5er questions before order..

uhn2000 · 10-20-2010, 01:28 PM

Just before I pull on a 6speed 550i loaded with everything except for the night vision the trigger need some quick insight:

1) I miss the days of Active Steering - will IAS be the same?
2) I was thinking of waiting for the 6er but I miss 4 doors just for the sake of having four, don't know why. I have a feeling the 6er will not offer me that much more interior space that I am longing for, comments?
3) Anybody have Alcantara liner on the roof the car, whats the cost of this?

Thanks

Joe

bobblehead · 10-20-2010, 01:53 PM

One more buying tip - I dealt with Downtown Toronto and got about 6% off the MSRP. Every dealer I had spoken to will give 3% as standard discount (without opeining my mouth).

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Originally Posted by uhn2000

Just before I pull on a 6speed 550i loaded with everything except for the night vision the trigger need some quick insight:

1) I miss the days of Active Steering - will IAS be the same? No comment
2) I was thinking of waiting for the 6er but I miss 4 doors just for the sake of having four, don't know why. I have a feeling the 6er will not offer me that much more interior space that I am longing for, comments? Think practical - other people getting in/out with ease
3) Anybody have Alcantara liner on the roof the car, whats the cost of this? I think it's included in the 550 at NC
Thanks

Joe

uhn2000 · 10-20-2010, 03:18 PM

Thanks so much for that information. I will do my best to get the right deal. Looks like BMW Canada is moving away from rear wheel drive (big time) so if I am ever going to get a performer, now will be the time. Cheers and chat soon.

HaloEye · 10-20-2010, 07:29 PM

as far as the 6 goes, are you a family man or travel with a lot of people? if not, then i would go with the 6. the 6 is supposed to get redesigned soon if i am not mistaken, i am not sure how soon though.

uhn2000 · 10-20-2010, 09:49 PM

Not a family man yet but hope to be soon

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BenTrovato · 10-21-2010, 11:02 AM

135i and K1300R? You've got some power rockets there with great handling! It will be a totally different experience with the 550i. I love the the new 5 series, I think they are gorgeous, definitely spend an hour driving one.

In terms of space, the 6er did not offer much rear space, and I don't think the new one from the pictures I have seen does anything to add more rear space. If you're becoming a family man and want the rear space, the 6er isn't going to give you that. I've found the 135 more fun to drive than a 6 series, but that's just personal opinion.

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uhn2000 Big K... 173 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: M3CS BX7 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	5er questions before order.. Just before I pull on a 6speed 550i loaded with everything except for the night vision the trigger need some quick insight: 1) I miss the days of Active Steering - will IAS be the same? 2) I was thinking of waiting for the 6er but I miss 4 doors just for the sake of having four, don't know why. I have a feeling the 6er will not offer me that much more interior space that I am longing for, comments? 3) Anybody have Alcantara liner on the roof the car, whats the cost of this? Thanks Joe __________________ Many fun toys... M3CS XB7 FTW!
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uhn2000 Big K... 173 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: M3CS BX7 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thanks so much for that information. I will do my best to get the right deal. Looks like BMW Canada is moving away from rear wheel drive (big time) so if I am ever going to get a performer, now will be the time. Cheers and chat soon. __________________ Many fun toys... M3CS XB7 FTW!
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HaloEye Private First Class 16 Rep 159 Posts Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA iTrader: (0)	as far as the 6 goes, are you a family man or travel with a lot of people? if not, then i would go with the 6. the 6 is supposed to get redesigned soon if i am not mistaken, i am not sure how soon though.
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uhn2000 Big K... 173 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: M3CS BX7 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Not a family man yet but hope to be soon .. __________________ Many fun toys... M3CS XB7 FTW!
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10-21-2010, 11:02 AM	#6
BenTrovato Driver 37 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	135i and K1300R? You've got some power rockets there with great handling! It will be a totally different experience with the 550i. I love the the new 5 series, I think they are gorgeous, definitely spend an hour driving one. In terms of space, the 6er did not offer much rear space, and I don't think the new one from the pictures I have seen does anything to add more rear space. If you're becoming a family man and want the rear space, the 6er isn't going to give you that. I've found the 135 more fun to drive than a 6 series, but that's just personal opinion.
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