530i vs 550i
08-25-2006, 07:18 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Originally Posted by jiio' post='326319' date='Aug 24 2006, 10:34 AM
Thank you! Finally someone with some common sense. Everyone's telling me to ditch my 1 year old 545 for the M5. I think I'll listen to Znod. 
Go for the M, you know you want it!! You are just trying to talk yourself OUT of it, lol!!
08-25-2006, 08:44 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
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Now, we're getting off topic. 
kmslo530i, you're a BADDD man.
Back to the topic... To the original poster, have you decided yet? Is it the 550? If so, November isn't THAT long of a wait. It'll be worth it and you've joined the club of those that suffered waiting for their car.
kmslo530i, you're a BADDD man. Back to the topic... To the original poster, have you decided yet? Is it the 550? If so, November isn't THAT long of a wait. It'll be worth it and you've joined the club of those that suffered waiting for their car.
08-25-2006, 07:13 PM
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My Ride: 1973 porsche 911, 32,000 miles,with all S options and leather sport seats. 2004 porsche GT3,white track car, 2003 porsche boxter "my wife's" 2004 3/4 ton suburban tow vehicle, 24' pace trailer, 2006 BMW530XI, black, auburn, also "my wife's" about to buy a BMW 550I,silver gray,
We have both and I love the 550, however the 530 is a smoother car, ride as well as shifting. Sometimes it's nice to just sit back and get 32mpg also. Tough choice, both great cars.
08-25-2006, 07:34 PM
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My Ride: 06 530XI Sapphire Black, Black Int. 6sp, Cold, Prem
It always come down to $$$$. If the extra $100 a month doesn't leave the family without shoes then it's a no-brainer
08-25-2006, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='326227' date='Aug 24 2006, 07:27 AM
I'm not a M5 lover. Don't like low tq/high hp engines; don't like the SMG (including the watered down launch control for US cars); don't like horrible gas mileage; and don't like usually being beaten in straight-lines by those in "my class." I'll keep my 545i for now.
08-26-2006, 12:44 AM
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My Ride: Look At My Signature. -Other Rides and Previous Rides: 04 BMW X3 | 03 BMW 330i (Sold) | 05 BMW M3 (Gone)-
05 Infiniti G35 sedan, Premium Package, Bose Sound, HID, Sports Package, Hardwired Escort Passport x50 Blue Installed, New Transmission Installed, Navigation, Keyless Entry+Start
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550i ALL THE WAY!!!
SPORTS PACKAGE
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SMG <--- A DEFINITE MUST!!! ITS FREE!!!!
SPORTS PACKAGE
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COMFORT ACCESS
NAVIGATION
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SMG <--- A DEFINITE MUST!!! ITS FREE!!!!
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