New 545 ordered!
10-18-2004, 07:50 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i step, nav, sport, 166 wheels, premium sound, don't need nothin' else.
Well, I finally did it. Here are the details: MY2005 545i, Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Package, Rear Heated Seats, L7 Sound, Nav, Comfort Seats, Sport Package, Steptronic.
I am "trading up" from a 2004 530 w/step, Premium package, Xenons, Cold Weather.
After test driving a 2004 545 sport, my mind was made up (scared s**t out of my brother who was along for the ride). Sorry I couldn't go for the SMG, but I took Rudy's advice (took SMG out of the picture) and decided I would prefer automatic to traditional manual, so there's the reasoning (Thanks, Rudy!
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European Delivery in January.
BTW, what can I do about the RF tires if weather is lousy? Any suggestions out there?
I'd really prefer all season tires on 135M rims (M Sport Package).
I am "trading up" from a 2004 530 w/step, Premium package, Xenons, Cold Weather.
After test driving a 2004 545 sport, my mind was made up (scared s**t out of my brother who was along for the ride). Sorry I couldn't go for the SMG, but I took Rudy's advice (took SMG out of the picture) and decided I would prefer automatic to traditional manual, so there's the reasoning (Thanks, Rudy!
).European Delivery in January.
BTW, what can I do about the RF tires if weather is lousy? Any suggestions out there?
I'd really prefer all season tires on 135M rims (M Sport Package).
10-18-2004, 07:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i step, nav, sport, 166 wheels, premium sound, don't need nothin' else.
Originally Posted by CRRobert' date='Oct 18 2004, 09:51 PM
Congrats on the Upgrade.
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Performance Center delivery was my 2nd choice. Hope you enjoy it.
10-18-2004, 07:56 PM
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I was looking at ED, but would have liked to spend a couple of weeks over there, but could not take the time. Next Time though. 
I guess you can upgrade your sig now.
I guess you can upgrade your sig now.
and SMG rules 
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10-18-2004, 08:07 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i step, nav, sport, 166 wheels, premium sound, don't need nothin' else.
Originally Posted by beewang' date='Oct 18 2004, 10:00 PM
Arrghh!! This damn (stupid) forum software 
? I forgot to sign-in 
beewang
? I forgot to sign-in beewang
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I agree I will own an SMG some day. Can I test drive your S65 when it comes in? That might help me decide...
BTW, thanks for your ED posts. Especially the .mpeg files (It's a new M5! It just passed a Corvette!) Definitely hang on to those. Also the pic of you beside M Sport pack E60. I really love those wheels.
Updating Sig
10-18-2004, 08:09 PM
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My Ride: (Expecting Oct. 2004) 2005 530i Sport package, premium sound package,premium package, xenon's, HUD, sat radio, cold weather package, navagation
congrats, Now comes the day to day waiting game
10-18-2004, 08:12 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i step, nav, sport, 166 wheels, premium sound, don't need nothin' else.
Originally Posted by roost' date='Oct 18 2004, 10:09 PM
congrats, Now comes the day to day waiting game
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10-18-2004, 08:18 PM
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My Ride: 11 550i Sophisto Gray/Oyster Black/Anthracite, Sprt Trns, DHP, IAS, SP, PP1, PP2, CWP, HUD, DAP, AVSP, SF RS, CA, ACC - Euro Del
Congrats on the upgrade!
You should add HUD. It works great with Nav in Europe. If you want to try mine out in the Chicago area, contact me. The 545 is awesome.
You should add HUD. It works great with Nav in Europe. If you want to try mine out in the Chicago area, contact me. The 545 is awesome.