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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!
Thanks.
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.
11-12-2004, 06:26 AM
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My Ride: -SOLD- 530i Alpine White. Sport package, comfort seat package, premium sound package, power rear shade, premium package, rear red reflectors, and adaptive headlights with xenon’s
Welcome aboard ///M Rakete!!! 
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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.
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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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.
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.
Originally Posted by skaffa' date='Nov 12 2004, 09:07 AM
Welcome ///M Rakete! 
By Your sig.... German?
Skaffa
By Your sig.... German?
Skaffa
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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.
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.
