Given the many bundled options with the 545i 6 speed, this vehicle should have its own price-point ( likely much higher that that quoted for the 545i standard).

 

Got this from my dealer in the states....

Base retail on the 545 six-speed manual/sport package
is 57,600 plus 695 freight = 58,295 Retail.
20 way comfort seats are an option (ventilated seats
will not be available)
Navigation will not be available until March 04

any comments? I really wanted the ventilated/active seats like the 745 luxury seating option. I may go with a 02 745 with about 10k miles for about the same money (low 50s), and it has almost every 5 series option I want (ARS, etc.) standard.

 

there are ~ 8 dealerships around here and i confirmed with 3 of them...not a single e60 ordered yet !!!