I Have Found "The" Car

[doc540]

been a car nut all my life and probably owned four dozen

owned 14 BMW's over the years

Since I play in a band I have to drive something that will haul my band gear.

AND I like "spirited" driving...so, what could meet both needs?

2000 BMW 540it Stage 2 Dinan (Dinan is to BMW what AMG is to Mercedes)

V8, big brake kit, Zionsville cooling system (BMW's Achilles heel)
big rubber, lowered, Koni's, good sound system

I swear, if someone gave me 50G's and told me to pick something out, I'd keep this Touring.

Runs consistent 14.3's and gets 25mpg on the road.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/doc540/Doc%20Cars/2000%20540iT%20Dinan%202/DSCN0971-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/doc540/Doc%20Cars/2000%20540iT%20Dinan%202/DSCN3245-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/doc540/Doc%20Cars/2000%20540iT%20Dinan%202/DSCN0973-1.jpg

with a little left
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/doc540/Doc%20Cars/2000%20540iT%20Dinan%202/DSCN1072-1.jpg

[doc540]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/doc540/Doc%20Cars/2000%20540iT%20Dinan%202/DSCN1037-1.jpg

[downtownv]

Looks like some fun heading your way! But why do you need to carry 2 spares? LOL
Good Luck!

[doc540]

Looks like some fun heading your way! But why do you need to carry 2 spares? LOL
Good Luck!

I burn'em off quickly. ;)

[jeepster09]

Very cool....meet ya at Midnight out at the A&W :D

[O'Dell]

Wanna race? :D

[yqtszhj]

that BMW sure looks clean. Very nice. How's it feel going 140? I've been 110 but wonder if it's a lot different at 140.

[doc540]

that BMW sure looks clean. Very nice. How's it feel going 140? I've been 110 but wonder if it's a lot different at 140.


Depends on the vehicle.

My old 3000GT VR4 would run a tick over 160.

Both are very stable.

Strangest thing is the pitch of the wind noise getting into a range not often heard.

Kids, DO NOT try topping out your car on a public road in traffic or at night.

[kerby9mm]

A new 5.0 Mustang pulling a small trailer will do all that and not require its own parking spot at the repair shop. LOL

[Barth]

We'll need to hit the mud pits or some sugar sand for me to compete...
https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/thumbnail/photo54/df/eb/03cbe57e5de5__1347298941000.jpeg?tw=0&th=720&s=true&rs=false

[doc540]

A new 5.0 Mustang pulling a small trailer will do all that and not require its own parking spot at the repair shop. LOL

After more than a dozen used Bimmers, I know how and which ones to buy. ;)

[TucsonMTB]

Very classy! http://home.mindspring.com/~justsomeguy/thumbsup.gif