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12-05-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LW78' post='736808' date='Dec 3 2008, 10:10 AM

Are you getting a brand new one, or are you buying used?

When buying a new one, you can choose between the auto and the manual. Used, you will have a hard time finding a manual. That IS for a reason! You're dealer is right that the resale value of an auto trans is much higher, and to be honest, the auto trans fits best with the car (imo).

Regarding the adaptive lights: imo you do not really need them, although seeing where you come from, it may be usefull. Xenon, on the other hand, is a must for me.

If you're looking forn e60 that handles like an e90, test drive an e60 with Active Front Steering and Dynamic Drive. With these options, the care really feels like a smaller car!

Hope this helps you....

Thanks for your advice !
If I buy it will be a new one. And I will probably go for the auto.
Good point with dynamic drive, but for some reason you can not get that with the M-sport package.

I got an offer from the dealer today. Quite a good one actually.
So I am in my thinking box at the moment... Will not shop until next year anyway, but hey; we`re in december already

The offer from the dealer is based on this list from me:
e60 523ia
spacegrey / natural brown

m-sportspack
comfortpack (includes xeons, leather, pdc, extended air-con
and some more)
advancepack (alarm, split rearseat)
Logic 7
usb

I will get the navi pro also and maybe the adaptive lights.
I suppose the 172`s is a must as well. Damn, once you get started......
Do you think I should drop the alu-trim and get the black highgloss? Might be better with the natural brown..
No cost option anyway.

Dangerous to be in here....