So maybe I'm comparing apples to oranges here, but I just drove home a '07 650i convertible loaner car while my '08 550's brakes/tranny are serviced via a software update. All I can say is WOW :D, this thing is fast. Faster than the 550 in fact. Is this possible/expected? Briefly checking the specs on BMWUSA.com, it appears the 0-60 times are faster for the 5er (comparing Steptronics in each because the SAT still reads TBD.) So am I crazy, or maybe my 550 has more problems than I think :( .

Wowwww. That is some loaner :D

that is some loaner...C brought his M in and he got a 335i sedan.....

Sweet loaner. To me it is comparing apples and oranges, however interestingly enough 2 weeks ago I had my buddy's 6spd 645 convertible for a few days and it most certainly was faster and sounded meaner than my 6spd 545. So you are 100% accurate when you report WOW :thumbsup:

My dealership, which is one of the largest in the country, doesn't even give 650's for loaners. They have a couple of 550's, but that's it. And I thought getting a 335 was nice. :doh:

at least you guys get beemer loaners. we get $35 for a enterprise rent a car next door... last one i got was a total POS

+1, I got a Nissan Sentra (think it's because I did not purchase from that dealership)...:cool:

yeah mate, shorter final gear ratio on the 6er :thumbsup:

Nice loaner JDoug550,

I doubt the 400 pounds (200 kg) heavier 650i cab is faster than your 550i.

bmw.de:

650i cab: 0 - 100 km/h = 5.5 s

550i: 0 - 100 km/h = 5.2 s

Ah...that beaut of a place on Van Nuys, eh? Gotta love 'em for that. Or, take a lil trip up the 101 and stop by Century West... :whistle: