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Traded up 530xi to 650i

Old Feb 5, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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After changing my mind many times about a 530xi I had on order - SG/Black then SG/Auburn then Monaco Blue Auburn - add equipment / take out equipment - and then finding out that my brand new 06 would be last year's model in less than a month after delivery - I called the dealer changed the order and got the 650i Conv - Titanium Silver/Black/Black - cold weather/Sport/Sat/L7/ - I LOVE IT - the car has amazing power - great ride and it is just a pleasure - saw it and did not doubt a second about - Sometime you just got to do something else - and I am not regrettng it !!!

Thanks for all the info here - It is amazing how much I learned about everything related to the E60 here - a truly incredible source.

Ah and dealt with BMW of Manhattan - not the best reputation - but my Sales Advisor was a true pleasure to work with down to delivery and follow up

Thanks again to all ...
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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Well now u have to change your signature Welcome to the E63/E64 group on E60.net Nice choice. Stick around as all things iDrive, electronics, 4.8L engine, etc the same and wothr the time here with these good folks.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Great decision. Enjoy.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Thank You all !

Loving every mile - btw MP3's work in the CD changer and CD player - I will post some pics later on when I get a chance - I will hang around since there is more knowlege here than any mag, dealer, or forum
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by xkgt' post='235425' date='Feb 6 2006, 06:48 AM
Thank You all !

Loving every mile - btw MP3's work in the CD changer and CD player - I will post some pics later on when I get a chance - I will hang around since there is more knowlege here than any mag, dealer, or forum
Well your 6er is in the same family as E60... I mean it's almost the same for E60/E61/E63/E64...
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by xkgt' post='235367' date='Feb 6 2006, 01:31 AM
After changing my mind many times about a 530xi I had on order - SG/Black then SG/Auburn then Monaco Blue Auburn - add equipment / take out equipment - and then finding out that my brand new 06 would be last year's model in less than a month after delivery - I called the dealer changed the order and got the 650i Conv - Titanium Silver/Black/Black - cold weather/Sport/Sat/L7/ - I LOVE IT - the car has amazing power - great ride and it is just a pleasure - saw it and did not doubt a second about - Sometime you just got to do something else - and I am not regrettng it !!!

Thanks for all the info here - It is amazing how much I learned about everything related to the E60 here - a truly incredible source.

Ah and dealt with BMW of Manhattan - not the best reputation - but my Sales Advisor was a true pleasure to work with down to delivery and follow up

Thanks again to all ...
great ride mate. Is it an automatic car ? If it is could you please look at http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21831&st=0 and preceeding threads to see whether your car has similar problems with the automatic Transmission as Osama Arafat's !!! i really need to know whether its a e60 thing or it concerns other models (650ci particularly)

/also here http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=19492&hl=

Thank you
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 03:32 AM
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Nice
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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[quote name='700700' date='Feb 6 2006, 06:04 AM' post='235519']
[quote name='xkgt' post='235367' date='Feb 6 2006, 01:31 AM']
great ride mate. Is it an automatic car ?


It is an automatic - and granted still in the break-in period so haven't really pushed it - I have been driving around mostly in D for now - and have not noticed what Osama mentions. Like most new automatics with several gears, while in-town traffic and sudden release of accelerator it does seem to hunt for the right gear but I would say mostly cause of feathering of the pedal than a confused transmssion.

So far it is an impressive smooth and powerfull ride
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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really great to hear that mate good luck with it and be careful.. its a very powerful car
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 06:19 AM
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i got my e60 from bmw manhattan. nice guys, high volume shop, but they know what theyre doing (they are owned by BMWNA after all)

congrats, you have a sweeeet car!!!!
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