One more time guyus- ordering a new 550i - what should I get
02-28-2006, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Schpilky' post='247545' date='Feb 28 2006, 05:11 PM
Definitely go with Comfort Access! 
02-28-2006, 06:11 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i Silver Gray/Black, Sport, Prem., Logic 7, Cold Weather, Auto, M Aero package, Nav, Comfort Seats, IPod aux
you are missing one of the best options: M Aero kit.
02-28-2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hoopsrob' post='247585' date='Feb 28 2006, 09:11 PM
you are missing one of the best options: M Aero kit.
02-28-2006, 06:59 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Sport - fully loaded minus cold weather package.
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Make sure you get extended lighting package, that's one of the best as far as I'm concerned. I got the all optioned 550i '06 and I couldn't be happier, but I didn't spring for the cold weather package as houston doesn't get that cold. You won't be disappointed with your purchase.
02-28-2006, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rolex 550' post='247600' date='Feb 28 2006, 10:59 PM
Make sure you get extended lighting package, that's one of the best as far as I'm concerned. I got the all optioned 550i '06 and I couldn't be happier, but I didn't spring for the cold weather package as houston doesn't get that cold. You won't be disappointed with your purchase.
02-28-2006, 07:15 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Sapphire Black on Black M5 - loaded sans soft close doors
I love both Comfort Access AND Active Steering.
I remember taking a turn the other day at 30 mph and I only had to turn the wheel about 30 degrees off center - it was just amazing to be that in control of a car without working hard.
Personally I love this option. I test drove a non-as 550 extensively. There was NO difference in the steering feel between that and the car with AS to me. The AS is just much more responsive. No more hand over hand turning.
But this is me - you need to drive a car with it and without it back to back to determine if it is right for you or not.
I remember taking a turn the other day at 30 mph and I only had to turn the wheel about 30 degrees off center - it was just amazing to be that in control of a car without working hard.
Personally I love this option. I test drove a non-as 550 extensively. There was NO difference in the steering feel between that and the car with AS to me. The AS is just much more responsive. No more hand over hand turning.
But this is me - you need to drive a car with it and without it back to back to determine if it is right for you or not.
02-28-2006, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='247609' date='Feb 28 2006, 11:15 PM
I love both Comfort Access AND Active Steering.
I remember taking a turn the other day at 30 mph and I only had to turn the wheel about 30 degrees off center - it was just amazing to be that in control of a car without working hard.
Personally I love this option. I test drove a non-as 550 extensively. There was NO difference in the steering feel between that and the car with AS to me. The AS is just much more responsive. No more hand over hand turning.
But this is me - you need to drive a car with it and without it back to back to determine if it is right for you or not.
I remember taking a turn the other day at 30 mph and I only had to turn the wheel about 30 degrees off center - it was just amazing to be that in control of a car without working hard.
Personally I love this option. I test drove a non-as 550 extensively. There was NO difference in the steering feel between that and the car with AS to me. The AS is just much more responsive. No more hand over hand turning.
But this is me - you need to drive a car with it and without it back to back to determine if it is right for you or not.
02-28-2006, 07:59 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Originally Posted by doug_999' post='247609' date='Feb 28 2006, 08:15 PM
I love both Comfort Access AND Active Steering.
I remember taking a turn the other day at 30 mph and I only had to turn the wheel about 30 degrees off center - it was just amazing to be that in control of a car without working hard.
Personally I love this option. I test drove a non-as 550 extensively. There was NO difference in the steering feel between that and the car with AS to me. The AS is just much more responsive. No more hand over hand turning.
But this is me - you need to drive a car with it and without it back to back to determine if it is right for you or not.
I remember taking a turn the other day at 30 mph and I only had to turn the wheel about 30 degrees off center - it was just amazing to be that in control of a car without working hard.
Personally I love this option. I test drove a non-as 550 extensively. There was NO difference in the steering feel between that and the car with AS to me. The AS is just much more responsive. No more hand over hand turning.
But this is me - you need to drive a car with it and without it back to back to determine if it is right for you or not.
03-01-2006, 03:44 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Electric Rear Sunshades, Heated Rear Seats, Sirius Radio
Originally Posted by kmslo530i' post='244719' date='Feb 23 2006, 10:09 AM
I'm interested in some feedback from folks who have driven both also. I just ordered my 550 WITH active steering, but I'm in a "re-thinking" mode on that now!! I am not unhappy with my non-active steering 530 right now....and have only test driven the active steering model a few times......AND, given that the 07 price increases were a tad more than I was expecting, lol............
TIA for any input!
TIA for any input!