2009 550 verses 2008 550
10-11-2008, 11:38 AM
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Hi all,
Currently my 2007 550i has 34,000 miles on her, my lease is not up till June 2009, since I'm almost at my alloted milage, I have to make a decision.
1.I could buy additional miles at .09 cents per and just keep the car till June, the way I drive, it might cost me $1,000 which is not to bad, however I most likely would have to put another set of R/F tires on.
2. Make a deal on a 2008 left over if I could find one well equipted.
3. Make a deal on a 2009 model.
My question are what changes have been made on 2008 and 2009 E60 verses the 07, 550i, I had an 04 545i and the differences between that car and my current 550 were major IMO.
I had hoped the F10 would have been out, but the release date keeps changing, at best we're looking at two years, and I really love the E60, best car I have ever owned.
Please let me know thoughts
Currently my 2007 550i has 34,000 miles on her, my lease is not up till June 2009, since I'm almost at my alloted milage, I have to make a decision.
1.I could buy additional miles at .09 cents per and just keep the car till June, the way I drive, it might cost me $1,000 which is not to bad, however I most likely would have to put another set of R/F tires on.
2. Make a deal on a 2008 left over if I could find one well equipted.
3. Make a deal on a 2009 model.
My question are what changes have been made on 2008 and 2009 E60 verses the 07, 550i, I had an 04 545i and the differences between that car and my current 550 were major IMO.
I had hoped the F10 would have been out, but the release date keeps changing, at best we're looking at two years, and I really love the E60, best car I have ever owned.
Please let me know thoughts
10-11-2008, 12:34 PM
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Significant changes from 2008 on. The $1000 for additional mileage will be cheap compared to trying to return your car early.
10-11-2008, 12:43 PM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550, Sport, Navi, PS, CWP, Sirius
I am in a similar situation but my lease is up and I have to make a decision next week.
Now, 2008 550 has significant improvements over 2007. Updated body with air-dynamic package, improved interior, faster iDrive, sport auto transmission, updated suspension with 19 inch wheels and non-run-flat tires. It drives somewhat better than 2007 with better steering feel (non-AS) but does not feel much faster. You should be able to find a great deal on a left-over 2008 but finding one with good options set is almost impossible at this time.
2009s are going to get improved iDrive interface and that's about it. If you are not flexible when it comes to options ordering on is the way to go.
Financially though, it is buying more miles for your 2007 that makes the most sense.
Now, 2008 550 has significant improvements over 2007. Updated body with air-dynamic package, improved interior, faster iDrive, sport auto transmission, updated suspension with 19 inch wheels and non-run-flat tires. It drives somewhat better than 2007 with better steering feel (non-AS) but does not feel much faster. You should be able to find a great deal on a left-over 2008 but finding one with good options set is almost impossible at this time.
2009s are going to get improved iDrive interface and that's about it. If you are not flexible when it comes to options ordering on is the way to go.
Financially though, it is buying more miles for your 2007 that makes the most sense.
10-11-2008, 01:02 PM
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buy your miles.. keep your car till june.. then think about it then..
10-11-2008, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jochet' post='690596' date='Oct 11 2008, 03:38 PM
I had hoped the F10 would have been out, but the release date keeps changing,
The new 7er is first coming out now and the 5er is close to two years behind in the model cycle.
10-14-2008, 05:55 AM
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2006 Mini Cooper S, manual, sports, prem pkg, nav and kitchen sink.
I appreciate all the input, of course I know the most sensible thing to do is keep my car and pay for the additional miles, and most likely another set of R/F tires, ouch......
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10-14-2008, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jochet' post='692648' date='Oct 14 2008, 06:55 AM
I appreciate all the input, of course I know the most sensible thing to do is keep my car and pay for the additional miles, and most likely another set of R/F tires, ouch......
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10-15-2008, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='690617' date='Oct 11 2008, 03:43 PM
I am in a similar situation but my lease is up and I have to make a decision next week.
Now, 2008 550 has significant improvements over 2007. Updated body with air-dynamic package, improved interior, faster iDrive, sport auto transmission, updated suspension with 19 inch wheels and non-run-flat tires. It drives somewhat better than 2007 with better steering feel (non-AS) but does not feel much faster. You should be able to find a great deal on a left-over 2008 but finding one with good options set is almost impossible at this time.
2009s are going to get improved iDrive interface and that's about it. If you are not flexible when it comes to options ordering on is the way to go.
Financially though, it is buying more miles for your 2007 that makes the most sense.
Now, 2008 550 has significant improvements over 2007. Updated body with air-dynamic package, improved interior, faster iDrive, sport auto transmission, updated suspension with 19 inch wheels and non-run-flat tires. It drives somewhat better than 2007 with better steering feel (non-AS) but does not feel much faster. You should be able to find a great deal on a left-over 2008 but finding one with good options set is almost impossible at this time.
2009s are going to get improved iDrive interface and that's about it. If you are not flexible when it comes to options ordering on is the way to go.
Financially though, it is buying more miles for your 2007 that makes the most sense.
10-15-2008, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by grover432' post='693584' date='Oct 15 2008, 08:17 PM
Where did you hear that the '09s are getting the new iDrive interface??
10-15-2008, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='693587' date='Oct 15 2008, 07:19 AM
I thought everyone knew that. A few members here were waiting for their cars and pushed back their orders to get the new iDrive.....