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Old 04-15-2010 | 09:00 PM
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Can never fail with black on black. Enjoy!
Old 04-15-2010 | 09:09 PM
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JUNIORBEAN--I know they will deeply discount the 5 series when the new models come out but I really like the M sport package and they are hard to find around here. So, I am not going to be greedy, $10K off MSRP is great for a BMW so I'll just take that.

EAONOU-M5's are very hard to find around here plus I need a practical car for the winter...M5 sounds good though right bout this time every year.

PETEC2010-Dealer is open on monday but my sales person is off plus I have tickets to the Redsox game. Going to be a pain to get to fenway because of the marathon and I hate taking the "T"

CHARLIEMIKE-Guess you knew ahead of time that karma will have me get the car exactly as you described...play the numbers lately..lol As for the price, its $4k off sticker then $6K rebate so I will have to pay the tax for $6K. No way around it

BOSTONBOB--I am WICKED stoked about the car

DOCBOY-- Yes I plan to trade-in the TL but its working out great as I paid $31500 for the TL used with 2K miles and this dealer is "supposedly" give me $33K for the trade but I won't believe this until its on paper.

Thanks for all the replies and sorry but I am not good at quoting the txt and replying. Sad but I am not that old either! lol...
Old 04-15-2010 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Can never fail with black on black. Enjoy!
Thanks Crazy Acura, the color is actually very dark blue, if you look at the last picture and the door jam, its that blue in sunlight but looks black on an overcast day.
Old 04-15-2010 | 09:17 PM
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Congratulations and here to many years of happy ownership!

I know I've said this already but man does the M Package make the 5er look good, it's like a whole other car.

Any plans for it? That engine can sing pretty well if you allow it too.
Old 04-15-2010 | 10:06 PM
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OP: See the Sox > buying a car...... join survivinggrady.com if you're really are a sox-a-holic.

and can't beat $10K off MSRP.... Enjoy
Old 04-15-2010 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
Congratulations and here to many years of happy ownership!

I know I've said this already but man does the M Package make the 5er look good, it's like a whole other car.

Any plans for it? That engine can sing pretty well if you allow it too.
Honestly have not looked into any mods yet. Yeah I would love to make that car sing!
Old 04-15-2010 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmako
OP: See the Sox > buying a car...... join survivinggrady.com if you're really are a sox-a-holic.

and can't beat $10K off MSRP.... Enjoy
Haha, never would have thought you'd be a sox fan especially in Japan! Did you hear that Jay-Z(ardourous NY fan) is sueing David Ortiz?

You won't believe this but I was actually a big fan of Grady. Even with the whole 2003 debacle with Pedro Martinez, I still thought he was a good manager. Was happy he got a second chance with the Dodgers but he sure has bad luck or karma! Was at the opening night game this year against the Yanks and Pedro threw out the first pitch and brought back instant memories well nightmare of 2003 all over again. Never a dull moment being a Sox fan. But I digress! From one sox fan to another I presume
Old 04-16-2010 | 09:50 PM
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Congrats, the one you're getting looks great too just like the white one before.
Old 04-16-2010 | 11:28 PM
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Very nice. My uncle has one in sliver/black and likes it a lot.
Old 04-16-2010 | 11:49 PM
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i wouldnt settle..but then again i wouldnt buy a 535
Old 04-17-2010 | 02:52 PM
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Congrats, but honestly I think you still paid too much for the car. @ sticker price for 60k, you could've gotten yourself a used Maserati Quattroporte for the same price. A 1-2 year old 7 Series used could've run you 40k easily. Thats just my though.
Old 04-17-2010 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by It's Clutch
Congrats, but honestly I think you still paid too much for the car. @ sticker price for 60k, you could've gotten yourself a used Maserati Quattroporte for the same price. A 1-2 year old 7 Series used could've run you 40k easily. Thats just my though.
Well, he is getting brand new. And the absolute lowest price on the 5 series (via tourist and diplomat sales, 528i) starts at $40K. So he's getting about a good of a deal you can get on a NEW 5 series (yes, a 2009 model, but still new).
Old 04-17-2010 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmako
Well, he is getting brand new. And the absolute lowest price on the 5 series (via tourist and diplomat sales, 528i) starts at $40K. So he's getting about a good of a deal you can get on a NEW 5 series (yes, a 2009 model, but still new).
Its a good deal because its really hard to find a 535 with the M package. The alpine white that they sold was the only one in the state of MA, RI, NH or Maine. I feel that it was a fair deal because it was very hard for me to get them down from $9K to $10K and most other dealers were also reluctant. The only way I would take the 535i was with the M sports package as I think the mainstream 528i and 535i kind of blend in and not stand out much. In my opinion the M package is what makes the 535i a stud with the wheels, body kit and the steering wheel!

I really appreciate the feed back guys! So I will ask your opinion one more time, what do you think of this interior? I am some what attracted to it because its different....



Exterior:-
Old 04-17-2010 | 11:00 PM
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Is that Norwood? I would have waited for the new bodystyle. But nice car anyway.

The interior wouldn't be practical for me. I like to keep a car for about 5 years, and dirty leather would give me anxiety.

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Old 04-17-2010 | 11:06 PM
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This is an awesome car. Show us some more pictures when you get some spare time.
Old 04-18-2010 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny_b
Is that Norwood? I would have waited for the new bodystyle. But nice car anyway.

The interior wouldn't be practical for me. I like to keep a car for about 5 years, and dirty leather would give me anxiety.
I have drugs for anxiety No, this is Newport, RI. I wouldn't buy from Norwood, they are a true "stealership" For the tan interior, from experience 1:10 ratio of woolite and water works well for me or I just use Mother's products to keep the leather nice, clean and supple
Old 04-18-2010 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TWP
This is an awesome car. Show us some more pictures when you get some spare time.
I will once I get it. I haven't even been to the dealership yet. Most likely tuesday I should finalize the deal and have the car by friday. Hopefully!
Old 04-18-2010 | 08:38 AM
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I would certainly wait for the F10... they will be here in 2-3 months.
Old 04-18-2010 | 08:50 AM
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Black on black is just as nice as white on black, but I prefer white on black over black on black.

Anyway, get the color you like, not what they give you.

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Old 04-18-2010 | 09:42 AM
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I don't like the wood and black. The design doesn't make sense to me.

And I'm not a fan of light interiors.
Old 04-18-2010 | 10:30 AM
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WTF is with all the white responses?! Y'all racists?!
I always thought white was kind of .


I like the one you said you'll now end up with though.
Old 04-18-2010 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TS_eXpeed
WTF is with all the white responses?! Y'all racists?!
I always thought white was kind of .
Yep-- but the responses are in favor of the black interior, 'cause once you go black...

I dislike white exteriors, but the white car has the best interior of the three (black and well-matched), so I'd go with that one as well.
Old 04-18-2010 | 02:00 PM
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nah I like midnight blue with the black interior better.
Old 04-18-2010 | 02:59 PM
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You're getting 33k for your TL? WHich TL is that?
Old 04-19-2010 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Saintor
I would certainly wait for the F10... they will be here in 2-3 months.
The pictures are of 2010 model. The 2011's should be out in late August or early September. From what I understand these 2011 models won't be discounted much. The M package is something I want and I am not willing to pay over $60K for a 2011.
Old 04-19-2010 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by nyclio
You're getting 33k for your TL? WHich TL is that?
Its a 2009 SH-AWD with Tech package which just rolled 4000 miles today. Bought the car certified used with 2500 miles 2 months ago and paid $31500 plus TTL. Find out Tuesday if they really will give me $33K for it though. They have not seen the TL but they said that if the car is in mint condition(which it is) they will give $33K.

Thanks for all the replies, you guys are hilarious. I understand the desire for "once you go black you.." but when you "go tan" the girls come out to play!!

Right now I am leaning towards the Jet Black with tan interior. Its a very rare combo and I like that aspect. One of the reasons I bought the TL Still have not seen another 4G TL in my area!
Old 04-19-2010 | 12:41 AM
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Go with the tan interior, it sounds like thats what you really want. Black interior gets boring after a while IMO
Old 04-19-2010 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by kingofire
The M package is something I want and I am not willing to pay over $60K for a 2011.
You don't get sport suspension or active roll stabilization on the xdrive though :/
Old 04-20-2010 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Shift_Acura
Go with the tan interior, it sounds like thats what you really want. Black interior gets boring after a while IMO
Yes, I want it more because its hard to find an M package with the light poplar wood. The bamboo anthracite wood, great in its own way, blends in too much with the dark interior.

Originally Posted by MTwEeZi
You don't get sport suspension or active roll stabilization on the xdrive though :/
Yes, unfortunately. I need a practical car for year around driving otherwise I would have ponied up for a 550i. The M package is more for aesthetics than anything else, including the "M" logo and fat steering wheel and best of all the alcantara anthracite headliner. Thinking about switching the wheels to the M6 version.
Old 04-20-2010 | 02:32 AM
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Update

Since the Red Sox were getting killed by the Rays, we decided to leave early and beat the marathon/redsox crowd. I ended up going to the dealership and after looking at both carbon black/black interior and Jet black/beige interior, I definitely preferred the lighter interior, brightens everything up inside plus it comes with the Logic7 sound system that is amazing in person.

They want to sell it to me for what we agreed on($52k) but the trade-in is what we are stuck on at the moment. They want to give me $31K. I told them that I was told $33k if the car was what I described, which it was. Apparently they were not aware of the rebates($2000) on the TL so they have to reduce it by that amount. I told them that I will meet them half-way and I'd do the deal if I get $32K for it. They were closing at the time but it seems like they will relent and do the deal. The sales guy said he'd call me in the morning. I will keep you guys updated.

Thanks for all the comments/suggestions.
Old 04-20-2010 | 02:39 AM
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Good Luck.
Old 04-20-2010 | 05:40 AM
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Let us know as it goes....
Old 04-26-2010 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmako
Let us know as it goes....
Just to update this thread, I ended up finding a Alpine White 535ix with all the goodies and Natural Brown Interior.(similar to the umber thats in the TL)

Its loaded with all the following goodies :-

1)M sports package. Must have for eye candy
2)Navigation
3)Logic7 Sound system 13 speakers and 2 subs
4)Cold Package-Heated front and rear seats, steering wheel, mirrors etc.
5)Comfort Access(should be standard but BMW charges $1K for it)
6)Night Vision. Its a cool gadget but I'll never use it but it was there and I had to get it.
7)Head-up display(speedo and driving dynamics projected onto the windshield)

Rest are Sirius, HD and premium package.

MSRP was $66,500 and ended up getting it for $54,000. I did take a loss on the trade in as they only gave me $31,000 but I bought it for $31,500 about 6 months ago.

This is what the Head-up display looks like:-


This is what the interior looks like with the natural brown:-


Obviously from the water mark that is not my car but thats what the Natural Brown looks like.

Thanks everyone for helping me in sorting out colors and advise. I will still be on this site since we still have a TSX in the household. Much appreciated guys!

David
Old 04-26-2010 | 10:02 PM
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White on Natural Brown? YUM!

Post pictures!! That picture of natural brown doesnt do it justice.
Old 04-26-2010 | 10:28 PM
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Congrats!!
Old 04-26-2010 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
White on Natural Brown? YUM!

Post pictures!! That picture of natural brown doesnt do it justice.
Yes, that picture makes it look faded. Will post pics once I get it most likely on Wednesday, my next day off. Definitely excited to break this puppy in.
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