530i vs 550i
08-23-2006, 04:51 PM
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I would give you the advice that someone told me when I was going to buy my house and I didn't listen:
"Buy the best that you can afford."
And now I am looking to buy another house and prices here in Toronto keep going up.
Bottom line, if you can afford the 550 get it, but if it is a financial burden in any way get the cheaper car.
We buy these vehicles as luxury items, but we also value them as necessary transportation.
I think that if you got the 530i you would have a very great car, but once in a while you would wonder what it would be like to have that extra power and luxury and the 550 badge on the grill.
(Or you could make the ultimate commitment and get an M5).
I am in a similar profession to you. You are going to be leasing and it will be a tax write-off.
So, to summarize, I say, "Buy the best you can afford."
"Buy the best that you can afford."
And now I am looking to buy another house and prices here in Toronto keep going up.
Bottom line, if you can afford the 550 get it, but if it is a financial burden in any way get the cheaper car.
We buy these vehicles as luxury items, but we also value them as necessary transportation.
I think that if you got the 530i you would have a very great car, but once in a while you would wonder what it would be like to have that extra power and luxury and the 550 badge on the grill.
(Or you could make the ultimate commitment and get an M5).
I am in a similar profession to you. You are going to be leasing and it will be a tax write-off.
So, to summarize, I say, "Buy the best you can afford."
08-23-2006, 04:52 PM
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08-23-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='325991' date='Aug 23 2006, 08:50 PM
Gas isn't an issue if the 550 isn't your daily driver. 
08-23-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonrhcastle' post='325989' date='Aug 23 2006, 05:49 PM
I am the same way..I think the difference in price is worth it. I am going tomorrow to make the final deal. I think I can get the 550i for a little more. I have some negative equity from my POS Grand Cherokee (2005, had it 20 months), but it shouldn't effect it too much. Any tips for negotiating here...I already have the invoice price from Edmunds.com printed. I love these cars. Really, really awesome rides....
08-23-2006, 04:56 PM
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I am the same way..I think the difference in price is worth it. I am going tomorrow to make the final deal. I think I can get the 550i for a little more. I have some negative equity from my POS Grand Cherokee (2005, had it 20 months), but it shouldn't effect it too much. Any tips for negotiating here...I already have the invoice price from Edmunds.com printed. I love these cars. Really, really awesome rides....
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='325993' date='Aug 23 2006, 05:52 PM
In the 18 months I've spent on this board I've learned that we're very good at spending other people's money
08-23-2006, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='325996' date='Aug 23 2006, 08:56 PM
Gas is part of the price the way I look at it, although he didn't factor it into his price difference.
08-23-2006, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by KenTO' post='325992' date='Aug 23 2006, 07:51 PM
I would give you the advice that someone told me when I was going to buy my house and I didn't listen:
"Buy the best that you can afford."
And now I am looking to buy another house and prices here in Toronto keep going up.
Bottom line, if you can afford the 550 get it, but if it is a financial burden in any way get the cheaper car.
We buy these vehicles as luxury items, but we also value them as necessary transportation.
I think that if you got the 530i you would have a very great car, but once in a while you would wonder what it would be like to have that extra power and luxury and the 550 badge on the grill.
(Or you could make the ultimate commitment and get an M5).
I am in a similar profession to you. You are going to be leasing and it will be a tax write-off.
So, to summarize, I say, "Buy the best you can afford."
"Buy the best that you can afford."
And now I am looking to buy another house and prices here in Toronto keep going up.
Bottom line, if you can afford the 550 get it, but if it is a financial burden in any way get the cheaper car.
We buy these vehicles as luxury items, but we also value them as necessary transportation.
I think that if you got the 530i you would have a very great car, but once in a while you would wonder what it would be like to have that extra power and luxury and the 550 badge on the grill.
(Or you could make the ultimate commitment and get an M5).
I am in a similar profession to you. You are going to be leasing and it will be a tax write-off.
So, to summarize, I say, "Buy the best you can afford."
08-23-2006, 05:04 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='326000' date='Aug 23 2006, 05:59 PM
Screw that. Sell a kidney and buy an fully loaded M5!
EDIT: Okay, you said fully-loaded. I priced one out to about $82K and not MSRP.
