New 550 on the way...
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From: New Orleans, LA USA
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Model Year: 2011
Went in today and put down a small deposit on my new 550! Finally decided against keeping the old 545 as she is approaching four years old and besides, this is my chance to gets more of the bells and whistles I passed on the first go around. Went with Space Grey, LOVED the Carbon Black but had to be realistic about all the rain we get here and the upkeep. Space Grey looks great and will be easier to keep looking nice.
Space Grey
Sports Package
Sports Auto Transmission w/ paddles
Navigation
Logic 7
Sirius
iPod adapter
Rear/side sunshades
Edit:
Black Dakota interior
Comfort Access
Did test drive a 550 with the Active Steering, just couldn't do it so I passed. Also thought hard about HUD but passed as well. The best part, and I'll confirm tomorrow, is that there is one exactly like my order already on the boat over and it is unspoken for so my dealer thinks he can swap out of his inventory to get it. Could be here in three weeks! Now I have to decide what to do with the 545. Needless to say I'm very excited, particularly with the Sports Package as my 545 does not have it. The waiting begins...
Space Grey
Sports Package
Sports Auto Transmission w/ paddles
Navigation
Logic 7
Sirius
iPod adapter
Rear/side sunshades
Edit:
Black Dakota interior
Comfort Access
Did test drive a 550 with the Active Steering, just couldn't do it so I passed. Also thought hard about HUD but passed as well. The best part, and I'll confirm tomorrow, is that there is one exactly like my order already on the boat over and it is unspoken for so my dealer thinks he can swap out of his inventory to get it. Could be here in three weeks! Now I have to decide what to do with the 545. Needless to say I'm very excited, particularly with the Sports Package as my 545 does not have it. The waiting begins...
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='483309' date='Oct 18 2007, 06:55 PM
Went in today and put down a small deposit on my new 550! Finally decided against keeping the old 545 as she is approaching four years old and besides, this is my chance to gets more of the bells and whistles I passed on the first go around. Went with Space Grey, LOVED the Carbon Black but had to be realistic about all the rain we get here and the upkeep. Space Grey looks great and will be easier to keep looking nice.
Space Grey
Sports Package
Sports Auto Transmission w/ paddles
Navigation
Logic 7
Sirius
iPod adapter
Rear/side sunshades
Did test drive a 550 with the Active Steering, just couldn't do it so I passed. Also thought hard about HUD but passed as well. The best part, and I'll confirm tomorrow, is that there is one exactly like my order already on the boat over and it is unspoken for so my dealer thinks he can swap out of his inventory to get it. Could be here in three weeks! Now I have to decide what to do with the 545. Needless to say I'm very excited, particularly with the Sports Package as my 545 does not have it. The waiting begins...
Space Grey
Sports Package
Sports Auto Transmission w/ paddles
Navigation
Logic 7
Sirius
iPod adapter
Rear/side sunshades
Did test drive a 550 with the Active Steering, just couldn't do it so I passed. Also thought hard about HUD but passed as well. The best part, and I'll confirm tomorrow, is that there is one exactly like my order already on the boat over and it is unspoken for so my dealer thinks he can swap out of his inventory to get it. Could be here in three weeks! Now I have to decide what to do with the 545. Needless to say I'm very excited, particularly with the Sports Package as my 545 does not have it. The waiting begins...
Good for you, great color !! You are going to love this car , congratulations.
Cheers
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My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
Sounds great! What color combo is the inside? I hope the one on the boat also has Comfort Access which I really like. Not sure if 04 e60 has blue tooth but that may be the most convenient item yet...congrats!
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My Ride: E90 M3
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Originally Posted by Heloha' post='483317' date='Oct 18 2007, 07:22 PM
Sounds great! What color combo is the inside? I hope the one on the boat also has Comfort Access which I really like. Not sure if 04 e60 has blue tooth but that may be the most convenient item yet...congrats!
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Originally Posted by Heloha' post='483317' date='Oct 18 2007, 07:22 PM
Sounds great! What color combo is the inside? I hope the one on the boat also has Comfort Access which I really like. Not sure if 04 e60 has blue tooth but that may be the most convenient item yet...congrats!
Cheers
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='483324' date='Oct 18 2007, 07:48 PM
Congrats kscarrol! Welcome to the 545 to 550 upgrade club!
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i
2006 BMW X3
Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='483309' date='Oct 18 2007, 07:55 PM
Went in today and put down a small deposit on my new 550! Finally decided against keeping the old 545 as she is approaching four years old and besides, this is my chance to gets more of the bells and whistles I passed on the first go around. Went with Space Grey, LOVED the Carbon Black but had to be realistic about all the rain we get here and the upkeep. Space Grey looks great and will be easier to keep looking nice.
Space Grey
Sports Package
Sports Auto Transmission w/ paddles
Navigation
Logic 7
Sirius
iPod adapter
Rear/side sunshades
Did test drive a 550 with the Active Steering, just couldn't do it so I passed. Also thought hard about HUD but passed as well. The best part, and I'll confirm tomorrow, is that there is one exactly like my order already on the boat over and it is unspoken for so my dealer thinks he can swap out of his inventory to get it. Could be here in three weeks! Now I have to decide what to do with the 545. Needless to say I'm very excited, particularly with the Sports Package as my 545 does not have it. The waiting begins...
Space Grey
Sports Package
Sports Auto Transmission w/ paddles
Navigation
Logic 7
Sirius
iPod adapter
Rear/side sunshades
Did test drive a 550 with the Active Steering, just couldn't do it so I passed. Also thought hard about HUD but passed as well. The best part, and I'll confirm tomorrow, is that there is one exactly like my order already on the boat over and it is unspoken for so my dealer thinks he can swap out of his inventory to get it. Could be here in three weeks! Now I have to decide what to do with the 545. Needless to say I'm very excited, particularly with the Sports Package as my 545 does not have it. The waiting begins...
After a year with it (a year in a 650i and a week in the 550i) I have to retrain myself to look down at a speedo in any other car.