Is $14,000 worth it for a 550i over a 530i?
06-06-2009, 07:37 AM
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My sister gave me her BMW dealer(that dealer handled here current 335i coupe, current X6, previous X5, previous Z4) and that dealer said they could order me a 550i but i have to give a PhP500,000(about $10,000) down payment. That down payment is fine for me but I am not sure about the price difference between a fully loaded 530i and a fully loaded 550i. The price difference is about $14,000 between those 2 fully loaded BMWs. Is that worth paying for? 
06-06-2009, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 5er_ooomph' post='902600' date='Jun 6 2009, 11:37 AM
My sister gave me her BMW dealer(that dealer handled here current 335i coupe, current X6, previous X5, previous Z4) and that dealer said they could order me a 550i but i have to give a PhP500,000(about $10,000) down payment. That down payment is fine for me but I am not sure about the price difference between a fully loaded 530i and a fully loaded 550i. The price difference is about $14,000 between those 2 fully loaded BMWs. Is that worth paying for?
Sounds like an awful lot of money for the difference but depends on the options. What options are included?
06-06-2009, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by nikko64' post='902612' date='Jun 7 2009, 12:04 AM
Sounds like an awful lot of money for the difference but depends on the options. What options are included?
seat heaters(you don't need them in Manila)
sport steering wheel
sport auto gearbox(I got the normal auto. I test drove both the sport auto and normal auto and the normal auto is good enough)
sport suspension
universal remote control
comfort/sport seats
active cruise control
06-06-2009, 08:25 AM
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i think you should just get the normal 530i and save 14,000$. Then if you are really to make your car stand out. then spend that 14,000$ in some aftermarket parts. you save money and you get the parts you want. Youll be saving money and getting twice or triple the things you would of got if you spend that 14,000$ at bmw.
06-06-2009, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by louiemC' post='902623' date='Jun 7 2009, 12:25 AM
i think you should just get the normal 530i and save 14,000$. Then if you are really to make your car stand out. then spend that 14,000$ in some aftermarket parts. you save money and you get the parts you want. Youll be saving money and getting twice or triple the things you would of got if you spend that 14,000$ at bmw.
06-06-2009, 11:18 AM
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Kumusta? I see you live in Philippines. I think 530i is more than enough to drive around there, especially how bad traffic and how small roads are. Unless you really want the 550i then go for it.
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14 grand is a lot of difference. the fact your even thinking about it makes me think you should just save the money. personal preference when its comes down to it so do what you want!
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IMO I think you should go for the 550. If I were to add up all the money I spent on my 545, I think im just a couple grand short of getting a used M5. Wish I would have just bought an M5.
But money is the issue you are speaking of. If you got it spend it homie....
But money is the issue you are speaking of. If you got it spend it homie....