05 ED 545i
11-04-2004 | 02:51 PM
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From: BROOKLYN,NY USA
My Ride: E60 "Stripper"
Now C6 "Stripper"
I have Ordered an 05 ED 545i with Navi, should i get HUD or not?
Comfort seats or not?
Sport package with SMG or Step?
BMW OEM clear protective covering for hood, bumper, foglights or not?
Thanks for your input!
Comfort seats or not?
Sport package with SMG or Step?
BMW OEM clear protective covering for hood, bumper, foglights or not?
Thanks for your input!
11-04-2004 | 03:09 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Nov 4 2004, 04:51 PM
I have Ordered an 05 ED 545i with Navi, should i get HUD or not?
Comfort seats or not?
Sport package with SMG or Step?
BMW OEM clear protective covering for hood, bumper, foglights or not?
Thanks for your input!?
Comfort seats or not?
Sport package with SMG or Step?
BMW OEM clear protective covering for hood, bumper, foglights or not?
Thanks for your input!?
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Sports Package YES
Transmission:::: If you like a stick then get the SMG. Its a manual transmission. If you cannot drive a stick then the SMG is not for you. Get the Step.
11-04-2004 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Nov 4 2004, 06:09 PM
[quote name='530iii' date='Nov 4 2004, 04:51 PM']I have Ordered an 05 ED 545i with Navi, should i get HUD or not?
Comfort seats or not?
Sport package with SMG or Step?
BMW OEM clear protective covering for hood, bumper, foglights or not?
Thanks for your input!?
Comfort seats or not?
Sport package with SMG or Step?
BMW OEM clear protective covering for hood, bumper, foglights or not?
Thanks for your input!?
[snapback]52746[/snapback]
Sports Package YES
Transmission:::: If you like a stick then get the SMG. Its a manual transmission. If you cannot drive a stick then the SMG is not for you. Get the Step.
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[/quote]What he said...
Absolutely agree.
11-04-2004 | 03:24 PM
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From: BROOKLYN,NY USA
My Ride: E60 "Stripper"
Now C6 "Stripper"
Do you guys see any longterm reliability issues with HUD or SMG?
I can drive a stick but would rather have a hand free for the ladyfriend!
Does the SMG really "jerk" in auto mode?
I can drive a stick but would rather have a hand free for the ladyfriend!
Does the SMG really "jerk" in auto mode?
11-04-2004 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Nov 4 2004, 07:24 PM
Do you guys see any longterm reliability issues with HUD or SMG?
Does the SMG really "jerk" in auto mode?
Does the SMG really "jerk" in auto mode?
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Check w/ me 8 year from you McFly 
Seriously thou.... on the jerkyness shifting issue... all I can say is that it will be as jearky as any manual tranny.
It's all about the skills (or lack of).Know what i mean??!!
cheers,
beewang
11-04-2004 | 04:53 PM
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HUD adds an extreme amount of info for the Nav including direction and distance to next turn. It is well worth the $$$. Comfort seats as well. The choice of tranny is up to you I agree with everyone above. As far as clear bra I would get quotes/ warranty info from 3rd parties and compare with the OEM. I didn't know BMW offered this. You will love the V8.
11-04-2004 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gmartin' date='Nov 4 2004, 07:53 PM
HUD adds an extreme amount of info for the Nav including direction and distance to next turn. It is well worth the $$$. Comfort seats as well. The choice of tranny is up to you I agree with everyone above. As far as clear bra I would get quotes/ warranty info from 3rd parties and compare with the OEM. I didn't know BMW offered this. You will love the V8.
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Yes the OEM clear bra is pre cut and in the US E60 accessories catalog/brochure page 25.
