Am I a poser for ordering '10 528 M-Sport?
05-20-2009, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='884016' date='May 20 2009, 12:40 AM
I like your thoughts.
You like the look, but don't need the power.
Don't hestitate with your choice.
I am getting a new 550i, and I am mixed about getting all of the extra power that I don't need with only 15 mpg.
That is a lot of fuel to waste in this type of world.
It will look really nice, and if you don't care about power, you are making a great choice and saving some money.
You like the look, but don't need the power.
Don't hestitate with your choice.
I am getting a new 550i, and I am mixed about getting all of the extra power that I don't need with only 15 mpg.
That is a lot of fuel to waste in this type of world.
It will look really nice, and if you don't care about power, you are making a great choice and saving some money.
Appreciate all the feedback. 528 it is... I know it's the right choice. Big question now is what will BMWFS do with rates. Anyone know if the 0.9% that's offered on current '09s is good for the early '10s rolling in? Worth a call I guess... Also, while at the dealer last week I saw an Audi rebate sheet on my CA's desk that indicated that current A6's (all models) are apparently getting $3,000 allowance through May 31st (purchase only I think). Wonder if we'll see any incentives other than ZVP on the '10 5er's in June/July.
05-20-2009, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='882761' date='May 18 2009, 11:43 PM
get the 535i, best of both worlds...
it's worth the extra money (which isn't that much if you break it down monthly, even daily)
it's worth the extra money (which isn't that much if you break it down monthly, even daily)
+1 for 535i, You will love the power!! Good luck with the decision. vince.
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Let me just say that.. when I first leased my 2007 525i I was worried of lack of power.. When I first took delivery of the car, I was more excited that I got a very nice car.
At first power seemed fine but after driving it for 3 years.. I wanted more. Now I regret not getting the 530i for 5K more.
My lease is coming to an end next month and I just placed an order on a 535i.
At first power seemed fine but after driving it for 3 years.. I wanted more. Now I regret not getting the 530i for 5K more.
My lease is coming to an end next month and I just placed an order on a 535i.
05-31-2009, 12:46 PM
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I was just on the general site in another topic.
I saw someone's car description as 535i in Carbon Black with M package (de-baged). The car was recently delivered.
That would be a "poser" as the individual is trying to make people think that he/she has a 550i by debadging it.
As many here know, Carbon Black only comes in the 535i with M package. Thus, it is a unique color to the 535i.
If someone simply wants to get the 528 or 535 because they have a personal preference, that is absolutely ok (and it should be promoted because everyone should get the body style that they like). But trying to hide the model is probably taking a step too far.
I saw someone's car description as 535i in Carbon Black with M package (de-baged). The car was recently delivered.
That would be a "poser" as the individual is trying to make people think that he/she has a 550i by debadging it.
As many here know, Carbon Black only comes in the 535i with M package. Thus, it is a unique color to the 535i.
If someone simply wants to get the 528 or 535 because they have a personal preference, that is absolutely ok (and it should be promoted because everyone should get the body style that they like). But trying to hide the model is probably taking a step too far.
05-31-2009, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='895889' date='May 31 2009, 04:46 PM
I was just on the general site in another topic.
I saw someone's car description as 535i in Carbon Black with M package (de-baged). The car was recently delivered.
That would be a "poser" as the individual is trying to make people think that he/she has a 550i by debadging it.
As many here know, Carbon Black only comes in the 535i with M package. Thus, it is a unique color to the 535i.
If someone simply wants to get the 528 or 535 because they have a personal preference, that is absolutely ok (and it should be promoted because everyone should get the body style that they like). But trying to hide the model is probably taking a step too far.
I saw someone's car description as 535i in Carbon Black with M package (de-baged). The car was recently delivered.
That would be a "poser" as the individual is trying to make people think that he/she has a 550i by debadging it.
As many here know, Carbon Black only comes in the 535i with M package. Thus, it is a unique color to the 535i.
If someone simply wants to get the 528 or 535 because they have a personal preference, that is absolutely ok (and it should be promoted because everyone should get the body style that they like). But trying to hide the model is probably taking a step too far.
it is less poser-ish then putting LCI tailights on your Pre-LCI, but that is hardly poser-ish in itself.
06-01-2009, 08:09 AM
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There are all kinds of long threads on this issue. Multiple view, and I respect them all.
I guess when one tries to make their car look like another type of car with mods, and then debadges it to try to make people think that it is a different model, it seems a little suspicious.
Debadging because you don't like the badge is another thing.
Everyone has a different motive.
The original question was whether someone was a "poser" for ordering a 2010 528 with M package. Absolutely not. The look of the M package is great.
If someone tries to make the outside world believe that the car is really a 550i, well, that seems like "posing" to me.
It doesn't mean that the "posing" police should be unleashed. It is just like wearing a fake watch with a fake major brand. Some people honestly don't care. Others do.
It doesn't bother me, but I would not do it myself. At the end of the day, "I" know that my car is really not what I am making others believe it is.
I guess when one tries to make their car look like another type of car with mods, and then debadges it to try to make people think that it is a different model, it seems a little suspicious.
Debadging because you don't like the badge is another thing.
Everyone has a different motive.
The original question was whether someone was a "poser" for ordering a 2010 528 with M package. Absolutely not. The look of the M package is great.
If someone tries to make the outside world believe that the car is really a 550i, well, that seems like "posing" to me.
It doesn't mean that the "posing" police should be unleashed. It is just like wearing a fake watch with a fake major brand. Some people honestly don't care. Others do.
It doesn't bother me, but I would not do it myself. At the end of the day, "I" know that my car is really not what I am making others believe it is.
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