Biggest E60 Ripoff....
02-04-2008, 08:43 PM
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I miss my fold down seats, that I had no idea was an option on my 550. I am a realtor and my yard signs are too large for the trunks so I have to lay them in the back seat. but since this is my first bimmer, I will know next time what is worth paying for and what isn't.
02-05-2008, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='527437' date='Feb 5 2008, 07:17 AM
Navigation, no reason this option should still be $1900.
How much is bluetooth? With all the laws and accidents that should be standard.
How much is bluetooth? With all the laws and accidents that should be standard.
02-05-2008, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Uk525i' post='527463' date='Feb 5 2008, 02:58 PM
All options are a rip off in financial terms, you will never see that money again!
But if they add to your enjoyment, and you have nothing better to spend the money on, why not!
But if they add to your enjoyment, and you have nothing better to spend the money on, why not!
Most other options your right though, they return ?0 on money spent
02-05-2008, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='527083' date='Feb 4 2008, 11:52 AM
HiFi stereo is not standard in the US
Please be careful posting incorrect information when search will reveal correct info easily.
02-05-2008, 08:10 AM
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I'll tell you what a rip off is.
It's when you ask your dealer to quote for a retrofitted bluetooth system and phone cradle and he looks you in the eye and says ?1,800. That's $3,546 in a proper currency. :thumbsdown:
That makes it so expensive, that I will not even spend my company's money on it. That might well be one reasonable definition of a rip off.
If they halved the price, they may actually sell a few.
It's when you ask your dealer to quote for a retrofitted bluetooth system and phone cradle and he looks you in the eye and says ?1,800. That's $3,546 in a proper currency. :thumbsdown:
That makes it so expensive, that I will not even spend my company's money on it. That might well be one reasonable definition of a rip off.
If they halved the price, they may actually sell a few.
02-05-2008, 08:36 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Originally Posted by gleek' post='526672' date='Feb 3 2008, 01:58 PM
+1 on comfort access.
+++ on comfort access, I love it and use it everyday.
02-05-2008, 10:26 AM
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Fold down rear seats and rear seat airbags should both be standard items not add ons. Safety should be built into each car at this price and type so airbags should be standard.
The fold down seats seem like such a practical necessity that it would just be easier to fit all the cars coming down the line with fold down seats. It might even simplify things to have a few less options and a few more standard items.
The fold down seats seem like such a practical necessity that it would just be easier to fit all the cars coming down the line with fold down seats. It might even simplify things to have a few less options and a few more standard items.
02-05-2008, 10:33 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='527063' date='Feb 4 2008, 09:59 AM
Once a car in this segment hits the $50K+ mark (base MSRP) there;
Should be no need for a 'Premium Package' all these items in this package should be standard.
Should be no charge for widely available colors, only for special order unique colors.
Should be no charge for Confort Access.
Should be no charge for any of the items listed in the Entertainment Options except Sat radio (because you have to subscribe).
Should not be a charge for Nav. or PDC.
BTW, that still leaves $19,259 worth of Options/Accessories not including 19' wheels, an additonal $4,000-$4,995.
Just my 2 cents,
Phill
Should be no need for a 'Premium Package' all these items in this package should be standard.
Should be no charge for widely available colors, only for special order unique colors.
Should be no charge for Confort Access.
Should be no charge for any of the items listed in the Entertainment Options except Sat radio (because you have to subscribe).
Should not be a charge for Nav. or PDC.
BTW, that still leaves $19,259 worth of Options/Accessories not including 19' wheels, an additonal $4,000-$4,995.
Just my 2 cents,
Phill
