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catalog (page 45), my mirror seems to be a cross between mirrors D (mirror with compass which also has a little hoe at its top) and E (automatic dim
mirror which has no hole). Questions are what kind of mirror do I have and what's the function of the hole? Thanks, Adam
Actually, having quit smoking 7 weeks ago, I'm afraid I'm probably going in the other direction!!
As far as the advertising fee, each region has a different advertising (or "MACO") charge. They range from $150 to $350 ($400?). It is a bone fide charge on the invoice. I believe there's a paragraph in the Edmunds explanations about this fee.
There is no chance I will get it. I have run out of money for options and would not want the sensors to blemish my slick looking tail.
This happens to be the exact vehicle that I want and I was surprised to find one that I could test drive.
I took a couple of friends and WOW, was it awesome. The car was incredibly responsive and cornered like it was on a track. The salesperson was hanging on in the back seat with beads of sweat pouring off his head. He loved it though. The test drive sold me and both of my friends on this vehicle. All three of us are going to go with the 18" wheels.
The drawbacks are: The tires are a little more expensive--not much difference if you buy ZR rated tires for the standard package though. Also the spare in the trunk is a pathetic donut. I am not sure why they do this except that it is a way for them to save some money so they can offer Ultrahigh performance tires (Michellin pilots) and high performance rims for a mere $900 upgrade.
I took my wife back later that afternoon to drive the car and she was overwhelmed. She thought it drove like a race car and was concerned that it might adversely influence my driving style. Nevetheless, she agrees that it was impressive and has given me approval for the venture.
My salesperson at Momentum was great. If any of you are in the Houston area give Ray Waguespack a call. His direct line is 713-596-3290. He is the most junior salesperson there at Momentum, but he is a real gentlemand and is down to earth and extremely honest. Despite all of this negotiations at the Houston group of dealers is difficult since they are all owned by the same person. Give him a call, though if you need to purchase it in Houston.
The thing that is funny now, is that I told postoak not to buy his car in Houston. He is now the wiser man. Yes, he will not get a BMW loaner when he goes to BMW North for service but who cares, he got a better price. Mr. Nelson, when you go down to Momentum again, ask about the track behind the dealership. I wonder if you can just go out there and drive. Just thinking out loud.
$700 off MSRP on a 'new price' car is not a bad deal.
Am I in for a surprise when I start negotiating? Am I looking at $500-700 of my three grand going toward something other than reducing the cost of the car? This could make other financing options (including an interesting credit union lease-type plan) attractive alternatives.
The first two runs in the afternoon were frustrating - I kept missing gates and although I walked the whole course during the lunch break and I thought I had it all mapped it out, I was still unsure about the course layout at speed. I got very lucky my last run, though: my instructor was the fastest guy on the track, who also happens to be the Boston chapter's president and an awesome coach, as it turned out. I told him that I need a lot of help with navigating and he confidently said "Don't worry about it, I'll get you through the course". He was actively using both hands to point me and kept me a step or two ahead on the course. I felt in harmony with the car and although I drove at only 80-85% of the car's limits, I was so smooth that I beat my best run's time by whopping 6 seconds (102 vs. 108). I was so exhilarated after the finish, it must have been almost 20 years since I felt THAT wildly excited about anything. I still feel humbled but very fulfilled and looking forward to all the fun that I will have while trying to improve my driving skills. Next page is the NHIS driving school.
turn your key in the ignition key hole?
the only thing different that I did last time
is adjust the steering wheel.
now I insert the key and can not even turn a bit
, just like I insert a wrong key. I try all the
key that come with the car, non of them work,
please give some advice, thank you very much.
now I understand I need to read it carefully.
got my new car only 4 days.
Don't you just love the sea of cones. It takes a while to get used to. Don't worry too much about it. You should do better next time (I'm assuming next time considering what you paid for your helmet).
Dave330i - how awful about the Pt. Mugu crash, but hope you had a good time at the b-fest.
BBell4 - I have to pay a MACO charge too.
P.S. I believe you've got me confused with someone else.
Glad you had fun...are you hooked yet?
brave/dave:
The Trillium chapter of the BMW Club of Canada has events on the next two Sundays, but I don't think I'll be able to attend either event...the next one is mid-June...(don't know if I can wait that long)
Maybe, if I'm really good, and things go smoothly, I might possibly be able to attend the one on May 5...will have to wait and see.
What psi did you run your tires? Did they shred on the sides? Did you snag any cones?
vkwheels: np. You learn a lot of useful things at BMW events, and it can be applied to everyday driving. What's scary is, after the driving school, you really notice how bad average drivers are on the road.
Question regarding tire condition and placement: I have two almost new and two slightly more used tires on the car...which should go on the rear and which on the front?
I have 25,000 miles on mine and there is probably another 5-10,000 left in them. Interestingly enough, while my tires are in good shape, it sounds like my front brakes are cooked. I'm making a service appointment today to have them looked at.
What is everyone else experiencing in terms of brake pad life?
twoof1: 25k?! I must be really hard on mine then.
I am going to New Hampshire Int'l Speedway on May 2 for an advanced high-speed driving school. The other choices were Lime Rock in CT and Watkins Glen in upstate NY. I missed the registration for the first one and the second one is a little far for me plus it's a two-day event and it's midweek... I figure 8 autoxing events and one driving school should be enough for a first active season. Needless to say, I will have no time for the kart league this year.
Ned
dej0: It's not racing. It's high speed driving class.
High speed school does have some danger associated with it for obvious reason. That's why car control clinic is required, you have instructors with you at all time, plenty of class room time, etc.
I did not meet the Chapter president but that doesn't mean he wasn't there - I am new and don't know most organizers yet. The autoxing events this year are at Weymouth Naval Airbase, about 12 miles South of Boston.
vkwheels - Possibilities of a crash at an autoxing events are negligible, as the cars are about 25 sec apart on the track. Insurance covers non-timed events, incl. advanced driving schools from what I understand but let's not think about the worst...
Ned
http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmwfanpage/id44.htm
will be presented at the IAA show in Frankfurt
in 2003 and to the German dealers in the Fall
of that year.That does not mean we will see it here at the same time.So be patient.
Best regards.
rube 51
New 5 Series: I'm really happy to see a new 5-series. Overdue in my opinion, as I think the most recent 5-series was not enough of a departure from its predecessor, and therefore looks very dated. Also, this may entice some 3-series buyers to move up - thereby lowering sales of 3-series, and making pricing more competitive.
Auto-X: I admire the tolerance of you guys for aesthetic flaws in your cars. While it sounds like a tremendous thrill, that I'd love to try, you must occasionally side-swipe and plow over those cones. Even the slightest contact with a a rubber cone at 60 mph has to leave a mark on the paint. Frankly, I could never live with those kinds of blemishes in my everyday, $35,000 car. More power to you...Now, if I had a second car, just for auto-xing, I might be tempted to try it.