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06-11-2008, 02:57 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
Welcome home! Nice color! Love it.
06-11-2008, 04:03 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
How many miles do you have on your 545i? Have you had any major problems with it?
06-11-2008, 04:39 PM
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Long time no chat Don. Welcome back!
You might want to change the title of your thread. It says 535 isntead of 335.
Looking forward to your quarter mile runs with the new car.
You might want to change the title of your thread. It says 535 isntead of 335.
Looking forward to your quarter mile runs with the new car.
06-11-2008, 05:40 PM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='600766' date='Jun 11 2008, 05:03 PM
How many miles do you have on your 545i? Have you had any major problems with it?
BrianTx5: I have just a tad over 24k--far short of my allowed 30k. I have had absolutely no major problems with my 5. The battery died this month after three years, and I once had to have the transmitter for my keys replaced. The only real annoyance with my car has been the quality of the software updates. Often it is one step forward and two back. The last one, whatever it was, was terrible. I have just been ignoring it since my car was due to be returned soon.
535i on this thread.
I'll see if it is still fixable. I also had 535i on the pic album I linked above before I noticed and corrected. 
06-11-2008, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='600601' date='Jun 11 2008, 12:16 PM
I am looking at an M Roadster. Not sure if I'll get it. I like the car, but it is a bit loud with the top up at speed. Second, as with other top performing BMW's, the gas mileage is not good--14 and 22 mpg.
06-12-2008, 07:18 AM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='600910' date='Jun 11 2008, 09:38 PM
European Car has a Z4M coupe as a long term tester. They have put 20,000 miles on it and have averaged a combined 22 mpg.
06-12-2008, 12:37 PM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by ro11dice' post='601435' date='Jun 12 2008, 01:28 PM
good to hear from you. it's been a while!
Change of mind-from Silver/Imola Red/Polished Aluminum M-Roadster to Double Imola/Carbon Fiber M-Roadster--coming directly to my dealer.
06-12-2008, 06:06 PM
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Hey, good to hear you are doin' well Don. Nice choice, color is extra nice. 
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