I went and test drove a 550 last night. I was ready to order an '06 when the sales manager informed me that he had only one production slot left for 2006 models. I was a bit surprised. It turns out the '07's start production in March.
He gave me a copy of Dealer Bulletin (dated Jan. 19) outlining the changes:
- The Sport Package will include "Comfort Seats" in place of the Sport Seats. That's great - I was going to pay extra for those!
- The Sport Package now includes the Sport Steering Wheel. OK. Silly me but I thought a Sport Package would include a Sport steering wheel. I think this is the wheel that has been coming on the SMG models and the M5.
- There is an Auxiliary Audio Input jack (iPod) inside the center console.
- HD Radio will be an option like on the 650.
- "Night Vision". This doo-dad will display night time "thermal images" on the iDrive screen. Requires the Nav system.
- Tire Pressure Monitor. The bulletin mentions this but I thought they already had it.
I could not get any pricing differences. They'll give me that we I place the order. I think these are good changes and worth waiting an extra 6 weeks for. I also like being able to get the HD Radio. There are more and more stations broadcasting in HD here in Southern California.
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are you sure about this?
can you scan and post a copy online?
i'm also shopping for a 550i and heard similar rumors.
any minor facelift that you heard of as well ? or just those options you listed?
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Wow, comfort seats instead of sport seats- sweet, I'm glad they finally started doing that!! 
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Quote: | - Tire Pressure Monitor. The bulletin mentions this but I thought they already had it. | I think this is probably the new direct pressure monitoring system rather than the existing one which uses ABS sensors to indirectly monitor it.
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Sorry - but I do not have ready access to a scanner.
No mention of a facelift and no mention of any color changes. It does say "The MY07 5 Series will start production in March 2006 to comply with the CARB emission requirements." It also says "MY07 5 Series cars are now available for ordering and modifying, full pricing information will be released at a later date.".
This information is from an offical BMW document (Bulletin#: 07-5-01). My dealer (Steve Thomas BMW in Camarillo, Calif) has always been upfront with me and given me good info.
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Thanks for the info! Any word on whether the 2007 production date and changes apply in whole or part to the 650i?
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