Juat a Tad Annoyed
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My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc.
Retired - 2004 545 SMG, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Dakota Leather, Cold Weather and Sports Packages, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades
Its always been that way. My 2002 530 had the same engine as a 2002 330. The 540/545 has the same engine as the 740/745. What wold upset me more is if BMW starts to offer the top ofthe line 5 engine in thte 3 series - ie, a 345.
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2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
Your right to be peeved. I was suprised that the 530 came out with the old engine and no Valvetronic. I'm looking at either a R6 or 545. But, there will be always something better coming along.
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My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior---
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Or maybe from the 760 a 360 
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' date='Dec 8 2004, 01:56 PM
Your right to be peeved.? I was suprised that the 530 came out with the old engine and no Valvetronic.? I'm looking at either a R6 or 545.? But, there will be always something better coming along.?
CVT Benhogan
CVT Benhogan
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me 2...thats why you always have to start researching a year (atleast) before you decide on what to buy
and yes, there will always be improvements, thats why you have to option your car out exactly the way you want it...
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
Quote M630 "me 2...thats why you always have to start researching a year (atleast) before you decide on what to buy"
Exactly. Hell, researching and finding the best car is half the fun and then there is little regret.
I started thinking of a car in 04 and looked at the E60 when it hit the lot. Was impressed right off the bat. But, I held out buying knowing that the 05 A6 would be coming and old 3.0 engine was only being offered. While I'm still waffling a bit, its 70/30 in favor of the 5er. Either an r6 or 545. Glad I waited to see 05 A6 before I make the big plunge.
CVT Benhogan
PS I'll stop posting on topics I read in RF!!!!! I promise. LOL
Exactly. Hell, researching and finding the best car is half the fun and then there is little regret.
I started thinking of a car in 04 and looked at the E60 when it hit the lot. Was impressed right off the bat. But, I held out buying knowing that the 05 A6 would be coming and old 3.0 engine was only being offered. While I'm still waffling a bit, its 70/30 in favor of the 5er. Either an r6 or 545. Glad I waited to see 05 A6 before I make the big plunge.
CVT Benhogan
PS I'll stop posting on topics I read in RF!!!!! I promise. LOL
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' date='Dec 8 2004, 02:31 PM
Quote M630 "me 2...thats why you always have to start researching a year (atleast) before you decide on what to buy"
Exactly.? Hell, researching and finding the best car is half the fun and then there is little regret.
I started thinking of a car in 04 and looked at the E60 when it hit the lot. Was impressed right off the bat.? But, I held out buying knowing that the 05 A6 would be coming and old 3.0 engine was only being offered.?? While I'm still waffling a bit, its 70/30 in favor of the 5er.? Either an r6 or 545.?? Glad I waited to see 05 A6 before I make the big plunge.
CVT Benhogan
PS?? I'll stop posting on topics I read in RF!!!!!? ? I promise.? LOL
Exactly.? Hell, researching and finding the best car is half the fun and then there is little regret.
I started thinking of a car in 04 and looked at the E60 when it hit the lot. Was impressed right off the bat.? But, I held out buying knowing that the 05 A6 would be coming and old 3.0 engine was only being offered.?? While I'm still waffling a bit, its 70/30 in favor of the 5er.? Either an r6 or 545.?? Glad I waited to see 05 A6 before I make the big plunge.
CVT Benhogan
PS?? I'll stop posting on topics I read in RF!!!!!? ? I promise.? LOL
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hahaha
im in a similar situation, but now that I've seen the M-sport pkg that BMW offers everywhere but by BMW NA,
im torn, because that package finally, in my mind, completes the E60 looks to where I want them to be....so, Im forced to wait and hope BMW NA will allow me this package...also, there will be some little changes for the MY06's that I want to wait for so I have to wait in angony a little more...
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
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2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
Originally Posted by m630' date='Dec 8 2004, 03:20 PM
[quote name='CVTBenhogan' date='Dec 8 2004, 02:31 PM']Quote M630 "me 2...thats why you always have to start researching a year (atleast) before you decide on what to buy"
Exactly.? Hell, researching and finding the best car is half the fun and then there is little regret.
I started thinking of a car in 04 and looked at the E60 when it hit the lot. Was impressed right off the bat.? But, I held out buying knowing that the 05 A6 would be coming and old 3.0 engine was only being offered.?? While I'm still waffling a bit, its 70/30 in favor of the 5er.? Either an r6 or 545.?? Glad I waited to see 05 A6 before I make the big plunge.
CVT Benhogan
PS?? I'll stop posting on topics I read in RF!!!!!? ? I promise.? LOL
Exactly.? Hell, researching and finding the best car is half the fun and then there is little regret.
I started thinking of a car in 04 and looked at the E60 when it hit the lot. Was impressed right off the bat.? But, I held out buying knowing that the 05 A6 would be coming and old 3.0 engine was only being offered.?? While I'm still waffling a bit, its 70/30 in favor of the 5er.? Either an r6 or 545.?? Glad I waited to see 05 A6 before I make the big plunge.
CVT Benhogan
PS?? I'll stop posting on topics I read in RF!!!!!? ? I promise.? LOL
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hahaha
im in a similar situation, but now that I've seen the M-sport pkg that BMW offers everywhere but by BMW NA,
im torn, because that package finally, in my mind, completes the E60 looks to where I want them to be....so, Im forced to wait and hope BMW NA will allow me this package...also, there will be some little changes for the MY06's that I want to wait for so I have to wait in angony a little more...
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[/quote]Do you want the R6 or 545?
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Originally Posted by SFC_Miller' date='Dec 7 2004, 11:43 PM
Kids will be kids.....let's see what he driving when he has a wife, mortgage, and two teenagers.
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Well look at it this way, the ladies probably like the 5er 525/530/545 better and they'll think you are more "cashed up" than the 3er driver!
I have a similar situation, my brother in law has an 04 330i step, I have an 04 530i step, he says my car is heavier and he'll race me. DUH!
Anyways, i can still trade my car in for an 05 or 06 330i (not that i would my 545i is coming) so it's all a pecking order contest!
You know what they say, the one with the most toys wins! 
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Originally Posted by m630' date='Dec 8 2004, 04:20 PM
also, there will be some little changes for the MY06's that I want to wait for so I have to wait in angony a little more...?
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Always waiting for something better to come along? I hope you don't take this approach with your women... things could get a little blue.
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