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02-28-2007, 01:14 PM
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What's the latest on the sport steptronic. Is it still a summer availability. Anyone drive a 535 yet, maybe euro version, or do they all start production in March. I asked about extending my lease and they came back with $1450 a month.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='396847' date='Feb 28 2007, 04:14 PM
What's the latest on the sport steptronic. Is it still a summer availability. Anyone drive a 535 yet, maybe euro version, or do they all start production in March. I asked about extending my lease and they came back with $1450 a month.
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02-28-2007, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='396847' date='Feb 28 2007, 05:14 PM
What's the latest on the sport steptronic. Is it still a summer availability. Anyone drive a 535 yet, maybe euro version, or do they all start production in March. I asked about extending my lease and they came back with $1450 a month.
I'm going to try to get an early June production slot here soon now that pricing, etc. has been formally announced. It'll be fun to see how many of us have our cars on the same boat coming across the pond this summer -- 3 years ago, my car shared a berth with JDN's car. 
As far as extending your lease, when is it up and, if you don't mind my asking, what are you paying now? I don't have my numbers yet but twice in the past, I've had to extend a lease through BMWFS and the payment stayed the same (even though technically they should have lowered it...) I think as long as you have a new car on order, there isn't any problem with extending things at the same rate. Maybe they quoted you a higher price because you don't have a car on order yet? Someone here will know the deal with that, I'm sure...
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As I read the '08 release info, my understanding is the first 535's to be produced will have a steptronic trans if you select it as an option, but there is a new "sport automatic" transmission that will not be available untill june.
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Originally Posted by enelrojo' post='396998' date='Feb 28 2007, 11:40 PM
As I read the '08 release info, my understanding is the first 535's to be produced will have a steptronic trans if you select it as an option, but there is a new "sport automatic" transmission that will not be available untill june.
03-01-2007, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='396949' date='Feb 28 2007, 09:12 PM
June production, my friend...but drop the word "steptronic" -- it's a sport automatic now! I'm going to try to get an early June production slot here soon now that pricing, etc. has been formally announced. It'll be fun to see how many of us have our cars on the same boat coming across the pond this summer -- 3 years ago, my car shared a berth with JDN's car.
As far as extending your lease, when is it up and, if you don't mind my asking, what are you paying now? I don't have my numbers yet but twice in the past, I've had to extend a lease through BMWFS and the payment stayed the same (even though technically they should have lowered it...) I think as long as you have a new car on order, there isn't any problem with extending things at the same rate. Maybe they quoted you a higher price because you don't have a car on order yet? Someone here will know the deal with that, I'm sure...
I'm going to try to get an early June production slot here soon now that pricing, etc. has been formally announced. It'll be fun to see how many of us have our cars on the same boat coming across the pond this summer -- 3 years ago, my car shared a berth with JDN's car. As far as extending your lease, when is it up and, if you don't mind my asking, what are you paying now? I don't have my numbers yet but twice in the past, I've had to extend a lease through BMWFS and the payment stayed the same (even though technically they should have lowered it...) I think as long as you have a new car on order, there isn't any problem with extending things at the same rate. Maybe they quoted you a higher price because you don't have a car on order yet? Someone here will know the deal with that, I'm sure...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='396949' date='Feb 28 2007, 09:12 PM
June production, my friend...but drop the word "steptronic" -- it's a sport automatic now! I'm going to try to get an early June production slot here soon now that pricing, etc. has been formally announced. It'll be fun to see how many of us have our cars on the same boat coming across the pond this summer -- 3 years ago, my car shared a berth with JDN's car.
As far as extending your lease, when is it up and, if you don't mind my asking, what are you paying now? I don't have my numbers yet but twice in the past, I've had to extend a lease through BMWFS and the payment stayed the same (even though technically they should have lowered it...) I think as long as you have a new car on order, there isn't any problem with extending things at the same rate. Maybe they quoted you a higher price because you don't have a car on order yet? Someone here will know the deal with that, I'm sure...
I'm going to try to get an early June production slot here soon now that pricing, etc. has been formally announced. It'll be fun to see how many of us have our cars on the same boat coming across the pond this summer -- 3 years ago, my car shared a berth with JDN's car. As far as extending your lease, when is it up and, if you don't mind my asking, what are you paying now? I don't have my numbers yet but twice in the past, I've had to extend a lease through BMWFS and the payment stayed the same (even though technically they should have lowered it...) I think as long as you have a new car on order, there isn't any problem with extending things at the same rate. Maybe they quoted you a higher price because you don't have a car on order yet? Someone here will know the deal with that, I'm sure...
Rudy
Have you made a final decision yet? I am leaning towards a new 550, but still may opt for a 535. (My lease expires in Spetemeber). I am waitingto here some reports on the costs and results of tuning. From the little I have read on the 335, it is very tunable for relatively little money.
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I am seriously considering the 535 Sport but will wait for the Sport Auto trans. 300hp/300ft lbs is adequate but the clincher is the staggard wheels which in my opinion transforms the look of the car. I would rather not go over $850 mo which is what I am now paying.
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Originally Posted by robg' post='397136' date='Mar 1 2007, 10:49 AM
Rudy
Have you made a final decision yet? I am leaning towards a new 550, but still may opt for a 535. (My lease expires in Spetemeber). I am waitingto here some reports on the costs and results of tuning. From the little I have read on the 335, it is very tunable for relatively little money.
Have you made a final decision yet? I am leaning towards a new 550, but still may opt for a 535. (My lease expires in Spetemeber). I am waitingto here some reports on the costs and results of tuning. From the little I have read on the 335, it is very tunable for relatively little money.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='397145' date='Mar 1 2007, 11:07 AM
I haven't ordered yet (lease up in April) but I'm leaning heavily towards a 550i with sport automatic. I'm a creature of habit so it's likely going to be Alpine White, etc. and loaded up with most options...