New member saying hi

E91 Dude · 10-26-2005, 11:26 AM

Hello everyone. I am a brand new member here and wanted to introduce myself. From my short time browsing this forum, you guys seem to be some very helpful and nice folks so I look forward to chatting with you all.

I just ordered a 2006 325xi Sports Wagon through BMW Military Sales here in Germany. They are very open with their pricing because the cost is pre-negotiated for service members, and there is no haggling involved so it was a good buying experience. They said it should be built and ready in December. If anyone's interested in this sort of thing, here are the options and pricing:

$30300 = 325xiT 6-spd
$475 = Sparkling grahite
$500 = Heated front seats
$350 = Park distance control
$800 = Xenon headlights
$1800 = Navigation system
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$34225 + $265 Delivery = $34490

Since it hasn't been built yet, I can add and remove options as I please. Any suggestions?

Well, I really just wanted to say hi so, it's nice to meet you!

Nikki · 10-26-2005, 11:29 AM

Nice, can't wait for pics.
I think the E91 is the best looking wagon out today, but I may be partial.

afocoryw20 · 10-26-2005, 11:33 AM

Welcome....seems like you got all the option covered except I would change PDC for the comfort access option. But that's my opinion...Good luck

LEDZEP · 10-26-2005, 02:39 PM

Welcome! You have chosen wisely.

Keep us posted on your progress.

davinet78 · 10-26-2005, 02:54 PM

congratulations and welcome to the forum
i would get the 162 rims as they make the car look fabulous

BMRAMA · 10-26-2005, 04:57 PM

Congrats! I'd suggest comfort access added in there. Great price btw.

puck724 · 10-26-2005, 08:57 PM

congrats! xi's are pimp

theclay · 10-26-2005, 09:31 PM

Welcome! The wagons rock! Please post pics when you get it.

deutschmann59 · 10-26-2005, 09:41 PM

Guten Tag und willkommen zu das Webangebot! Postieren Sie Bilder, bitte!

(Ich hoffe mein Deutsch ist richtig! Entschuldigung...ich bin ein Schüler und spreche nicht gut Deutsch!)

E24 · 10-26-2005, 09:52 PM

E91 Dude: Foremost - thank you for your service to our country. Your sacrifice is incredibly important and deeply appreciated. Congrats and good luck with the E91 - incredible vehicle (from what I've heard)...

deutschmann59 · 10-26-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E24

E91 Dude: Foremost - thank you for your service to our country. Your sacrifice is incredibly important and deeply appreciated. Congrats and good luck with the E91 - incredible vehicle (from what I've heard)...

I concur! I didn't know you were in the US military...I thought you meant Germany's BMW military program (I thought you were German with great English!). But anyway, yeah I have to thank you too for your service.

10-26-2005, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by afocoryw20

Welcome....seems like you got all the option covered except I would change PDC for the comfort access option. But that's my opinion...Good luck

Unless you don't know how to park, go for CA!

And if you can swing it, go for the 330i.

Jay_328 · 10-26-2005, 10:09 PM

Welcome!

Seems you covered everything but I would add Sports Package to the options list as well (that's just me)

E91 Dude · 10-27-2005, 01:56 AM

Thanks to everybody for your kind words and helpful suggestions. I'll be sure to post pics in the future when I can. They have some gorgeous roads with twisties through the countryside here. For example, this is at the bottom of Frankenstein castle. And yes, if anyone noticed, I am missing a wheel cap =)

Nikki and theclay - I've developed something of a "wagon fetish", so the xiT is a dream come true. Love your 330's though!

afocoryw20, BMRAMA, and jomamma - I think I may spring for the CA after all...

LEDZEP, davinet78, puck724, Jay 325Ci - Pleased to meet you!

sharp1183 and E24 - A heartfelt thank you for your support.

ON325i · 10-27-2005, 03:10 AM

That road is begging your car to give it some tires track! haha

I'm just curious are you going to take your ride to Autobahn. (assuming you are living relatively close to it)

E91 Dude · 10-27-2005, 11:42 AM

Yes coreslogic, I definitely will drive on the Autobahn. Actually, I take it everyday to get to work. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the U.S. model electronically limited to 130 or 135 mph? My friends 2005 330xi was unbelievably quiet and smooth at those speeds and aching to go faster.

ON325i · 10-27-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by E91 Dude

Yes coreslogic, I definitely will drive on the Autobahn. Actually, I take it everyday to get to work. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the U.S. model electronically limited to 130 or 135 mph? My friends 2005 330xi was unbelievably quiet and smooth at those speeds and aching to go faster.

For Canada model, we got locked around 205-210km/h (forgot which)

LEDZEP · 10-27-2005, 03:42 PM

So you'll get the car while still in Germany? I'm jealous. Those roads look awful tempting!

E24 · 10-27-2005, 10:24 PM

E91 DUDE - ? what branch are you in? My father served a long stint in Munich in the Army - Infantry - just prior to Vietnam. He wondered what you're up to and I told him that I'd post the question.

stressdoc · 10-27-2005, 11:33 PM

If you get the sports package -- which I highly recommend for other important reasons -- the speed limiter is upped from 130 to 155mph (250kph) with summer tires.

ltcordc · 10-28-2005, 02:24 AM

Sports package on the XI is limited to 130mph. DOn't know why. I'm also in Germany and my 330 XI also seems to want to go faster on the autobahn. But I live on a ridge overlooking Heidelberg so I'm up and down those mountian roads every day back and forth to work.

Not fast, by autobahn standards, but a whole lot of fun!

E91 Dude · 10-28-2005, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by E24

E91 DUDE - ? what branch are you in? My father served a long stint in Munich in the Army - Infantry - just prior to Vietnam. He wondered what you're up to and I told him that I'd post the question.

E24 - I'm in the Navy. We're a small group of enlisted Sailors working with support from a local Army Garrison here. We get the regular "Where's your ship?" or "There's no ocean around here" comments, but its all in good fun. To answer your question, I am a computer technician, and I do maintenance on communication equipment.

10-26-2005, 11:26 AM	#1
E91 Dude First Lieutenant 52 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location iTrader: (2)	New member saying hi Hello everyone. I am a brand new member here and wanted to introduce myself. From my short time browsing this forum, you guys seem to be some very helpful and nice folks so I look forward to chatting with you all. I just ordered a 2006 325xi Sports Wagon through BMW Military Sales here in Germany. They are very open with their pricing because the cost is pre-negotiated for service members, and there is no haggling involved so it was a good buying experience. They said it should be built and ready in December. If anyone's interested in this sort of thing, here are the options and pricing: $30300 = 325xiT 6-spd $475 = Sparkling grahite $500 = Heated front seats $350 = Park distance control $800 = Xenon headlights $1800 = Navigation system --------------------------------- $34225 + $265 Delivery = $34490 Since it hasn't been built yet, I can add and remove options as I please. Any suggestions? Well, I really just wanted to say hi so, it's nice to meet you!
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10-26-2005, 11:29 AM	#2
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Nice, can't wait for pics. I think the E91 is the best looking wagon out today, but I may be partial. __________________ Nikki
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10-26-2005, 11:33 AM	#3
afocoryw20 Lieutenant 12 Rep 456 Posts Drives: X3 + 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jerz iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325XI [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00] 1990 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	Welcome....seems like you got all the option covered except I would change PDC for the comfort access option. But that's my opinion...Good luck
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Welcome! You have chosen wisely. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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10-26-2005, 02:54 PM	#5
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	congratulations and welcome to the forum i would get the 162 rims as they make the car look fabulous __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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BMRAMA Private 2 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Debadged e90 [0.00]	Congrats! I'd suggest comfort access added in there. Great price btw.
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10-26-2005, 08:57 PM	#7
puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	congrats! xi's are pimp __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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10-26-2005, 09:31 PM	#8
theclay Lieutenant 20 Rep 510 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Welcome! The wagons rock! Please post pics when you get it. __________________ Jet Black, Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Sport, Premium, Steptronic, 35% tint
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10-26-2005, 09:41 PM	#9
deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Guten Tag und willkommen zu das Webangebot! Postieren Sie Bilder, bitte! (Ich hoffe mein Deutsch ist richtig! Entschuldigung...ich bin ein Schüler und spreche nicht gut Deutsch!)
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10-26-2005, 09:52 PM	#10
E24 DUBYA 28 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2012 328I - 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	E91 Dude: Foremost - thank you for your service to our country. Your sacrifice is incredibly important and deeply appreciated. Congrats and good luck with the E91 - incredible vehicle (from what I've heard)...
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10-26-2005, 10:09 PM	#13
Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	Welcome! Seems you covered everything but I would add Sports Package to the options list as well (that's just me)
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10-27-2005, 01:56 AM	#14
E91 Dude First Lieutenant 52 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location iTrader: (2)	Thanks to everybody for your kind words and helpful suggestions. I'll be sure to post pics in the future when I can. They have some gorgeous roads with twisties through the countryside here. For example, this is at the bottom of Frankenstein castle. And yes, if anyone noticed, I am missing a wheel cap =) Nikki and theclay - I've developed something of a "wagon fetish", so the xiT is a dream come true. Love your 330's though! afocoryw20, BMRAMA, and jomamma - I think I may spring for the CA after all... LEDZEP, davinet78, puck724, Jay 325Ci - Pleased to meet you! sharp1183 and E24 - A heartfelt thank you for your support.
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10-27-2005, 03:10 AM	#15
ON325i Captain 18 Rep 740 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	That road is begging your car to give it some tires track! haha I'm just curious are you going to take your ride to Autobahn. (assuming you are living relatively close to it) __________________ e90 325i Jet Black / Sports Pkg / Auto
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10-27-2005, 11:42 AM	#16
E91 Dude First Lieutenant 52 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location iTrader: (2)	Yes coreslogic, I definitely will drive on the Autobahn. Actually, I take it everyday to get to work. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the U.S. model electronically limited to 130 or 135 mph? My friends 2005 330xi was unbelievably quiet and smooth at those speeds and aching to go faster.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	So you'll get the car while still in Germany? I'm jealous. Those roads look awful tempting! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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10-27-2005, 10:24 PM	#19
E24 DUBYA 28 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2012 328I - 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	E91 DUDE - ? what branch are you in? My father served a long stint in Munich in the Army - Infantry - just prior to Vietnam. He wondered what you're up to and I told him that I'd post the question.
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10-27-2005, 11:33 PM	#20
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	If you get the sports package -- which I highly recommend for other important reasons -- the speed limiter is upped from 130 to 155mph (250kph) with summer tires.
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10-28-2005, 02:24 AM	#21
ltcordc New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: E90, 330 XI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Heidelberg, Germany iTrader: (0)	Sports package on the XI is limited to 130mph. DOn't know why. I'm also in Germany and my 330 XI also seems to want to go faster on the autobahn. But I live on a ridge overlooking Heidelberg so I'm up and down those mountian roads every day back and forth to work. Not fast, by autobahn standards, but a whole lot of fun!
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