New Member. Almost ready to order a 535i
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Hi all. I've been checking out a lot of cars for our next vehicle and have decided on the new 535i. I drove one yesterday and the ride, handling and power are very impressive. I'm sure there are many threads but I have a few questions. We don't need the car till next summer so should we wait and just order a '09? When is the cutoff date to order an '08? I don't think i want to have the last production 535 for '08. Lastly, what type of deal should I be looking for? ie: how much off MSRP is a good/great price? Thanks
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Welcome dragoncoach to the Forum,
Order a April built car and you'll get a US MY '09.
The MY in EU changes in September.
So you have about half a year to learn what options you should order.
Please state your whereabouts.
Order a April built car and you'll get a US MY '09.
The MY in EU changes in September.
So you have about half a year to learn what options you should order.
Please state your whereabouts.
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='472988' date='Sep 22 2007, 02:17 AM
welcome and enjoy the forums.
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Originally Posted by dragoncoach' post='472745' date='Sep 21 2007, 01:25 PM
Hi all. I've been checking out a lot of cars for our next vehicle and have decided on the new 535i. I drove one yesterday and the ride, handling and power are very impressive. I'm sure there are many threads but I have a few questions. We don't need the car till next summer so should we wait and just order a '09? When is the cutoff date to order an '08? I don't think i want to have the last production 535 for '08. Lastly, what type of deal should I be looking for? ie: how much off MSRP is a good/great price? Thanks
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Also, if you live in the Sun Belt, make sure you order the sunshades. Nothing worse than seeing a Sponge Bob Square Pants or Garfield sunshade suction-cupped to the rear side window of an E60. Waaay tacky! Save that for the "beater mobile"
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Originally Posted by Ace90' post='473061' date='Sep 22 2007, 11:52 AM
Also, if you live in the Sun Belt, make sure you order the sunshades. Nothing worse than seeing a Sponge Bob Square Pants or Garfield sunshade suction-cupped to the rear side window of an E60. Waaay tacky! Save that for the "beater mobile" ![Cool](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='473063' date='Sep 22 2007, 11:06 AM
+1 Also a good way to bust up your window motor if you lower the window with old square pants still attached. ![Frown](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/sad.gif)
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Sport Package
Premium Package
Heated Seats
Sunshades
Comfort Access
We're not sure about heads up, active steering, folding rear seat, sport transmission (with paddles) and a few more things
Can you order HD radio without the Logic 7 sound system?
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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.
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Originally Posted by dragoncoach' post='473088' date='Sep 22 2007, 08:38 PM
We're still thinking...
Hi-Fi Pro does the audio job just fine.