Wait for 530i SMG or Take 530i Step soon
12-27-2004, 11:35 AM
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I have a dilemma: Should I place an order for a 530i with SMG (delivery in early March) or take delivery of a 530i with Steptronic (delivery at the end of January). Both with same options.
I would really like to wait for the SMG but, my lease is up in mid-Feburay and would be without a car for a few weeks (car pool with wife).
Could any owners of 2005 530i with SMG comment whether its worth the wait for me or should I just go for the 530i with Step?
Thanks,
Leonard.
I would really like to wait for the SMG but, my lease is up in mid-Feburay and would be without a car for a few weeks (car pool with wife).
Could any owners of 2005 530i with SMG comment whether its worth the wait for me or should I just go for the 530i with Step?
Thanks,
Leonard.
12-27-2004, 11:52 AM
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I already pm'd you my thoughts. I know how it feels to car pool. I car pooled for almost 8 months. Lot's to explain so I won't. Go for SMG you will be happier.
12-27-2004, 12:54 PM
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The wait is short compared to how long you will drive the car. From what SMG owners on this board say, you should order and wait until March.
Whichever you choose, I hope you enjoy your selection.
Whichever you choose, I hope you enjoy your selection.
12-27-2004, 12:58 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc.
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If you leave a deposit on the new SMG, I am sure the dealer will work with you to extend your lease or put you in something else temporarily. My dealer has done that for me in the past while I waited on delivery.
12-27-2004, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by robg' date='Dec 27 2004, 02:58 PM
If you leave a deposit on the new SMG, I am sure the dealer will work with you to extend your lease or put you in something else temporarily.? My dealer has done that for me in the past while I waited on delivery.
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Thanks,
Leonard.
12-27-2004, 03:27 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Call whoever your lease is through (i.e. BMW Financial Services) directly and avoid the dealer. Ask them if they'll extend the lease for a month. Most will with no problem.
If that doesn't work, then try the dealer.
If that doesn't work, then try the dealer.
12-27-2004, 04:16 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Is the 530i SMG with the new I-6 engine? If it is not and you are in a hurry for car, get the 545i. 
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