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04-23-2006, 10:44 AM
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My Ride: 525i M Sport Touring (E61): Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Following all my recent questions I have taken all the comments from fellow members on board and amended my order from a 523i M Sport Tourer to the 525i M Sport Tourer with the following spec. and options: 525i M Sport Tourer (E61) in Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Thanks to everyone for their assistance in finalising my choices. I'm now happy with the spec. and can't wait to join you all in the E60 / E61 club properly.
Thanks to everyone for their assistance in finalising my choices. I'm now happy with the spec. and can't wait to join you all in the E60 / E61 club properly.
04-23-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Allymunro' post='273056' date='Apr 23 2006, 07:44 PM
Following all my recent questions I have taken all the comments from fellow members on board and amended my order from a 523i M Sport Tourer to the 525i M Sport Tourer with the following spec. and options: 525i M Sport Tourer (E61) in Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Thanks to everyone for their assistance in finalising my choices. I'm now happy with the spec. and can't wait to join you all in the E60 / E61 club properly.
Thanks to everyone for their assistance in finalising my choices. I'm now happy with the spec. and can't wait to join you all in the E60 / E61 club properly.
04-23-2006, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: 525i M Sport Touring (E61): Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Originally Posted by colejl' post='273107' date='Apr 23 2006, 10:16 PM
Congrats, do you have a ETA?
04-23-2006, 02:46 PM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
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04-23-2006, 02:56 PM
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My Ride: 525i M Sport Touring (E61): Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='273136' date='Apr 23 2006, 11:46 PM
We LOVE to help you spend YOUR money....
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As always the extra ??/$$ was always a consideration, but I have to live with this car for 3-4 years so It's worth stretching a bit. I'm sure I've done the right thing.
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Originally Posted by Allymunro' post='273110' date='Apr 23 2006, 10:22 PM
Nothing specific yet; the car is still status 1100, but I think it will be early June.
Hi Allymunro. Nice car - what a spec!
I ordered my car 4 weeks ago from a dealer in London who told me late May/early June and has just given me a courtesy call to confirm an ETA of the first week in June. What is your 'status 1100' reference about? Is it part of an order tracking system? Could you pass me some details please?
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530d SE Touring, Automatic, Titanium Grey, beige leather comfort seats, light poplar wood trim, sports steering wheel, graduated tinted windscreen, panoramic sunroof, pro radio, logic 7, 6CD, visibility pack, storage compartment pack, adv aircon
Originally Posted by brommy' post='273258' date='Apr 24 2006, 04:39 AM
What is your 'status 1100' reference about? Is it part of a order tracking system? Could you pass me some details please?
04-24-2006, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Allymunro' post='273143' date='Apr 23 2006, 11:56 PM
Thanks Ray
As always the extra ??/$$ was always a consideration, but I have to live with this car for 3-4 years so It's worth stretching a bit. I'm sure I've done the right thing.
As always the extra ??/$$ was always a consideration, but I have to live with this car for 3-4 years so It's worth stretching a bit. I'm sure I've done the right thing.
04-24-2006, 04:20 AM
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My Ride: 525i M Sport Touring (E61): Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Originally Posted by brommy' post='273258' date='Apr 24 2006, 10:39 AM
Hi Allymunro. Nice car - what a spec!
I ordered my car 4 weeks ago from a dealer in London who told me late May/early June and has just given me a courtesy call to confirm an ETA of the first week in June. What is your 'status 1100' reference about? Is it part of an order tracking system? Could you pass me some details please?
I ordered my car 4 weeks ago from a dealer in London who told me late May/early June and has just given me a courtesy call to confirm an ETA of the first week in June. What is your 'status 1100' reference about? Is it part of an order tracking system? Could you pass me some details please?
The status 1100 is the dealer tracking system. Status 1100 means the order has been placed on the system but no planned production date. During this time the specification is amendable. It then will go to the next stage, which is status 1200. This means a production date is planned and it is then very difficult to amend spec. My order has been status 1100 for the last two weeks and this has allowed me to change my spec. twice!
Hopefully I'll be notified of status 1200 soon which will give me a firmer idea of possible delivery schedule (and stop me making any more expensive amendments! 
). I would ask your dealer for more details.What spec. is your car? Tell us more about it. I'm sure it'll be great and I hope you enjoy your ride when it arrives.
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My Ride: 525i M Sport Touring (E61): Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Originally Posted by colejl' post='273280' date='Apr 24 2006, 12:54 PM
Did you buy a servicing package? If you're keeping it for 3-4 years then they're definitely worth considering, especially if you do a reasonable mileage?
I am considering the service package, but at this point I think it may be just about breakeven for me. My mileage is around 15-18K per year. If I keep the car longer than three years I think it's worth it, but if I trade it in after three years having done about 45K I will only have had two services on this package. In this case it would be six of one and half a dozen of the other.
Any other comments / advise from other UK members about the BMW service packages?
