M5 to 545 to Zero
11-25-2004, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by pharding' date='Nov 25 2004, 01:18 PM
You did the same thing that I would have done.? Why take something less than what you ordered??
I would suggest adding HUD to your order.? HUD is awesome.
I would suggest adding HUD to your order.? HUD is awesome.
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I expect it to be second only to having BT work flawlessly with my RAZR.
My goal is to be like pharding.
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11-25-2004, 01:08 PM
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Welcome aboard, JET68 
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Pls put your location (USA, CA) in your profile. Thanks. It helps other members answering your questions more specific.
!Pls put your location (USA, CA) in your profile. Thanks. It helps other members answering your questions more specific.
11-25-2004, 02:42 PM
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My Ride: 2005 MY 545i Sport Saloon. 2006 MY Alpina B3S Convertible. 2006 MY Brabus Smart 42 Cabrio. 2006 MY AM DB9 Coupe.
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I'm sure you could change dealership - there must be another one in the Bay area???
Alternatively, you could insist on dealing only with the senior manager IF they want to keep your custom. Whoever you were dealing with must have been ordering a pizza.....not a car..
I'm sure you could change dealership - there must be another one in the Bay area???
Alternatively, you could insist on dealing only with the senior manager IF they want to keep your custom. Whoever you were dealing with must have been ordering a pizza.....not a car..
11-25-2004, 02:48 PM
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I took delivery of mine with half titanium and half poplar. My sales rep screwed up and ordered poplar after constant repeats of the word Titanium. He had to pay for out of own pocket. Then a month later I had the door trim replaced with titanium. That cost went to the sales rep as well.
Get another BMW, you will sleep better.
Get another BMW, you will sleep better.
11-25-2004, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JET68' date='Nov 25 2004, 11:05 AM
Recently I sold my 03 E39 M5 with 16K on it.? I wanted a car with an automatic and ordered the 545 back in September.?
Three weeks ago, the dealer called to say the car would be here Thansgiving week.? I faxed him a letter requesting that the front plate holder not be installed, and that they hand wash it only before delivery.
Last Saturday, I went to pick the car up.? Arriving at the dealer, I found a mechanic drilling holes into the front bumper; he said he hadn't seen the paperwork saying it shouldn't be done.? I then opened the door to find that the wrong trim had been ordered by the salesman (I wanted the Anthracite; it came through with the other).? Additionally, the paint had lots of surface swirl marks indicating the car had either been through an automatic wash or improperly dried.
The salesman then tried to compensate but after waiting two and a half months for something I wanted, I knew I'd always regret taking the car that was not to my specs.? He offered to drop the price, but I cancelled, took my deposit back and left the dealership
I've owned 9 BMWs before, each one ordered without a hitch.? This one, however, was my first (and last) experience with this specific dealer.
Don't know what I'm going to do.? At present, I'm borrowing a friend's Volvo.
(Order was: 545, Step, Sport, Cold, Premium Audio, Comfort, Shades, GPS; Mystic Blue/Auburn/Anthracite --- would have been nice!!)
Three weeks ago, the dealer called to say the car would be here Thansgiving week.? I faxed him a letter requesting that the front plate holder not be installed, and that they hand wash it only before delivery.
Last Saturday, I went to pick the car up.? Arriving at the dealer, I found a mechanic drilling holes into the front bumper; he said he hadn't seen the paperwork saying it shouldn't be done.? I then opened the door to find that the wrong trim had been ordered by the salesman (I wanted the Anthracite; it came through with the other).? Additionally, the paint had lots of surface swirl marks indicating the car had either been through an automatic wash or improperly dried.
The salesman then tried to compensate but after waiting two and a half months for something I wanted, I knew I'd always regret taking the car that was not to my specs.? He offered to drop the price, but I cancelled, took my deposit back and left the dealership
I've owned 9 BMWs before, each one ordered without a hitch.? This one, however, was my first (and last) experience with this specific dealer.
Don't know what I'm going to do.? At present, I'm borrowing a friend's Volvo.
(Order was: 545, Step, Sport, Cold, Premium Audio, Comfort, Shades, GPS; Mystic Blue/Auburn/Anthracite --- would have been nice!!)
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11-25-2004, 06:56 PM
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Im going to try to guess which dealer it was.....was it Peter Pan in San Mateo?
My suggestion would be to pick a stock 545 with the closest spec u wanted. Im always hesitant in buying special order cars because u can't see the real thing u make your committment (financial in particular, ie deposit).
Good luck.
Im going to try to guess which dealer it was.....was it Peter Pan in San Mateo?
My suggestion would be to pick a stock 545 with the closest spec u wanted. Im always hesitant in buying special order cars because u can't see the real thing u make your committment (financial in particular, ie deposit).
Good luck.
11-26-2004, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bunbun' date='Nov 25 2004, 10:56 PM
Jet68
Im going to try to guess which dealer it was.....was it Peter Pan in San Mateo?
My suggestion would be to pick a stock 545 with the closest spec u wanted.? Im always hesitant in buying special order cars because u can't see the real thing u make your committment (financial? in particular, ie deposit).
Good luck.
Im going to try to guess which dealer it was.....was it Peter Pan in San Mateo?
My suggestion would be to pick a stock 545 with the closest spec u wanted.? Im always hesitant in buying special order cars because u can't see the real thing u make your committment (financial? in particular, ie deposit).
Good luck.
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11-28-2004, 09:16 AM
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
#2: 2010 535xi Touring; Automatic.
Originally Posted by JET68' date='Nov 25 2004, 12:31 PM
On a lark, I drove a Volvo S60R the other day.? Interesting car.? After 9 BMWs, part of me is thinking of doing something different.? The 545 is a fantastic car and absolutely my first choice.? I'm just undecided right now....
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11-29-2004, 03:12 AM
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Not a good sign that is a good dealer.
Sorry to hear that. Nice combo color thought.
is that dealer in USA or oversea? Will be a good idea to mention the name and location of the dealer so that other avoid it?
Or maybe i am too harsh with that dealer?
Sorry to hear that. Nice combo color thought.
is that dealer in USA or oversea? Will be a good idea to mention the name and location of the dealer so that other avoid it?
Or maybe i am too harsh with that dealer?