A Bit More on the Wheel trip south

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Feb 26, 2005 5:59 PM

Yeah, I'm pleased so here's some more. :p

Yeah, Baby, Wheels!

Again, wagons prove their worth.

Made in Germany.

BBS RS is apparently the model these wheels are.

BMW IS20 8Jx17

Michelin XSE Pilot Sport Primacy 235/45-17.

shifty · Post by **shifty** » Feb 26, 2005 6:47 PM

What, no pics of that sexy beast of a co-pilot you had?

Dave called me a couple of hours ago and had nothing but wonderful things to say about your choice of transportation for the trip!

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Feb 26, 2005 7:30 PM

:p

Well, after returning home last night I was thankful I decided to drive the e39 instead of the F350, that would have beaten us to death, and in bumper to bumper traffic it's not much fun either.

Sometimes it's hard to believe that there are cars built that are as good as the Touring, it's almost surreally good.

(@)

Tim in N FL · Post by **Tim in N FL** » Feb 26, 2005 8:17 PM

I'm currently trying to convince my wife that she does not need another Volvo wagon....but instead....an e39 Touring! Is yours a 540iT, 528iT or 530iT? I like the color....RED! Cheers on the wheels...you done good my friend! Heck, the tires alone would have cost nearly $1000, right?
Best,
Tim

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Feb 26, 2005 8:27 PM

It's a 2000 540iT with Sport package, you'd have to dynamite my wife out of the car to acquire it. I'm not sure how many red one's came to the US, odds are just a handful. I'll be adding factory navigation to it this year, my first e39 project. :p

Tim in N FL · Post by **Tim in N FL** » Feb 26, 2005 8:35 PM

Pat,
Sweet! an e39 540iT...might have to get one of those for myself

My wife is such a Volvo fanatic...wants a Cross-Country. For those kinda bucks we could get a nice BMW Touring! RED must be a rare color for the e39 in general. I've only seen maybe 3 including yours. Have fun with the navigation install. If I still have my 528i Sport at that time, I may be interested in reading about your experiences

Cheers,
Tim

TT · Post by TT » Feb 26, 2005 9:03 PM

Tim,

Bring that E39 out here. I can sell it for you in a week. I always have customers looing for 528i's. I won't let them buy 540i's (not good customers at least).

What are you asking for it?

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Feb 26, 2005 9:06 PM

We looked at the Volvo and drove an Audi A6 before buying the 540i. None were in the same league as the e39. Let her choose the color, but explain that you only look after BMW's.

She could talk to my wife, it's actually her car, and that would probably convince her. My wife was more or less indifferent to what brand was on the trunk lid, but now after three years of ownership, she won't have anything else. She says that she's never driven a car in which she feels as safe and secure.

Tim in N FL · Post by **Tim in N FL** » Feb 26, 2005 9:10 PM

Hey TT,
I'll drop you a line backchannel...don't want to hijack FastPat's thread

Thanks,
Tim

Tim in N FL · Post by **Tim in N FL** » Feb 26, 2005 9:13 PM

Pat,
Thanks for the offer for my wife to speak with yours and for the review of the e39T.
She told me just now that she wants to drive the car for another year....oh well. That's fine by me. After I sell the e39 to one of TT's customers, I'm going to buy that 911 3.2 Carrera I've always wanted

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Feb 26, 2005 9:54 PM

Pat......I thought I had a strange sense of humor, but you top me!!!! YOU CRACK ME UP!!
We need to meet up. I am in tears here laughing at your pics!
RP

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Feb 27, 2005 1:26 AM

[QUOTE="TT"]Tim,

Bring that E39 out here. I can sell it for you in a week. I always have customers looing for 528i's. I won't let them buy 540i's (not good customers at least).

What are you asking for it?[/QUOTE]

My wife says whe'll trade it, for a turbo'd silver euro-M5 with a full leather Cardinal Red interior, and a six speed manual tranny. Gosh, where, oh where, would you ever find one of those?

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Feb 27, 2005 1:29 AM

[QUOTE="Tim in N FL"] I'm going to buy that 911 3.2 Carrera I've always wanted

[/QUOTE]

Make it an '87, had the new 5-speed with non-Porsche syncros, and the third brake light in a better place in the rear window (Targa's & Coupe's only), second choice is an '88.

Yeah, I want one too!

Tim in N FL · Post by **Tim in N FL** » Feb 27, 2005 1:38 AM

Pat,
You read my mind....I'm looking at a white '87 targa now...but prefer a sunroof coupe also in white with the tail. The targas aren't supposed to be good for track / DE and are generally less hassle than the Targa and are quieter to boot. A colleague of mine has a very nice '84 targa that he might be willing to trade for my e39. We'll see...there's no rush. I've been reading for years about the 911. The timing for this is all wrong but it is nice to have plans....
Best,
Tim

shifty · Post by **shifty** » Feb 27, 2005 2:29 AM

[QUOTE="fastpat"]My wife says whe'll trade it, for a turbo'd silver euro-M5 with a full leather Cardinal Red interior, and a six speed manual tranny. Gosh, where, oh where, would you ever find one of those?

[/QUOTE]

Find a silver Euro M5, install a leather Cardinal Red interior (Rich in Savannah had the red leather e-brake console for sale a while back), and then get one of those riceboy boxes on eBay that makes the sound of a blowoff valve on demand. She'll never know the difference!

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Feb 27, 2005 2:34 AM

~0 Prevaricate to the little woman, Shirley you jest. (@)

shifty · Post by **shifty** » Feb 27, 2005 2:41 AM

All I know is. . .

SHE DON'T GOTSTA KNOW! %)

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A Bit More on the Wheel trip south