Quick! Jet Black or Black Sapphire? Buying today!

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Jun 20, 2008 | 09:21 AM

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DrLev99

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My vote is for #2 as well. What kind of dealership or person orders SAT radio & iPod without Logic7? You sure #1 doesn't have Logic7 because that doesn't make sense at all.

Go for the upgraded sound and HD Radio with pre-June price increases.....and get what you desire!

Jun 20, 2008 | 09:25 AM

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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige Manny tranny and other stuff Recently gone, but never forgotten: 2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name) Torch Red/Crimson Manny tranny and every option available for that year 2002 Chrysler 300M Special Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss

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Originally Posted by KCooke82' post='606723' date='Jun 20 2008, 12:59 PM

Fold down rear seats is a must...

I've had several cars with fold down rear seats and almost never used them. IMO, I'd rather have the structural rigidity all the time than a convenience that I might use once or twice.

Jun 20, 2008 | 09:27 AM

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Option 2

Jun 20, 2008 | 09:29 AM

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black sapphire.

Jun 20, 2008 | 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by wantmye90' post='606713' date='Jun 20 2008, 12:51 PM

I am ordering/buying a 535 today. I have narrowed it down to two options. Help me decide!

Option One: A fresh off the truck Jet Black on beige 535 with prem, sport, sport auto, comfort access, heated seats, sat radio, ipod adapt. Doesn't have premium sound or fold-down rear seats, which I wish it had. Post June 1 price increase.

Option Two: A 535 that can be dealer transfered (has been on other dealer's lot 2 months) that is Black Sapphire Metallic on beige with prem, sport, sport auto, heated seats, premium sound, fold down rear seats, HD radio, ipod adapt. Pre-June 1 price increase.

Not sure which is the better color, or situation! please chime in!

Thanks!

Coming from a professional detailer skip the jet black.
go with Saphire black. If you are still not convinced, please take a flourescent light with you to the dealer and look under the light. A jet blk before you pick up will have so many imperfection that if you are somewhat of an anal person - you will sell the car within a year due to maintenance needs of a black car.

Good luck.
RJ

Jun 20, 2008 | 10:19 AM

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i have black sapphire...when i look at the pictures though Jet Black when clean is a deeper black, but i agree with some how the sparkle is nice

Jun 20, 2008 | 10:24 AM

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My Ride: 525i 2004 Aut Saphire Black ,Rosewood leather , Navi , Sport Pkg , Memory pkg , etc,etc, m6 18 " Future Mods : M-tech kit

I have Saphire black , Ok when its clean

, Jet Black is super but you have to keep it very very clean

/ WD

Jun 20, 2008 | 10:29 AM

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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Sapphire/ Black leather, NAV, Sports Pkg, Active Steering, Shadow Trim, PDC, Heated Seats/Wheel, Logic 7 Sound, 6 Disc Changer, Blue Tooth, Comfort Access/Seats, ACS Aluminum Pedals, Bi-Xenon lamps and MTEC 2X Super White Foglights

Call me crazy, but I would be less concerned with which color of black (although I think Blk Sapp is nicer) and much more so with getting comfort access. I think that makes a big difference. I don't want to fiddle with keys or anything and also important is does either have active steering or is that standard now with the sport package?

Jun 20, 2008 | 10:30 AM

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My Ride: Original E60 Spec: 530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights, Mods: OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akaliusï¿½ Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides, Engine Mods: Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3ï¿½ Tips, RPI Scoop (Red) Added Electronics: V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit, Shoes: SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD New Shoes: 19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY ^_____________ Retired ______________ Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,

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Originally Posted by wantmye90' post='606713' date='Jun 20 2008, 11:51 AM

Option one for sure. I would sacrifice the fold down seats for the comfort access any day!!! But thats just me. I would not miss the fold down seats too much, also the comfort access is another step up in luxury.....