one fine day
#1
timeline as follows.....
0935 called Frank Oliveras at cravier bmw. ( Thank you so much TV550 for the recommendation. Franks
the man!!!)
1045 found vehicle I wanted.... alpine white 550i, black leather with poplar wood grain, steptronic, logic7,
sports package, comfort access, cold weather package, electronic rear
shade, sirus radio, nav system, and comfort seats. ( @ a good deal.)
1115 trying soooo hard to talk myself out of it.
1200 wife convincing me I deserve it
1230 call frank tell him were on our way to Santa Ana from Las Vegas.
1710 arrived at dealer signed papers. drooled over car and grinning ear to ear.
1800 got keys , took delivery and still...ear to ear.
0030 got home back in las vegas.....smiling all the way.
Thanks again to tv550 for the tip and to Frank who got me my dream car 100+ dollars cheaper a month with around 6000 dollars in options more than my locar dealer.
Only downside to the whole thing is I have a huge 6-7 inch crack in the windshield by a rock on the
I-15 :'(. Now my insurance company is working on getting it replaced.
The car is awsome. so much power and so much fun to drive. Thanks to E60 forums and the knowlege from all of you. Ive been reading this forum for months but never chimed in. thanks everyone
0935 called Frank Oliveras at cravier bmw. ( Thank you so much TV550 for the recommendation. Franks
the man!!!)
1045 found vehicle I wanted.... alpine white 550i, black leather with poplar wood grain, steptronic, logic7,
sports package, comfort access, cold weather package, electronic rear
shade, sirus radio, nav system, and comfort seats. ( @ a good deal.)
1115 trying soooo hard to talk myself out of it.
1200 wife convincing me I deserve it
1230 call frank tell him were on our way to Santa Ana from Las Vegas.
1710 arrived at dealer signed papers. drooled over car and grinning ear to ear.
1800 got keys , took delivery and still...ear to ear.
0030 got home back in las vegas.....smiling all the way.
Thanks again to tv550 for the tip and to Frank who got me my dream car 100+ dollars cheaper a month with around 6000 dollars in options more than my locar dealer.
Only downside to the whole thing is I have a huge 6-7 inch crack in the windshield by a rock on the
I-15 :'(. Now my insurance company is working on getting it replaced.
The car is awsome. so much power and so much fun to drive. Thanks to E60 forums and the knowlege from all of you. Ive been reading this forum for months but never chimed in. thanks everyone
#2
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 37
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From: Macomb, Michigan
My Ride: Delivery 11/30/05: 2006 - 550i 6-speed, Monaco Blue, Auburn, Antracite headliner, M aero, sport, nav, HUD, cold weather, sun shades, folding seat, rearseat heat and air bags, Logic 7, Serius, SR-7 Detector, M wheels
Previous Ride - 2002 540 6-speed, sport, turning in with 114,000 wonderful miles
Grats on the new ride. Sounds nice!
I wonder if you're on to something tho, I've had my 550 for 4 months and my window cracked 2 weeks after I took delivery. Not a problem, my dealer and insurance replaced the glass. Well........now in my 4th month my new window has a 9" crack. Another stone, based upon the telltale chip.
Has anyone else had unusually high window breakage problems?
Anyway, sorry to steal your thunder, good story and nice outcome, you'll really enjoy the 550 once it's broken in.
I wonder if you're on to something tho, I've had my 550 for 4 months and my window cracked 2 weeks after I took delivery. Not a problem, my dealer and insurance replaced the glass. Well........now in my 4th month my new window has a 9" crack. Another stone, based upon the telltale chip.
Has anyone else had unusually high window breakage problems?
Anyway, sorry to steal your thunder, good story and nice outcome, you'll really enjoy the 550 once it's broken in.
#3
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
From: So Cal, USA
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Wow nice! Was it that good of a deal to drive all the way to Crevier to get it? What Dessert BMW not giving good deals?
Sorry to hear about the crack on such a new car... hope you get it fixed soon!
Oh ya forgot to add... AWESOME Wife!
Sorry to hear about the crack on such a new car... hope you get it fixed soon!
Oh ya forgot to add... AWESOME Wife!
#5
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 14,776
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From: So Cal, USA
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by chrishei' post='253576' date='Mar 11 2006, 10:16 PM
Crevier saved me apx 130 dollars a month with a car that was apx 6000+ dollars more expensive than the one they offered here in LV
Awesome! I guess its those crazy slot machine winners jacking up the car prices there huh
#6
Originally Posted by chrishei' post='253576' date='Mar 11 2006, 10:16 PM
Crevier saved me apx 130 dollars a month with a car that was apx 6000+ dollars more expensive than the one they offered here in LV
Email me we can get together for a 550 meet. POST your pics to I would like to see it.
You saved exactly what I saved 6500 in extra costs and 130/month in payments.
#7
Originally Posted by chrishei' post='253562' date='Mar 11 2006, 09:02 PM
timeline as follows.....
0935 called Frank Oliveras at cravier bmw. ( Thank you so much TV550 for the recommendation. Franks
the man!!!)
1045 found vehicle I wanted.... alpine white 550i, black leather with poplar wood grain, steptronic, logic7,
sports package, comfort access, cold weather package, electronic rear
shade, sirus radio, nav system, and comfort seats. ( @ a good deal.)
1115 trying soooo hard to talk myself out of it.
1200 wife convincing me I deserve it
1230 call frank tell him were on our way to Santa Ana from Las Vegas.
1710 arrived at dealer signed papers. drooled over car and grinning ear to ear.
1800 got keys , took delivery and still...ear to ear.
0030 got home back in las vegas.....smiling all the way.
Thanks again to tv550 for the tip and to Frank who got me my dream car 100+ dollars cheaper a month with around 6000 dollars in options more than my locar dealer.
Only downside to the whole thing is I have a huge 6-7 inch crack in the windshield by a rock on the
I-15 :'(. Now my insurance company is working on getting it replaced.
The car is awsome. so much power and so much fun to drive. Thanks to E60 forums and the knowlege from all of you. Ive been reading this forum for months but never chimed in. thanks everyone
0935 called Frank Oliveras at cravier bmw. ( Thank you so much TV550 for the recommendation. Franks
the man!!!)
1045 found vehicle I wanted.... alpine white 550i, black leather with poplar wood grain, steptronic, logic7,
sports package, comfort access, cold weather package, electronic rear
shade, sirus radio, nav system, and comfort seats. ( @ a good deal.)
1115 trying soooo hard to talk myself out of it.
1200 wife convincing me I deserve it
1230 call frank tell him were on our way to Santa Ana from Las Vegas.
1710 arrived at dealer signed papers. drooled over car and grinning ear to ear.
1800 got keys , took delivery and still...ear to ear.
0030 got home back in las vegas.....smiling all the way.
Thanks again to tv550 for the tip and to Frank who got me my dream car 100+ dollars cheaper a month with around 6000 dollars in options more than my locar dealer.
Only downside to the whole thing is I have a huge 6-7 inch crack in the windshield by a rock on the
I-15 :'(. Now my insurance company is working on getting it replaced.
The car is awsome. so much power and so much fun to drive. Thanks to E60 forums and the knowlege from all of you. Ive been reading this forum for months but never chimed in. thanks everyone
#8
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,591
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From: Costa Mesa, CA
My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
Congrats
#9
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 206
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From: Cambridgeshire, UK
My Ride: 525d se auto. black sapphire, 17" 5 spoke 138 style alloys. dark poplar trim, charcoal flat weave cloth, bluetooth phone prep, dimming rear view and side mirrors, lumbar support, heated front deats, phone cradle
Congrats Don't worry about cracking windshileds BMW glass is notoriously soft. Enjoy your new car.
#10
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 386
Likes: 1
From: Seattle, Wa.
My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Electric Rear Sunshades, Heated Rear Seats, Sirius Radio
Congratulations! Sounds like you got a great car. Also sounds like Crevier is a great dealership. I bought my 166 wheels from them at a very good price.