Putting my order in this weekend
08-14-2004, 03:28 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Another fellow SMGer. Welcome to the club.
08-14-2004, 04:14 PM
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Having spent a month and a half getting used to it, I happen to agree with the other posts. SMG is great. But, if as I have, you always have driven a standard with a clutch, driving SMG will take some rewiring. Don't expect the rewiring to occur overnight. It does take a while. My hardest thing to learn was downshifting into a stop.
08-30-2004, 06:00 PM
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My 545 is also due in October. I hope the estimate is accurate. I want to be driving it during the fall before the Chicago winters set in. Good luck on getting yours in October also! 
08-30-2004, 07:10 PM
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
#2: 2010 535xi Touring; Automatic.
Jay Leno makes fun of SMGs in this week's AutoWeek. He says that's why he doesn't have an Enzo. I guess he won't be buying an M5. Not like he's short of cars.
08-30-2004, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tab545' date='Aug 30 2004, 11:10 PM
Jay Leno makes fun of SMGs in this week's AutoWeek.? He says that's why he doesn't have an Enzo.? I guess he won't be buying an M5.? Not like he's short of cars.
Now I understand why I prefer Dave...
08-30-2004, 08:45 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG. Titanium Grey with Grey interior and Anthracite wood.
Originally Posted by bleudyno' date='Aug 13 2004, 12:03 PM
Man, I'm pretty excited about my new car. I find myself surfing the web everday looking for any parts for the e60. I want rims but i probably only want to shell out 3500 max for 19's maybe 20's. I want nice rims but i don't want to sacrifice ride quality. As far as body kits, I think i will go with ACS front lip, sideskirts, and rear spoiler. Thinking about just keeping the stock rear since i don't really like the ACS rear that much. Any lowering kits out yet? Probably want to lower the car just a tad. Man, i cant wait!
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08-30-2004, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Aug 30 2004, 09:21 PM
[quote name='tab545' date='Aug 30 2004, 11:10 PM'] Jay Leno makes fun of SMGs in this week's AutoWeek.? He says that's why he doesn't have an Enzo.? I guess he won't be buying an M5.? Not like he's short of cars.
Now I understand why I prefer Dave...
[/quote]That was a good read. Doesn't really make fun of SMG style transmissions though, just that he prefers manuals.