Finally gave up and traded my 550i for an M5
02-05-2006, 04:43 PM
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My Ride: 2006 Silverstone/Black M5 with Comfort Access, Manual Side Sunshades, Electric Rear Sunshade, M Multi-Function Active Seat, Head-Up Display.
Originally Posted by 700700' post='235337' date='Feb 5 2006, 07:09 PM
is the tranny problem typical to the 5 series only or does it also affect the 6 series ?
Osama
hmmm...anyway to interrogate the dealer if they have had instances of transmission trouble with teh 650ci... cause its really important for me and my dealer has only ever sold 1 650ci till now... if you could
By the way congrats on the amazing car
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I will ask ... but you should test drive one before you buy. I posted (check up at the top of the thread) a link to a very simple test that will expose the problem. I suggest that you perform that test before you buy a 550 or 650.
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02-05-2006, 07:54 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by Znod' post='235301' date='Feb 5 2006, 04:25 PM
What a great way to take care of your tranny problem, Osama. Congrats; it is gorgeous. Glad you stayed a BMW guy. I may have to take some sort of drastic action if BMW can't sort my 20.01.00 performance problem out in a reasonable period of time. I don't think I would buy another BMW though since I would have no confidence that the same sort of thing wouldn't happen on the next one. I'd miss the forum though.
02-05-2006, 07:58 PM
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My Ride: 2008 M5 -- Exterior: Silverstone, Interior: Black. Fully Loaded. That just about sums it up! :-)
Congrats Osama!
What an awesome car. You did well on the exterior color too!
What an awesome car. You did well on the exterior color too!
02-05-2006, 08:44 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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Hey Congrats and good call.
I can tell you that Osama Arafat is his real name. He told us that when he brought his 550i, what's wrong with that name? You have a problem with someone's name now?
Originally Posted by Evenflow545' post='235441' date='Feb 6 2006, 01:08 PM
Dude. Like the car. Please tell me that your name's not really Osama Arafat.
02-06-2006, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Osama Arafat' post='235371' date='Feb 6 2006, 01:43 AM
I will ask ... but you should test drive one before you buy. I posted (check up at the top of the thread) a link to a very simple test that will expose the problem. I suggest that you perform that test before you buy a 550 or 650.
Osama
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anyways id really appreciate any info on that matter ! thanks
