UPDATE; Delivered 6/13/008
05-02-2008, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 545i now' post='572798' date='May 1 2008, 11:58 PM
Placed my order last weekend and have been able to slip into a production slot previously designated for dealer stock.
Car is already in status 151, so she should be built in a few days.
Here are the particulars
-Deep Sea Blue
-Black Dakota Leather
-Anthracite Headliner
-Bamboo Anthracite
-Sport Pkg
-Sport Automatic trans
-Nav
-Logic 7
-Ipod/USB
-Sat radio
-Active Steering
-CWP
-Sunshades
-Comfort Access
Decided against more of the exotic options, and kept this blue beauty optioned similarly to my 2005 545i, just with some of the newer options not available 3 years ago.
I really like the Deep Sea Blue / Black interior combo. Ive seen a number of E39 M5's around with similar blue exterior/ black interior that look great (IMO).
Havent had a blue car in years. Tired of grey, Silver , and black which Ive had in succession on previous BMW's and Audis over last 10 years.
Think I am going to add a deck lid spoiler for a finishing touch. What is best source for one of these?
Best guess is she will hit Port Hueneme around June 10, make it to San Diego a few days later.
Now the tough part...WAITING
Car is already in status 151, so she should be built in a few days.
Here are the particulars
-Deep Sea Blue
-Black Dakota Leather
-Anthracite Headliner
-Bamboo Anthracite
-Sport Pkg
-Sport Automatic trans
-Nav
-Logic 7
-Ipod/USB
-Sat radio
-Active Steering
-CWP
-Sunshades
-Comfort Access
Decided against more of the exotic options, and kept this blue beauty optioned similarly to my 2005 545i, just with some of the newer options not available 3 years ago.
I really like the Deep Sea Blue / Black interior combo. Ive seen a number of E39 M5's around with similar blue exterior/ black interior that look great (IMO).
Havent had a blue car in years. Tired of grey, Silver , and black which Ive had in succession on previous BMW's and Audis over last 10 years.
Think I am going to add a deck lid spoiler for a finishing touch. What is best source for one of these?
Best guess is she will hit Port Hueneme around June 10, make it to San Diego a few days later.
Now the tough part...WAITING
05-02-2008, 08:04 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i w/ Sports & Permium Pkg. Silv/Blk
2008 VW R32 w/Nav.
1992 VW Corrado Silv/Blk-retired
2001 530i Sports/Premium-retired
Originally Posted by 545i now' post='572798' date='May 2 2008, 12:58 AM
Placed my order last weekend and have been able to slip into a production slot previously designated for dealer stock.
Car is already in status 151, so she should be built in a few days.
Here are the particulars
-Deep Sea Blue
-Black Dakota Leather
-Anthracite Headliner
-Bamboo Anthracite
-Sport Pkg
-Sport Automatic trans
-Nav
-Logic 7
-Ipod/USB
-Sat radio
-Active Steering
-CWP
-Sunshades
-Comfort Access
Decided against more of the exotic options, and kept this blue beauty optioned similarly to my 2005 545i, just with some of the newer options not available 3 years ago.
I really like the Deep Sea Blue / Black interior combo. Ive seen a number of E39 M5's around with similar blue exterior/ black interior that look great (IMO).
Havent had a blue car in years. Tired of grey, Silver , and black which Ive had in succession on previous BMW's and Audis over last 10 years.
Think I am going to add a deck lid spoiler for a finishing touch. What is best source for one of these?
Best guess is she will hit Port Hueneme around June 10, make it to San Diego a few days later.
Now the tough part...WAITING
Car is already in status 151, so she should be built in a few days.
Here are the particulars
-Deep Sea Blue
-Black Dakota Leather
-Anthracite Headliner
-Bamboo Anthracite
-Sport Pkg
-Sport Automatic trans
-Nav
-Logic 7
-Ipod/USB
-Sat radio
-Active Steering
-CWP
-Sunshades
-Comfort Access
Decided against more of the exotic options, and kept this blue beauty optioned similarly to my 2005 545i, just with some of the newer options not available 3 years ago.
I really like the Deep Sea Blue / Black interior combo. Ive seen a number of E39 M5's around with similar blue exterior/ black interior that look great (IMO).
Havent had a blue car in years. Tired of grey, Silver , and black which Ive had in succession on previous BMW's and Audis over last 10 years.
Think I am going to add a deck lid spoiler for a finishing touch. What is best source for one of these?
Best guess is she will hit Port Hueneme around June 10, make it to San Diego a few days later.
Now the tough part...WAITING
Congats! here is a matching nostalgic trinket in a lovley blue.....
05-02-2008, 09:09 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='573357' date='May 2 2008, 09:04 PM
Congats! here is a matching nostalgic trinket in a lovley blue..... Attachment 49518
Attachment 49518
05-02-2008, 09:12 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
Originally Posted by juris335' post='573345' date='May 2 2008, 08:36 PM
Congrats! May I ask what is the anthracite and why would one want it? Does it match the interior trim? Is it on the dash and overhead too? Thanks.
05-02-2008, 09:25 PM
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My Ride: 2007 525i (not LCI) - Alpine white, M sport package, Comfort seats, Logic 7, Bluetooth, Xenon adaptive headlights, PDC, sunroof, A/C with extended features, etc.
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='573334' date='May 2 2008, 08:25 PM
To quote Tom Petty, "The waiting, is the hardest part" 
Hope it goes by FAST!! 
Hope it goes by FAST!!
05-03-2008, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 545i now' post='572798' date='May 1 2008, 11:58 PM
Here are the particulars
-Deep Sea Blue
-Black Dakota Leather
-Anthracite Headliner
-Bamboo Anthracite
-Sport Pkg
-Sport Automatic trans
-Nav
-Logic 7
-Ipod/USB
-Sat radio
-Active Steering
-CWP
-Sunshades
-Comfort Access
-Deep Sea Blue
-Black Dakota Leather
-Anthracite Headliner
-Bamboo Anthracite
-Sport Pkg
-Sport Automatic trans
-Nav
-Logic 7
-Ipod/USB
-Sat radio
-Active Steering
-CWP
-Sunshades
-Comfort Access
05-03-2008, 11:36 AM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
Originally Posted by Heloha' post='573474' date='May 3 2008, 07:28 AM
Nice...Love the Anthracite Headliner, but what's with having CWP in SanDiego?
05-03-2008, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by grover432' post='573510' date='May 3 2008, 09:15 AM
When will you get delivery? I'm considering ordering a 535xi, but by the time it gets here, I'd be 6 - 8 weeks away from a 2009.
I figured that the best deals to be had are now, and although there are some rumored nice changes for '09, the '08 will suit my needs just fine.