Saw a facelift 5 series today
11-25-2006, 08:47 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525i Silver Gray/Gray Dakota Leather | Steptronic | Cold Weather | Xenon | Premium Package
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M Aero Kit | Carbon Fiber Kidney Grill | K&N Air Filter | Charcoal Filter Removed | Radenergie R10 Silver 20" soon | kW coilover V3 | SprintBooster soon | M5 trunk finisher
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12-09-2006, 10:27 AM
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Sorry Guys
I was frisked before I took a look, they even took my phone!. So pictures was out of the question. Its was a european spec car, not a chinese spec one!, but yes the front door interior trims are exactly like the chinese spec pictures on the board. The front indicator bulbs on the current headlights hide behind a reflector, the new headlights have the bulb visible behind four/ five vertical fins in chrome. It looked really futuristic. It had the toggle style Joystick gearlever like the new X5. Hope this answers some of your questions.
I was frisked before I took a look, they even took my phone!. So pictures was out of the question. Its was a european spec car, not a chinese spec one!, but yes the front door interior trims are exactly like the chinese spec pictures on the board. The front indicator bulbs on the current headlights hide behind a reflector, the new headlights have the bulb visible behind four/ five vertical fins in chrome. It looked really futuristic. It had the toggle style Joystick gearlever like the new X5. Hope this answers some of your questions.
12-09-2006, 10:35 AM
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My Ride: 06 (Oct. prod.) 530i Titanium Silver / Black Leather - prem. pkg., step,nav,park dist,comf seats,xenon, push start, comf accs, rear fold seats...can't remember anymore...
Mods: Radenergie R-10's 20x 9,20x 10 Mich PS2 tires 245/35fr 285/30rr, Eibach prokit springs, AC Schnitzer front lip, ACS side skirts, ACS exhaust, ACS silver carbon interior and Hamann rear trunk spoiler...to be cont.
any new wood trims...like the black bamboo from the x5?
12-09-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tsilveracs' post='365436' date='Dec 9 2006, 01:35 PM
any new wood trims...like the black bamboo from the x5?
Can anyone cheer me up? I feel a bit discouraged. For wht ever reason, I really want the newest available car. What to do?
12-09-2006, 05:19 PM
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My Ride: silver-gray 525i w/ nav, pdc, xenon, and comfort access
Originally Posted by drifter' post='365511' date='Dec 9 2006, 08:54 PM
After reading this earier today, I promptly visited my local dealership to put the brakes on my '07 550i that I special ordered optioned to the teeth, complete with Nasca leather (vent. seats). To my dismay, I was too late... they have begun the build process. I'm not willing to lose my deposit.
Can anyone cheer me up? I feel a bit discouraged. For wht ever reason, I really want the newest available car. What to do?
Can anyone cheer me up? I feel a bit discouraged. For wht ever reason, I really want the newest available car. What to do?
12-10-2006, 05:43 AM
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My Ride: 11 550i Sophisto Gray/Oyster Black/Anthracite, Sprt Trns, DHP, IAS, SP, PP1, PP2, CWP, HUD, DAP, AVSP, SF RS, CA, ACC - Euro Del
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any word on diesel enginess coming to the US?
any word on diesel enginess coming to the US?
12-10-2006, 07:22 AM
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i, Graphite on Oyster, ///Msport, Executive Package, XDrive
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BMW has confirmed diesels in USA in 2008.
iesel_A...uncement.pdf]BMW has confirmed diesels in USA in 2008.
12-10-2006, 11:33 AM
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My Ride: 11 550i Sophisto Gray/Oyster Black/Anthracite, Sprt Trns, DHP, IAS, SP, PP1, PP2, CWP, HUD, DAP, AVSP, SF RS, CA, ACC - Euro Del
My game plan is to get a refreshed 5 er with the largest diesel that BMW will offer in the US, probably the 535d. My biggest challenge will be the availaiblity of diesel fuel in the Chicago area. I am committed to buying a car that is better for the environment.