Placed my order on Friday for a new 550i. Prod date of June 26, with a prod# already assigned. I guess I'll see it late July or early August?

Monaco Blue
Pri One Black Nasca Leather w/Ventilated Seats
Pri One Anthracite headliner
Sport Package
Steptronic AT
Comfort Access
Power rear sunshade, side shades
NAV & voice
Head Up Display
HD Radio
Sirius
Logic7 sound

Passed on:
active Cruise Control
active steering
Night Vision
and a couple of other minor items

MSRP $72,040
Cost $66,4xx (not sure on Pri 1 items)
paid 68,700
Tried three different dealers in Houston area, and the best was 68,500. I bought from Advantage downtown.

I had posted my first thread here a couple weeks ago asking about special colors. Since I couldn't get Indy Red (M5 only), I went with M Blue. I have a Sterling Grey 540/Dinan5 now, and had a T Silver 540 before that, so I wanted to get away from grey/silver colors. I am somewhat concerned about the need to keep it clean, but what the hey!

Looking forward to the ventilated seats, esp being in Houston. That was the only way I could justify black leather. About the time it arrives, the iPod option should be available (fingers crossed). I'll also hardwire the V1, and tint it.

Now comes the hardest part, waiting. Oh yeah, and not wrecking the 540 before trade-in time!

Stuart
Houston