750i Sport vs 550i Sport
01-12-2008, 09:12 PM
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OK - it's late here in Boston, but I just got back from the Pats game and am still pumped up . . .
I drove a friend's 750 sport down to Foxboro and my 550 sport back. It's really amazing how different the two cars are. The 7er is really a beautiful and smooth driving car, but the thin steering wheel (even on the sport model), the lack of active steering (I know you won't miss it if you've never had it, but once you drive with it, how do you go back?), and the relative lack of handling make it more like a Merc than a BMW for me. And I've got to tell you, the interior of the 7er is an amazing ergonomic mess. I've often felt that the 5er's interior is so stark as to make it unluxury-like. That's just wrong.
So I was pretty excited after the Pat's win and drove home pretty aggressively in the 5er. Fun, fun, fun. I've fallen in love with my car all over again . . .
I drove a friend's 750 sport down to Foxboro and my 550 sport back. It's really amazing how different the two cars are. The 7er is really a beautiful and smooth driving car, but the thin steering wheel (even on the sport model), the lack of active steering (I know you won't miss it if you've never had it, but once you drive with it, how do you go back?), and the relative lack of handling make it more like a Merc than a BMW for me. And I've got to tell you, the interior of the 7er is an amazing ergonomic mess. I've often felt that the 5er's interior is so stark as to make it unluxury-like. That's just wrong.
So I was pretty excited after the Pat's win and drove home pretty aggressively in the 5er. Fun, fun, fun. I've fallen in love with my car all over again . . .
01-12-2008, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hinckley' post='517126' date='Jan 13 2008, 12:12 AM
OK - it's late here in Boston, but I just got back from the Pats game and am still pumped up . . .
I drove a friend's 750 sport down to Foxboro and my 550 sport back. It's really amazing how different the two cars are. The 7er is really a beautiful and smooth driving car, but the thin steering wheel (even on the sport model), the lack of active steering (I know you won't miss it if you've never had it, but once you drive with it, how do you go back?), and the relative lack of handling make it more like a Merc than a BMW for me. And I've got to tell you, the interior of the 7er is an amazing ergonomic mess. I've often felt that the 5er's interior is so stark as to make it unluxury-like. That's just wrong.
So I was pretty excited after the Pat's win and drove home pretty aggressively in the 5er. Fun, fun, fun. I've fallen in love with my car all over again . . .
I drove a friend's 750 sport down to Foxboro and my 550 sport back. It's really amazing how different the two cars are. The 7er is really a beautiful and smooth driving car, but the thin steering wheel (even on the sport model), the lack of active steering (I know you won't miss it if you've never had it, but once you drive with it, how do you go back?), and the relative lack of handling make it more like a Merc than a BMW for me. And I've got to tell you, the interior of the 7er is an amazing ergonomic mess. I've often felt that the 5er's interior is so stark as to make it unluxury-like. That's just wrong.
So I was pretty excited after the Pat's win and drove home pretty aggressively in the 5er. Fun, fun, fun. I've fallen in love with my car all over again . . .
And nice game there Pats fans. We're pretty pumped-up here in Lambeau-land today too.
01-13-2008, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by MadTown 550i' post='517136' date='Jan 13 2008, 01:33 AM
I had the same feeling after driving a 750 and appreciated my 550 even more.
And nice game there Pats fans. We're pretty pumped-up here in Lambeau-land today too.
And nice game there Pats fans. We're pretty pumped-up here in Lambeau-land today too.
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I recently moved from an e38 '01 740 to an '07 530xi; here's what I miss:
What I don't miss:
What I like about the e60:
What I don't "like" as much:
I gave a new Seven lots of thought ... but spending an additional 25K wasn't part of the plan this year.
- Roomy comfortable passenger accommodations front and rear
- Panache - it's a Seven!
- V-8 Power (with a capital P)
- Good handling highway cruiser - esp with PZero's
- Great Brakes
What I don't miss:
- Problematic transmission, cooling system, suspension repairs
- Resale price plummets
What I like about the e60:
- Crisp handling, nimble
- Great seats
- Mid-sized
- BMW warranty (too expensive being on your own with an older BMW)
- Features like better BT technology and "comfort access"
- Strong resale value (really anticipating diesel availability in the USA! - first BMW was '86 524td - loved it!)
What I don't "like" as much:
- Looks less significant (it's not a "Seven")
- Features abound ... took two weeks studying the on-line owners manual to prep for purchase
- Electronics take too long to boot (esp PDC). Dealer will examine at next service.
- Sports suspension and RFT feel harsh on rough secondary roads
- My spouse wants to drive it!
I gave a new Seven lots of thought ... but spending an additional 25K wasn't part of the plan this year.
01-13-2008, 07:49 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
7rs and 5rs are defineatly two different vehicals which are tops in there respective classes. With my growing famiy, I think the 7 will be my next bmw of choice...once the newest version arrives (hopefully with more power)! It would be nice if it handled closer to the 550 or even better like a 335! 
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Originally Posted by hinckley' post='517231' date='Jan 13 2008, 08:33 AM
Classic, classic game up in Green Bay. Pats-Packers Superbowl would be amazing. Not to stray too far off the real topic, but how about a swap? - Red Sox - Yankees tickets at Fenway for Packers - Bears tickets at Lambeau . . . (btw, I'm serious!!)
I'll send you a PM.
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