NY Times Article Recommends 535 over 550
10-06-2007, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='478718' date='Oct 6 2007, 08:22 PM
Uh O... so are you going to trade in your 550 for the 535? 
10-07-2007, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='478727' date='Oct 6 2007, 10:11 PM
In 2010 I will be driving a diesel. I intend to go for the best value between BMW, Audi, and MB. Since I have an affinity for BMW design and engineering, it will likely be the F10 with a 535 diesel. Maybe an Audi A8 because the pricing is so close with a loaded 5 er and the Audi design is quite elegant. I would have bought a BMW 535 diesel, this time around if it were available. I am quite happy with my 550 Sport. However as an architect I would like to be more environmentally responsible. My buildings are environmentally responsible therefore my car should reflect that.
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='478825' date='Oct 7 2007, 09:10 AM
I am a fan of architecture and have worked with Frank Gehry and his team on a yet to be built winery as well as KPMB in Toronto . I would enjoy seeing some of your work as well,any chance you would share this with us or pm me ?
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I had a real strong feeling that you were an architect or in the trade somehow. Your salutation is rampant in the architectural industry in vancouver. I swear 85% of the architects I talk with on the phone end their conversations with that.
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='478727' date='Oct 6 2007, 08:11 PM
In 2010 I will be driving a diesel. I intend to go for the best value between BMW, Audi, and MB. Since I have an affinity for BMW design and engineering, it will likely be the F10 with a 535 diesel. Maybe an Audi A8 because the pricing is so close with a loaded 5 er and the Audi design is quite elegant. I would have bought a BMW 535 diesel, this time around if it were available. I am quite happy with my 550 Sport. However as an architect I would like to be more environmentally responsible. My buildings are environmentally responsible therefore my car should reflect that.
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Originally Posted by FRANK970' post='478911' date='Oct 7 2007, 03:02 PM
This is interesting that you mention that. Its seems wrong to show up at LEED meeting with a V8. As a businessmen I was concerned about the image that my new car will present. It had a small input into my decision of 535 over 550. I will still probably end up purchasing a prius or a smart for my company to give me the option of presenting the right green image at the appropriate time.
Frank , get a fold up bike and keep it in the trunk.. then park out of sight ....the green/sustainability clients will think you're a God, I actually have a good friend here in the communications business that has 2 SUVs and.... a bike , its a great routine to see in action.
And sorry .... Cheers
PS I said fan.....I'm not on the team, just interested
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