'08 550i M-Sport... anyone else feel jipped?
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='967079' date='Aug 6 2009, 12:02 AM
I have the same reaction with respect to the mirrors on the 550i Sport. For $70K plus, BMW should have slapped on sportier looking mirrors. I suppose that's why a number of our members have spent big bucks swapping out the plain jane mirrors in their non M5 E60s with M5 side mirrors.
But there is always room for improvement.
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
^^^+10000 - if it's that important to you just paint your trim gloss black, like I did, or contact Gary and order a set - it's about $800 BTW. Let's quit the whining, if you want the features of the M5 - get the M5, until then quit complaining.
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
pjinca's got the right idea, just DIY if it bothers you THAT much.
I didn't like my chrome grills, and I sure as hell didn't want to pay $65 for new ones, so I spent $15 on paint and few hours later I had me some great looking satin black grills at a fraction of the price.
I didn't like my chrome grills, and I sure as hell didn't want to pay $65 for new ones, so I spent $15 on paint and few hours later I had me some great looking satin black grills at a fraction of the price.
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='967799' date='Aug 6 2009, 12:26 PM
WERD!
Quit bitching and start enjoying your 550.
Quit bitching and start enjoying your 550.
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Originally Posted by acorradi87' post='969754' date='Aug 8 2009, 05:11 PM
GEEZ ok, ok I'll shut up about it. Bimmers are all about the engine/handling anyway and on that front there are NO complaints.
Besides, you can also be like me, if you want the look of the M5 and the performance - set that as the goal for the next car (that's mine
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Originally Posted by acorradi87' post='969754' date='Aug 8 2009, 08:11 PM
GEEZ ok, ok I'll shut up about it. Bimmers are all about the engine/handling anyway and on that front there are NO complaints.
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I'll give you my chrome trim! Its sitting in my garage from when I replaced it with Shadowline.