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11-02-2009, 11:34 AM
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Hi all,
After much debate and back-and-forth with dealers, I just picked up 2009 535ix Wagon. Couldn't be happier.
Traded in a 2006 Audi A6 Avant and don't imagine looking back. This car is far more comfortable and powerful. Test driving the new Audi and the 535 back-to-back made it quite clear that the BMW is simply more enjoyable to ride in and look at. iDrive is fine - not nearly as bad as I had feared based on many bad reviews.
I look forward to learning from you all, and hopefully adding to the community.
Mods in progress - set of Blizzaks mounted on wheels, Valentine 1 hardwire install, rubber winter mats. Thinking about a tint...
After much debate and back-and-forth with dealers, I just picked up 2009 535ix Wagon. Couldn't be happier.
Traded in a 2006 Audi A6 Avant and don't imagine looking back. This car is far more comfortable and powerful. Test driving the new Audi and the 535 back-to-back made it quite clear that the BMW is simply more enjoyable to ride in and look at. iDrive is fine - not nearly as bad as I had feared based on many bad reviews.
I look forward to learning from you all, and hopefully adding to the community.
Mods in progress - set of Blizzaks mounted on wheels, Valentine 1 hardwire install, rubber winter mats. Thinking about a tint...
11-02-2009, 11:37 AM
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My Ride: 535xiT
Originally Posted by Gundo' post='1045470' date='Nov 2 2009, 03:34 PM
Hi all,
After much debate and back-and-forth with dealers, I just picked up 2009 535ix Wagon. Couldn't be happier.
Traded in a 2006 Audi A6 Avant and don't imagine looking back. This car is far more comfortable and powerful. Test driving the new Audi and the 535 back-to-back made it quite clear that the BMW is simply more enjoyable to ride in and look at. iDrive is fine - not nearly as bad as I had feared based on many bad reviews.
I look forward to learning from you all, and hopefully adding to the community.
Mods in progress - set of Blizzaks mounted on wheels, Valentine 1 hardwire install, rubber winter mats. Thinking about a tint...
After much debate and back-and-forth with dealers, I just picked up 2009 535ix Wagon. Couldn't be happier.
Traded in a 2006 Audi A6 Avant and don't imagine looking back. This car is far more comfortable and powerful. Test driving the new Audi and the 535 back-to-back made it quite clear that the BMW is simply more enjoyable to ride in and look at. iDrive is fine - not nearly as bad as I had feared based on many bad reviews.
I look forward to learning from you all, and hopefully adding to the community.
Mods in progress - set of Blizzaks mounted on wheels, Valentine 1 hardwire install, rubber winter mats. Thinking about a tint...
Looks a lot like mine. See you are a Pcar owner as well. Come join us on Reutterwerk.com.
11-02-2009, 01:19 PM
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Yes, I did buy the car in CT from Ridgefield BMW - they were great, and made the process pretty easy. Gotta say, negotiating was also pretty easy and I feel like I got a pretty fair price for the car, and for my trade. My trade was a decent condition A6 Avant, and after absolutely zero interest from buyers, I wound up going the trade-in route.
Originally Posted by TLO03' post='1045519' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:38 PM
did u buy it in ct ? if so which dealer ? how was the experience? nice car by the way..
11-02-2009, 02:01 PM
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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
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The same Gundo from 6Speedonline I presume?
Congrats on the E61 and welcome!
Congrats on the E61 and welcome!
11-02-2009, 02:12 PM
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one in the same - gotta love the Six
Originally Posted by swajames' post='1045580' date='Nov 2 2009, 06:01 PM
The same Gundo from 6Speedonline I presume?
Congrats on the E61 and welcome!
Congrats on the E61 and welcome!
11-02-2009, 03:53 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on the new car and enjoy the forums!! 
11-02-2009, 11:30 PM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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on board and enjoy the forums!Congrats on the new car, looks great
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