Just picked up my 325xi!

Yangster · 11-15-2005, 11:39 AM

Hi all! I just picked up my 325xi last night and I couldn't be happier with it! To make a long story, my 2000 Acura TL was totalled a few weeks ago and, after considering several other cars, including the Infiniti G35, Lexus IS 250, Audi A3 and A4, and Mercedes C240, I went with the E90... and driving the car home last night, I knew I had made the right decision! I'm also really happy with the way the paint and trim combination (arctic metallic, black leather, aluminum trim) came out.

Ordered: 9/12
Produced: 10/18
Departed: 10/24
Arrived: 11/4
Delivered: 11/14

Options: metallic paint, leather, steptronic
MSRP as equipped: 36,695
Price paid: 34,650

r3amir · 11-15-2005, 11:42 AM

Congrats

e90driver · 11-15-2005, 12:42 PM

Congrats and heres to great driving

Yaajer · 11-15-2005, 12:46 PM

Congrats! Wonderful car man!

longtran · 11-15-2005, 01:20 PM

nice.

Oz · 11-15-2005, 01:24 PM

Congrats, looks like you got a great deal!

SCA · 11-15-2005, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yangster

Produced: 10/18
Departed: 10/24
Arrived: 11/4
Delivered: 11/14

Congrats!

That was quick!

e30klassic · 11-15-2005, 01:36 PM

Lets see some pics...............

LEDZEP · 11-15-2005, 01:45 PM

Congrats! And... ahem... pics please

ACZakka325i · 11-15-2005, 01:55 PM

I will truley miss my last Xi. this time i thought that i wanted to pure race car feel with rear wheel drive. but the Xi was almost idiot proof. i used to push it around bends and all the AWD does is drift. i am much more timid to slide my tires sideways around turns in the 2WD.

You will learn to love the snow, whereas i am about to purchase snow tires because the sports package comes equiped with Summer tires

peakpro · 11-15-2005, 02:00 PM

Good luck and please post pics....

Yangster · 11-15-2005, 02:18 PM

Thank you for all of the replies, everyone! And pictures are coming soon -- I promise!

needashower · 11-15-2005, 02:57 PM

Yangster, congrats and best of luck with the new ride.

What was your approach with getting such a great deal?

jmcphillips1 · 11-15-2005, 04:17 PM

congrats and enjoy

Yangster · 11-15-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by needashower

Yangster, congrats and best of luck with the new ride.

What was your approach with getting such a great deal?

Thanks much!

As for the deal I got, a friend of mine introduced me to the saleswoman who sold him his X3 a couple years ago and I explained to her that since I would be paying for a rental car out of pocket (my last car having been totalled in an accident) until I got a new car, I'd really need a good deal if I was going to have to wait several weeks for a new car to arrive (I mentioned that I was also considering 2005 Infinitis and Lexus's.) I suggested 34,500, she offered 34,900 and we ended up at 34,650.

I was also pleased to find that when I took delivery last night, there weren't any BS additional charges from the dealer -- The out-the-door price we agreed on was exactly what I paid. And they even threw in floor mats, key chains, and hats!

The only minor gripe I have is that I was originally told that it would take 4-6 weeks for delivery and it ended up taking about nine, but overall, I had a great buying experience at my dealer (VOB BMW in Rockville, MD).

davinet78 · 11-16-2005, 07:45 AM

congratulations on your new car enjoy

new0rder · 11-16-2005, 08:29 AM

Congrads, I am waiting for my xi, should be here in the end of this month, I can't believe I am trading in my 05 xi for 06 xi, but E90 just feel better.

Yangster · 11-21-2005, 09:26 AM

Here are some pix as promised, although the parking lot I was in was drenched with sunlight when I took them so they don't really show off the color very well.

At any rate, I'm really happy with the color combination -- Arctic, black leather, and aluminum trim. For the exterior, I really liked silver and graphite too, but my last car was silver and the graphite was just a little too dark for my liking -- I thought the lighter colors showed off the lines of the E90 better; and I thought arctic was a very distinctive, unique looking color. For the interior, I originally decided on grey leather, but changed it to black because I liked the sharper contrast with the exterior paint and the aluminum trim (which I'm glad I ordered before the shortage!) -- the grey just seemed to blend in too much, especially with the aluminum.

Anyways, I've got 250 miles on my E90 so far and I'm lovin' it!

Thanks again!

ACZakka325i · 11-21-2005, 10:15 AM

i really didn't like how they increase the ride hight on XI models. that was one gripe i had with my e46. i just doesnt look as good

LEDZEP · 11-21-2005, 10:40 AM

Thanx for the pics!! Nice color.

11-15-2005, 11:39 AM	#1
Yangster Private 1 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Just picked up my 325xi! Hi all! I just picked up my 325xi last night and I couldn't be happier with it! To make a long story, my 2000 Acura TL was totalled a few weeks ago and, after considering several other cars, including the Infiniti G35, Lexus IS 250, Audi A3 and A4, and Mercedes C240, I went with the E90... and driving the car home last night, I knew I had made the right decision! I'm also really happy with the way the paint and trim combination (arctic metallic, black leather, aluminum trim) came out. Ordered: 9/12 Produced: 10/18 Departed: 10/24 Arrived: 11/4 Delivered: 11/14 Options: metallic paint, leather, steptronic MSRP as equipped: 36,695 Price paid: 34,650 __________________ 325xi Steptronic / Arctic Metallic / Black Leather / Aluminum Trim
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11-15-2005, 11:42 AM	#2
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11-15-2005, 12:42 PM	#3
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11-15-2005, 01:55 PM	#10
ACZakka325i Colonel 278 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I will truley miss my last Xi. this time i thought that i wanted to pure race car feel with rear wheel drive. but the Xi was almost idiot proof. i used to push it around bends and all the AWD does is drift. i am much more timid to slide my tires sideways around turns in the 2WD. You will learn to love the snow, whereas i am about to purchase snow tires because the sports package comes equiped with Summer tires __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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11-15-2005, 02:18 PM	#12
Yangster Private 1 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Thank you for all of the replies, everyone! And pictures are coming soon -- I promise! __________________ 325xi Steptronic / Arctic Metallic / Black Leather / Aluminum Trim
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11-15-2005, 02:57 PM	#13
needashower Private First Class 6 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2003 Saab 9-3 Arc Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Yangster, congrats and best of luck with the new ride. What was your approach with getting such a great deal?
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new0rder Lowlife Republic 15 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 06 325XI Monaco Blue Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Congrads, I am waiting for my xi, should be here in the end of this month, I can't believe I am trading in my 05 xi for 06 xi, but E90 just feel better. __________________ 06 Monaco Blue Metallic 325xi
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11-21-2005, 09:26 AM	#18
Yangster Private 1 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Pix Here are some pix as promised, although the parking lot I was in was drenched with sunlight when I took them so they don't really show off the color very well. At any rate, I'm really happy with the color combination -- Arctic, black leather, and aluminum trim. For the exterior, I really liked silver and graphite too, but my last car was silver and the graphite was just a little too dark for my liking -- I thought the lighter colors showed off the lines of the E90 better; and I thought arctic was a very distinctive, unique looking color. For the interior, I originally decided on grey leather, but changed it to black because I liked the sharper contrast with the exterior paint and the aluminum trim (which I'm glad I ordered before the shortage!) -- the grey just seemed to blend in too much, especially with the aluminum. Anyways, I've got 250 miles on my E90 so far and I'm lovin' it! Thanks again! Attached Images __________________ 325xi Steptronic / Arctic Metallic / Black Leather / Aluminum Trim
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ACZakka325i Colonel 278 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	i really didn't like how they increase the ride hight on XI models. that was one gripe i had with my e46. i just doesnt look as good __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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