evo9 Evo10, Legency etc..joing our event at times. :whistle:

[Guest chiaster]

congratulations on your new ride, mate... :becky:

the 5 is a very nice car to drive... enjoy it! :thumb:

st8800 wrote:

Dear Brothers

I just pulled the trigger today for the BMW 523 Highline at PML. My last chance to catch the famed N54 6 cylinders engine before they change it to 2 litre turbos.

Since I have owned 2 mercs, W203 and present W211, I just wanted to try something different. My 2 choices was BMW 523 and Audi A6 (C7). Tested drive the BMW twice. Really feels like a 7 series in a 5 series skin. Very impressed. I6 acoustics is very infectious, the more you hear the deep throated engine roar, the more u want to rev it. I got a prettry good deal too. 18k discount and a very high overtrade.

As for the A6, I also tested the 2.8 and 2.0. Felt that the features not up to par for a luxury saloon. The 3.0 yes but not the other 2. The 2.8 has some character in the V6 engine but sparce features and I think my limit to go up was 2.5l for roadtax. The 2.0 is a CVT engine, torque is good enough even though it is only 180 bhp (SE agreed to mtm to 220bhp for me). Engine is quiet enough, just feels it lacks character. I didn't know what "lack character" in the reviews means until I test drove the car myself.

It's been a blast here... I think this forum is 2nd to none with people like Unker Batam and Kelvin to support.

Hope to see u guys around during Beemer meetup! :hand::bounce:

[Guest Audifreak]

The 5 is a great drive. Congrats and enjoy your new ride

[Guest st8800]

Thanks brothers.... this forum really the most active in S'pore. I will still stick around... no worries. Will post pics of my new ride... coming out early Nov. Typical poison this time around... bodykit, 20" rims + lowering springs!

[Guest Yap ST]

st8800 wrote:

Thanks brothers.... this forum really the most active in S'pore. I will still stick around... no worries. Will post pics of my new ride... coming out early Nov. Typical poison this time around... bodykit, 20" rims + lowering springs!

Bro , yes 1 of my dream ride...

:becky::becky::becky::whistle::whistle::whistle:

[Guest blackknight]

Yap ST wrote:

Bro , yes 1 of my dream ride...

:becky::becky::becky::whistle::whistle::whistle:

dun dream, tomorrow go trade in :bounce:

[Guest hkhamateur]

st8800 wrote:

Thanks brothers.... this forum really the most active in S'pore. I will still stick around... no worries. Will post pics of my new ride... coming out early Nov. Typical poison this time around... bodykit, 20" rims + lowering springs!

Wow....new 5 series! Nicz......:becky:

Rem to drive ard carpark F on our mthly GTG hor! :bounce:

[Guest jonny7733]

my nick is jonleeck in bmwsg...

i also went to pml to enquire..however i will be going for the 520.:whistle:

[Guest hkhamateur]

jonny7733 wrote:

my nick is jonleeck in bmwsg...

i also went to pml to enquire..however i will be going for the 520.:whistle:

Wow..another 5 series! :becky:

Which bros goin fr 5 aso? :shocked:

just make it 555. :bounce:

[Guest chiaster]

the 5 is really very nice if you kit it up fully with a 20" set-up for the wheels together with dropping of the height... big enough for our roads and comfortable for passengers... it reminds me of a fully done up Honda Accord Euro (JDM - CL7)... big Honda, good power, comfortable, fierce look... :thumb: you can choose to be a cruiser or drive aggressively and it can do both effortlessly... :becky:

[Guest st8800]

chiaster wrote:

the 5 is really very nice if you kit it up fully with a 20" set-up for the wheels together with dropping of the height... big enough for our roads and comfortable for passengers... it reminds me of a fully done up Honda Accord Euro (JDM - CL7)... big Honda, good power, comfortable, fierce look... :thumb: you can choose to be a cruiser or drive aggressively and it can do both effortlessly... :becky:

Yes bro, exactly my sentiments. Looking at M-Sport kit and 20" rims and Eibach lowering springs. Thinking about it also make me wet liao.... :becky::fish:

[Guest chiaster]

go for it!!! it will look super nice!!! :thumb:

st8800 wrote:

Yes bro, exactly my sentiments. Looking at M-Sport kit and 20" rims and Eibach lowering springs. Thinking about it also make me wet liao.... :becky::fish:

[Guest MrsGoh]

Oh, this is called gone over to the dark side ah? hee hee.....

then me too! i sold my whitie!

must admit you all are fun bunch! will hang around and try to join the outings when i can.

[Guest 6008]

MrsGoh wrote:

Oh, this is called gone over to the dark side ah? hee hee.....

then me too! i sold my whitie!

must admit you all are fun bunch! will hang around and try to join the outings when i can.

Ya hah ! Long time no see . No matter what ride you changed we still welcome you to join us . Check out events thread . AMG on 26th Nov is an event not to be missed . Check it out !

[Guest blackmercs]

MrsGoh wrote:

Oh, this is called gone over to the dark side ah? hee hee.....

then me too! i sold my whitie!

must admit you all are fun bunch! will hang around and try to join the outings when i can.

So u also gone to the "dark side"??? What's yr new ride?

[Guest MrsGoh]

blackmercs wrote:

So u also gone to the "dark side"??? What's yr new ride?

went for a lau BM..... hee hee.....

i kept my number plate. if you remember my number plate and happen to see me on the road, can give me a shout la.

[Guest blackknight]

i also gone to the dark side......:becky:

[Guest hkhamateur]

Em.....the dark side! :spy:

em...its takg a tow, it must hve! :shocked:

signz....! The dark side! :crutch:

Greed! Power! Beauty! Seductive! Cute! em....this's the dark side! I see I must! :painkiller:

May the force be w sgmerc bros/sis. :fencing:

[Guest blackknight]

hkhamateur wrote:

em.....the dark side! :spy:

Em...its takg a tow, it must hve! :shocked:

Signz....! The dark side! :crutch:

Greed! Power! Beauty! Seductive! Cute! Em....this's the dark side! I see i must! :painkiller:

May the force be w sgmerc bros/sis. :fencing:

you can run! But you can never hide

[Guest blackmercs]

MrsGoh wrote:

went for a lau BM..... hee hee.....

i kept my number plate. if you remember my number plate and happen to see me on the road, can give me a shout la.

Lau bm I like leh E30 model? I remember a nice & beautiful lady only nos forget liao. So u also gone to the dark side arh. Ya here changing to other Marques is consider happening liao . Do join us our monthly gtg can introduce u to yr dark side kakis which happens to be the same monthly gtg.