BMW: Ordering E60 Saturday, need advise!

Yes the $10k is worth the HP. The 545 will no doubt come with more standard
options as well like a better suspension and some more interior and
performance items. I would recommend the steptronic tranny. While it can be
an auto it provides plenty of fun when in manual, both in city and country
driving.

-Adam

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Yes, I definitely think the extra HP is worth it. I bought a new 540i a
couple of months ago and wrestled with the same decision. I think I would
have played the "if only" game if I had saved the money. The 540i has
incredible horsepower -- it's a blast to drive. And the new 545's have
another 40 or so HP -- go for it. I also have the steptronic transmission.
Love it. No regrets at all.

--Dave


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Thanks for the advice!

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On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 15:57:20 GMT, "Drbwell" <com> wrote:
 

So what's the final price, then?

On Wed, 3 Sep 2003 11:11:43 -0700, "Dave"
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I bought my 540ia one year ago this month. My wife wanted a larger
car (we had a 325), and I said I wanted the V8. She said, "Why do you
want all that power." And, I said "Because I can!"

Then, she asked the salesman about the gas mileage. He said to her,
"Lady, you're buying a $60,000 car, and you're worried about gas
mileage?"

-wxs-

If it has tits or tires, you're gonna have trouble with it.

I won't know the final price until I finish the deal on Saturday!

> Yes the $10k is worth the HP. The 545 will no doubt come with more
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Depends upon how many opportunities you have to use the power or if you're
compelled to demonstrate you have it to other drivers. The 545 suspension
isn't "better," it's just tuned for the additional weight of the larger
engine. You can equip the 530 to the 545 trim/interior levels with a couple
options.

OTOH, if the $10K isn't an issue ... you won't have to forgo the Patek for a
Rolex ... what the hell. OTOH, if $10K really ISN'T an issue, why settle
for a mere bimmer?

R / John

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Why is your dealer testing driving the car and not you?