Picked up my brand new 545i
02-18-2005, 08:13 PM
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Folks,
Just wanted to give a quick update on my European Delivery expirience. Last month I went to Munich and picked up my brand new 545i. What can I say?
They had to surgically remove the smile from my face.
It was such an awsome trip.
First I have to say. Visiting Germany in the middle of winter is not the best time. But since they had a special offer and incl. 2 free plane tickets I took advantage of the opportunity. The weather was OK. It rained a lot. Only a little bit of snow. The Autobahn was free so that I was able to drive my car. It comes only with summer tires and I wouldn't have taken any risk if it had totally snowed. We actually had a few minutes of blue sky and sun. Taking the car on the Autobahn where it was meant to be driven was both fun and difficult at the same time. Fun, because you can drive fast! Difficult, because you can't go fast enough since the car is brand new and needs to be broken-in. I only went to about 4-4.5K/RPM, which they recommended. Nevertheless I can say the car handles amazingly. It feels extremelly solid at higher speeds and the wind noise is minimal.
It was sad to drop the car off at the end of the trip, knowing that it would take 6-8 weeks before I will get it back. Those 6-8 weeks are very difficult. I've been to the dealer a number of times to check out the cars, order parts, etc. Hopefully I only have to wait for another 3 weeks before I will be reunited with my car.
I have a few pictures in the gallery that you can check out if you are up to it.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=module...album&album=162
02-18-2005, 10:30 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
Wow! Thanks for sharing the awesome experience with us can congratulation on the new ride 
02-19-2005, 06:56 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Congrats!
02-19-2005, 08:21 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Nice ! another silver grey.. Congrats
Congrats
02-19-2005, 08:38 AM
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Congratulations on the new car! The same guy did our delivery last May. It is really hard to say goodbye for 6 - 8 weeks. Mine arrived closer to six. A lot depnds on how close your drop-off is to the next scheduled departure of the ship.