M Aero Kit listed on BMWUSA website

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Sep 29, 2005 | 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by das' date='Sep 29 2005, 09:56 PM

[quote name='SKK' date='Sep 29 2005, 03:49 PM']Maybe I am missing the point here but why dont you just order the Sport version of the car. You get a lot more beside the outside bodykit - some nice touches inside, tighter suspension, nicer alloys and all done at the factory as well !

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Because in the US, there is no M Sport Package...we don't get the M suspension upgrades and all that sort of thing. And if you get the 550i with the standard Sport Package, it doesn't include any of the M body pieces. So all we have is the M Aero Kit, which gives you the M front and rear bumper and side skirts. It's just for looks!

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Ok now understand. That sucks a little bit - any idea why BMW are not shipping sport models to you guys ?

Sep 29, 2005 | 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SKK' date='Sep 29 2005, 04:07 PM

Ok now understand. That sucks a little bit - any idea why BMW are not shipping sport models to you guys ?

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Well, they ship Sport models, just not "M Sport" models. And no, we really don't have any idea why they don't want to do M Sport Package in the US, other than as a marketing decision to differentiate the M5 even more.

Sep 29, 2005 | 02:17 PM

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We have the Sports Package here which I thought was essentially the M Sports Pack without the body kit.....

BTW, Crevier BMW in Southern California offers the kit for $1,280. I emailed their internet sales guy Vaheh Bashikian today and he confirmed the price. vbashikian@crevierbmw.com; 714-835-3171x2275. That's an awesome deal. Now if only I can figure a way to pick it up to save on shipping.........

Sep 30, 2005 | 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SKK' date='Sep 29 2005, 03:49 PM

[quote name='markt540i' date='Sep 29 2005, 05:22 PM']The BMWUSA website list it as an accessory for $1,695. I think it has to be installed by the dealer. Has anyone ordered it? If so, how much is your dealer charging to install and possibly paint it?

My dealer in Monroe, LA has not anwered my request for information on this for 4 days now. They also can't order me a 550 until one shows up in their system. They will let me put up a $1,000 deposit for one that meets my specs and order it when it hits their system. Being a small dealer they are one of the last to get one.?

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Maybe I am missing the point here but why dont you just order the Sport version of the car. You get a lot more beside the outside bodykit - some nice touches inside, tighter suspension, nicer alloys and all done at the factory as well !

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Absolutely. Sport package is a must. I just want the aero kit too.

Sep 30, 2005 | 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CoolTones' date='Sep 29 2005, 03:27 PM

Hi markt540i,

Regarding the paint warranty, I understand that *if the VPC* does the painting and installation of the //M-Aero body kit that the paint warranty *is* covered.? Made sense to me since the VPC is assigned to do any repair work on the BMWs due to shipping damage.? The problem lies when you have a 3rd Party body shop do the installation and painting.

As for arranging the //M-Aero Body kit to be installed, my dealer made the necessary arrangements with the VPC.? I did nothing, except pay for the service.?

It sucks that your dealer is so "uninformed".?

Let me know if I can help with anything else.

Cheers,
Tony

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Thanks Tony. It does suck. Today the parts department called to tell me the kit cost $1,690 (not $1,695 - he probably made a mistake) and they are checking with their body shop to see how much it will cost to install and paint. I think I am getting there. What really sucks is having to wait so long to order this car. But, it will be worth it, especailly with the M kit and manual transmission. I can't wait to get rid of this automatic and start shifting again.
Mark