2009 550i
01-22-2009, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: 2009 550i sports, Nav, logic Best E60 yet
2004 545i, sports pkg, logic 7 steptronic, rear shade,orient blue with beige interior, blue tooth enabled Razer Phone. 2004 X5 3.0, sports pkg, stepronic, summer pkg. imola red.
2006 Mini Cooper S, manual, sports, prem pkg, nav and kitchen sink.
I am now on my 3rd E60, I had the 2004 545i. 2007 550i and now the 2009 550i; its amazing how this car has evolved, I thought the 07, in space gray was near perfect, especially the comfort seats faster engine etc.
Now the 2009, which is most likely the last year, is better, the seats (if you can believe it are even better) the are somehow cushier without being soft, or they adjust better, I'm not sure but believe me when I say they just feel better.
The brakes are more sensitive, the active steering is unreal, the sports suspension is firmer w/o being to hard, could also be the 19" wheels. The Conti's non run flat tires are smoother, and quiter, the ride is better, you guys were right, I defended the the R/F because (I got a bunch of flats and never got stuck), guess I'll get a can of puncture sealer for the truck.
The Nav, and I-drive are improved, it has the new i-drive which is easire and faster to use, Nav loads very fast which is wat cool, I jsut drove to Napels Florida yesterday, total 350+ miles 7 stops are directed by Nav; new sports transmission beside the paddles is very different, it's smoother and seems to hold gears longer, the dam car feels faster??????
I drove within reasonably, so gas milage was 21MPG at an average speed of 39MPH, over half the driving was at 80MPH, coming home on allagater alley, I hit 100MPH for a second, couldn't help myself. The comfort access is very cool, even though I kept forgetting that I didn't need the key to start the car, I'm a little slow you know.
Is it possible the logic 7 has been improved? my i-phone music sounded better too?
This a world class car, I've owned a bunch of BMW's, I bought my first one in 1979, I keep thinking how in gods name can they keep improving them?
Before I pulled the plug on this car, I drove everything, lexus, mercedes, Caddy, audi and even the Porsche, because I use the car for work, I had to be somewhat practical, however this car drives better than anything I tested. Maybe for the money, other cars are great values, but I found none that drive better.
Oh, almost forgot, I really like the little upgrade to the interior, sports wheel is slightly thicker, console and doors have a bit more leather and the buttons below the radio which can be preset for various functions are a nice touch, the radio in my last 550 was a pain to use.
I'm sure I think of more, for now, I'm just another happy customer...........
Remember, nothing drives like a BMW
Now the 2009, which is most likely the last year, is better, the seats (if you can believe it are even better) the are somehow cushier without being soft, or they adjust better, I'm not sure but believe me when I say they just feel better.
The brakes are more sensitive, the active steering is unreal, the sports suspension is firmer w/o being to hard, could also be the 19" wheels. The Conti's non run flat tires are smoother, and quiter, the ride is better, you guys were right, I defended the the R/F because (I got a bunch of flats and never got stuck), guess I'll get a can of puncture sealer for the truck.
The Nav, and I-drive are improved, it has the new i-drive which is easire and faster to use, Nav loads very fast which is wat cool, I jsut drove to Napels Florida yesterday, total 350+ miles 7 stops are directed by Nav; new sports transmission beside the paddles is very different, it's smoother and seems to hold gears longer, the dam car feels faster??????
I drove within reasonably, so gas milage was 21MPG at an average speed of 39MPH, over half the driving was at 80MPH, coming home on allagater alley, I hit 100MPH for a second, couldn't help myself. The comfort access is very cool, even though I kept forgetting that I didn't need the key to start the car, I'm a little slow you know.
Is it possible the logic 7 has been improved? my i-phone music sounded better too?
This a world class car, I've owned a bunch of BMW's, I bought my first one in 1979, I keep thinking how in gods name can they keep improving them?
Before I pulled the plug on this car, I drove everything, lexus, mercedes, Caddy, audi and even the Porsche, because I use the car for work, I had to be somewhat practical, however this car drives better than anything I tested. Maybe for the money, other cars are great values, but I found none that drive better.
Oh, almost forgot, I really like the little upgrade to the interior, sports wheel is slightly thicker, console and doors have a bit more leather and the buttons below the radio which can be preset for various functions are a nice touch, the radio in my last 550 was a pain to use.
I'm sure I think of more, for now, I'm just another happy customer...........
Remember, nothing drives like a BMW
01-22-2009, 01:14 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Gray / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Dakota Black Leather /
Options: Navigation, SAT Radio, Bluetooth, IPOD adapter
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VMR Rims V710 19x9.5 ET45 Hyper Silver (rear)
VMR Rims V710 19x8.5 ET35 Hyper Silver (front)
Tires: General Exclaim 275/30/19 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim 245/35/19 (front)
BMW Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors
BMW M-tech Complete Body Kit w/LCI & no PDC
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BMW Black Grills E60
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BMW Carbon Fiber Roundells - E60
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That's really awesome to hear. Congrats on the new car. Would you mind taking and posting some pictures, especially of the interior?
01-22-2009, 01:15 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........
I had an 07 550 ///mSport that was a lemon then got the 08 (LCI) I have the same impressions as you .Fun Fun Fun !!!
01-22-2009, 02:34 PM
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My Ride: 07' 550i sport; Sapphire Black/Auburn; sport package; steptronic; navigation with R.T.T.I.; heads up; cold weather package; Logic-7; BMW MOST ipod kit; Motorola V3 snap-in adapter; rear heated seats and rear shades; anthracite headliner; sirrius sat. radio; M-aero kit; OEM style 166 Wheels with 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear Michelin PS2s.
Originally Posted by jochet' post='774904' date='Jan 22 2009, 05:08 PM
Remember, nothing drives like a BMW
My lease is up this November. I too may end up with another 550. Especially since nobody can agree on the intro date for the next 5...
Good luck.
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01-22-2009, 03:24 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Sapphire Black on Black M5 - loaded sans soft close doors
It is an amazing car. I was also pretty sure that the Active Steering did change - glad to hear that it changed for the better.
Speaking of better - YOU BETTER POST SOME PICS SOON.
Speaking of better - YOU BETTER POST SOME PICS SOON.
01-22-2009, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='774983' date='Jan 22 2009, 06:24 PM
It is an amazing car. I was also pretty sure that the Active Steering did change - glad to hear that it changed for the better.
Speaking of better - YOU BETTER POST SOME PICS SOON.
Speaking of better - YOU BETTER POST SOME PICS SOON.
Glad you like the car so much!
I have an 08 and now that I have about 5k on it, I can say it's one of those cars that the longer you own it, the more you find to appreciate about it...
I've owned 328's, M3's, Lexus ES, RX, E39 540, MB C class and the 550 w/ZSP is (imo) the optimal blend of snort & lux.
01-23-2009, 08:52 AM
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I too picked up a late production '08 550i Sport Space Gray-on January 2nd - and could not agree with you more. I've owned an E12, E28M5, E34M5, E39 '03 Sport and this car is just awesome. Sport-with steptronic, Comfort Access, Logic 7 with satellite, HD and I-Pod, Nav, Shades. 
