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10-26-2005, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 26 2005, 11:41 PM
I think you have to ask before you take delivery of your car, I don't know if it's cheaper that way but as one salesman say if you add before you take deliver, they will charge you the option price plus 85% which is still cheaper than getting it afterward.
Those 16" looks stupid with or without the Kit, but even more ugly with the Kit on so yes change your wheels first.? Try that tire shop that mic recommends if you are looking for OEM rims but you have to do a little search here in the forum.? Or you can go onto car8.com and sometimes shops will have used OEM rims.
I go to U of T but I have a few friends here who also goes to York.?
Those 16" looks stupid with or without the Kit, but even more ugly with the Kit on so yes change your wheels first.? Try that tire shop that mic recommends if you are looking for OEM rims but you have to do a little search here in the forum.? Or you can go onto car8.com and sometimes shops will have used OEM rims.
I go to U of T but I have a few friends here who also goes to York.?
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10-26-2005, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 26 2005, 10:06 PM
[quote name='Ray' date='Oct 27 2005, 11:56 AM']Thanks AC_S5,
For the Ipod thing.... that's my wife biggest concern as she is using the tape connector in her Jaguar (the quality is quite good actually) and she wants to have it back in the bimmer.
About the rims and the kit.... I am still thinking about it (even before getting the car)..... mayeb I should wait for 6 months. But I need my boss' (my wife) approval first!
For the Ipod thing.... that's my wife biggest concern as she is using the tape connector in her Jaguar (the quality is quite good actually) and she wants to have it back in the bimmer.
About the rims and the kit.... I am still thinking about it (even before getting the car)..... mayeb I should wait for 6 months. But I need my boss' (my wife) approval first!
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Did you get any other options on your car, since you order it, you might as well get the sports steering wheel which is 2000 and the Xenon which is 8000 as if you plan to get it after it will cost you an arm and a leg.
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[/quote]Haha...unless your wife is ignorant like mine, she still hasn't notice or said anything about the M-Kit.....
Welcome aboard Ray. The 122 rim and Dunlop runflats are quite ok IMO. As to the M-Kit, I strongly recommend gf366's shop. After seeing it in person, I must say I should have gone there instead and save myself some money
for other things, like a SUB WOOFER Hey hope to see pics of your car soon with the start/stop button. It'll be the first in this sub forum I think. We're all envious of your "button" !!! The current key is so 1990's. hahaha...
10-26-2005, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gf366' date='Oct 27 2005, 03:05 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 26 2005, 11:41 PM']I think you have to ask before you take delivery of your car, I don't know if it's cheaper that way but as one salesman say if you add before you take deliver, they will charge you the option price plus 85% which is still cheaper than getting it afterward.
Those 16" looks stupid with or without the Kit, but even more ugly with the Kit on so yes change your wheels first.? Try that tire shop that mic recommends if you are looking for OEM rims but you have to do a little search here in the forum.? Or you can go onto car8.com and sometimes shops will have used OEM rims.
I go to U of T but I have a few friends here who also goes to York.?
Those 16" looks stupid with or without the Kit, but even more ugly with the Kit on so yes change your wheels first.? Try that tire shop that mic recommends if you are looking for OEM rims but you have to do a little search here in the forum.? Or you can go onto car8.com and sometimes shops will have used OEM rims.
I go to U of T but I have a few friends here who also goes to York.?
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[/quote]Class of 2003..... still very young..... I am definitely much older than you
10-26-2005, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gf366' date='Oct 27 2005, 01:05 AM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 26 2005, 11:41 PM']I think you have to ask before you take delivery of your car, I don't know if it's cheaper that way but as one salesman say if you add before you take deliver, they will charge you the option price plus 85% which is still cheaper than getting it afterward.
Those 16" looks stupid with or without the Kit, but even more ugly with the Kit on so yes change your wheels first.? Try that tire shop that mic recommends if you are looking for OEM rims but you have to do a little search here in the forum.? Or you can go onto car8.com and sometimes shops will have used OEM rims.
I go to U of T but I have a few friends here who also goes to York.?
Those 16" looks stupid with or without the Kit, but even more ugly with the Kit on so yes change your wheels first.? Try that tire shop that mic recommends if you are looking for OEM rims but you have to do a little search here in the forum.? Or you can go onto car8.com and sometimes shops will have used OEM rims.
I go to U of T but I have a few friends here who also goes to York.?
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[/quote]OMG, Im class of '92 (not UT), Im old cake
My next question is, y u get married so soon gf366?? hahaha...
10-26-2005, 11:24 PM
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Nice to meet you BunBun...
My wife WILL definitely notice that if I do something to the car as she is quite into the car thing (she used to drive a Gold GTI in Toronto).
I will bear in mind with the Kit done by Gf366's garage. However, will it affect the warranty coz I think they have to do something with the spotlight.
Also, about the rims, where did you get those? @BMWHK?
Last, I really like the look of yours and hope you don't mind I copy that
I will sure post the pic of the push button once it's arrived.
Just wanna share some info. on my journey to purchase this car. As I said we are in need of a car and really can't wait for it to build from scratch. My wife and I actually checked out MB E280, Audi A6 and the 5. The MB is the first out of the picture as it's so expensive (basic starts at 528K and tons of options, even sunroof!!). The A6 is actually a very nice car and I think they are in promotion now ($458K fully loaded with directive Xenon). We tested both A6 and 523i. Both with good handling and I have to say Audi has a better pickup and acceleration. But for me, the handling is just too loose. It's like driving a toy car. So at the end, we choose the ultimate driving machine and I am sure I won't regret it.
My wife WILL definitely notice that if I do something to the car as she is quite into the car thing (she used to drive a Gold GTI in Toronto).
I will bear in mind with the Kit done by Gf366's garage. However, will it affect the warranty coz I think they have to do something with the spotlight.
Also, about the rims, where did you get those? @BMWHK?
Last, I really like the look of yours and hope you don't mind I copy that
I will sure post the pic of the push button once it's arrived.
Just wanna share some info. on my journey to purchase this car. As I said we are in need of a car and really can't wait for it to build from scratch. My wife and I actually checked out MB E280, Audi A6 and the 5. The MB is the first out of the picture as it's so expensive (basic starts at 528K and tons of options, even sunroof!!). The A6 is actually a very nice car and I think they are in promotion now ($458K fully loaded with directive Xenon). We tested both A6 and 523i. Both with good handling and I have to say Audi has a better pickup and acceleration. But for me, the handling is just too loose. It's like driving a toy car. So at the end, we choose the ultimate driving machine and I am sure I won't regret it.
10-26-2005, 11:45 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 523i 05' Silver Grey|Beige|Light Poplar
Hello Ray, nice to meet you~
I am also a newbie here, and I just got mine 523i a month ago
It's nice to hear that you ordered the 06' model with "Start" button
what is the price of 06' 523i then?
As I have spend quite a lot on purchase this car, so I am still using all original parts come with 523i....... including the :thumbsdown: 155 rims...
I am also interested on those 122/123 wheels....... I must change it later on when my wallet stop bleeding.....
Oh gf366,
you graduate at 2003?! I thought I was the youngest one here
I am also a newbie here, and I just got mine 523i a month ago
It's nice to hear that you ordered the 06' model with "Start" button
what is the price of 06' 523i then?
As I have spend quite a lot on purchase this car, so I am still using all original parts come with 523i....... including the :thumbsdown: 155 rims...
I am also interested on those 122/123 wheels....... I must change it later on when my wallet stop bleeding.....
Oh gf366,
you graduate at 2003?! I thought I was the youngest one here
10-26-2005, 11:55 PM
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Hi Dave,
Nice to meet you. The price is 498K for the 523i. I know BMW had a promotion earlier this year but we missed it.
The sales person said the price will increase by 5% next year (don't know if it's true or not).
It is the same here that I need to save before getting the mod.... :thumbsdown: For now, I can only daydreaming about that..........
gf366
Can't believe that you are married already. So young....
Nice to meet you. The price is 498K for the 523i. I know BMW had a promotion earlier this year but we missed it.
The sales person said the price will increase by 5% next year (don't know if it's true or not). It is the same here that I need to save before getting the mod.... :thumbsdown: For now, I can only daydreaming about that..........
gf366
Can't believe that you are married already. So young....
10-27-2005, 12:20 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 523i 05' Silver Grey|Beige|Light Poplar
Originally Posted by Ray' date='Oct 27 2005, 03:55 PM
Hi Dave,
Nice to meet you. The price is 498K for the 523i. I know BMW had a promotion earlier this year but we missed it.?? The sales person said the price will increase by 5% next year (don't know if it's true or not).
It is the same here that I need to save before getting the mod....? :thumbsdown:? For now, I can only daydreaming about that..........
gf366
Can't believe that you are married already. So young....
Nice to meet you. The price is 498K for the 523i. I know BMW had a promotion earlier this year but we missed it.?
? The sales person said the price will increase by 5% next year (don't know if it's true or not). It is the same here that I need to save before getting the mod....? :thumbsdown:? For now, I can only daydreaming about that..........
gf366
Can't believe that you are married already. So young....
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but don't be disappoint, the 06' version might comes with some new things such as the "start button" which we are dreaming of~
and all promoted cars are in stock 05' car so no additional options and limited color/trim combination could be choose.