550i's?
12-09-2008, 04:39 AM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='740895' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:53 PM
Best car I've ever owned - bar none
Perfect blend of Snort, Sport, Luxury and Comfort
If the price difftl isn't too large for you, strongly consider an LCI 08 model year.
The sport tuned exhaust, M Aero Package and Sport Auto Transmission alone make it worthwhile (and no run flat tires either).
Perfect blend of Snort, Sport, Luxury and Comfort
If the price difftl isn't too large for you, strongly consider an LCI 08 model year.
The sport tuned exhaust, M Aero Package and Sport Auto Transmission alone make it worthwhile (and no run flat tires either).
12-09-2008, 07:56 AM
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My Ride: Week 17 Build, 2008 E60 535d M Sport - Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Automatic gearbox, Steering Wheel Heating, M Double Spoke 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Auto-Dim+Exterior Mirror, Comfort seats, Front Seat Heating, Aluminium Pentan interior trim,DAB Tuner, TV Function, BMW Individual Audio System 825W !!
Originally Posted by ponnu' post='740919' date='Dec 9 2008, 03:23 AM
Its perfect time to buy a 550 - low gas price, high end cars not moving (good deals), several promotions.. etc
12-09-2008, 08:58 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by studavis' post='741131' date='Dec 9 2008, 03:34 AM
The 550i is the benchmark to which all other sports sedans are judged. Beautiful flowing lines produce a stunningly pleasing exterior, a silky smooth drive train, and acceleration that will pull your top plate loose. Arguably the finest seats ever placed in an automobile not built in Stuggart, and an interior that looks and feels like the inside of a coach wallet. Get the sports package, consider the cold weather package, and if equipped with run flats, donate them to a worthy charity. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.
Not a very good argument for the 550i at all; nothing mentioned that differentiates it from the other 5s. I'm just messin' with ya, of course. 
On point, when you [the OP] drive that 550i, you're gonna tell yourself that you were crazy to have "settled" for a 525i!
This is my first ever BMW, and I don't think I could be happy with any other 5-series; the 535i just didn't quite cut it for me and the M5's price is just to high for me along with its Mack truck fuel economy.
12-09-2008, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: 07' 550i sport; Sapphire Black/Auburn; sport package; steptronic; navigation with R.T.T.I.; heads up; cold weather package; Logic-7; BMW MOST ipod kit; Motorola V3 snap-in adapter; rear heated seats and rear shades; anthracite headliner; sirrius sat. radio; M-aero kit; OEM style 166 Wheels with 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear Michelin PS2s.
Originally Posted by E60525' post='740870' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:20 PM
I am thinking of trading in my 04 525 for a 07 550i. I have never driven a 550i, but know that it packs a mean punch. Any advice, input regarding the car?
thank you
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Good luck.
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12-09-2008, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='741333' date='Dec 9 2008, 10:56 AM
If only we had fuel prices like yours...