550 is now on the BMW NA site
08-26-2005, 05:02 PM
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My Ride: Current: 2006 550 - Sport & Cold Weather Packages, Premium Audio and Navigation, Monaco Blue and Biege
Previous: 2001 330Ci - Sport & Premium Packages, Orient Blue and Biege
I am glad they have a list for car I ordered a week ago 
Any idea whats up with the password?
Any idea whats up with the password?
08-27-2005, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by seitch' date='Aug 27 2005, 03:10 AM
Anyone notice that active steering is no longer included with the sport package?? You have to pay extra for it now.... 
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08-27-2005, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by aultimateE60' date='Aug 26 2005, 10:10 PM
does anyone noticed 17' is standard on 550? <_<
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08-27-2005, 06:55 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' date='Aug 26 2005, 05:28 AM
Site quoted,
"Even at rest, the 2006 550i appears to be passing everything by. And the instant you step on the throttle, the 4.8-liter, 360-hp V-8 engine with Valvetronic makes this illusion a thrilling reality. The 550i delivers unsurpassed performance and agility, all while catering to each occupant with luxurious comforts. Equipped with innovations like a Start/Stop button, enhanced DSC featuring Brake Drying, Hill Start Assist, and Soft Stop, and a richly detailed cabin, the 550i is everything a demanding driver could want, and more."
I like the ......"unsurpassed performance and agility"..... line.? Also, ..."everything a demanding driver could want, and more."?
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"Even at rest, the 2006 550i appears to be passing everything by. And the instant you step on the throttle, the 4.8-liter, 360-hp V-8 engine with Valvetronic makes this illusion a thrilling reality. The 550i delivers unsurpassed performance and agility, all while catering to each occupant with luxurious comforts. Equipped with innovations like a Start/Stop button, enhanced DSC featuring Brake Drying, Hill Start Assist, and Soft Stop, and a richly detailed cabin, the 550i is everything a demanding driver could want, and more."
I like the ......"unsurpassed performance and agility"..... line.? Also, ..."everything a demanding driver could want, and more."?
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Climbing up to a 550i?
08-27-2005, 11:59 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
So that is acually a small Audi on your avatar!
Climbing up to a 550i?
Yes, thats a little A4 with a tiny ole 225hp V6. I'm keeping it but adding either a 545i or an ED 550. Hoping to pull the trigger soon.
Climbing up to a 550i?
Yes, thats a little A4 with a tiny ole 225hp V6. I'm keeping it but adding either a 545i or an ED 550. Hoping to pull the trigger soon.
08-27-2005, 12:14 PM
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My Ride: 2001 Z3 3.0, Sports Package, Winter Package, 5-SpeedHard Top
[built: pick up in Munich on 5.17.06]
ED 2007 550i 6-speed (sapphire black/black dakota leather): sports package; active stearing, hud/nav, logic 7, cold weather package, rear heated seats, rear folding seat, power shades, comfort access, sat radio
Originally Posted by stream' date='Aug 26 2005, 12:50 PM
I configured one just like my 545i and MSRP was $67,045 vs. $65,270 for my '05 545i, so $1,775 (3%) increase ('06 has sat radio, mine sat prep).? Pretty reasonable increase considering new engine and normal model year increases.
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08-27-2005, 01:07 PM
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I have a saved 05 545 build configuration on BMWUSA and it's base price is $56,495 including destination. The 06 550 base price is $58,095 including destination. That's only a $1600 difference. Not bad for more power and the other usual model year upgrades.
08-28-2005, 07:40 PM
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Originally Posted by FikseGTS' date='Aug 26 2005, 09:13 AM
no High Definition radio option available??? it's available on the 750i......
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