It's going to be a long 6-8 weeks!
04-24-2006, 01:49 PM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
First off, a big 
to this Forum!
It's been a great help with putting my order together and also provides a really good mix of facts, experiences and banter.
Having now had a couple of E46 320d's, it was time for a change. Even though the 330d was very tempting (boy is that car quick!), after a few long E60 and E90 test drives it had to be an E60. Seeing as I now do 60000+km a year, 80% on the German autobahns, it was a bit of a no-brainer really. The 5 series was so much quieter and more relaxing to drive than the 3 series, especially with my heavy right foot
It is a different class after all and I'm no doubt stating the obvious in this forum!
Due to company car policy limitations, a 6-cylinder E60 was out of the question (damned fuel prices
) unless I went for a totally standard car - but I need my toys 
The performance of the 520d really was a pleasant surprise and is ideal for both normal and high speed cruising, especially on the busy motorways I spend most of my time on.
So here it is, my future pride and joy, which I ordered today...
520d manual
M Sport Package
18" M135s with RFT's
Carbon-Black
Black Dakota Leather
Riegel Ahorn Anthracite wood trim
Electric sunroof
Bus NAVI & cd changer
Logic 7 hifi
Bluetooth Prep for Motorola V3
Xenons
Adapative Headlights
Mirror package
Automatic Air Con - Advanced
Heated Front & Rear Seats
Drink holders
Split rear seats
PDC
Light package
In 6-8 weeks I should be taking delivery, just in time for some summer cruisin'...
Thanks again.
Cheers
to this Forum!It's been a great help with putting my order together and also provides a really good mix of facts, experiences and banter.
Having now had a couple of E46 320d's, it was time for a change. Even though the 330d was very tempting (boy is that car quick!), after a few long E60 and E90 test drives it had to be an E60. Seeing as I now do 60000+km a year, 80% on the German autobahns, it was a bit of a no-brainer really. The 5 series was so much quieter and more relaxing to drive than the 3 series, especially with my heavy right foot
It is a different class after all and I'm no doubt stating the obvious in this forum!Due to company car policy limitations, a 6-cylinder E60 was out of the question (damned fuel prices
) unless I went for a totally standard car - but I need my toys The performance of the 520d really was a pleasant surprise and is ideal for both normal and high speed cruising, especially on the busy motorways I spend most of my time on.So here it is, my future pride and joy, which I ordered today...
520d manual
M Sport Package
18" M135s with RFT's
Carbon-Black
Black Dakota Leather
Riegel Ahorn Anthracite wood trim
Electric sunroof
Bus NAVI & cd changer
Logic 7 hifi
Bluetooth Prep for Motorola V3
Xenons
Adapative Headlights
Mirror package
Automatic Air Con - Advanced
Heated Front & Rear Seats
Drink holders
Split rear seats
PDC
Light package
In 6-8 weeks I should be taking delivery, just in time for some summer cruisin'...
Thanks again.
Cheers
04-24-2006, 02:19 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
2006 X5 3.0, Black/Black, Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Headlight, NAV, Rear Climate Pkg, Anthracite Trim
Congrats on your new car.. I'm almost at the end of my wait my car just got to the port this past Sunday. I can't wait to drive it 
.. anyone know how long it takes to get my car from the VPC to the dealership i'm in the LA area
.. anyone know how long it takes to get my car from the VPC to the dealership i'm in the LA area
04-24-2006, 02:55 PM
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My Ride: 525i M Sport Touring (E61): Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
Congrats on your choice, some nice options. 
I'm also going through the pain of the 6-8 week wait for my new ride (see signature)
. I'm sure it'll be worth it for both of us. 
I'm also going through the pain of the 6-8 week wait for my new ride (see signature)
. I'm sure it'll be worth it for both of us.
04-24-2006, 03:03 PM
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Congrats on the new car! I am on the same boat in terms of the wait. Our E60 won't be delivered until mid-June. In the meantime, the only cure is to come to the forum all the time.
04-25-2006, 10:21 AM
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My Ride: 520d M-sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Auburn Leather - Mem Seat - Cup Holders - Nav Pro - Light Pack - Dim/folding mirrors - Adv Airco - PDC - Aux/in - Non-smoke pack - De-badged - Delivery Mar 31, 2006
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='273587' date='Apr 24 2006, 11:49 PM
Seeing as I now do 60000+km a year
- and by the looks of it, your break-in period will be very short
04-25-2006, 11:06 AM
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My Ride: Due May 2006:
530d SE Touring, Automatic, Titanium Grey, beige leather comfort seats, light poplar wood trim, sports steering wheel, graduated tinted windscreen, panoramic sunroof, pro radio, logic 7, 6CD, visibility pack, storage compartment pack, adv aircon
I have 6-8 days now and that's too long :'(
04-25-2006, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='273594' date='Apr 24 2006, 06:19 PM
Congrats on your new car.. I'm almost at the end of my wait my car just got to the port this past Sunday. I can't wait to drive it .. anyone know how long it takes to get my car from the VPC to the dealership i'm in the LA area
.. anyone know how long it takes to get my car from the VPC to the dealership i'm in the LA areaWow your car is going to be great, I really love the white on a E60, it is my second choice. The SMG is incredible, you should have your within a week. HAVE FUN
04-25-2006, 03:19 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
2006 X5 3.0, Black/Black, Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Headlight, NAV, Rear Climate Pkg, Anthracite Trim
Originally Posted by katheikia' post='274098' date='Apr 25 2006, 03:56 PM
Wow your car is going to be great, I really love the white on a E60, it is my second choice. The SMG is incredible, you should have your within a week. HAVE FUN
04-26-2006, 05:57 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by iceman316' post='274112' date='Apr 26 2006, 01:19 AM
This is going to be a tough week for me..
The main difference between us is that you'll be cruising windows down listing to the V8 and I'll be windows down listing to the LOGIC7
Thanks to all others for the replies. I'm clearly not the only one out there wishing they would provide a next day delivery service!
Only 5 1/2 - 7 1/2 weeks to go...
