Well, since none of the dealers have a 2007 as yet, I figured I'd go and see what the deep metallic green & monaco blue look like on some 2007 3 & 5 series.

Next to VOB, Tischer would be the most convenient for me, so off to Montgomery Auto Park we went. What a disapointment. We couldn't even find a parking place on the first 2 circles around the lot, so we went to the MB dealer next door first, and looked at the GL450. Pretty nice truck, but too big & too much stuff I don't really want. The nicest thing about the MB's is that they actually have them.

Back to Tischer, and this time found a place to park. We ask for the salesman who replied to an email inquiry, and proceed to stand around for about 10 minutes. He finally shows up, and was a pretty pleasant guy, but did not seem to know much about the new cars. When we inquired about seeing colors on 3's & 5's, he did not even know which colors are coming on the 2007's. After educating him a little, we were able to find the deep green on the lot. NOT very attractive.

He was unable to come up with any literature for us. He then said there are no available order slots at this time. He suggested we give them a deposit, so they could 'reserve' us an order production slot 'when one becomes available'.

I sorry, but I have no intention of coughing up any change toward a $60k purchase to a dealer who can't tell or show me schist. Both the wife & I likened the whole "Tischer Experience" to a trip to discount store.

FWIW, the salesman at VOB I spoke to on the phone was at least able to email me a 120 page PDF file. He indicated about a 6 week lead time.

Many thanks to the X5world members for all the E70 info I've been able to find here. I think I will sit back & wait a while on this purchase. I want to see the Platinum Bronze color before making any decision. My PDF file indicates 12/08 production on this color. I'm hoping that is a typo. None of the other colors really grab me.

Frustrated in MD,
David