M Aero package coming to US
08-15-2005, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Roleez' date='Aug 15 2005, 12:12 AM
? No such luck here in the US!?
I've spoken to a few dealers in the area about the ///M aero package and so far, none of them said you can order a 5 with that option. :thumbsdown: One dealership didn't know what I was talking about, thinking I was referring to the M5. 
For those in California with ///M aero kits, did you purchase your bumpers/sideskirts AFTER delivery and have a body shop paint/install them? Or if you were able to get it WHEN you ordered the car, how did you go about it? Prices? Any help would be greatly appreciated![snapback]159384[/snapback]
From the dealer after delivery....about $1200 for the kit and another $1000-$1500 for paint and install (from a local body shop)
08-15-2005, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MARCUS545' date='Aug 3 2005, 07:20 PM
Talked with an insider today that told me the M aero package will be offered in the US as a "Port installed" option (installed at the VPC) within the next 12 months. $3000 is the ballpark figure he gave me.? Definately available for the 2007 models but maybe sooner.? Sorry if this is old news but he heard it in a meeting yesterday.
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Here's a link to my post about the subject from a couple of months ago (including pictures that I took of a black E60 with the M-Kit installed at the VPC)......>>>>Click Here<<<<
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I am stationed in Germany and the M-pack with front and rear bumpers is about 1500 Euros. That is not including installation.
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Originally Posted by Roleez' date='Aug 15 2005, 12:12 AM
? No such luck here in the US!?
I've spoken to a few dealers in the area about the ///M aero package and so far, none of them said you can order a 5 with that option. :thumbsdown: One dealership didn't know what I was talking about, thinking I was referring to the M5. For those in California with ///M aero kits, did you purchase your bumpers/sideskirts AFTER delivery and have a body shop paint/install them? Or if you were able to get it WHEN you ordered the car, how did you go about it? Prices? Any help would be greatly appreciated![snapback]159384[/snapback]
The dealer insists that only steptronic is available for order at this time; and when I asked what I have to do to get an SMG or 6-speed, he said: "cancel this order; and wait/hope that they will do other transmissions soon...." :'(
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Originally Posted by kfarouki' date='Aug 16 2005, 10:28 AM
[quote name='Roleez' date='Aug 15 2005, 12:12 AM']
I've placed an order for a 550i sport, 6-speed manual with a dealership in Northern California. I've spoken to a few dealers in the area about the ///M aero package and so far, none of them said you can order a 5 with that option. :thumbsdown: One dealership didn't know what I was talking about, thinking I was referring to the M5. For those in California with ///M aero kits, did you purchase your bumpers/sideskirts AFTER delivery and have a body shop paint/install them? Or if you were able to get it WHEN you ordered the car, how did you go about it? Prices? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
? No such luck here in the US!?
I've spoken to a few dealers in the area about the ///M aero package and so far, none of them said you can order a 5 with that option. :thumbsdown: One dealership didn't know what I was talking about, thinking I was referring to the M5. For those in California with ///M aero kits, did you purchase your bumpers/sideskirts AFTER delivery and have a body shop paint/install them? Or if you were able to get it WHEN you ordered the car, how did you go about it? Prices? Any help would be greatly appreciated![snapback]159384[/snapback]
The dealer insists that only steptronic is available for order at this time; and when I asked what I have to do to get an SMG or 6-speed, he said: "cancel this order; and wait/hope that they will do other transmissions soon...." :'([snapback]159882[/snapback]
[/quote]6-speeds and SMGs will see production starting late fall, about mid-October or so. It's not to say that MTs and SMGs will not be produced. They WILL! My dealer allowed me to place an order/deposit to reserve my place. Production numbers will only be issued to buyers once US dealerships hear from BMW AG as to an expected date for production commencement (which should be anytime in September). You are right though, Steptronics will be exclusively built starting next month. I'd hold onto that order! (Or seek another dealership). Otherwise you might lose your place and have to wait till next round of production: March 2006. August is the month where 545i production stops and re-tooling for the 550i begins! Good luck!
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