have any 530xi's been built for public consumption? i'm sure they have not yet arrived in the US, i plan on getting my hands on one of the first. but, is there anyone out there who has gotten to experience it?

i would be interested to hear anybodys opinions

 

I have mine on order for first allocation. I believe the first public consumption models will start being built early in May. I was told I would have mine in June (as soon as any normal US citizen can get their hands on one).

To answer your question, I have not yet had the joy of driving a 530xi.

 

normal...hmmm...
i was curious if our european colleagues might be having better luck

by the way topaz, what style wheels are you getting?

 

18" Style 123's (Optional on the 530xi with sport package, standard on the 530i with sport package)

 

what about the 535xd ?

 

Do anyone has the spec for the Xi? I've a friend w/ a 330xi, and I'd always took his car for a ride. I've found that the car has a very different charateristics from the regular 330i, I do not want to say if it is faster or slower, but the responsivness and the ride from the xi is quite different from the i.

 

I saw a program this morning on one of the public access channels (i think PBS)here in California that was demonstrating the e60 on ice and snow. I wish I knew what it was or when it was on again, because I was only able to catch the last 15 minutes or so. It was on around 6:45 am. It was very cool. they were doing slalom style manuevers on ice and snow at fair amount of speed with an "unexperienced driver."

 

Welcome aboard, norcale60 !

 

Imagine the tyre expense!

 

Thanks Iceman. Longtime lurker, first time poster...

Love this board, so much info!