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05-18-2009, 11:59 AM
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Hey All,
Very helpful and informative site you guys are running here. Usually dont post much, but figured I would at least introduce myself.
Have been looking for about 3 - 6 months (depends how you count it) for a 5 series BMW. Could not decide whether to go for a 530xi or a 545i.
After careful consideration I decided to go with 545i. I am coming from a 99 ford mustang cobra (mid 300 hp) so the bigger V8 just made more sense to me.
After months of searching for the right color / package combo and descent mileage, I have hit a wall... There just seemed to be no perfect combo.
So after careful consideration I have decided to step up to a 2006 550i. That actually broadened my filed a bit and I was able to find a few within my specs, albeit at a higher price.
So went do to VA (from NYC) and drove it up this past weekend:
2006 550i Silver Gray Metallic with Black Interior:
Packages:
- Cold Weather Package (ZCW)
- Premium Package (ZPP)
- Premium Sound Package (ZPS)
- Sport Package (ZSP)
Options:
- 6 Speed AT w/Steptronic (205)
- Active Steering (217)
- Rear Seat Heating (496)
- Park Distance Control (508)
- Adaptive Xenon Headlights (522)
- On-board Navigation System (609)
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (655)
- Dakota Leather Upholstery (LC_)
Car still has the Factory Warranty / Maintenance through Feb 2010.
Driving it back from VA was a blast. I am speechless... All I can say is WOW.
Incredible car with incredible options.
Very helpful and informative site you guys are running here. Usually dont post much, but figured I would at least introduce myself.
Have been looking for about 3 - 6 months (depends how you count it) for a 5 series BMW. Could not decide whether to go for a 530xi or a 545i.
After careful consideration I decided to go with 545i. I am coming from a 99 ford mustang cobra (mid 300 hp) so the bigger V8 just made more sense to me.
After months of searching for the right color / package combo and descent mileage, I have hit a wall... There just seemed to be no perfect combo.
So after careful consideration I have decided to step up to a 2006 550i. That actually broadened my filed a bit and I was able to find a few within my specs, albeit at a higher price.
So went do to VA (from NYC) and drove it up this past weekend:
2006 550i Silver Gray Metallic with Black Interior:
Packages:
- Cold Weather Package (ZCW)
- Premium Package (ZPP)
- Premium Sound Package (ZPS)
- Sport Package (ZSP)
Options:
- 6 Speed AT w/Steptronic (205)
- Active Steering (217)
- Rear Seat Heating (496)
- Park Distance Control (508)
- Adaptive Xenon Headlights (522)
- On-board Navigation System (609)
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (655)
- Dakota Leather Upholstery (LC_)
Car still has the Factory Warranty / Maintenance through Feb 2010.
Driving it back from VA was a blast. I am speechless... All I can say is WOW.
Incredible car with incredible options.
05-18-2009, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Quorky' post='882162' date='May 18 2009, 08:59 PM
Hey All,
Very helpful and informative site you guys are running here. Usually dont post much, but figured I would at least introduce myself.
Have been looking for about 3 - 6 months (depends how you count it) for a 5 series BMW. Could not decide whether to go for a 530xi or a 545i.
After careful consideration I decided to go with 545i. I am coming from a 99 ford mustang cobra (mid 300 hp) so the bigger V8 just made more sense to me.
After months of searching for the right color / package combo and descent mileage, I have hit a wall... There just seemed to be no perfect combo.
So after careful consideration I have decided to step up to a 2006 550i. That actually broadened my filed a bit and I was able to find a few within my specs, albeit at a higher price.
So went do to VA (from NYC) and drove it up this past weekend:
2006 550i Silver Gray Metallic with Black Interior:
Packages:
- Cold Weather Package (ZCW)
- Premium Package (ZPP)
- Premium Sound Package (ZPS)
- Sport Package (ZSP)
Options:
- 6 Speed AT w/Steptronic (205)
- Active Steering (217)
- Rear Seat Heating (496)
- Park Distance Control (508)
- Adaptive Xenon Headlights (522)
- On-board Navigation System (609)
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (655)
- Dakota Leather Upholstery (LC_)
Car still has the Factory Warranty / Maintenance through Feb 2010.
Driving it back from VA was a blast. I am speechless... All I can say is WOW.
Incredible car with incredible options.
Very helpful and informative site you guys are running here. Usually dont post much, but figured I would at least introduce myself.
Have been looking for about 3 - 6 months (depends how you count it) for a 5 series BMW. Could not decide whether to go for a 530xi or a 545i.
After careful consideration I decided to go with 545i. I am coming from a 99 ford mustang cobra (mid 300 hp) so the bigger V8 just made more sense to me.
After months of searching for the right color / package combo and descent mileage, I have hit a wall... There just seemed to be no perfect combo.
So after careful consideration I have decided to step up to a 2006 550i. That actually broadened my filed a bit and I was able to find a few within my specs, albeit at a higher price.
So went do to VA (from NYC) and drove it up this past weekend:
2006 550i Silver Gray Metallic with Black Interior:
Packages:
- Cold Weather Package (ZCW)
- Premium Package (ZPP)
- Premium Sound Package (ZPS)
- Sport Package (ZSP)
Options:
- 6 Speed AT w/Steptronic (205)
- Active Steering (217)
- Rear Seat Heating (496)
- Park Distance Control (508)
- Adaptive Xenon Headlights (522)
- On-board Navigation System (609)
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (655)
- Dakota Leather Upholstery (LC_)
Car still has the Factory Warranty / Maintenance through Feb 2010.
Driving it back from VA was a blast. I am speechless... All I can say is WOW.
Incredible car with incredible options.
Welcome to the family. Let's see some pictures.
05-18-2009, 12:06 PM
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I forgot to add ........... I once lived in Carnasie, on E 86th.
You got yourself a great car and make sure you got a lot of money to spend on the mods
because the pictures you'll see here are so ...... tempting!
You got yourself a great car and make sure you got a lot of money to spend on the mods
because the pictures you'll see here are so ...... tempting!
05-18-2009, 12:08 PM
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My Ride: 2008 528i 6MT, Sport Pkg, Prem Pkg, sprint booster, ram air, BMC filter.
Show us some pictures of your new ride! I warn you, you'll be modding in no time.
05-18-2009, 12:16 PM
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I doubt I will start modding it, since I modded my Cobra and now I consider it money down the toilet (you never know though, might change my mind).
the clock just passed 28,000 miles on the way back
Here it is at the dealer:
Dont have my own pics yet... Sorry.
the clock just passed 28,000 miles on the way back
Here it is at the dealer:
Dont have my own pics yet... Sorry.
05-18-2009, 12:27 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
congrats! and welcome... enjoy your stay...
