Ordered It Today!!
01-25-2008, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='522631' date='Jan 25 2008, 04:06 AM
Hey, the same colour combo as I have! Nice.
Amazing how low the lease fees are in the States - I pay almost the same for my 530i...
Amazing how low the lease fees are in the States - I pay almost the same for my 530i...
01-25-2008, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='522409' date='Jan 24 2008, 04:20 PM
Jeff. well done ! I'm told it's 10 -12 weeks for factory orders............... join the " Waiting for a V8 Club ", you're doing the approriate thing ............. spending your time , spending money on upgrades !!!!!!!!!!!
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01-25-2008, 04:16 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
Congratulations! Let the waiting begin!!
Was it a difficult decision to order the automatic rather than the manual transmission?
Was it a difficult decision to order the automatic rather than the manual transmission?
01-25-2008, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='522328' date='Jan 24 2008, 02:52 PM
Okay I finally did it. Bit the bullet and ordered my '08 550i this morning:
Platinum Gray Metallic (yeah, I know, another gray BMW)
Natural Brown Dakota Leather
Bamboo trim
Anthracite headliner
Cold Weather
Sport Package
Sport Automatic (first non manual in 10 years)
Sunshades
Logic 7
Satellite Radio
Ipod
Heads Up
Navigation
Fold down rear seats
With $7700 down as MSD (refundable at lease end) plus first month, fees and nothing down I came in at $1033.69/month for 2 years, 15K/yr.
Upon returning home I then ordered my painted ACS rear trunk spoiler and dustless brake pads from Zeckhausen Racing. Have to be prepared If I can figure out how to track it, that would be nice too. Can anyone help me out?? How long after the car is ordered can I check status??
Thanks,
Jeff
Platinum Gray Metallic (yeah, I know, another gray BMW)
Natural Brown Dakota Leather
Bamboo trim
Anthracite headliner
Cold Weather
Sport Package
Sport Automatic (first non manual in 10 years)
Sunshades
Logic 7
Satellite Radio
Ipod
Heads Up
Navigation
Fold down rear seats
With $7700 down as MSD (refundable at lease end) plus first month, fees and nothing down I came in at $1033.69/month for 2 years, 15K/yr.
Upon returning home I then ordered my painted ACS rear trunk spoiler and dustless brake pads from Zeckhausen Racing. Have to be prepared
If I can figure out how to track it, that would be nice too. Can anyone help me out?? How long after the car is ordered can I check status??Thanks,
Jeff
Congrats!!! Sounds very nice. (Makes me happy that I went with the 535 though)
01-25-2008, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='522667' date='Jan 25 2008, 08:16 AM
Congratulations! Let the waiting begin!!
Was it a difficult decision to order the automatic rather than the manual transmission?
Was it a difficult decision to order the automatic rather than the manual transmission?
01-25-2008, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='522328' date='Jan 24 2008, 10:52 AM
Okay I finally did it. Bit the bullet and ordered my '08 550i this morning:
Platinum Gray Metallic (yeah, I know, another gray BMW)
Natural Brown Dakota Leather
Bamboo trim
Anthracite headliner
Cold Weather
Sport Package
Sport Automatic (first non manual in 10 years)
Sunshades
Logic 7
Satellite Radio
Ipod
Heads Up
Navigation
Fold down rear seats
With $7700 down as MSD (refundable at lease end) plus first month, fees and nothing down I came in at $1033.69/month for 2 years, 15K/yr.
Upon returning home I then ordered my painted ACS rear trunk spoiler and dustless brake pads from Zeckhausen Racing. Have to be prepared If I can figure out how to track it, that would be nice too. Can anyone help me out?? How long after the car is ordered can I check status??
Thanks,
Jeff
Platinum Gray Metallic (yeah, I know, another gray BMW)
Natural Brown Dakota Leather
Bamboo trim
Anthracite headliner
Cold Weather
Sport Package
Sport Automatic (first non manual in 10 years)
Sunshades
Logic 7
Satellite Radio
Ipod
Heads Up
Navigation
Fold down rear seats
With $7700 down as MSD (refundable at lease end) plus first month, fees and nothing down I came in at $1033.69/month for 2 years, 15K/yr.
Upon returning home I then ordered my painted ACS rear trunk spoiler and dustless brake pads from Zeckhausen Racing. Have to be prepared
If I can figure out how to track it, that would be nice too. Can anyone help me out?? How long after the car is ordered can I check status??Thanks,
Jeff
01-25-2008, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='522692' date='Jan 25 2008, 09:40 AM
Good question. My last 3 BMWs were all manual and I just wanted a change. The paddle shifters make it a really different experience. Remember, I own a 2006 550i now so unless I changed some things it would be a virtually identical car at least in the way that it feels. Anyway, if I hate it all I need to do is wait 24 months and order another stick. I am actually trying to time things so that my next one will be the new body style.
Great choice of colors and options. You won't be having to think "I should have gotten X".I have always liked manual tranny's but I wanted to try the sport auto. It still behaves like a normal automatic when you want it to which is great for less effort driving around town. But it can be quite sporty with a touch of a button, or full manual if you want. The manual mode is worlds better than previous steptronics. Its very responsive and involving with the paddles. Just today I drove most of the morning and evening commutes in manual mode. My only grip in manual mode is when slowing down for a turn, etc it may downshift just when you think you want to, resulting in a lower gear than expected. Also, when taking off from a stop, especially if needing to steer the car, treat it like a manual and tap the shifter for the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. By then the wheel is straight and you can use the paddles.
A coworker wanted a look at my 550i today. I explained the luxury PLUS performance makes it worth the money to me. He then wanted a ride and I gave him his money's worth. Unfortunately the cold weather didn't allow for great traction but DSC finally allowed the car to take off and I scared the guy. We then u-turned around a circle and I got DSC to kick in again exiting the circle. Definately a capable sports sedan. But you already know that with the '06.
01-25-2008, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by adentonmiller' post='522859' date='Jan 25 2008, 06:14 PM
Sounds great...but why add an aftermarket spoiler? It will just look 80's tacky......the car is already very fast and very stable.
Enjoy it all the same!
Enjoy it all the same!
01-25-2008, 04:59 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Doesn't look "80s tacky" to me--not exactly some giant tuner wing. I'm adding the small M5 spoiler myself soon. I guess everything is up to individual taste, but I think your ACS spoiler suits the car's wide rear stance nicely.