Getting ready to order...
04-08-2009 | 08:31 AM
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Sounds like a great car you've built there.....I agree with the others, Sport Auto trans with paddle shifters, and the biggest no-brainer for Texas, the Ventilated seats! 
I suspect you knew that though as you were considering them in the first place, (I hear the devil Summers in Texas!). Most importantly, enjoy the European delivery and take MANY pictures to post here when you are done!! 
04-08-2009 | 09:04 AM
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From: Vancouver, BC , Canada
My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
The MSport package is a must !!!
04-08-2009 | 09:50 AM
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From: Surrey, BC, Canada
My Ride: 2008 535i - Carbon Metallic Black, Black Nasca Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim. Sport auto step w/ paddles, M Sport package (M aero package, M steering wheel, M sport suspension, anthracite roof liner, 18" M135 wheels), Premium package (comfort seats, heated F/R ventilated F seats, Logic 7, PDC.
+1 for M Sport, Sport Auto with paddles, and ventilated seats! I live in Canada (brr....) and I still find them useful! Definitely need them in TX.
04-08-2009 | 09:56 AM
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From: South Bay, CA
My Ride: My 5 and I met on Father's Day 2008 and have been together ever since. 20" Wheels (Make TBD), premium package, sport package, AiB V3 upgrade and a Passport Escort 8500 Radar Detector.
2010? Man, my (2005) baby is getting old!
Congrats and welcome home!
Congrats and welcome home!
04-08-2009 | 11:10 AM
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From: Plymouth, Minnesota USA
My Ride: 1985 325e (sold it in 1996) // 2001 Z3 2.5 / White / Blk Lthr / 5-spd (wife's) // 04 530i / Metallic Blk / Beige Lthr / 6-spd / Logic7 / 19" 166 Michelin Pilot Sp
What, no more love for a manual transmission?
I, for one, like the feel of a clutch and switching gears old-skool style!
I, for one, like the feel of a clutch and switching gears old-skool style!
04-08-2009 | 11:14 AM
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Thanks for all the replies! I'm going to seriously look at the M Sport Package. I was just concerned about the anthracite (sp?) liner - didn't want too much black in the car - not sure if I would like that. But I'll be looking into it.
The Ipod/USB adapter is automatic now - with the Value Package (an extension of the Premium Package). I'm also going to look more closely at the other suggestions. Thanks!
I'm in Houston, where we definately have hot summers.
The Ipod/USB adapter is automatic now - with the Value Package (an extension of the Premium Package). I'm also going to look more closely at the other suggestions. Thanks!
I'm in Houston, where we definately have hot summers.
04-08-2009 | 12:02 PM
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From: The State of Southern NJ!
Good config - If I were in a toasty climate I would spring for the vented seats. And the "Value Pkg" , for those who mentioned IPOD, includes leather and IPOD.
Take some pictures of your travels and delivery!
Take some pictures of your travels and delivery!
