Delivered: 2005 530 SMG
10-11-2004, 08:37 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i, SMG, Silver Grey, Black leather w/anthracite trim, Premium, Sport, Cold, Rear Fold Down Seats, Rear Seat Heating, Xenons. Mods: 545i chrome grill, Euro Red Reflectors and 20% window tint. Coming Soon: Dual LCD monitors w/DVD and Subwoofer install.
Well, it finally arrived and I picked it up on Saturday. All I can say is this is an awesome car. I don't have a blue tooth enabled phone yet so I'm not sure if the car has it or not. Is there a way to tell? If so, I'll let you know.
Second, getting used to the SMG. First and Second are still a bit jerky, but I know if will come in time.
Third, the car came without the two latches in the back seat to buckle a person in the middle of the back seat. Sales guy was dumbfounded as was I. There is a shoulder strap, just no place for it to go. I have to take it in for service to see if they are missing or just stuck behind the seat as there were no service guys present.
I have the latest software 13.2 and no nav option and my RDS works.
Let me know if there are any 2005 specific questions and I'll try to help.
Matt
2005 530i, Silver Gray, Black w/Anthracite, SMG, Prem, Sport, Cold, Rear Heat, Fold Downs, Xenons. (No pics yet, sorry)
Second, getting used to the SMG. First and Second are still a bit jerky, but I know if will come in time.
Third, the car came without the two latches in the back seat to buckle a person in the middle of the back seat. Sales guy was dumbfounded as was I. There is a shoulder strap, just no place for it to go. I have to take it in for service to see if they are missing or just stuck behind the seat as there were no service guys present.
I have the latest software 13.2 and no nav option and my RDS works.
Let me know if there are any 2005 specific questions and I'll try to help.
Matt
2005 530i, Silver Gray, Black w/Anthracite, SMG, Prem, Sport, Cold, Rear Heat, Fold Downs, Xenons. (No pics yet, sorry)
10-11-2004, 11:16 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
I remember a poll here concerning an E60 6speed, SMG or Stick? The last time I looked the SMG's outnumbered the sticks by two to one.
I now have 7000 miles on my 545 SMG and I would chose the same car, same options if I were to to it again right now.
I now have 7000 miles on my 545 SMG and I would chose the same car, same options if I were to to it again right now.
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10-11-2004, 04:25 PM
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Congrats on the car!
SMG is the best -- you'll love it.
I'd love to see a pic or two of the rear seatbelt issue you mentioned. We could probably give you better information than the dealer as to whether or not something is screwed up or not!
SMG is the best -- you'll love it.
I'd love to see a pic or two of the rear seatbelt issue you mentioned. We could probably give you better information than the dealer as to whether or not something is screwed up or not!
10-11-2004, 05:01 PM
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My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an
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curius to know whether your cd player will play mp3's, sound like a great car by the way
10-12-2004, 12:05 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i, SMG, Silver Grey, Black leather w/anthracite trim, Premium, Sport, Cold, Rear Fold Down Seats, Rear Seat Heating, Xenons. Mods: 545i chrome grill, Euro Red Reflectors and 20% window tint. Coming Soon: Dual LCD monitors w/DVD and Subwoofer install.
Those seeking pictures: Well, it's pretty much rained non-stop since I picked up the car due to tropical storm matthew (We're not supposed to have those in KS)...so I haven't been able to get any pictures taken.
Rudy: I can take a picture of the back seat to show what's missing for the seat belt. Any help will be great. I haven't made an appointment yet.
Buddy: I'll burn some MP3's and check it out.
Jyeatman: I'm not sure how to tell if it has bluetooth. I haven't read though the manual all the way yet. If you can tell me how I can tell without having a blue tooth enabled phone, I'd be happy to let you know.
Matt
BTW, I had the dealer add the red reflectors and the chrome grill before I picked it up (It was about $140 for everything). It's a great addition to the silver gray cars.
Rudy: I can take a picture of the back seat to show what's missing for the seat belt. Any help will be great. I haven't made an appointment yet.
Buddy: I'll burn some MP3's and check it out.
Jyeatman: I'm not sure how to tell if it has bluetooth. I haven't read though the manual all the way yet. If you can tell me how I can tell without having a blue tooth enabled phone, I'd be happy to let you know.
Matt
BTW, I had the dealer add the red reflectors and the chrome grill before I picked it up (It was about $140 for everything). It's a great addition to the silver gray cars.
10-12-2004, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by pughmat' date='Oct 12 2004, 10:05 AM
BTW, I had the dealer add the red reflectors and the chrome grill before I picked it up (It was about $140 for everything). It's a great addition to the silver gray cars.
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. only the grilles are more than that. good choice, i have the grilles and reflectors on my silver gray as well 
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