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Replying to: adamwod (May 01, 2005 3:40 pm) >>How did you mange to do that? Well some people on the forum seem to be even getting $1000 over ED invoice so So I think with some patience you should be able to get a good deal. >>>"I thought there is no ED option in Canada" Actually there is! ...the savings are just not as great (after adding PST/GST and a bunch of other fees) as ordering from here in the states. (And btw: I live in the states, just in case if you haven't noticed by now).
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (May 01, 2005 9:14 pm) In essence you drove a "prototype." In September, the cars will begin to come with "comfort access" which is similar to the smart key. So the button is there for a reason. A shame that the first e90's don't have it yet. Been driving 3 series for 13 years and very disappointed with the poor side mirrors in what is supposed to be one of the ultimate driver's cars. I can't imagine these mirrors being even smaller.
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The toolkit is still in the trunk - it is just on the passenger side along the wall in that little cubby area. -Paul |
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Replying to: hpowders (May 02, 2005 4:38 am) I don't understand why this feature is delayed until September at all.
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Replying to: hpowders (May 02, 2005 4:38 am) |
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As I am still waiting for my e90 test drive (Canada seems to be a bit slower in model intros than down south), I just found out something for some patient forum members. If you can wait another 7 to 8 years for the next generation 3 series you may find a tag inside with the following words: MADE IN CHINA Definitely possible especially when you consider that German Auto labor is the highest paid and compensated in the world. Please read the article below: http://www.reuters.co.in/locales/c_newsArticle.jsp?type=businessNews&localeKey=en_IN&story- ID=8358556 |
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Replying to: nab2 (May 02, 2005 5:25 am) The only BMW I have driven that has good side mirrors is the X5. |
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Replying to: hpowders (May 02, 2005 6:42 am) Must be a stressful job to be a car designer!
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BlueGuy, Given my unabashed appetite for bangles and bongles, I'll most probably order the Premium Package in addition to the (mandatory) Sport Package (and probably Nav and Satellite Radio (and maybe even Heated Front Seats to please Mrs. Shipo)). Having said that, I'm glad that you found the driving dynamics pleasing, especially how flat the torque curve is. Point taken on the length of the shifter, however, given that I'm pretty sure every recent BMW model has had a "Short Throw Shifter" kit offered on the aftermarket, I certainly don't see that as any major deal breaker. As for the smaller mirrors, hmmm, my main use for them is to watch out for fast approaching rear traffic (which in my case usually means the local constabulary), I'm hoping that they'll be sufficient. Regarding the "Run Flats": Did you get a chance to drive the E90 over any railroad tracks (err, well, at least there were still railroad tracks in SD when I lived there thirty years ago) or any other bumpy surfaces to see how they felt? To all, I was playing with the "Build Your Own" feature last night and on a whim I clicked on the "Terra Dakota Leather", and errr, ummm, it has me thinking. As a rule I'm a "Black/Black" kind of guy (unless there is an option for a black metallic that is), so without even thinking about it, I always click on the Black Sapphire Metallic paint and the Black Dakota Leather. Now that I've seen the web image of the "Terra" color I'm thinking that I might deviate from my customary ordering scheme and get it instead. Have any of y'all had a chance to see what the Terra looks like yet? Regarding the checking of the engine oil: Somewhere on the BMW site there is a FLASH demo of the dash panel, including how to check the oil. Personally, I like the new way WAY more than pulling out the stick.  Best Regards, Shipo
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