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Old 07-30-2006, 08:18 AM
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Always a great show, but this episode is extra special. A test drive of the the Zcoupe, Z Roadster, M5 and M6. They race on roads and on tracks. Here you have some upcoming showtimes:


Thursday : August 10, 2006
3:00 am Speed Test Drive BMW M Series TV-PG

Saturday : August 19, 2006
10:00 pm Speed Test Drive BMW M Series TV-PG

Friday : August 25, 2006
7:00 pm Speed Test Drive BMW M Series TV-PG



If you have cable with On-Demand, you can try to check out this show through Sports-Speed TV-Programs.
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Thanks for the info.
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http://www.speedtv.com/features/765/

Speed TV test drives the M's-107559_m5.jpg I want this color! What is it?
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='318388' date='Aug 2 2006, 09:16 PM
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hey thanks. can it be ordered in the US?

Oops..I checked the bmw usa site and it can...now how about for a 550?
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Originally Posted by branie555' post='318394' date='Aug 2 2006, 10:37 PM
hey thanks. can it be ordered in the US?

Oops..I checked the bmw usa site and it can...now how about for a 550?
Not in the US. My dealer submitted the order with the Indy red, but was rejected. I even offered any amount of money
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Originally Posted by 550 beemer' post='318395' date='Aug 2 2006, 09:45 PM
Not in the US. My dealer submitted the order with the Indy red, but was rejected. I even offered any amount of money
That stinks. :thumbsdown: I don't want a M5.
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You should .
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Originally Posted by branie555' post='318397' date='Aug 2 2006, 10:56 PM
I don't want a M5.
Now that's something you almost never hear...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='318417' date='Aug 2 2006, 10:47 PM
Now that's something you almost never hear...
Almost never, I agree, but with gas at 3.50 and 12 mpg? Get me 16 mpg and I'm in!


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