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16th February 2001, 04:00
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New Kid on the Block
After many lengthy debates with myself over whether to wait for an M3 (looked like a 10 month wait for one at MSRP, I decided to join the major leagues. With a wait of more than a year in Houston, I started calling around to smaller dealers and found one with a week 12 (March 19) build slot available. $1000 later, it's mine. I've ordered Carbon Black (416) with Black Sport interior (O5SW). I've enjoyed driving my C5 Vette but the General just doesn't know how to look after his products and I wanted the same performance level with 4 seats. I'm not only looking forward to the performance but to having a lot more stealth.
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1967 GTO Conv Red/White/White
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16th February 2001, 04:17
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Steve,
Welcome to the club.
Later,
Kenneth
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16th February 2001, 04:26
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Congrats, Good call ! on the M5 . You will Love it.
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16th February 2001, 04:33
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Welcome aboard...Make sure to find (recent threads) the M5 commercial Randy and friends created so you will be kept busy while your M5 arrives. 
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16th February 2001, 04:39
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Steve,
Welcome to our humble message board!
We must get together some time real soon.
My office is just one exit away from Momentum BMW on the Southwest Freeway...and I live out near Copperfield.
Oh yeah... Congrats on ordering your BEAST! Now the hard part - WAITING!! 
I'd be glad to take you for a ride in my Imola machine! ... 
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16th February 2001, 04:40
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Steve,
Welcome to the Board and the Class of Spring '01 production! Just saw a Carbon 2000 today after a meeting, very nice color!
I'm going to post a summary of current orders, probably over the weekend. We have about 10 cars or so that are being built from week 6 to about week 12.
It's amazing that you were able to get one so fast, where is the dealership located? Also check out the BMWUSA Owners Circle once you have your production number, it's not great but kind of fun!
Again, congrats & welcome....
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Alan
2001 M5 (Ordered Jan 25th!)
1981 M535i
1967 Ferrari 330 GTC
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16th February 2001, 04:40
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Welcome Steve =
Be sure to check out the March Motor Trend. You may be making even fewer compromises than you think....
Great choice!
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17th February 2001, 02:41
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Quote:
Originally posted by Alan A:
Steve,
Welcome to the Board and the Class of Spring '01 production! Just saw a Carbon 2000 today after a meeting, very nice color!
I'm going to post a summary of current orders, probably over the weekend. We have about 10 cars or so that are being built from week 6 to about week 12.
It's amazing that you were able to get one so fast, where is the dealership located? Also check out the BMWUSA Owners Circle once you have your production number, it's not great but kind of fun!
Again, congrats & welcome....
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Thanks for the warm welcome. I found the open slot at a delaer in Mississippi. The dealer seems to have whited out the production number on the Vehicle Inquiry Report he faxed me. Should I press him for it?
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17th February 2001, 02:45
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Quote:
Originally posted by AndyMenard:
Steve,
Welcome to our humble message board!
We must get together some time real soon.
My office is just one exit away from Momentum BMW on the Southwest Freeway...and I live out near Copperfield.
Oh yeah... Congrats on ordering your BEAST! Now the hard part - WAITING!!
I'd be glad to take you for a ride in my Imola machine! ...
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Andy
Thanks for the kind welcome. I live near Willowbrook. Let's get together when my car arrives (my breath is held). How can we exchange email addresses?
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Steve
Carbon Black/Black (due May 01)
1967 GTO Conv Red/White/White
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17th February 2001, 03:43
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Quote:
Originally posted by Steve Morling:
Andy
Thanks for the kind welcome. I live near Willowbrook. Let's get together when my car arrives (my breath is held). How can we exchange email addresses?
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Steve,
Willowbrook Mall is about 20 minutes from my home. Email me at amenard@cisco.com and let's plan to meet soon. I'd be happy to pick you up in the BEAST and take you for a ride.. I am always looking for excuses to drive this car! Trust me.. you will too once you get yours! 
I look forward to hearing from you.
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Andy
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[This message has been edited by AndyMenard (edited 17 February 2001).]
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17th February 2001, 05:38
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Steve,
Be sure and post your impressions after you hook up with Andy, it's a great opportunity to learn about the car from a true owner and enthusiast, not a sales rep who only sees a few a year! Texas hospitality in action!
I would think your production number would be available, I'm pretty sure that all of the week 10-11s have theirs. It is my understanding that we won't get our VINs until much later.
Have fun with your orientation ride!!
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Alan
2001 M5 (Ordered Jan 25th!)
1981 M535i
1967 Ferrari 330 GTC
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