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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
Just test drove a 07 550 with manual transmission. I currently have a 06 525 with auto, and a 2000 Miata manual.
It's very easy to shift gears. However,
1. It feels a very heavy car overall.
2. It has power but I need to step on it. In other words, it's not as responsive as I expected and is not like I just need to slighly press the gas. Or I say its not as "eager to go" as I expected.
I expected much more (from performance perspective) from this car and I am disappointed.
Looks like I have to stick with I6 engines.
It's very easy to shift gears. However,
1. It feels a very heavy car overall.
2. It has power but I need to step on it. In other words, it's not as responsive as I expected and is not like I just need to slighly press the gas. Or I say its not as "eager to go" as I expected.
I expected much more (from performance perspective) from this car and I am disappointed.
Looks like I have to stick with I6 engines.
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Perhaps you could have tried the 25 second trick...
On a side note, I would think the V8 engine would be a bit heavier there-by also requiring little bit heavier of a foot....
On a side note, I would think the V8 engine would be a bit heavier there-by also requiring little bit heavier of a foot....
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The V8 is several hundred pounds heavier than the I6 but the torque is awesome. The computer requires you press the gas significantly to make the car move, some people address that with the Sprint Booster which modifies the throttle and makes the car launch faster.
My 05 545i flies, pulls very hard when you floor it. I got used to it after moving from M3 to the 545.
Stock the 550i is supposed to run low 5's 0-60 which isn't slow.
My 05 545i flies, pulls very hard when you floor it. I got used to it after moving from M3 to the 545.
Stock the 550i is supposed to run low 5's 0-60 which isn't slow.
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My Ride: '07 550i with SP, Nav, Logic7
Originally Posted by hmc' post='628224' date='Jul 19 2008, 09:53 PM
2. It has power but I need to step on it. In other words, it's not as responsive as I expected and is not like I just need to slighly press the gas. Or I say its not as "eager to go" as I expected.
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My Ride: '07 550i with SP, Nav, Logic7
Originally Posted by mhs525' post='628237' date='Jul 19 2008, 10:08 PM
Stock the 550i is supposed to run low 5's 0-60 which isn't slow.
This is the same time as the Benz (E550, AT).
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans...test/index.html
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='628237' date='Jul 19 2008, 07:08 PM
The V8 is several hundred pounds heavier than the I6 but the torque is awesome. The computer requires you press the gas significantly to make the car move, some people address that with the Sprint Booster which modifies the throttle and makes the car launch faster.
My 05 545i flies, pulls very hard when you floor it. I got used to it after moving from M3 to the 545.
Stock the 550i is supposed to run low 5's 0-60 which isn't slow.
My 05 545i flies, pulls very hard when you floor it. I got used to it after moving from M3 to the 545.
Stock the 550i is supposed to run low 5's 0-60 which isn't slow.
I also agree that the 25 second transmission reset trick, coupled with a Sprint Booster would wipe that frown off of your face and replace it with a grin that would be hard to remove!! 
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Carbon filter removed.
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Lets just say that the Mustang GT i met last night was also a little disapointed with my 545's performance 
No sprint booster required.
And i was carrying two sets of floor mats!
No sprint booster required.
And i was carrying two sets of floor mats!
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From: Encino, CA
My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='628326' date='Jul 19 2008, 09:07 PM
Lets just say that the Mustang GT i met last night was also a little disapointed with my 545's performance
No sprint booster required.
And i was carrying two sets of floor mats!
No sprint booster required.
And i was carrying two sets of floor mats!
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='628225' date='Jul 19 2008, 06:55 PM
Perhaps you could have tried the 25 second trick...
On a side note, I would think the V8 engine would be a bit heavier there-by also requiring little bit heavier of a foot....
On a side note, I would think the V8 engine would be a bit heavier there-by also requiring little bit heavier of a foot....
