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Old 02-18-2009, 06:42 AM
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Is Carbon Black available starting model year 2008 or was it available in 2007? And available only with the Sport option?
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Your location would help with the answer. CB has been available in Europe as an option for some time I believe. In the US, it became available with the 550 Sports Package only starting MY 2008, which was mid-2007 at the dealers. Not available on US MY 2007 as I recall. For MY 2009, I think you can get it on the 535 as well...
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='795927' date='Feb 18 2009, 06:33 PM
CB has been available in Europe as an option for some time I believe.
Right! I was looking at a 2004 Carbon Black E61 before I finally settled on my car.
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='795927' date='Feb 18 2009, 12:33 PM
Your location would help with the answer. CB has been available in Europe as an option for some time I believe. In the US, it became available with the 550 Sports Package only starting MY 2008, which was mid-2007 at the dealers. Not available on US MY 2007 as I recall. For MY 2009, I think you can get it on the 535 as well...
Thanks, I am in the US so 2008 MY it is. I guess I'll wait six months to a year and then try to pick up a good deal used 550i that is still in warranty. I lust for the Carbon Black with Natural or Auburn interior (although I would have preferred the M3's cinnamon).
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My 2006 550 was carbon black (Canada)
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Anything you miss about the 550i? Do you have any pics of your 550i? I am trying to decide between the 550i Sport and the M5. I am going with the Carbon Black and either Natural Brown or Black interior. Any input would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Westcoast M5' post='796019' date='Feb 18 2009, 02:33 PM
My 2006 550 was carbon black (Canada)
Whoa. Does this mean there this combo can be found in a 06-07 550i in the US? Or is this limited to Canada (in addition to Europe)?
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Originally Posted by bharjhol' post='796065' date='Feb 18 2009, 02:38 PM
Whoa. Does this mean there this combo can be found in a 06-07 550i in the US? Or is this limited to Canada (in addition to Europe)?
Never say never, but not officially offered in the US. It would have to be an import from the the great white north!
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Originally Posted by rmpatek' post='796047' date='Feb 18 2009, 12:10 PM
Anything you miss about the 550i? Do you have any pics of your 550i? I am trying to decide between the 550i Sport and the M5. I am going with the Carbon Black and either Natural Brown or Black interior. Any input would be appreciated.
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The only thing I miss is the fuel economy . Absolutely loved my 550.. only reason to let it go was the M. One of my favourites things about the car was the carbon black.
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After reading on this forum about all the people liking their Carbon Black I started liking mine
I know I just used to favor Black or Black Metallic
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