Yea but how many miles on your car

 

huh? i dont understand the premise of the question... I have 16k on my car...

 

hmm wrong person then.

 

i actually get really annoyed that my CLS doesnt have a compass in the car. But, i guess the navi would have it.
I will have to price out what I want individually.
I really want (need) bluetooth. I use the phone a lot for work.

 

can we see pics of your settup?

i can't believe I am asking BMW questions here but e90post always seems to have the "it's a bmw" or "if asking you're the price you shouldnt be here" trolls pop up in every thread.

 

Get the E39 M5, you won't regret it. I know because I never looked back.

 

I'll try to post up some pics this week...although thinking about it, whatever I post, Jesal will probably say the OEM nav looks better

 

I did.

 

GG tax on the S5 is $1,300 BTW.

Also, if the G37 had 300lbs ft. torque vs. 270...it would be much more appealing. I drove the G37S and wasn't blown away. Don't get me wrong, it was a nice car....just don't go drive a 335 afterwards.

 

Just want to share my $0.02.

AFAIK, 05-06 M3 has Competition Package suspension standard from the factory and this suspension is indeed softer than the older M3. This suspension was made available partially to satisfy American customers who complain that M3 is too stiff.

The clunk you hear on the rear end is also standard on all M3. As you adapt to the car, though, the noise will go away. As long as your coordination clutch-gas-shifter is acceptable to the car, it will not make the clunking noise.

I don't daily drive my M3 but it's still pretty driveable for everyday use. It's indeed stiff and noisy but not that bad.

 

To be specific, the change happened during December 2004 production. All 2005 M3's got the the enhanced suspension calibration (shocks, springs) that came with the Competition package.

As far as ride is concerned, I had an 04 but never got a chance to drive a Competition pack. car.

 

Isn't the comp pack suspension even tighter?
so the 05's and 06's regular M3's all had the revised suspensions? they ride sooo much better than the 04's.

 

We wouldn't mind if you opened a thread and posted pics.

 

picus, just wondering how much did you pay your car?Trying to compare canadian costs and options?

 

I got Nav, sport, auto w/paddle, ca, logic 7. Price before tax was 60,950, minus $2,700 discount, then tax. Total was like 66.5k. Remember though, I ordered in Spet 2006, which was the month it came out. Option prices have changed and you can get better discounts now.

 

Hey Belty -- hope all is well.


Was looking at e350 4mat and the 535xi... just realized a 335xi coupe existed and more recently, an s5. I've almost abandoned continuing looking for a 4 door awd since I see appealing awd coupes now.

Have seen both in person at the dealership already. s5 is far sexier than the 335xi, but comes in at 8-9k more. Dismissing that difference for a second -- what's your take on either of those.

You helped me pick my last car -- you may as well pick my next. lol

 

Thanks, I was comparing with what I paid for it. I got mine in February 07 with Nav,sport,premium,cold weather,logic7 and bluetooth for 68K. Gotta admit I did get a preferential price because of dealership owner is family. Canadian prices are out of this world compared to what our friends from the south are paying.

 

I would love to see his opinion on this as well. w/ and w/ out the price difference!

 

Hey there Y, hope you're doing well also my friend.

Honestly, I think you would find the 335xi more entertaining than a full size sedan. The only reason to get a 535 imo, is if you have kids or like shuttling your friends around. And its not like people can't fit in the back of the coupe.

The S5 is nicer looking inside and out than the 335, imho. Not to mention a more exclusive car.

But end of the day it is more expensive to the degree in which you equip the 335. Also the gas mileage is awful for a car that is fast, but not really much faster than the 335 stock (chipped forget about it).

Are you leasing again? If so, one quote from the Audi dealer and you'll be running back to BMW at full speed ahead.

There is actually a guy on one of the BMW boards, who had an 06 M5....and replaced it with a 335xi and loves it.

For me....as a gift - S5
If I'm paying for it - 335xi

 

eewww 335i

 

can you put staggered wheels on an XI?

 

When you taking delivery of yours?

 

Yes, as long as you're using tires of the same diameter. While the width will change handling characteristics, it shouldn't damage the AWD system.

Even the optional 18in wheel upgrade with the Xi Sport package are staggered.

But also don't forget that the Xi rides slighter higher than the standard RWD model...more wheel gap. The car can be lowered though if one chooses to do so without an issue.

 

what beltfed said...some people have already screwed up their 335's x drive due to improper wheels size.

 

i'll stick to RWD w/ winter tires.
Zero....where's those pics?

 

I have no idea what you are talking about

 

aaah ze wait is killing you too

No really when you gettin it?

 

I swear, if you dont order the damn 335i within a week then im gonna kill you.

Im tired of answering the PMs

Order the damn thing already!!

 

He didn't order yet . He even had the colors and options list ready!!!!

 

A week from tomorrow at the BMW Welt. Leave for Europe this Saturday.

 

Lucky basta'd

 

Congrats cTLgo, the BMW building is gorgeous there. Have fun & drive safe. I hope its not winter (snowing?) there yet.

 

Right now just some light rain, mostly foggy and cloudy when I am there. Hopefully no snow, fuggin BMW and summer tires .

 

damn... i regret not getting EU delivery

 

Loseit, it's your turn...pay up

 

Go the ED route and save some money.

My wife's 335i costed me $41590 (not include tax, tag...)

Auto, sports, prem, and nav.

I had my BMWCCA rebate of $1k. So in the end with tax, tag it costed me $44k.

Never pay more than $800 over ED invoice.

 

I wished BMW welt was open when my wife pickedup her 335i.

Need to wait until E90 M3 is open for ED. This is frustrating.

 

You wont get any pity from us.

Great deal on your wifes car! I looked into ED but didnt want to wait that long to get the car. Plus couldnt get anyone to fork over the money to go with me.

I plan to do it someday though.

 

I have to get out of car talk....

I'm at that point in my life (32) where it's either go up to a bigger home or do something silly with my no kids, no wife income.

All these european car threads.........

 

ernie, get a 335i convertible in 6spd....enjoy life foo..