Done. Week 36 '08 Ordered...Big Change? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

MJ · 26th July 2007, 03:23

My 9/05 build 2006 lease is up in October and I just placed my order for the replacement. It's an August allocation, September production, week 36 build and it went 112 the minute AG accepted the order. Looking for a bit of feedback on a few things. Here's the car I built:

0851 M5 Sedan-SMG standard
A52 Space Gray Metallic
X3SW Black Marino FULL Leather
322 Comfort Access
416 Power Sun Shade/Side Shades
4MA Multi-Function Seats with Lumbar
4ME Madeira Walnut wood trim
4MF Active Seat Width Adjustment
610 Head-Up Display
653 HD Radio
6FL Ipod/USB
752 Enhanced Premium Sound

Going from Silver-Gray to Space Grey, it seems a bit darker. I decided NOT to get perforated leather/ventilated seats this time around as here in Florida it just didn't do much. I thought airflow was rather poor. The 4MA seats seem a bit more sculpted and less of a "comfort seat." Anybody do a similar switch? Will the seats be a big change for me? Comments? Any thoughts on the new High Beam Assistant? There's no pricing yet. And finally, anybody figure out 752 Enhanced Premium Sound?

MJ
The tradition continues....
'00, '01, '02, '03, '06 and '08 coming soon.

unfoundhorsepower · 26th July 2007, 04:14

i love my ventilated seats, they are good everywhere....
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Hey good luck, great car !!!!!!!!!!!!!

doug · 26th July 2007, 04:56

MJ- no '07 under your belt??? What's up w/ that?

Good to see you're still around.

MJ · 27th July 2007, 02:21

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Originally Posted by doug

MJ- no '07 under your belt??? What's up w/ that?

Good to see you're still around.

Since I only had a 2-year lease, I stuck with the 2006. Also, the changes (headlights, taillights and interior) are new for this model year, so all's well. I do like sticking with theses cars a little longer because they really start coming into their own around 20,000 miles. I had my '03, the last of the E39's, for three years and then rolled seamlessly into the E60 in Oct. 2005. If some moron hadn't smashed in to the E39's rear right, I would have bought that car off lease and kept it in the garage.

MJ

BD 997 · 27th July 2007, 03:58

I also ordered an 08... week 35 build. I ordered the same seats 4MA and 4MF... I guess the 4MA and the standard seats are the same but the 4MA has more adjustments so I asume this would make it a MORE comfortable seat than the standard sport seat. But they cosmetically they look ALMOST identical.

BD 997 · 27th July 2007, 04:01

[quote=MJ It's an August allocation, September production, week 36 build and it went 112 the minute AG accepted the order.
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what's 112?

MJ · 27th July 2007, 04:08

0 Order deleted by NA
17 Order not Specified
37 Order is at BMW NA
87 Production Week Assigned
97 Order sent to AG
100 Order deleted by AG
101 Error in data transmitted
102 Special Order (no Prod Week)
105 Order out of Prod. Period
111 Order Accepted at AG
112 Order scheduled for Production
150 Production Started
151 Body Shop Started
152 Paint Shop Started
153 Assembly Started
155 Production Completed
160 Released to Distribution
168 AG Stock
170 Waiting Workshop
172 Planned for Workshop
174 Workshop Entry
176 Workshop Complete
180 Waiting for Export Dispatch
181 Waiting for Domestic Dispatch
182 AG Load No. -- Released to Carrier
190 Dispatched ex(port?) BMW AG
191 Returned to BMW AG
193 Arrived at Port of Exit
194 Selected for Shipment
195 Shipped from Port of Exit
196 Shipment Arrival -- ATA

In early 112 status cars can still be modified, but without notice a 112 car will become unmodifiable.

MJ

BD 997 · 27th July 2007, 04:17

cool.... thanks for the list... I was going to do a search.... BTW why no soft close doors?

MJ · 27th July 2007, 04:35

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Originally Posted by BD 997

cool.... thanks for the list... I was going to do a search.... BTW why no soft close doors?

I like a clunk! I just don't think that after 15 BMW's I mind slamming the door!

MJ

Gustav · 14th September 2007, 17:21

SHould be this:

All about DIRAC and BMW Individual High End Audio System incl. factory visit

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Originally Posted by MJ

. And finally, anybody figure out 752 Enhanced Premium Sound?

MJ
The tradition continues....
'00, '01, '02, '03, '06 and '08 coming soon.

m5envy · 14th September 2007, 18:13

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Originally Posted by BD 997

I also ordered an 08... week 35 build. I ordered the same seats 4MA and 4MF... I guess the 4MA and the standard seats are the same but the 4MA has more adjustments so I asume this would make it a MORE comfortable seat than the standard sport seat. But they cosmetically they look ALMOST identical.

What is the difference between the 4MA and the standard sport seats? 4MA = standard sport seats plus active head restraints? I would assume the standard sport seats have some sort of lumbar support but please confirm. I want to ensure I ordered my car correctly.

BD 997 · 15th September 2007, 02:24

when is week 36? what week in september? mine was built last week....and is awaiting shipping.