Ordered 550i SMG Today!
09-08-2005, 10:13 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
My wife finally made me pull the trigger on writing out the deposit check!
We are due to deliver kid #3 any day now and the doctor said for my wife to walk around a lot so I took her to the local BMW dealer! I actually wanted to see for my self what 2 car seats look like in the back seat and if there is still room for my 12 year old too. Answer: There is a little more room than in our 330i. It will be a tight fit but this scenario will really only be on the rare occation we can't take our Envoy XL.
When I asked about the manual transmission options, knowing about the many debates I have read about and participated in on this topic in this forum, he said we can order it! My wife, now 9 months pregnant and tired of all my research demanded I place the order!
Here's what's coming: Mystic Blue, Grey Leather, Anthracite trim, Anthracite headliner, Prem sound, Sport pkg, Comfort seats, SMG, Comfort access.
I could have taken an October delivery but opted for the November delivery which gives me a couple of weeks to change the order in case I talk myself out of the SMG and back to 6spd manual and any other option that this forum may help me decide whether I need to have. I'm attaching the option list the dealer had to choose from.
Thanks for all of your help so far....stay tuned!
We are due to deliver kid #3 any day now and the doctor said for my wife to walk around a lot so I took her to the local BMW dealer! I actually wanted to see for my self what 2 car seats look like in the back seat and if there is still room for my 12 year old too. Answer: There is a little more room than in our 330i. It will be a tight fit but this scenario will really only be on the rare occation we can't take our Envoy XL.
When I asked about the manual transmission options, knowing about the many debates I have read about and participated in on this topic in this forum, he said we can order it! My wife, now 9 months pregnant and tired of all my research demanded I place the order!
Here's what's coming: Mystic Blue, Grey Leather, Anthracite trim, Anthracite headliner, Prem sound, Sport pkg, Comfort seats, SMG, Comfort access.
I could have taken an October delivery but opted for the November delivery which gives me a couple of weeks to change the order in case I talk myself out of the SMG and back to 6spd manual and any other option that this forum may help me decide whether I need to have. I'm attaching the option list the dealer had to choose from.
Thanks for all of your help so far....stay tuned!
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09-09-2005, 03:48 AM
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My Ride: On Order for European Delivery
550i SilverGrey Sports, Winter, Prem Pkg, Prem sound, NAV, HUD, comfort seats
Q? What is Anthracite HEADLINER? I had the option for anthracite trim but never saw anything about a headliner. Congrats on purchase!
09-09-2005, 05:02 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i(Build 10/04)(SMG)Sport,BlkSapphire,Blk,Anthricite,Logic7,CWP,Comfort Seats,Nav,RearBags,Shades,Sirius,Heated/SplitFoldingRearSeats; '18 540i xDrive, White/Mocha, CWP, DAP, DAP+, Lux. Pkg, Prem. Pkg., Executive Pkg., Luxury Seating Pkg
Model Year: 2005,2018
Congratulations on the new family member, and great choice. You will love the SMG. Just drive it like a manual, sans the clutch, and it is great. When you get bored, just take it for a spin on the Pacific Coast Highway north of Torrey Pines, and enjoy the view. We are going to try the section around Monterey in a couple of weeks.
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09-09-2005, 05:43 AM
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My Ride: 2010 550i M Sport Package - Alpine White/Blk Nasca Leather, Premium hi-fi system, Sat Radio, Nav, Cold Weather Package, Value Package, Shift Paddles, Comfort Access keyless entry, Power rear Sunshade, Front Ventilated seats, Split fold-down rear seats, Heated rear seats, Automatic high beams
SMG :thumbsdown:
6sp manual
You'll miss the rev matching.
Don't listen to Rudy, I think he's part of some SMG clan
6sp manual
You'll miss the rev matching.
Don't listen to Rudy, I think he's part of some SMG clan
09-09-2005, 05:48 AM
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My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Originally Posted by Mercy' date='Sep 9 2005, 09:43 AM
Don't listen to Rudy, I think he's part of some SMG clan?
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09-09-2005, 05:58 AM
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My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Originally Posted by Edlee' date='Sep 9 2005, 09:52 AM
Good choice.? I didn't know that you can receive your ride so soon after ordering.
Congrats!!!
Congrats!!!
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