I've decided to join the darkside....
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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.
Old IS300 is gone sadly. Sold all my stocks, but it was definitely worth it.
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.
Old IS300 is gone sadly. Sold all my stocks, but it was definitely worth it.
Last edited by venom21; Nov 3, 2010 at 02:55 PM.
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!!!
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!!!
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From: ab
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!!!
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!!!
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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!
Congrats BTW!
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Just one thread...and it was closed...but apparently there is still an issue with the N55 HPFP as well. 
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=n55+issues
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=n55+issues
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Congrats to the OP on the purchase. 
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.
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.
