2008 550i review - 3 days in w/ pics
09-28-2008, 05:40 PM
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Couple of quick notes - I have now owned a 2008 535i w/Sport, a 2008 E90 M3 and just picked up my 2008 550i on Friday. I know that there is plenty of wasted server space on here discussing 550i vs. 535i but I have to be honest - neither is better than the other. They are simply different vehicles. I feel like the 550i is the perfect blend of the 535i and the M3. Throaty V8 sound, lots of room, aggressive styling and super comfortable. To be honest, I wasn't looking for a 550. I had started searching for another 535 but couldn't find any of my ideal color/option combos and stumbled upon this 550i. I can sum up my experience already with three words - I love it!
Pros
- Fast
- Aggressive looking
- Extremely comfortable
- Surprisingly quiet
- Build quality is amazing
- Decent gas mileage for a top shelf sports sedan
- L7 blows away Premium Sound in the M3
Cons
- I had forgotten about the sudden lurch in first gear on occasion. It is in the 550 as well. I have had both AT transmissions in the E60 line now (sport auto and regular steptronic auto) and both do it.
- Can't think of anything else that really stands out.
Here are some pics that I took of her today. Prior to the pics, I washed it with Dawn, then with Zaino car wash. Gave car a complete clay bar treatment and then 3 coats of Z-2, followed by vacuuming and wiping down every leather surface inside. Did windows in and out and ended by a coat of Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal. I love Alpine White in a BMW. Enjoy!
http://www.jackyboy.com/550
Pros
- Fast
- Aggressive looking
- Extremely comfortable
- Surprisingly quiet
- Build quality is amazing
- Decent gas mileage for a top shelf sports sedan
- L7 blows away Premium Sound in the M3
Cons
- I had forgotten about the sudden lurch in first gear on occasion. It is in the 550 as well. I have had both AT transmissions in the E60 line now (sport auto and regular steptronic auto) and both do it.
- Can't think of anything else that really stands out.
Here are some pics that I took of her today. Prior to the pics, I washed it with Dawn, then with Zaino car wash. Gave car a complete clay bar treatment and then 3 coats of Z-2, followed by vacuuming and wiping down every leather surface inside. Did windows in and out and ended by a coat of Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal. I love Alpine White in a BMW. Enjoy!
http://www.jackyboy.com/550
09-28-2008, 05:48 PM
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My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
Simply beautiful and great photos too ..
What I would change would be:
M-Sport Steering Wheel
Anhtracite Headliner
other than this, flawless
What I would change would be:
M-Sport Steering Wheel
Anhtracite Headliner
other than this, flawless
09-28-2008, 07:00 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Nice, thanx for sharing the 
and thoughts. Gr-8 looking e60, nice color combo. Happy motoring. 
and thoughts. Gr-8 looking e60, nice color combo. Happy motoring.
09-28-2008, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by yahtzee' post='680523' date='Sep 28 2008, 09:40 PM
I feel like the 550i is the perfect blend of the 535i and the M3
I think you hit the nail on the head with this coment.
One question: how long did you have the 535i for and why did you decide to switch?
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='680616' date='Sep 28 2008, 08:32 PM
I think you hit the nail on the head with this coment.
One question: how long did you have the 535i for and why did you decide to switch?
One question: how long did you have the 535i for and why did you decide to switch?
09-28-2008, 08:54 PM
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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........
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My Ride: '07 550i with SP, Nav, Logic7
Originally Posted by JSpira' post='680616' date='Sep 28 2008, 11:32 PM
One question: how long did you have the 535i for and why did you decide to switch?