Trading my 535i for 2011 MB E550 Cabriolet

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05-18-2010, 01:39 PM

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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.

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Very nice car. I might say

Small question though. What made you go with the E550 rather than a S5? Was it the V8?

What color did you go with and when do you get delivery? Do post pics when available.

I have had a couple of MB's before, Audi seems so foreign to me. Also the E Cab has more room in the back seat and the trunk (I wanted two sets of golf clubs to fit), I sat in both at the NY Auto Show. The MB also has heat coming out of the head rests on your neck in additional to ventilated seats, it has this thing called AirCap that redirects the wind so you supposedly can have a normal conversation with front or back seat passengers up to about 80 mph with the top down.
The S5 Cab looks good but I also like the E550's AMG package look better.

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05-18-2010, 01:41 PM

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Very nice car. I might say

Small question though. What made you go with the E550 rather than a S5? Was it the V8?

What color did you go with and when do you get delivery? Do post pics when available.

It has Olivine Grey exterior(looks like a caper color), Natural Tan and black interior, black roof and black headliner.

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05-18-2010, 01:49 PM

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it has this thing called AirCap that redirects the wind so you supposedly can have a normal conversation with front or back seat passengers up to about 80 mph with the top down.

Looks interesting, going to read on that. Let us know if it works when you get it.

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It has Olivine Grey exterior(looks like a caper color), Natural Tan and black interior, black roof and black headliner.

Olivine grey, can you post a pic of that color.

Congrats on the purchase, when do you get delivery. I do love the AMG kit on the E coupe, looks very sexy.
And do let us know if the seats are more comfortable than then 5er seats. A friend of mine is looking into one but not a cabriolet.

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05-18-2010, 02:06 PM

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No pictures yet and I can't find any on the web, I guess because its only for the first deliveries- Only one per dealer. Not even on their own website.

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05-18-2010, 02:21 PM

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good luck and i dnt blame u my 535xi is a POS. its become just a headache for me

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05-18-2010, 02:48 PM

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Good luck pennetta! I'm in the same boat, just can't get excited by F10. Have all but decided to get an M3 instead. I have promised myself that I will actually see the car in person and take some extended driving time but the M3 I test drove was SWEET! And don't be a stranger...

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05-18-2010, 02:48 PM

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My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho

Model Year: 2012

Nice choice of car. I've owned MBs continuously since 1979 and have always enjoyed the cars. I've even had two diesels, and all the sizes from S Class to E Class to my wife's current C230 Sport Coupe. Some had problems, others were totally problem free and one 300SD in 1981 had the best smelling leather interior of any car I've owned.
Best of luck.