I've decided to join the darkside....
 

and have ordered a 2011 BMW 535xi!

First time I had ever driven a Bimmer a few months ago was love at first drive. Of course, it won't arrive for nearly 4 months due to short supply and specific options, but hey I can wait. :D Old IS300 is gone sadly. Sold all my stocks, but it was definitely worth it.

What an upgrade! :thumbup:

Congrats great choice!!!

6 speed manual?

Sport auto. They don't offer the MT up here I think anyway.

Congratulations, and great choice! I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences with the car :)

As a side note, I would recommend cruising through some of the BMW forums as you prepare for arrival. It seems that a few of the new 5s are experiencing minor issues, so being aware wouldn't hurt.

And...when you get it...POST PICS!!! :woot:

One thing I have to say is "wow" for the gas mileage on the new 5-series!!! 29 mpg for the 535Xi that is fantastic!!!

For sure and I've already started reading a Bimmer forum haha.

I've heard it many times that going for BMW is often called going to the "darkside". I can understand that statement a long time back but IMO, with the current lineup that Lexus now have (IS, GS, and especially ISF, LFA), Lexus is just as "dark" as BMW.

Congrats BTW!

Excellent and congrats too!

Congratulations! I have a friend that has a 535xi on order and he so excited. Actually I am too LOL Nice choice let us know when you get it and your initial thoughts.

nice car but...is the HPFP still an issue on the 11 535s?

Just one thread...and it was closed...but apparently there is still an issue with the N55 HPFP as well. :uh:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=n55+issues

Congrats to the OP on the purchase. :thumbup:

Beautiful car that has multiple improvements over the E60. As others have mentioned, beware of the possible issues....and if you do have a HPFP issue make sure that you demand that BMW resolves it quickly and to your satisfaction. A software "reflash" is not a solution.

I hope you avoid the problems, because without issues it's a phenomenal vehicle. :thumbup:

I love that car!