550 option recommendations
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Originally Posted by my1stbeemer' post='346358' date='Oct 18 2006, 04:51 PM
I would consider Park Distance Control. Much easier to watch the Idrive screen than to try and turn to view the rear.
Must have options for me are:
Sport
Navi
L7
CWP (northern regions only)
Desirable:
HUD
AS (unless you drive very hard)
CA
Folding seats
Desirable but very expensive:
Ventilated seats
Useless:
Night vision
Intelligent cruise
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From: NJ (EXIT 4), SUMMERS IN GREECE
My Ride: 2006 550 SMG
Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='346368' date='Oct 18 2006, 05:20 PM
PDC is standard on 550.
Must have options for me are:
Sport
Navi
L7
CWP (northern regions only)
Desirable:
HUD
AS (unless you drive very hard)
CA
Folding seats
Desirable but very expensive:
Ventilated seats
Useless:
Night vision
Intelligent cruise
Must have options for me are:
Sport
Navi
L7
CWP (northern regions only)
Desirable:
HUD
AS (unless you drive very hard)
CA
Folding seats
Desirable but very expensive:
Ventilated seats
Useless:
Night vision
Intelligent cruise
I AGREE^^^
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From: Gurnee, Illinois
Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='346245' date='Oct 18 2006, 11:10 AM
If I were over 70, I would go with the M5. End your driving experience with a bang!
I think if you were 70 you would think you have many more cars to buy.
Im only 50 and Id hate to think i only have 25 years left.
Or do you mean if you are over 70 you will smash up the car pretty quick.?
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My Ride: 2004 545i - 6 speed manual (July 04 build), silver-grey/black, sports package std equipment (18", active roll, active steering, adaptive headlights), premium sound, bluetooth enabled, folding rear seat, lumbar, 3m hood/bumper protective film, rear tint, euro reflectors.
Originally Posted by Veight' post='346744' date='Oct 19 2006, 12:19 PM
You saying if you are over 70 the car you buy is your last one?
I think if you were 70 you would think you have many more cars to buy.
Im only 50 and Id hate to think i only have 25 years left.
Or do you mean if you are over 70 you will smash up the car pretty quick.?
I think if you were 70 you would think you have many more cars to buy.
Im only 50 and Id hate to think i only have 25 years left.
Or do you mean if you are over 70 you will smash up the car pretty quick.?
He turns a car every 3 years and has been driving Audi's since the 80's and is finally thinking to come away from the dark side. He gets in his car, turns the key and goes. I mentioned his age as I was not sure about recommending sport and active - although I would never buy an E60 without it.
Based on this guys family genetics, I would guess he has another 5 cars in him.
All good input and I think I will suggest the same type of car I would buy, except for the transmission.
Oh yeah - M5 would be great, but although he can afford it, he is still too practical.
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Originally Posted by Veight' post='346744' date='Oct 19 2006, 12:19 PM
I think if you were 70 you would think you have many more cars to buy.
Haha I'm lucky to make it to 70 at my rate...
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='346368' date='Oct 18 2006, 05:20 PM
PDC is standard on 550.
Must have options for me are:
Sport
Navi
L7
CWP (northern regions only)
Desirable:
HUD
AS (unless you drive very hard)
CA
Folding seats
Desirable but very expensive:
Ventilated seats
Useless:
Night vision
Intelligent cruise
Must have options for me are:
Sport
Navi
L7
CWP (northern regions only)
Desirable:
HUD
AS (unless you drive very hard)
CA
Folding seats
Desirable but very expensive:
Ventilated seats
Useless:
Night vision
Intelligent cruise
Heck I almost ran over a cat the other night. But my night vision spotted it and the Active Cruise slowed me down in the nick of time.
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From: seattle, wa usa
My Ride: 2005 545, nav, sport, PP, cold weather
the active cruise in not useless to us older drivers[58], especially those of us who's throttle leg has nerve damage. the nite vision seams to be able to look thru lite fog [school is still out on heavy fog]. the hud is really personel. my wife who normally dislike the tecky stuff really likes the hud. the sport package is a real must and doesnt effect the ride as in the 3 series. heated seat are a must, really relaxes the tired bones on long drive. had mine on for about 2500 miles of a 5000 trip. nav is ok but the garmin street pilot is far better.
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From: NY
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by Veight' post='346744' date='Oct 19 2006, 03:19 PM
You saying if you are over 70 the car you buy is your last one?
I think if you were 70 you would think you have many more cars to buy.
Im only 50 and Id hate to think i only have 25 years left.
Or do you mean if you are over 70 you will smash up the car pretty quick.?
I think if you were 70 you would think you have many more cars to buy.
Im only 50 and Id hate to think i only have 25 years left.
Or do you mean if you are over 70 you will smash up the car pretty quick.?
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