View Poll Results: Length of ownership?
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How long will you keep you E60/61?
06-22-2005, 06:16 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
My name is already on the M5 list.
As soon as they can get me one.... I'm ordering it, and trading my 545i.
I hope to be able to get one in 2006 sometime. Maybe late in the year? Probably will be a model year 2007 M5.
As soon as they can get me one.... I'm ordering it, and trading my 545i.
I hope to be able to get one in 2006 sometime. Maybe late in the year? Probably will be a model year 2007 M5.
06-22-2005, 06:33 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i SMG, Sport package, Premium package, L7, Xenon Headlamps, Window Shades, Rear red reflectors
The lease is up in 3 years and then its either a 550, 535d (if it comes to the states) or a V8 M3.
06-22-2005, 06:48 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Another 2 years for me....when my lease is up...and then probably the 550, unless I decide the M I'm winning in the BMWCCA raffle is the only car I need 
06-22-2005, 06:56 PM
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Had intended to keep 6er long term, but it only whetted my appetite for the Emmy, the M6 that is. And now that it is following on the heels of the M5 and 6 series so soon I just can?t keep it in my pants. So here I sit second on the list so my guess is another 12-15 months before I turn in the 2nd best car in the world for the best 
06-22-2005, 06:56 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i (Silver-Gray, Gray Lthr., Anthracite Maple) with Steptronic, Prem. Pkg., Logic 7, Xenons & Chrome factory wheels.
Will definitely keep my 2005 530i until the 4-year/50,000mi warranty is about to expire. At that time, if I'm still happy with the car and have had a minimum of problems, will get the extended warranty/service contract and let the clock run another two years. One thing for sure.... I would NOT own this car outside of warranty!
Martin
Martin
06-22-2005, 08:37 PM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
2 more years then upgrade to a 650 or 550
06-22-2005, 09:36 PM
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Hopefully not too much longer maybe a 2-3 months. I want to get my lemon law case over. Currently, im up for a new e60 under "certian" conditions. If they dont want to comply, they can give me my money back.
06-23-2005, 12:40 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Normally, keeping mine until next generation 5 serie. It's moooore 
than enough at this stage.
than enough at this stage.