Ordered 500i
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My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
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
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
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
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Good for you Cal , you'll love it !
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My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
"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
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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
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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!
