New Member. Almost ready to order a 535i
09-21-2007, 09:25 AM
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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
09-21-2007, 09:35 AM
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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.
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.
09-22-2007, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='472988' date='Sep 22 2007, 02:17 AM
welcome and enjoy the forums.
09-22-2007, 07:35 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i w/ Sports & Permium Pkg. Silv/Blk
2008 VW R32 w/Nav.
1992 VW Corrado Silv/Blk-retired
2001 530i Sports/Premium-retired
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
09-22-2007, 07:52 AM
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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" 
09-22-2007, 08:06 AM
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2008 VW R32 w/Nav.
1992 VW Corrado Silv/Blk-retired
2001 530i Sports/Premium-retired
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"
09-22-2007, 09:38 AM
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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.
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?
09-22-2007, 09:47 AM
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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.
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.