[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Is that Sensatec?

Pretty sure that’s Dakota because of the contrast stitching

[Warp Ten]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Is that Sensatec?

No its Dakota as I recall. --Bob

[Joe-BMW33]

It's too bad they don't offer Vernasca Cognac. I have it in my Mineral White X5 and it's outstanding.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by RigPig11

It was a 2021 Bernina Gray with White Dakota Interior.

There are other out there for sure but i havent seen any with the white interior. There is a 550 with Cognac Interior locally though.........

Here ya go buddy

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...13BK0XMCF13801

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Here ya go buddy

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...13BK0XMCF13801

Nice find! You know what option I look for here that this does not have. Bowers and Wilkins. Other than that it is extremely well equipped.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Nice find! You know what option I look for here that this does not have. Bowers and Wilkins. Other than that it is extremely well equipped.

I don’t think there are any 2021 with Bowers.

There is an AWESOME 2020 available also. I’d be all over it if I were still looking.

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...JS7C03LCE19207

[RigPig11]

NGT2 thanks for the links brother!

Both are now on my radar. Much appreciated! If I could get that 2021 down to around $58k I would probably pull the trigger. That 20' looks beautiful. Looks like im flush with options. Im sure ill get over this conundrum quickly once I start diving into the search again.

[Chappers 71]

With the next one don’t leave it on your drive…lightning can strike twice

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by NGT2

I don’t think there are any 2021 with Bowers.

There is an AWESOME 2020 available also. I’d be all over it if I were still looking.

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...JS7C03LCE19207

Very few 21's had B&W, but there are a few out there where it made the cut.

That interior on the loaded 2020 is absolutely stunning. Not a fan of Azurite Black though and you know how I feel about those wheels on an M550.

[Joe-BMW33]

Probably out of your budget, but not too far from you and very exclusive. I think if my car got struck by lightning and totalled, I would probably be looking at something like this.

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...JF0C58KB284911

[Gautam]

Originally Posted by NGT2

I don’t think there are any 2021 with Bowers.

There is an AWESOME 2020 available also. I’d be all over it if I were still looking.

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...JS7C03LCE19207

Almost makes me wish I was on the market…almost.

[RigPig11]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Probably out of your budget, but not too far from you and very exclusive. I think if my car got struck by lightning and totalled, I would probably be looking at something like this.

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...JF0C58KB284911

You guys are starting to get me excited. If I really wanted to I could justify spending the fun tokens on this......and just may. Love that color and the price seems very reasonable. This comes from someone who has never extensively searched for M5s seriously.

[RigPig11]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

With the next one don’t leave it on your drive…lightning can strike twice

You aren't the first person who has told me this

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Very few 21's had B&W, but there are a few out there where it made the cut.

That interior on the loaded 2020 is absolutely stunning. Not a fan of Azurite Black though and you know how I feel about those wheels on an M550.

Interesting, since Azurite is fairly similar to Carbon Black.

For that car, I’d take whatever wheels it came with. Especially getting that plum wood trim.

If you remember, the one I tried so hard to get was Azurite, Caramel Merino, with 668’s and Bowers. Still hate it never worked out but what’re you gonna do? I tried.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Interesting, since Azurite is fairly similar to Carbon Black.

For that car, I’d take whatever wheels it came with. Especially getting that plum wood trim.

If you remember, the one I tried so hard to get was Azurite, Caramel Merino, with 668’s and Bowers. Still hate it never worked out but what’re you gonna do? I tried.

Hmmm….I do remember and maybe I’m confusing Azurite with Black Saphire. The pics in that post don’t do it for me, but you’re right, it has a little blue to it. Need to see it in person.

I like yours better.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by RigPig11

You guys are starting to get me excited. If I really wanted to I could justify spending the fun tokens on this......and just may. Love that color and the price seems very reasonable. This comes from someone who has never extensively searched for M5s seriously.

We love spending other people's money!!

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Hmmm….I do remember and maybe I’m confusing Azurite with Black Saphire. The pics in that post don’t do it for me, but you’re right, it has a little blue to it. Need to see it in person.

I like yours better.

I bet you’re thinking about a different color. Azurite was an individual color and all info says it’s like CB but possibly with a little more blue flakes in it. Whether or not it was worth paying up for when CB was also available for a fraction of the money, I can’t say. But from what I’ve read, I’d you like CB then you’d probably like Azurite also.

Thank you - I like mine a lot. And I grow fonder of the black leather every month I have it, especially with the 6 year old and with me being sweaty from golf all summer. And it just matches the exterior well.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by NGT2

I bet you’re thinking about a different color. Azurite was an individual color and all info says it’s like CB but possibly with a little more blue flakes in it. Whether or not it was worth paying up for when CB was also available for a fraction of the money, I can’t say. But from what I’ve read, I’d you like CB then you’d probably like Azurite also.

Thank you - I like mine a lot. And I grow fonder of the black leather every month I have it, especially with the 6 year old and with me being sweaty from golf all summer. And it just matches the exterior well.

I was probably thinking about black sapphire metallic which I had once and it had colored blue metallic flakes in it. Never really loved that color.

I googled Azurite. I stand corrected, it does look like a nice color and probably stunning in person. Does look close to CBM though, so agree, may not be worth paying individual prices. I love individual color options, but I'd want it to be well, "individual" and not close to a stock pallette color.

[RigPig11]

Update: Still waiting to hear back from Insurance on the $8k in repairs and charges. My thought process here is any additional cost to the insurance company is going to negatively impact my new premium or their appraised cash value of the car as I am sure they will find a way to recoup the costs.

I asked my SA at BMW to send me all the paperwork that I signed but she only sent me an unsigned copy of the work order. I asked for the actual copy that has my signature and initials but have yet to hear back from her. Since Geico is being told that there is a clause that I am responsible I want to see that for myself and that I have signed acknowledgement. From what I have been sent I don't see anything in there that states I am responsible as of now.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by RigPig11

Update: Still waiting to hear back from Insurance on the $8k in repairs and charges. My thought process here is any additional cost to the insurance company is going to negatively impact my new premium or their appraised cash value of the car as I am sure they will find a way to recoup the costs.

I asked my SA at BMW to send me all the paperwork that I signed but she only sent me an unsigned copy of the work order. I asked for the actual copy that has my signature and initials but have yet to hear back from her. Since Geico is being told that there is a clause that I am responsible I want to see that for myself and that I have signed acknowledgement. From what I have been sent I don't see anything in there that states I am responsible as of now.

Have you made a statement to your SA that they misdiagnosed the car and performed fruitless repairs? Have you told them they are negligible for their incompetence?

Just curious what they say. Also, at the end of the day, you have nothing to lose in walking away and refusing to pay the bill. The car will be owned by Geico and the dealer has no right to refuse to release it (someone correct me if I am wrong). I'd preface your walking away from the bill with a letter from an Attorney.

[RigPig11]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Have you made a statement to your SA that they misdiagnosed the car and performed fruitless repairs? Have you told them they are negligible for their incompetence?

Just curious what they say. Also, at the end of the day, you have nothing to lose in walking away and refusing to pay the bill. The car will be owned by Geico and the dealer has no right to refuse to release it (someone correct me if I am wrong). I'd preface your walking away from the bill with a letter from an Attorney.

No I have not, yet. I am waiting to see how it plays out between them and Geico. To be honest I do not think I am going to be billed anything. I think they are going to work out out with Insurance, but my main concern, even though it would probably have a very minimal impact, is that whatever Geico pays for parts will be made up for with the increase in my premiums. Lets say they get the bill down to $3k and instead of paying out $50k insurance has to pay out $53k at the end of the day, I doubt I would feel that on my end but at some point it comes down to principal.

Both Insurance and the Dealership are have the ability to take the hit. I on the other hand, in my opinion, should have zero impact financially from this situation for parts. I am just always looking out for how I can get screwed in the end with these big corporations because from my experience it happens 9 times out of ten. They are always going to find their way to get money from me somehow. Both insurance and the dealer.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by RigPig11

No I have not, yet. I am waiting to see how it plays out between them and Geico. To be honest I do not think I am going to be billed anything. I think they are going to work out out with Insurance, but my main concern, even though it would probably have a very minimal impact, is that whatever Geico pays for parts will be made up for with the increase in my premiums. Lets say they get the bill down to $3k and instead of paying out $50k insurance has to pay out $53k at the end of the day, I doubt I would feel that on my end but at some point it comes down to principal.

Both Insurance and the Dealership are have the ability to take the hit. I on the other hand, in my opinion, should have zero impact financially from this situation for parts. I am just always looking out for how I can get screwed in the end with these big corporations because from my experience it happens 9 times out of ten. They are always going to find their way to get money from me somehow. Both insurance and the dealer.

Insurance can’t specifically raise your premiums. They have to set premium rates based on entire demographics. State, age, type of car, driving history, etc. They will likely put you in a risk class with other people that have had claims and that will likely raise your rate but that won’t have anything to do with the repair bill.

They may try to take the repairs out of their settlement with you for the value of the car, however. Just speculation on my part.