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Old 11-12-2004 | 06:22 AM
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Just ordered an '05 545i last night through my local dealer. Configuration is in the sig. I shopped around by email with an offer working up from invoice and got a couple of bites but I wanted my local dealer to have an opportunity since I have some history with them. They came through I'm happy to say.

I'm not new to BMW having had an M Roadster before and an M Coupe currently. The Coupe looks like it will get a repaint of the front end and hood and go on weekend duty while the 5er will become my daily driver. A 545i is a combination of comfort and performance that I am looking forward to on my commute through Southern Califiornia traffic.

I appreciate that this forum stays pretty focused on topic and isn't rife with the childishness I see on many others. In fact it's much like the M/Z3 Coupe oriented forums I frequent and in its own way E60.net was a factor in my decision to join by getting a 545i myself. Lots of good information here!

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Old 11-12-2004 | 06:26 AM
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Welcome aboard ///M Rakete!!!

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Old 11-12-2004 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ///M Rakete' date='Nov 12 2004, 04:22 PM
Just ordered an '05 545i last night through my local dealer. Configuration is in the sig. I shopped around by email with an offer working up from invoice and got a couple of bites but I wanted my local dealer to have an opportunity since I have some history with them. They came through I'm happy to say.

I'm not new to BMW having had an M Roadster before and an M Coupe currently. The Coupe looks like it will get a repaint of the front end and hood and go on weekend duty while the 5er will become my daily driver. A 545i is a combination of comfort and performance that I am looking forward to on my commute through Southern Califiornia traffic.

I appreciate that this forum stays pretty focused on topic and isn't rife with the childishness I see on many others. In fact it's much like the M/Z3 Coupe oriented forums I frequent and in its own way E60.net was a factor in my decision to join by getting a 545i myself. Lots of good information here!

Thanks.
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Wow! Good news and nice comments. Welcome to the Forum.
Old 11-12-2004 | 07:07 AM
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Welcome ///M Rakete!

By Your sig.... German?

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Old 11-12-2004 | 07:24 AM
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Wow, that's a couple of people been influenced into buying because of the vibe on the forums. Gives you a warm feeling inside

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Old 11-12-2004 | 08:05 AM
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Nein, ich bin nicht Deutscher.

That's about the limit of my German anymore. Funny considering I went to kindergarten in Heilbronn (north of Stuttgart) and married an Austrian.

I do have beer in my blood and schnitzel and spatzel around my waist.


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Welcome ///M Rakete!

By Your sig.... German?

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Old 11-12-2004 | 08:08 AM
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Congrats on going with the 545, the best sports sedan on the market - full stop.
Old 11-12-2004 | 08:50 AM
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Welcome aboard fellow Southern Californian and congratulations on your new purchase. Glad you found us.
Old 11-12-2004 | 09:08 AM
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///M Rakete:
Welcome to the forum, glad we could help. Congrats on your new wheels. The 545i is the perfect car for California, covers long trips easily and is not a bad way to be stuck in traffic. Once again. welcome.
Old 11-12-2004 | 09:31 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Based on you location, might be able to provide some stuff to event beat the new M5


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