Hard to make a decision....anybody HELP...=(
07-07-2008, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='618452' date='Jul 7 2008, 09:20 PM
Keep in mind that in addition to the seats, wheels, and shadowline trim on Sport, you also get Active Roll Stabilization and sport tuned suspension which is worth a lot more than a color to me.
07-07-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ncraig' post='618381' date='Jul 7 2008, 08:29 PM
I heard about logic 7 a long time ago...but I don't know how to distinguish it.....
and ....BTW....what is comfort sear option?~~it that the one with neck support~~? I just saw maybe 5% of the used 530I have this option........
Bcoz I plan to get the car from manheim auction, therefore there won't be enough time for me to check all the details, which makes me worried about it~~
Anyway, Thank you very much for your suggestion!
and ....BTW....what is comfort sear option?~~it that the one with neck support~~? I just saw maybe 5% of the used 530I have this option........
Bcoz I plan to get the car from manheim auction, therefore there won't be enough time for me to check all the details, which makes me worried about it~~
Anyway, Thank you very much for your suggestion!
like a kid at a candy store. :-)
take a paint meter. in the auction i think these cars are bringing in like 21-22k right?
07-07-2008, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='618464' date='Jul 7 2008, 09:40 PM
be careful with the cars from the auction. they are so many of them you get totally confused.
like a kid at a candy store. :-)
take a paint meter. in the auction i think these cars are bringing in like 21-22k right?
like a kid at a candy store. :-)
take a paint meter. in the auction i think these cars are bringing in like 21-22k right?
07-07-2008, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='618452' date='Jul 7 2008, 09:20 PM
Keep in mind that in addition to the seats, wheels, and shadowline trim on Sport, you also get Active Roll Stabilization and sport tuned suspension which is worth a lot more than a color to me.
07-07-2008, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='618439' date='Jul 7 2008, 09:03 PM
A non-sport 530 is still a great handling car. That said, it's not hard to find the color and spec you want in an E60 530 - it's hardly a rarity. Hold out a little longer and you'll find the exact spec and color you want. Your dealer can also search other dealers' inventory and if you find a car you like have it shipped over. They'd prefer you to take a car from inventory, which may, of course, be why they may be steering you in the direction of the models they have on their own lot.
You could be happy with a non-sport 530, it's a great car, but I'd hold out for what you want if you want the sport pack in the right color. I assume you've driven both?
You could be happy with a non-sport 530, it's a great car, but I'd hold out for what you want if you want the sport pack in the right color. I assume you've driven both?
07-07-2008, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ncraig' post='618478' date='Jul 7 2008, 09:58 PM
Thank you! I didn't know the sport package comes with a sports tuned suspension....!~~~~~~~
07-07-2008, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='618489' date='Jul 7 2008, 10:10 PM
Yep stiffer springs and thicker roll bars on Sport Package cars. I'm reading this from 06 5er brochure.
expecting......~~~
07-07-2008, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bdkinnh' post='618400' date='Jul 7 2008, 08:02 PM
If I had a choice between the color I wanted or the sport package, I'd take the sport package. In the end, you'll spend more time inside driving it than outside looking at it, and it's the drive that will make you smile the most.
GL, Cheers!
07-07-2008, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='618500' date='Jul 7 2008, 10:20 PM
I agree. the sports package will be a better drive. If you stay patient u just might come across ur color and package.
GL, Cheers!
GL, Cheers!
I will keep expecting!~~
07-07-2008, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ncraig' post='618475' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:56 PM
Yes, most of 06' 530I are around 21-22K, but more than half got little scratches, bcoz they are lease returned car I think...