550 Two Year Review
10-17-2007, 09:05 AM
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Mine is just under a year old and with 13,000 miles and the only times it's been in for service is for an oil change and to raise the HUD image. I agree with everything you wrote. This is my first BMW with stops at Audi, MB and Lexus and nothing comes close. I just love the car.
10-17-2007, 04:58 PM
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My Ride: G30 M550i
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I can't agree more -- my old (retired) 545 still brought me joy every day and now the new 550 just keeps getting better and better. I'm doing a small road trip tomorrow (2 hours each way) and I can't wait!
(doug_999, you can get the ventilated seats on the non-M cars...
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(doug_999, you can get the ventilated seats on the non-M cars...
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10-17-2007, 05:24 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i ZSP with Style 167 wheels
Don't hold back now, let us feel the love.... 
Your car is so shiny it's blinding me.
But I did detect a slight smudge on your rocker panel. Shame on you! 
Lou
Your car is so shiny it's blinding me.
But I did detect a slight smudge on your rocker panel. Shame on you! Lou
10-17-2007, 08:40 PM
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I've driven that stretch of I-65 that you're talking about dozens of times. The variance in the quality of road and the level of traffic is truly amazing. At times, like near Valparaiso, the road is CRAP. Yet 50 miles later, near West Lafayette, its smooth sailing!
Do you get to Indy often? I'm about 2 hours south, but I'm up there quite often on business.
Holler at me next time you're heading that way and perhaps I'll be near enough to get our cars together...kinda like a play group for kids!
- Pete
Do you get to Indy often? I'm about 2 hours south, but I'm up there quite often on business.
Holler at me next time you're heading that way and perhaps I'll be near enough to get our cars together...kinda like a play group for kids!
- Pete
10-17-2007, 10:44 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by lawguy' post='482960' date='Oct 17 2007, 11:40 PM
I've driven that stretch of I-65 that you're talking about dozens of times. The variance in the quality of road and the level of traffic is truly amazing. At times, like near Valparaiso, the road is CRAP. Yet 50 miles later, near West Lafayette, its smooth sailing!
Do you get to Indy often? I'm about 2 hours south, but I'm up there quite often on business.
Holler at me next time you're heading that way and perhaps I'll be near enough to get our cars together...kinda like a play group for kids!
- Pete
Do you get to Indy often? I'm about 2 hours south, but I'm up there quite often on business.
Holler at me next time you're heading that way and perhaps I'll be near enough to get our cars together...kinda like a play group for kids!
- Pete
Hey Pete ! are you still getting a 7 series? What is the status ?
Cheers
10-18-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='482882' date='Oct 17 2007, 07:58 PM
(doug_999, you can get the ventilated seats on the non-M cars... )
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Still have yet to see a 5-series on a dealer lot with them however. M5 is a different story....
10-18-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='482654' date='Oct 17 2007, 08:39 AM
I?ve owned my 550i for two years now and I think I enjoy it more now than ever - it still puts smile on my face every day.
The 550 handled every condition with ease - never faltered, never rattled, never surprised. Oh, and I averaged 26.7 miles per gallon for the whole trip. What a machine.
The 550 handled every condition with ease - never faltered, never rattled, never surprised. Oh, and I averaged 26.7 miles per gallon for the whole trip. What a machine.
10-18-2007, 05:56 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Titanium Silver, Step, Black Interior, Sports Pkg.,CWP,Comfort Access, Nav, Premium Sound, Sat. Radio
I agree with all your comments. I love my 550i too! Instant power and torque. So smooth......
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