Hi all :seeya
I've been lurking for a while picking up info (and waiting for the manual tranny to arrive). I've driven an '04 and am waiting to drive the manual before I completely make up my mind, but I've got a number of questions already...
1) when will manual's actually arrive in showrooms? i'm guessing January at the earliest?
2) how well does the windbreak work? the one on my '01 M3 vert was invaluable
3) $745 for the running boards, how much is dealer labor to install em?
4) anyone run with the tonneau cover off for extended periods of time? any wear concerns? what about wind drag? i'm guessing it's at least a 2 person job to remove?
5) i'm 6'3" - reactions from other tall owners? visibility and comfort seemed fine on the test drive.
6) is $500 over invoice on an 05 as good a price as I think it is?
7) why don't they offer a charcoal grey?!?!?!?! has anyone repainted their ssr?
8) why do the showroom salesmen know SO much less than me about the vehicle?
9) has anyone set up an aftermarket tow package and done any real towing? I'd love to be able to tow my 21' wakeboarding boat 45 miles for service 2-3 times a year (flat road)
10) did anyone consider getting a C6 instead? :angel
11) what's insurance like? i paid $1,800/year on my M3 and i pay $1,100 year currently on a Cooper S - can i expect something inbetween?
Thanks all and I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions before it's all over...
Wes
I've been lurking for a while picking up info (and waiting for the manual tranny to arrive). I've driven an '04 and am waiting to drive the manual before I completely make up my mind, but I've got a number of questions already...
1) when will manual's actually arrive in showrooms? i'm guessing January at the earliest?
2) how well does the windbreak work? the one on my '01 M3 vert was invaluable
3) $745 for the running boards, how much is dealer labor to install em?
4) anyone run with the tonneau cover off for extended periods of time? any wear concerns? what about wind drag? i'm guessing it's at least a 2 person job to remove?
5) i'm 6'3" - reactions from other tall owners? visibility and comfort seemed fine on the test drive.
6) is $500 over invoice on an 05 as good a price as I think it is?
7) why don't they offer a charcoal grey?!?!?!?! has anyone repainted their ssr?
8) why do the showroom salesmen know SO much less than me about the vehicle?
9) has anyone set up an aftermarket tow package and done any real towing? I'd love to be able to tow my 21' wakeboarding boat 45 miles for service 2-3 times a year (flat road)
10) did anyone consider getting a C6 instead? :angel
11) what's insurance like? i paid $1,800/year on my M3 and i pay $1,100 year currently on a Cooper S - can i expect something inbetween?
Thanks all and I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions before it's all over...
Wes