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10-31-2007, 05:46 PM
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Hello Everybody,
My name is Bud (obviously) and I just ordered a 535xi sportwagon yesterday. It will be here in late February. Hope you guys and gals don't mind if I hang around and read to get information and knowledge. Will probably lurk and read more than post. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and start reading!
Take care,
Bud
My name is Bud (obviously) and I just ordered a 535xi sportwagon yesterday. It will be here in late February. Hope you guys and gals don't mind if I hang around and read to get information and knowledge. Will probably lurk and read more than post. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and start reading!
Take care,
Bud
11-01-2007, 04:22 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
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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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
congrats on the order and welcome on board!
11-01-2007, 04:24 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
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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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by E60BEEMER' post='488562' date='Nov 1 2007, 11:25 AM
sportswagon?? is that a estate?
But I have to say Sportswagon sounds better than estate and touring, and is probably more appropriate for an E61
Is it offically called the Touring in the US, or Sportswagon?
11-01-2007, 05:27 AM
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Thanks for the welcome. In the USA they call it the sportswagon. I had an X5 before and my wife presently drives a 330Ci convertible. I have a Mini presently and looking forward to the delivery of the 535xi in February. Was thinking about CSL wheels in a titanium finish and tint to finish it off for now.
Here is my order spec:
535xi sportwagon
Alpine White
Nappa Black Leather
Anthracite Bamboo Trim
Sport Package
Premium Package
Cold Weather Package
STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission
Park Distance Control
Rear Door Mounted Side Impact Airbag
Active Cruise Control
Comfort Access
BMW On-Board Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Rear Seat Heating
Rear Manual Side Window Shades
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
iPod/USB Adapter
HD Radio
Logic7 Sound System
Here's a pic of my Mini if you all don't mind. If so I will remove it.
Here is my order spec:
535xi sportwagon
Alpine White
Nappa Black Leather
Anthracite Bamboo Trim
Sport Package
Premium Package
Cold Weather Package
STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission
Park Distance Control
Rear Door Mounted Side Impact Airbag
Active Cruise Control
Comfort Access
BMW On-Board Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Rear Seat Heating
Rear Manual Side Window Shades
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
iPod/USB Adapter
HD Radio
Logic7 Sound System
Here's a pic of my Mini if you all don't mind. If so I will remove it.
11-01-2007, 09:34 AM
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My Ride: E60 M5 Silverstone/black/alum
mods: 20" Vellano wheels, H&R spring, SS x-pipe + SS Race exhaust, hardwired V1
E60 530i - sport package, bluetooth
mods: M-tech full kit, OEM M5 side mirrors, Hella smoked tail light, Formula One Classic tint 50% all around
Welcome Bud. Congrat on your new car.
Nice Mini you have there...!
Nice Mini you have there...!
11-04-2007, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by snikt21' post='488654' date='Nov 1 2007, 09:34 AM
Welcome Bud. Congrat on your new car.
Nice Mini you have there...!
Nice Mini you have there...!
11-04-2007, 06:25 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i w/ Sports & Permium Pkg. Silv/Blk
2008 VW R32 w/Nav.
1992 VW Corrado Silv/Blk-retired
2001 530i Sports/Premium-retired
Originally Posted by Bud' post='490038' date='Nov 4 2007, 10:17 PM
Thank you. I love my Mini but I can't wait for the wagon! Can you get the M sport aero kit in the USA?
11-04-2007, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='490041' date='Nov 4 2007, 07:25 PM
Why wagon though Bud, you hauling aluminum siding or something......dead bodies maybe?
I am a cyclist and father of three, just a little more practical. And with regard to the bodies, if I get another driver that goes by me within millimeters at 100Kph I just might be glad I bought the wagon.