Update on wagon vs. sedan struggle
08-16-2006, 02:45 PM
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Well, thanks to everyone for all the great input and advice on my "sedan vs. wagon" thread.
I can't believe I just committed to spend this much money on a car, but I just placed the order:
530xi sedan
Alpine white/Gray leather/Dark Poplar
6 sp manual
Premium
Sport
Cold Weather
Logic7
Window shades
Delivery is estimated somewhere in mid-late October.
Wow! I've been considering a BMW purchase for almost a year now. I started out looking at the 325xi wagon. After obsessing with the E90/E91 for awhile, I finally decided it was simply too small for me and my needs. Considered a lightly optioned 525xi for awhile, then finally worked my way up to where I'm at now with the 530xi I just ordered.
Good thing I finally ordered - another few months and I probably could've justified an M5!
I can't believe I just committed to spend this much money on a car, but I just placed the order:
530xi sedan
Alpine white/Gray leather/Dark Poplar
6 sp manual
Premium
Sport
Cold Weather
Logic7
Window shades
Delivery is estimated somewhere in mid-late October.
Wow! I've been considering a BMW purchase for almost a year now. I started out looking at the 325xi wagon. After obsessing with the E90/E91 for awhile, I finally decided it was simply too small for me and my needs. Considered a lightly optioned 525xi for awhile, then finally worked my way up to where I'm at now with the 530xi I just ordered.
Good thing I finally ordered - another few months and I probably could've justified an M5!
08-16-2006, 02:54 PM
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08-16-2006, 03:00 PM
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Excellent! Welcome to the club (?!?) - I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience.
And thanks for the update.
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And thanks for the update.
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08-16-2006, 03:11 PM
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Quick question for you (that I didn't ask myself). Given that you considered the wagon and you have kids and a family, perhaps you should consider also getting the split folding rear seats for another $475 MSRP?
08-16-2006, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by beldredge' post='323334' date='Aug 16 2006, 05:45 PM
Well, thanks to everyone for all the great input and advice on my "sedan vs. wagon" thread.
I can't believe I just committed to spend this much money on a car, but I just placed the order:
I can't believe I just committed to spend this much money on a car, but I just placed the order:
Congrats. Nice choice on the Alpine!!! IMHO, wagons are cool but really how practical are they?
I mean SUVs are everywhere and they ain't hauling nothing. Just brats. Stupid. Make your kids happy by getting a pool.If your getting a bimmer, the sedan makes real sense cause you can really have fun driving it. Another vehicle should be the hauler, the one for the ugly stuff. Not the bimmer.
My three cents.
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08-16-2006, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chris.y' post='323348' date='Aug 16 2006, 05:11 PM
Quick question for you (that I didn't ask myself). Given that you considered the wagon and you have kids and a family, perhaps you should consider also getting the split folding rear seats for another $475 MSRP?
I'll borrow the wife's SUV for hauling duties as the occasional need arises.
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
08-16-2006, 08:23 PM
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Congrats!
Notice you are getting the manual, cool!
Did you have a chance to test drive a manual?
my main complaint about the car is how hard it is to get a smooth shift
the shift and the clutch travel are waaaaaaay long
i miss the shiftin feel of my 6 years old accord...
Notice you are getting the manual, cool!
Did you have a chance to test drive a manual?
my main complaint about the car is how hard it is to get a smooth shift
the shift and the clutch travel are waaaaaaay long
i miss the shiftin feel of my 6 years old accord...