Thanks everyone for the welcome. I must say that this board is much more inviting and friendly than the audiworld forum. Lot's of kids and a-holes over there. I like this forum because it seems people respect those that like fine cars, no matter what the make....of course BMW is the # 1 choice!

I'm not quite sure what to do about the S4. I'm very interested in seeing the new E90 M3. I've heard it could have 2 and/or 4 doors. We shall see. I'll keep the S4 for now but I really enjoyed driving the 545i. It has every thing I'm looking for in a car. Performance and luxury. Now, I only hope I don't have any of the "gremlins" (squeaks, software problems, etc) that I've read about on this board. Knock on wood!

 

I know that not everyone liked the style changes that came with the E60, but for me....I loved it the first time I saw it.......lol, I used to go out of my way to drive by the dealership on my way home......my family knew it was over when I finally said I think I might just stop and drive one!! That's all it took for me!!

Congrats on your order Asahi......sweet car....get ready to grin

 

Thanks...

You know, it took a while and for me it all came down to what wheels were on the car. I like the bigger 18" inch wheels that come with the 545i. In my eye, it really makes the car look more muscular??

Now, I love the E60 and I know a number of my friends, who used to hate the Bangle design, that are also seriously considering buying one. I guess for some of us, it just took longer to come around??? I believe Bangle even said in a previous interview that in a few years time, more people would "catch on" to his new designs. I guess he was right...at least its true in my case...

Thanks for the welcome....now I just have to wait two weeks!!!

 

For me, the great lease rates, the two free tickets to europe and getting the car at euro invoice got me to like the Bangled design.

 

 

For me, the great lease rates, the two free tickets to europe and getting the car at euro invoice got me to like the Bangled design.
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I agree wtih both of you. The ED deal was great!
For me the Bangle design was never a real issue on the e60 - but I still am not a fan of the 7 series. It just lookes bangled-up too much. Don't know what they were thinking.

 

Awesome! Congrats on the decision... only 2 weeks? did the dealer find you a car that was already built and it was what you wanted?

 

Chris Bangle under fire in late 2003 for the E60 said. "Most people love the new design... they just don't know it yet"

 

My dealer found a car with just about everything I wanted so I went for it. I didn't want the cold weather pacakge but can live with it. It's on the boat now and should be here in two weeks ready for delivery. I can't wait! I'll post pics once it comes in.