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03-29-2005, 01:08 AM
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My Ride: 535D Sport Auto
Originally Posted by DRIVER' date='Mar 29 2005, 04:52 AM
ok who here completly regrets buying the e60 for any reason at all and be totally honest
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03-29-2005, 06:33 AM
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My Ride: '05 530i, Premium, Steptronic, Logic7, Silver grey-black leather. Build date 12/7/04.
Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Mar 29 2005, 05:08 AM
[quote name='DRIVER' date='Mar 29 2005, 04:52 AM']ok who here completly regrets buying the e60 for any reason at all and be totally honest
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[/quote]RULE # 1. NEVER BUY FROM THE SHOWROOM FLOOR! They're on the showroom floor for a reason.
03-29-2005, 06:56 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
I was kind of lucky as my dealer in San Jose carries a bucket load of inventory and did have the colors and specs I wanted, with the only exception of satellite radio which I could live without (plus BMW's deal is with Sirius and I was an XM customer with my prior car and if I do a retrofit it would be XM anyway). So no major regrets on that front here.
03-29-2005, 07:23 AM
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My Ride: GONE BUT NOT FOGOTTEN : 530d SE Auto : Titanium Grey / Anthracite Leather, Poplar Trim, 18in 123 Style Alloys, Adaptive Bi-Xenons, Business Nav, Hi-Fi Speaker Package, Heated seats, Split-Fold Rear Seats
LR DISCO 3 HSE with everything (including 3 kids)
On the whole I DO NOT regret buying my E60; it's a great car and I am happy with the colour and spec that I have.
I regret
a) Buying an early E60 - the quality really was poor in terms of software and squeeks/rattles.
Things appear to be turning around though with more recent cars (although 1.5 years is a long time to fix it)
b) I regret not waiting another year or so for the Sport model.
When my warranty runs out in another 18months I will certainly be getting another car. Thoughts are :
E90 M3
E60 535d Sport
Quality will have to improve more before I consider another E60. Only time will tell.
I regret
a) Buying an early E60 - the quality really was poor in terms of software and squeeks/rattles.
Things appear to be turning around though with more recent cars (although 1.5 years is a long time to fix it)
b) I regret not waiting another year or so for the Sport model.
When my warranty runs out in another 18months I will certainly be getting another car. Thoughts are :
E90 M3
E60 535d Sport
Quality will have to improve more before I consider another E60. Only time will tell.
03-29-2005, 07:25 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG. Titanium Grey with Grey interior and Anthracite wood.
No regrets at all, except the monlty payment. I could alway use more money. 
03-29-2005, 09:26 AM
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i -Brilliant Graphite/Oyster
2006 E5004matic- I must have been on drugs when I got this car
2004 545i Black Sapphire/Truffle Brown interior
Hmmmmmmmm, let's see, picked up my 545I on February 25,2005,
On March 21/05 dealer advises engine is spewing oil all over their poor service bay and car needs a new engine. BMW Canada is playing deaf and dumb and is remaining silent on this affair.
Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets?
I am not crazy about the white 320I that they gave me to drive.
Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets?
And you want me to be honest ?
25 days of use, CAD $ 1077.00 per month @ 39/mo. $42,003.00
Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets?
I have asked dealer how many engines they have replaced, LOL, salesman now tells me he has only worked for dealer for 6 months, Sales Manager for only 3 months.
Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets.
Stayed tuned, I will reserve comments for a few more days.
Gabman Out
On March 21/05 dealer advises engine is spewing oil all over their poor service bay and car needs a new engine. BMW Canada is playing deaf and dumb and is remaining silent on this affair.
Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets?
I am not crazy about the white 320I that they gave me to drive.
Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets?
And you want me to be honest ?
25 days of use, CAD $ 1077.00 per month @ 39/mo. $42,003.00
Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets?
I have asked dealer how many engines they have replaced, LOL, salesman now tells me he has only worked for dealer for 6 months, Sales Manager for only 3 months.
Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets? Do I have any regrets.
Stayed tuned, I will reserve comments for a few more days.
Gabman Out
03-29-2005, 10:48 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
No Regrets. I enjoyed ED. Have a June 04 production car which drives great after 10,000 miles.
I have an excellent knowledgeable dealer who does not hesitate to fix problems or upgrade my car.
I am scheduled for a routine service appointment on April 20th.
They will change my tires and upgrade the software to CIP 16.2 if they have it.
I will also request new door seals which should give me back a brand new car.
Nothing to regret here.
I have an excellent knowledgeable dealer who does not hesitate to fix problems or upgrade my car.
I am scheduled for a routine service appointment on April 20th.
They will change my tires and upgrade the software to CIP 16.2 if they have it.
I will also request new door seals which should give me back a brand new car.
Nothing to regret here.
03-29-2005, 11:28 AM
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No regrets. Getting one of the very first ones in the states I had fears I would be unhappy with the quality and for me it's been just the opposite. I had the standard few gremlins in the beginning but my dealer worked them out quickly and completely. Ever since then it's been by far the best car I've ever owned.
When the weather got cold I must admit I thought more about if I should have waited to get the 545i....but just recently I reminded myself about the deal I struck with my conscience to pass on the bigger engine and spend the money elsewhere....
When the weather got cold I must admit I thought more about if I should have waited to get the 545i....but just recently I reminded myself about the deal I struck with my conscience to pass on the bigger engine and spend the money elsewhere....