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04-10-2006, 01:53 PM
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Hi! I have been a longtime lurker of this forum and our family finally ordered a 2007 550i this past Friday from Motorwerks here in the Chicagoland area. Our salesperson was Irv Robinson and he was by far the best car salesman I have dealt with. Everyone around the Chicago area should buy from this guy! The whole price negotiation process took place via email and my reasonable offer of a certain dollar amount over invoice was accepted right away without hassle, and he automatically offered to include a free set of winter mats too. On the order day, he even found us a brand new 07 550i with only 10 miles on the odometer to test drive. All I can say about the test drive is that it was simply breathtaking - what a machine! I thought my current G35 sedan was fast, but after the 550i, I find myself constantly questioning the pickup speed of the Infiniti. A few observations about the 07 550i is that the sports steering wheel has the heating function and the car came with the Bridgestone RFTs instead of the Dunlops. I have never experienced the Dunlop RFTs, but these Bridgestones were never too harsh, infact the ride was really smooth.
And now to the options ordered - 550i, Alpine White, Beige, Stepronic, Sports, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Power Shades, Rear Seat Heating, Navigation and HUD. The car is scheduled for week 19 production and mid-June delivery. Its going to be a long 2 months! I think I need to find a new hobby or something.
BTW in case anyone is interested, Irv has a used M5 with ~3000 miles for sale. It's black on black with HUD I think.
You can contact Irv via email: irobinson@motorwerks.com
And now to the options ordered - 550i, Alpine White, Beige, Stepronic, Sports, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Power Shades, Rear Seat Heating, Navigation and HUD. The car is scheduled for week 19 production and mid-June delivery. Its going to be a long 2 months! I think I need to find a new hobby or something.
BTW in case anyone is interested, Irv has a used M5 with ~3000 miles for sale. It's black on black with HUD I think.
You can contact Irv via email: irobinson@motorwerks.com
04-10-2006, 01:59 PM
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Hi there,
Congrats. We went thru Irv Robinson and he was great. I'd recommend him to anyone.
Nice combo. Apline white and biege was my second choice. Great choice.
CVT Benhogan
Congrats. We went thru Irv Robinson and he was great. I'd recommend him to anyone.
Nice combo. Apline white and biege was my second choice. Great choice.
CVT Benhogan
04-10-2006, 02:03 PM
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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Welcome to the forum joseyu!
Yeah, the waiting period is just so annoying, but hey, it is part of the process
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You won't regret you didn't go for the Infiniti, but for the amazing BMW E60
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Good luck with it and let us know something if you receive it!
Yeah, the waiting period is just so annoying, but hey, it is part of the process
. You won't regret you didn't go for the Infiniti, but for the amazing BMW E60
.Good luck with it and let us know something if you receive it!
04-10-2006, 02:09 PM
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You must be Ken right? Irv told us that you were there Thursday evening to pick up your 550i. He even showed us an enlarged version of the pic in your avatar. Speaking of Irv, he just sent me an email with our production number as promised. Now back to waiting for the car.
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='267403' date='Apr 10 2006, 04:59 PM
Hi there,
Congrats. We went thru Irv Robinson and he was great. I'd recommend him to anyone.
Nice combo. Apline white and biege was my second choice. Great choice.
CVT Benhogan
Congrats. We went thru Irv Robinson and he was great. I'd recommend him to anyone.
Nice combo. Apline white and biege was my second choice. Great choice.
CVT Benhogan
04-10-2006, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by joseyu' post='267398' date='Apr 10 2006, 04:53 PM
I think I need to find a new hobby or something.
The only way to remain sane during the next few months is to lurk E60.net 24/7. 
Congrats on ordering your 550 - you will love this car. Can't wait to see it.
04-10-2006, 02:56 PM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
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2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
Originally Posted by joseyu' post='267409' date='Apr 10 2006, 05:09 PM
You must be Ken right? Irv told us that you were there Thursday evening to pick up your 550i. He even showed us an enlarged version of the pic in your avatar. Speaking of Irv, he just sent me an email with our production number as promised. Now back to waiting for the car.
I'm CVT Benhogan and I know that Ken guy all too well. Tell Irv to get those mats ready for this Friday!!
Hes cool. You doing ED???
04-10-2006, 03:14 PM
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No ED this time. We will definitely do ED, when we get our next BMW though.
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='267433' date='Apr 10 2006, 05:56 PM
I'm CVT Benhogan and I know that Ken guy all too well. Tell Irv to get those mats ready for this Friday!! Hes cool.
You doing ED???
Hes cool. You doing ED???
04-10-2006, 03:52 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
2006 X5 3.0, Black/Black, Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Headlight, NAV, Rear Climate Pkg, Anthracite Trim
Welcome and Congrats on the 550i... Good luck on the wait .. March was the looonngggest month ever for me 
.. I just read this awesome forum everday to keep busy but time just goes by soo slowly ... NEways Congrats and Welcome. Keep us up to date on your 550i
.. March was the looonngggest month ever for me .. I just read this awesome forum everday to keep busy but time just goes by soo slowly ... NEways Congrats and Welcome. Keep us up to date on your 550i