Just got back from the NY Auto show with BMWCCA NY
03-22-2008, 08:35 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
I asked about the release date of the F10 and whether it will have the double clutch transmission and the TT V8.
They were none committal on the release date (asking the audience the question, who responded Spring 2009, and they said there you go) but did say that their policy is to use both transmissions and engines across the model lines.
The design study CS was there and looked great, they had the 4 dr and convertible M3's, the 1 series and only one E60 the 550 Sport. A lot of talk and audience questions about diesels.
One huge disappointment after walking through the entire show; there used to be much hotter and younger girls showing off the cars, what's up with that?
Didn't hook up with any E60.net fellow members, we need e60.net logo hats to be able to easily find one another at events like this or maybe forehead clings.
They were none committal on the release date (asking the audience the question, who responded Spring 2009, and they said there you go) but did say that their policy is to use both transmissions and engines across the model lines.
The design study CS was there and looked great, they had the 4 dr and convertible M3's, the 1 series and only one E60 the 550 Sport. A lot of talk and audience questions about diesels.
One huge disappointment after walking through the entire show; there used to be much hotter and younger girls showing off the cars, what's up with that?
Didn't hook up with any E60.net fellow members, we need e60.net logo hats to be able to easily find one another at events like this or maybe forehead clings.
03-22-2008, 10:18 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by bad2bone' post='549074' date='Mar 22 2008, 12:53 PM
NOT!
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03-22-2008, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='549067' date='Mar 22 2008, 11:35 AM
I asked about the release date of the F10 and whether it will have the double clutch transmission and the TT V8.
They were none committal on the release date (asking the audience the question, who responded Spring 2009, and they said there you go) but did say that their policy is to use both transmissions and engines across the model lines.
The design study CS was there and looked great, they had the 4 dr and convertible M3's, the 1 series and only one E60 the 550 Sport. A lot of talk and audience questions about diesels.
One huge disappointment after walking through the entire show; there used to be much hotter and younger girls showing off the cars, what's up with that?
Didn't hook up with any E60.net fellow members, we need e60.net logo hats to be able to easily find one another at events like this or maybe forehead clings.
They were none committal on the release date (asking the audience the question, who responded Spring 2009, and they said there you go) but did say that their policy is to use both transmissions and engines across the model lines.
The design study CS was there and looked great, they had the 4 dr and convertible M3's, the 1 series and only one E60 the 550 Sport. A lot of talk and audience questions about diesels.
One huge disappointment after walking through the entire show; there used to be much hotter and younger girls showing off the cars, what's up with that?
Didn't hook up with any E60.net fellow members, we need e60.net logo hats to be able to easily find one another at events like this or maybe forehead clings.
03-22-2008, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='549149' date='Mar 22 2008, 03:41 PM
Thanks for your letter. Did BMW say how soon we can purchase the 535d in the US? or how soon we can order a 2009 535i in teh US? Thanks.
03-22-2008, 11:52 AM
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The CS looked great - it was nice to see it unveiled and be able to walk right up to it without any barriers (I think they put up barriers some time after the unveiling).
Did BMW offer any refreshments today? They served a great lunch and full bar earlier in the week.
Did BMW offer any refreshments today? They served a great lunch and full bar earlier in the week.
03-22-2008, 12:06 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by juris335' post='549149' date='Mar 22 2008, 03:41 PM
Thanks for your letter. Did BMW say how soon we can purchase the 535d in the US? or how soon we can order a 2009 535i in teh US? Thanks.