Just saw my car, but have to wait until Friday to get it.
07-11-2007, 12:08 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.
The Platinum Bronze/Natural Leather and light Poplar look great together. I was worried about the black part of the interior being to much contrast with the brown but the light Poplar breaks it up nicely. Also I did not order the $400 ipod option but it appears to have come with it as there is an audio input on the wood panel at the back of the center console. It is not listed on the window sticker as an option so maybe its standard now as of the June builds. I will have pictures and Sports Auto narrative on Friday.
07-11-2007, 12:21 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Only 2 days... 
07-11-2007, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='446305' date='Jul 11 2007, 09:08 PM
The Platinum Bronze/Natural Leather and light Poplar look great together. I was worried about the black part of the interior being to much contrast with the brown but the light Poplar breaks it up nicely. Also I did not order the $400 ipod option but it appears to have come with it as there is an audio input on the wood panel at the back of the center console. It is not listed on the window sticker as an option so maybe its standard now as of the June builds. I will have pictures and Sports Auto narrative on Friday.
Colour scheme sounds good and I look forward to the pics
07-11-2007, 07:22 PM
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pennetta, you might end up being the one who gives us the first sport auto review from the perspective of an SMG owner. (It's possible I'll get my car by Friday but I'm not counting on it.)
Maybe all those people who keep PMing me for my review will start bugging you now instead of me!
Maybe all those people who keep PMing me for my review will start bugging you now instead of me!
07-11-2007, 07:26 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
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Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I don't have to see pennetta's 550i to know it's beautiful. I've already seen Rudy's. Now, where is that review of the Sport Auto!!!! 
EDIT: Man, I really have to read. I thought pennetta had a AW 550i, but nonetheless it's still going to be beautiful a Platinum Bronze 535i.
EDIT: Man, I really have to read. I thought pennetta had a AW 550i, but nonetheless it's still going to be beautiful a Platinum Bronze 535i.
07-12-2007, 09:29 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 vegastrashed' post='446523' date='Jul 11 2007, 11:26 PM
I don't have to see pennetta's 550i to know it's beautiful. I've already seen Rudy's. Now, where is that review of the Sport Auto!!!!
EDIT: Man, I really have to read. I thought pennetta had a AW 550i, but nonetheless it's still going to be beautiful a Platinum Bronze 535i.
EDIT: Man, I really have to read. I thought pennetta had a AW 550i, but nonetheless it's still going to be beautiful a Platinum Bronze 535i.
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