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Mar 29, 2005 | 07:17 PM

#21

Rudy

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From: Pittsburgh, PA USA

My Ride: G30 M550i

Model Year: 2018

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Originally Posted by smokescreen-38' date='Mar 26 2005, 12:40 PM

Well, I'm pretty happy with the configuration that I picked out and it's a lease anyway so I'll see what I like and what I don't like (although I'll probably love everything)... and then I'll see if I feel like I miss not having a couple of features that I didn't take....
The biggest question in my mind was the SMG that I opted for (never drove it but I originally intended to go with the manual trans), but as the days go by I feel confident that I chose the best transmission; especially when I read all the posts regarding it in this forum!

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I think you'll really learn to love the SMG -- don't pass judgement on it too soon. Let us know how you like it early on, then let us know how you like it after a couple thousand miles, etc. If you're like me, you'll like it more and more as the timing becomes second nature and you begin to "feel" the shifts in the seat of your pants...

Good luck -- hope the wait doesn't kill you!!

Mar 29, 2005 | 07:23 PM

#22

smokescreen-38

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From: Northern New Jersey

My Ride: 2007 M5 - Interlagos Blue / SMG / Black Perforated Merino / Fully Loaded!!

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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Mar 29 2005, 11:17 PM

Good luck -- hope the wait doesn't kill you!!

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Well, I'm sure you can already guess that IT IS KILLING ME!!
I'm happy that I was able to special order my car but I'm dying here waiting for it... my vehicle status went to "In production" this past weekend so I'm anxious for it to move to "Waiting for Transport" now....
Does anyone know how long it takes (more or less) just to build the car ??

Mar 29, 2005 | 07:43 PM

#23

Rudy

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From: Pittsburgh, PA USA

My Ride: G30 M550i

Model Year: 2018

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Originally Posted by smokescreen-38' date='Mar 29 2005, 11:23 PM

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The wait won't be as bad for you as it was for some of us -- this place hardly existed back when I was waiting six months for my car! Many of us had to suffer with RF -- but then again, that's how I met many of the regulars here and that's kind of how this place got it's life. (Click here to learn about that story...)

Spend some time reading everything and the time will pass quickly, I hope. You can start by reading the following answer to your question asked above:
http://www.e60.net/faq/#pq2

And since you are waiting for an SMG car, the best thread to start reading about it is in the FAQ forum -- make sure to follow the links contained in the FAQ thread since they point to some great discussions and tech documents about the SMG!
Click here to go to the SMG FAQ thread...

Mar 30, 2005 | 05:29 AM

#24

smokescreen-38

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From: Northern New Jersey

My Ride: 2007 M5 - Interlagos Blue / SMG / Black Perforated Merino / Fully Loaded!!

Fantastic! Thanks Rudy... I appreciate the support and information.
I'll be sure to keep you guys posted as to the progress that my car makes and of course everyone will know when I receive it!

Mar 30, 2005 | 05:38 AM

#25

andy545

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From: expat in The Netherlands

My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire

Model Year: 2005

Engine: 545i

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Originally Posted by josephmore5' date='Mar 25 2005, 11:49 AM

I just jot my first Bimmer.
I must admit that I have been getting up early and going to the garage and staring at her.
Is that wrong?
What about radar detectors?
What should I do?

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You have a typical case BMWad ( BMW addict syndrome ).

See a doctor.

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Congrats!!