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      02-10-2009, 09:11 AM   #1
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Just ordered a new 135 Vert

Ordered every option except the active Steering. Anyone that has a 135 with sport package have any problems with the wheels getting nicked or scratched....anyone take it thru a car wash?

Also, what are your impressions with the RFT's as far as ride quality? Since the tires are staggered, can they be rotated side by side? My wife will be the basic driver, and she loves it. Got it in Water Blue, Taupe, black top, and gray wood.

$400 over invoice, 2 free payments, and 3.9 financing.
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      02-10-2009, 09:16 AM   #2
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No problems with the wheels getting nicked/scratched. They just get reeeeeeally dirty very quickly.

Ride quality is tight as a drum, easy to drive.
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      02-10-2009, 10:50 AM   #3
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I've had passengers complain about the ride quality over particularly bumpy areas, but I don't mind it at all. My wheels haven't gotten scratched or anything either, but like tbird said, they do get extremely dirty from the brake dust. Haven't taken it through a car wash, just wash it myself, but be careful because the windows are frameless, if the wash uses a particularly strong water jet, a little might seep in! Congrats on the car!
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      02-10-2009, 10:52 AM   #4
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Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments. We have a 06 4.4 and it has been flawless.
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      02-10-2009, 12:33 PM   #5
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but be careful because the windows are frameless, if the wash uses a particularly strong water jet, a little might seep in! Congrats on the car!
Oh yea, forgot to mention, NOT a good idea to take any vert to the auto car wash. It is an unfortunate bit that we always have to hand wash it, or do the manual spray jet car wash, just a price to pay for having such a completely cool car. I think I can live with it.
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      02-10-2009, 01:36 PM   #6
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great deal on the pricing and 2 months


dont go crazy during the wait!
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      02-10-2009, 01:37 PM   #7
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Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments. We have a 06 4.4 and it has been flawless.
Congrats on the purchase! Btw 06 4.4? You mean 4.6 or 4.8?
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      02-10-2009, 03:03 PM   #8
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Congrats on the purchase! Btw 06 4.4? You mean 4.6 or 4.8?

It is an 06, that was the last year for the 4.4 X5. Now there are only the 3 and 4.8.
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      02-10-2009, 04:46 PM   #9
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Please everyone, don't use a carwash, at least one with brushes. I was at work last week and saw a black 3series with the sun really showing the hood. The thing had more swirls than an average crop circle. Hand washing takes time, but if ya wanna keep it looking new.................
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      02-10-2009, 06:03 PM   #10
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I got my wheels scratched easily, small flying road stones I guess.
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      02-12-2009, 02:23 PM   #11
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$400 over invoice!?!?!?!?! Good for you man, seems as if you got the DEAL!
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      02-12-2009, 04:56 PM   #12
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Congrats on your purchase...Just dont use the carwash.. The soft top should only be rinsed with soapless water..
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