2008 550i review - 3 days in w/ pics

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09-29-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by zen68' post='680678' date='Sep 28 2008, 10:18 PM

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O my, Doc...think you've got some competition

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09-29-2008, 11:01 AM

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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19

nice pics.. and nice car.. zaino is my uncle.. he gives it to me when i run out..lol.... pain in the butt though with all his steps.. looks like were twins.. kinda

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09-30-2008, 02:20 AM

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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

are those stock exhausts?

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09-30-2008, 03:25 AM

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are those stock exhausts?

Yup and only available on the 550. Love 'em.

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11-10-2009, 06:06 AM

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Do you still love you 2008 550i?

I am still up in the air on 2007 vs. 2008. I can get an amazing deal on a 2007 but I love all of the changes on the 2008. But it will be 6-8k more :-/ Is it worth it?

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11-10-2009, 07:38 AM

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You might want to send him an PM. This thread is OLD

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11-10-2009, 10:12 AM

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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny. 2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter. Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.

Great looking car and great photos. Thanks for sharing.

Ps. you missed a spot on your seat.

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11-10-2009, 01:37 PM

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Assuming the OP will eventually check in, I have to say, in a purely biased way, that's one beautiful car! It even has the sport auto!

Speaking of your issue with the SAT and the first gear "lurch", my car did that once in a while and the dealer updated some software and I believe it fixed it. You may want to see about an update to hopefully take care of your only real "con" with the car...