545 versus 550
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I have a 545 now (December 2003) and I'm considering to change to a used 550 (2005 or 2006). Will I feel the fact, that the 550 has more HP and more torque (+ 10 %)? I Switzerland I saw several used 550 and I'm quiet tempted to change, but I'm very much interested to have some input from you!
Thanks, regards
Thomas
I have a 545 now (December 2003) and I'm considering to change to a used 550 (2005 or 2006). Will I feel the fact, that the 550 has more HP and more torque (+ 10 %)? I Switzerland I saw several used 550 and I'm quiet tempted to change, but I'm very much interested to have some input from you!
Thanks, regards
Thomas
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Originally Posted by Diagnosic' post='548271' date='Mar 20 2008, 01:54 PM
Hi
I have a 545 now (December 2003) and I'm considering to change to a used 550 (2005 or 2006). Will I feel the fact, that the 550 has more HP and more torque (+ 10 %)? I Switzerland I saw several used 550 and I'm quiet tempted to change, but I'm very much interested to have some input from you!
Thanks, regards
Thomas
I have a 545 now (December 2003) and I'm considering to change to a used 550 (2005 or 2006). Will I feel the fact, that the 550 has more HP and more torque (+ 10 %)? I Switzerland I saw several used 550 and I'm quiet tempted to change, but I'm very much interested to have some input from you!
Thanks, regards
Thomas
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If you have a 545i now, I'd wait for the F10 or at least the V8 TT. That will ensure a greater power difference and a bigger smile on your face. If you can't wait, get into a lightly used M5 now.
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The 550i is the same 545i with +30 Kg and +7-8% power . It's the same car, don't listen to those who say the 550i is another car .
Do you want more power ?
You can get 50 HP from mods on your 545i and it will be faster than the 550i .
Do you want more power ?
You can get 50 HP from mods on your 545i and it will be faster than the 550i .
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I sold the 545 a few months ago and got the 550. I find it hard to feel a meaningful difference in terms of raw power between the two. The difference comes in things like the SAT on the new 550 versus my old Steptronic. My 550 also has the sports package as well, which I passed on back in Dec '04 when I ordered the 545, couldn't handle the early version of active steering. The interior and exterior changes are a nice plus as well but kep in mind these are changes with the LCI cars introduced in the fall of 2007. If this is a pre-LCI 550, I'd hold the 545 as others have said and wait for the F10 or mod the 545...
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='548281' date='Mar 20 2008, 05:08 PM
If you have a 545i now, I'd wait for the F10 or at least the V8 TT. That will ensure a greater power difference and a bigger smile on your face. If you can't wait, get into a lightly used M5 now.
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Originally Posted by Diagnosic' post='548271' date='Mar 20 2008, 03:54 PM
Hi
I have a 545 now (December 2003) and I'm considering to change to a used 550 (2005 or 2006). Will I feel the fact, that the 550 has more HP and more torque (+ 10 %)? I Switzerland I saw several used 550 and I'm quiet tempted to change, but I'm very much interested to have some input from you!
Thanks, regards
Thomas
I have a 545 now (December 2003) and I'm considering to change to a used 550 (2005 or 2006). Will I feel the fact, that the 550 has more HP and more torque (+ 10 %)? I Switzerland I saw several used 550 and I'm quiet tempted to change, but I'm very much interested to have some input from you!
Thanks, regards
Thomas
I've actually got both a 2005 545i (Sport) and a 2008 550i (Sport); they feel almost the same. The 550i does have a little more power though and just feels tighter. I guess I'm not much help, huh? I love them both!!! If I were you, I'd soup-up the 545i.
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='548330' date='Mar 20 2008, 10:16 PM
Do you want more power ?
You can get 50 HP from mods on your 545i and it will be faster than the 550i .
You can get 50 HP from mods on your 545i and it will be faster than the 550i .
that's a nice increase... what kind of mods?
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Originally Posted by 545isheff' post='548540' date='Mar 21 2008, 10:48 AM
that's a nice increase... what kind of mods?
It's a 15% increase: catback exhaust, catalysts, remap, air filter/airbox and if not 50 they are for sure 40 .
It's senseless trade a 545i in for a 550i, if you don't have a lease that is coming up .