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Old 01-11-2007, 08:16 PM
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http://reviews.cnet.com/2006_BMW_550i/4505...7-31731583.html

The car featured in that review is my exact car. License plate and everything. Kinda nifty knowing that my car is FAMOUS!
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Hahha did they pay you? Or did you volunteer to have your car reviewed?
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You mean you didn't know about this before hand. I wouldn't like people driving my car through a puddle :thumbsdown:
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Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='377114' date='Jan 12 2007, 12:16 AM
http://reviews.cnet.com/2006_BMW_550i/4505...7-31731583.html

The car featured in that review is my exact car. License plate and everything. Kinda nifty knowing that my car is FAMOUS!
Err I may be wrong, but that sounds like a press car.
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I have a similar claim to fame. My car was in BMW's display at last year's Detroit auto show. My local dealer in Pittsburgh purchased the whole display. The window sticker even shows the car was built for the show. I was nervous about buying a car that sat at the show. Mine was in near pristine shape. Some of hte other cars they got were beat - ripped leather, missing knobs, etc. As I said, mine was near perfect. Best I can tell they didn't let people in it. The driver's sill was slightly scuffed/scratched, but the dealer replaced them all for good measure. Got a good deal on it and love it.
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Originally Posted by the-oneil' post='377143' date='Jan 12 2007, 03:26 AM
Err I may be wrong, but that sounds like a press car.
Yea it was a demo. I got it dirt cheap and they included extended warranty and extended maintenance for free.

I was really looking for a 530 black on black, but than they had a demo 550i. Once I test drove it, I was hooked.
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looks like a demo car.
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Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='377294' date='Jan 12 2007, 10:38 AM
Yea it was a demo. I got it dirt cheap and they included extended warranty and extended maintenance for free.

I was really looking for a 530 black on black, but than they had a demo 550i. Once I test drove it, I was hooked.
Was it THAT good of a deal? I guess it had to be huh... extended warranty and extended maintenance is good.
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Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='377294' date='Jan 13 2007, 02:38 AM
Yea it was a demo. I got it dirt cheap and they included extended warranty and extended maintenance for free.

I was really looking for a 530 black on black, but than they had a demo 550i. Once I test drove it, I was hooked.
You must be have a great bargain price on your 550i. Congrats!!
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='377523' date='Jan 13 2007, 12:31 AM
Was it THAT good of a deal? I guess it had to be huh... extended warranty and extended maintenance is good.
Sterling bought it at an auction. I found out the price they paid and offer 2g more, which was extremely under the price on the window. It was end of the month so he wanted to get a sale. I got it for 55k out the door with 4,000 miles. They also gave me $500 coupon to buy whatever I want at the part department. Extended Warranty and maintenance included.

It's pretty much fully loaded. Just lacks cold package and comfort access (which i really wish I had)


Brand new 530 black on black with just nav and sport was 60 OTD.
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