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09-27-2004, 07:58 AM
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Well, she's at the dealer's for a week. They wanted to charge me for getting the funky smell removed from the aircondition, but I had the sales department wave that.
TV is not going to happen just yet, as it is not available for retrofit at the moment
. Not happy about that, so no bluetooth for a while either.
Last time the dealer damaged an alloy, they're fixing that now, and version 13.1 is being installed (probably 13.2, but what do they know compared to a veteran member of this board..
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Another session of carbaflowing and the little covers on top of the xenon housings are stuck. Also my cd-changer is going to be replaced. I hope I get the cd's back that are stuck in there. ( guess it's a good thing most people don't like Zappa, it improves the chances of me getting the discs back)
If they get it fixed, and it works, I'll be a happy bunny. (still want an M6 cabrio though)
(BTW, I got a 316i as a loaner. Somebody forgot to put some torque into it. It feels like the bleeding handbrake is on)
TV is not going to happen just yet, as it is not available for retrofit at the moment
. Not happy about that, so no bluetooth for a while either.Last time the dealer damaged an alloy, they're fixing that now, and version 13.1 is being installed (probably 13.2, but what do they know compared to a veteran member of this board..
)Another session of carbaflowing and the little covers on top of the xenon housings are stuck. Also my cd-changer is going to be replaced. I hope I get the cd's back that are stuck in there. ( guess it's a good thing most people don't like Zappa, it improves the chances of me getting the discs back)
If they get it fixed, and it works, I'll be a happy bunny. (still want an M6 cabrio though)
(BTW, I got a 316i as a loaner. Somebody forgot to put some torque into it. It feels like the bleeding handbrake is on)
09-27-2004, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Sep 26 2004, 01:33 PM
[quote name='jonboy' date='Sep 26 2004, 11:55 AM'][quote name='530E60NL' date='Sep 26 2004, 11:51 AM']Now my tireproblems have been adressed I am very happy with the car too. Every reason I can think of I will drive it. In 1 month of ownership I have 4.700 kms on it (I know, I should have bought a 530d)..? 
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fancy meeting for a beer in belgium - just a short stretch
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[/quote]Btw, fancy joining me to the meet in Germany?? I really want to go, but driving the distance alone is braking me up a bit. Maybe you wanna be my co-pilot and we can drive up and down in one day?????
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[/quote]I'd like to go to the meet in Germany - not sure of the logistics though - could we meet part way and drive in convoy. That way if we get a good number we could be in procession all the way to germany - what do you think??
jonboy
09-27-2004, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by browellm' date='Sep 27 2004, 03:45 AM
Great stuff, loving mine to bits.
Yesterday I saw a beautiful black 545i in our village - it looked amazing (545i's are pretty rare in the UK).
Jonboy you're a lucky lad, still getting a 997?
Yesterday I saw a beautiful black 545i in our village - it looked amazing (545i's are pretty rare in the UK).
Jonboy you're a lucky lad, still getting a 997?
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if results are good i should be in a position to put a deposit down in May 05 then wait around, hopefully, for a cancelled order.
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09-27-2004, 02:32 PM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
Originally Posted by jonboy' date='Sep 27 2004, 03:35 PM
I'd like to go to the meet in Germany - not sure of the logistics though - could we meet part way and drive in convoy. That way if we get a good number we could be in procession all the way to germany - what do you think??
jonboy
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After the meet I will drive home again.Total kms up there is around 380 kms for me.
09-27-2004, 06:08 PM
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Going through the M5 vs 997 debate but coming out in favour of the 997 (at the moment). Whether i get it or not depends on company performance and the uk retail market is getting tough even for the strong performers (except tesco!)
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Another deciding question: do I want a great GT or a raw sports car?
Either are great choices, no doubt.
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09-28-2004, 01:53 AM
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Are you taking your car now Dennis?
That might be a good idea. But I am thinking on driving up on fridaynight, sleeping in a cheap sleesy hotel hehehe. So I am fresh and fruity at noon at the meet.. After the meet I will drive home again.
Total kms up there is around 380 kms for me.
Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Sep 27 2004, 11:32 PM
[quote name='jonboy' date='Sep 27 2004, 03:35 PM']
I'd like to go to the meet in Germany - not sure of the logistics though - could we meet part way and drive in convoy. That way if we get a good number we could be in procession all the way to germany - what do you think??
jonboy
I'd like to go to the meet in Germany - not sure of the logistics though - could we meet part way and drive in convoy. That way if we get a good number we could be in procession all the way to germany - what do you think??
jonboy
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After the meet I will drive home again.Total kms up there is around 380 kms for me.
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09-28-2004, 05:21 AM
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Almost 5,000 mi and the car is getting better every day. I'm just getting to the point where I feel comfortable turning off the DSC and sliding her around a bit - it feels like a go-kart. What a blast!
Other than my lousy microphone pickup on my phone, the car has been perfect.
Other than my lousy microphone pickup on my phone, the car has been perfect.
