Ordered 500i
01-02-2008, 02:42 PM
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Just a quick note, I bit the bullet today and committed to a new 550i, pretty much all the options. 
Was not sure whether to go with Active Steering, in the end I did order it. You all split about evenly whether it was something to do or not, and my going-in instinct was "no", but I drove a 535i again with it and didn't object to it. I never did find a 550i locally to try.
Anyway, just wanted to thank you all for helping me figure this out. Now the waiting...
Cal
Was not sure whether to go with Active Steering, in the end I did order it. You all split about evenly whether it was something to do or not, and my going-in instinct was "no", but I drove a 535i again with it and didn't object to it. I never did find a 550i locally to try.
Anyway, just wanted to thank you all for helping me figure this out. Now the waiting...
Cal
01-02-2008, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='512971' date='Jan 2 2008, 03:42 PM
Just a quick note, I bit the bullet today and committed to a new 550i, pretty much all the options.
Was not sure whether to go with Active Steering, in the end I did order it. You all split about evenly whether it was something to do or not, and my going-in instinct was "no", but I drove a 535i again with it and didn't object to it. I never did find a 550i locally to try.
Anyway, just wanted to thank you all for helping me figure this out. Now the waiting...
Cal
Was not sure whether to go with Active Steering, in the end I did order it. You all split about evenly whether it was something to do or not, and my going-in instinct was "no", but I drove a 535i again with it and didn't object to it. I never did find a 550i locally to try.
Anyway, just wanted to thank you all for helping me figure this out. Now the waiting...
Cal
01-02-2008, 02:58 PM
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Good for you Cal , you'll love it !
01-02-2008, 03:05 PM
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"Ordered 500i".... did you catch that?! I got them to put the turboV8 in it!
Sheesh! They bought me books, sent me to school, and I still can't type. We'll see if I can drive one of these.
Cal
Sheesh! They bought me books, sent me to school, and I still can't type. We'll see if I can drive one of these.
Cal
01-02-2008, 03:06 PM
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My Ride: 06 550 SMG |Comfort seats | sport, premium sound and cold weather packages | active steer | Navigation |comfort access | rear seat heat | rear seat fold down| sirius|
Congrats, you'll love active steering!
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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 calpalmer' post='512983' date='Jan 2 2008, 07:05 PM
"Ordered 500i".... did you catch that?! I got them to put the turboV8 in it!
Sheesh! They bought me books, sent me to school, and I still can't type. We'll see if I can drive one of these.
Cal
Sheesh! They bought me books, sent me to school, and I still can't type. We'll see if I can drive one of these.
Cal
01-02-2008, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='512983' date='Jan 2 2008, 06:05 PM
"Ordered 500i"....
I was one who spoke against the AS, but I don't think you'll find it any different than what you expereinced on the 535. And frankly once you are driving your car, it will all be good. Conratulations!
