Had a 550i test drive yesterday to seal the deal
12-06-2005, 10:24 AM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
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Mystic Blue/Auburn/Anthracite or Poplar
Sport Package
Premium Sound Package
Cold Weather Package
Active Steering
Steptronic
60/40 folding rear seats
Sunshades
Comfort seats
Navigation
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Nice good interior choice!
BTW which dealer? SO I can make sure not to go purchase a 550 Auto thats there right now.
12-06-2005, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='207984' date='Dec 6 2005, 11:12 AM
Did you end up buying the 550 you test drove? or did you order one?
550i
Mystic Blue/Auburn/Anthracite or Poplar
Sport Package
Premium Sound Package
Cold Weather Package
Active Steering
Steptronic
60/40 folding rear seats
Sunshades
Comfort seats
Navigation
Nice good interior choice!
BTW which dealer? SO I can make sure not to go purchase a 550 Auto thats there right now.
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Seriously, that's not a bad move! I drove a black 550i at Irvine BMW - the one with active steering and sport package.
It's not really a big deal - I never overrevved it, nor did I do anything to it that it couldn't handle. These are BMW's, people, they are made to be driven like BMW's, not Buicks, am I right??
12-06-2005, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by teutonictrio' post='208003' date='Dec 6 2005, 11:29 AM
It's not really a big deal - I never overrevved it, nor did I do anything to it that it couldn't handle. These are BMW's, people, they are made to be driven like BMW's, not Buicks, am I right??
Yup! thats right! maybe after 1200miles...
12-06-2005, 02:07 PM
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My Ride: Ordered 550i ED on 9/24/05. Titanium silver, priority one seating (black), steptronic, sports package, premium sound system, active steering, comfort access, power rear sunshades, navigation, head up display, rear door air bag
Let me get this straight. You don't want to spend the extra money for the Nasca leather but you also have a Porsche. My other car is a 1995 Buick. lol 
Maybe you should add HUD to make your navigation instructions safer. Just a thought.
I am less than one week from taking delivery of my 550 in Munich. Nasca leather, nav and HUD. I have been reading posts for over two years waiting for this moment in time.
Maybe you should add HUD to make your navigation instructions safer. Just a thought.
I am less than one week from taking delivery of my 550 in Munich. Nasca leather, nav and HUD. I have been reading posts for over two years waiting for this moment in time.
12-06-2005, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DUCKMAN' post='208078' date='Dec 6 2005, 03:07 PM
Let me get this straight. You don't want to spend the extra money for the Nasca leather but you also have a Porsche. My other car is a 1995 Buick. lol
Maybe you should add HUD to make your navigation instructions safer. Just a thought.
I am less than one week from taking delivery of my 550 in Munich. Nasca leather, nav and HUD. I have been reading posts for over two years waiting for this moment in time.
Maybe you should add HUD to make your navigation instructions safer. Just a thought.
I am less than one week from taking delivery of my 550 in Munich. Nasca leather, nav and HUD. I have been reading posts for over two years waiting for this moment in time.
What is HUD?
12-06-2005, 05:40 PM
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My Ride: Ordered 550i ED on 9/24/05. Titanium silver, priority one seating (black), steptronic, sports package, premium sound system, active steering, comfort access, power rear sunshades, navigation, head up display, rear door air bag
$1800 just for leather doesn't do it for me - I'd rather spend money on toys or performance enhancements (like sports package, or navigation (toys)). Plus, the leather is good enough as is - don't need EVERYTHING! It's like the people who option up a Mini Cooper to $68,000 - what's the use? The leather inside the BMW is actually very similar to that inside my new Boxster S - very 'grainy'.
What is HUD?
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That $1800 extra for the Nasca leather will also get you the ventilation in the two front seats -- admittedly it is an expensive option. Just another luxury option I chose to spring for -- not for everyone. The Dakota leather is probably more durable. I chose the Nasca for the feel and the ventilation. The HUD (head up display) is a cool toy that has the extra safety aspect of keeping your eyes looking thru the windshield. To each his own, I'm not a salesman and BMW is not paying me.
What is HUD?
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That $1800 extra for the Nasca leather will also get you the ventilation in the two front seats -- admittedly it is an expensive option. Just another luxury option I chose to spring for -- not for everyone. The Dakota leather is probably more durable. I chose the Nasca for the feel and the ventilation. The HUD (head up display) is a cool toy that has the extra safety aspect of keeping your eyes looking thru the windshield. To each his own, I'm not a salesman and BMW is not paying me.
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12-06-2005, 08:59 PM
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Let me get this straight. You don't want to spend the extra money for the Nasca leather but you also have a Porsche. My other car is a 1995 Buick. lol
Maybe you should add HUD to make your navigation instructions safer. Just a thought.
I am less than one week from taking delivery of my 550 in Munich. Nasca leather, nav and HUD. I have been reading posts for over two years waiting for this moment in time.
Maybe you should add HUD to make your navigation instructions safer. Just a thought.
I am less than one week from taking delivery of my 550 in Munich. Nasca leather, nav and HUD. I have been reading posts for over two years waiting for this moment in time.
What is HUD?
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A toy that you need to give serious consideration. HUD - Head up display. Displays speed, navigation directions and other info. on the windshield in the line of sight of the driver. It is in the 5 series brochure, on the BMWUSA website and discussed throughout this forum. Do a search. Also, everyone that has it with Nav seems to love it and recomends getting it. I think MSRP is $1,000. I ordered it because I knew I would regret not getting it.
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