Drove '07 used M6 today..WOWOWEE!
04-19-2008, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='564162' date='Apr 19 2008, 09:39 AM
550 ?? How the hell did you go from M5/6 to 550 ? I better read all the posts again......... 
Hey ! life could be worse than 550 
, at least a few us here think so ..................
Hey ! life could be worse than 550 , at least a few us here think so ..................
04-19-2008, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='564162' date='Apr 19 2008, 09:39 AM
550 ?? How the hell did you go from M5/6 to 550 ? I better read all the posts again......... Hey ! life could be worse than 550 , at least a few us here think so ..................
Hey ! life could be worse than 550 , at least a few us here think so .................. They crunched back, right in the "delicates." 
04-19-2008, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='564173' date='Apr 19 2008, 10:12 AM
The 550i does have a few plusses over both /Ms. Better fuel mileage, a few goodies that aren't on the Ms (active cruise, night vision, fog lights, etc), and IMHO, more around town torque & power.
Model 0853 550i USD 58,500.00
Color 416 Carbon Black Metallic N/C
Upholstery LCSW Black Dakota Leather N/C
Options ZCW Cold Weather Package 750.00
ZSP Sport Package 4,600.00
300 Space-saver spare N/C
217 Active Steering 1,400.00
2TB Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles 500.00
465 Fold down rear seats 475.00
496 Heated rear seats 350.00
4BY Bamboo Anthracite wood trim N/C
609 Navigation system 1,900.00
620 Voice activation N/C
677 Logic7 sound system with Surround Sound and Dig... 1,200.00
6FL iPod and USB adapter 400.00
6UH Real Time Traffic Information N/C
7MP Sport Package N/C
- 229 Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) N/C
- 255 Sports leather steering wheel N/C
- 2NN 19" Light-alloy wheels Double Spoke (style ... N/C
- 339 Shadowline trim N/C
- 456 Multi-Contour seats N/C
- 704 Sport suspension N/C
- 715 Aerodynamic package N/C
Net Total 70,075.00
Destination Charge 775.00
Total Suggested Price 70,850.00
04-19-2008, 08:10 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='564174' date='Apr 19 2008, 09:27 AM
I crunched the numbers, that's how! They crunched back, right in the "delicates."
They crunched back, right in the "delicates." 
, Write the cheque !! 
04-19-2008, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1600' post='564184' date='Apr 19 2008, 10:58 AM
Forget the active steering and save a bit of money for something else.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=53691
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04-20-2008, 08:26 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='564174' date='Apr 19 2008, 07:27 AM
I crunched the numbers, that's how! They crunched back, right in the "delicates."
They crunched back, right in the "delicates." 
I hope your decision gets easier soon and that you LOVE the car you end up with!!
04-20-2008, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='564658' date='Apr 20 2008, 12:26 PM
Sorry about the "Delicates", I always thought shopping for cars was SUPPOSED to be fun??? I understand it isn't always though....I had to buy TWO new cars in 6 weeks last Fall, and it was a BIT stressful! I hope your decision gets easier soon and that you LOVE the car you end up with!!
I hope your decision gets easier soon and that you LOVE the car you end up with!! 
04-25-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='564173' date='Apr 19 2008, 09:12 AM
The 550i does have a few plusses over both /Ms. Better fuel mileage, a few goodies that aren't on the Ms (active cruise, night vision, fog lights, etc), and IMHO, more around town torque & power.
Not to mention another very important factor: Insurance