Any Comments on My New 550i Order
05-24-2009, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='888309' date='May 24 2009, 11:33 AM
Hi,
I am going into the dealer today to order a new 2010 550i.
Here is the Package:
Carbon Black Metallic
Black Dakota Leather
Ventilated Seats
M Sport Package--ARS
Value Package (NAV and Ipod/US
Comfort Acess
Power Rear Sunshade With Manual Side Window
HD Radio/Satellite
Premium Logic 7 Radio
Heads-Up Display
What is the best color for the trim for black/black (Bamboo?)?
What kind of transmission features should I get? Sport Auto Transmission with Paddles?
What about Active Steering?
Do I need to worry about the type of seat that I get, or will I automatically get the best seat for this model (comfort vs. sport)?
Could anyone make the case to talk me into the 535i instead? I don't like wasting fuel if I do not need the extra horsepower, but the 550i is the 550i. When you "up" the regular 535i with the M Package, is the only other difference the engine (you also have to pay $1900 for NAV, which is not in the value package and you have to buy some extra comfort package stuff)?
Am I missing anything?
I am going into the dealer today to order a new 2010 550i.
Here is the Package:
Carbon Black Metallic
Black Dakota Leather
Ventilated Seats
M Sport Package--ARS
Value Package (NAV and Ipod/US
Comfort Acess
Power Rear Sunshade With Manual Side Window
HD Radio/Satellite
Premium Logic 7 Radio
Heads-Up Display
What is the best color for the trim for black/black (Bamboo?)?
What kind of transmission features should I get? Sport Auto Transmission with Paddles?
What about Active Steering?
Do I need to worry about the type of seat that I get, or will I automatically get the best seat for this model (comfort vs. sport)?
Could anyone make the case to talk me into the 535i instead? I don't like wasting fuel if I do not need the extra horsepower, but the 550i is the 550i. When you "up" the regular 535i with the M Package, is the only other difference the engine (you also have to pay $1900 for NAV, which is not in the value package and you have to buy some extra comfort package stuff)?
Am I missing anything?
What is the best color for the trim for black/black - Aluminium.
Sport auto
AS will make the car handle better 99.9% of time for most people
Seats that come with the sport package are fine (the best they offer on E60)
05-24-2009, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank5er' post='888323' date='May 24 2009, 11:57 AM
+1 550i 
IMHO, based on what comes std with the 550i plus a plethora of available options and if you were to match all of the options on the 535i, you'd end up paying just a little more for a bigger engine.
+SAT with Paddles
oh..lucky!
IMHO, based on what comes std with the 550i plus a plethora of available options and if you were to match all of the options on the 535i, you'd end up paying just a little more for a bigger engine.+SAT with Paddles
oh..lucky!
05-24-2009, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='888309' date='May 24 2009, 11:33 AM
Hi,
I am going into the dealer today to order a new 2010 550i.
Here is the Package:
Carbon Black Metallic
Black Dakota Leather
Ventilated Seats
M Sport Package--ARS
Value Package (NAV and Ipod/US
Comfort Acess
Power Rear Sunshade With Manual Side Window
HD Radio/Satellite
Premium Logic 7 Radio
Heads-Up Display
What is the best color for the trim for black/black (Bamboo?)?
What kind of transmission features should I get? Sport Auto Transmission with Paddles?
What about Active Steering?
Do I need to worry about the type of seat that I get, or will I automatically get the best seat for this model (comfort vs. sport)?
Could anyone make the case to talk me into the 535i instead? I don't like wasting fuel if I do not need the extra horsepower, but the 550i is the 550i. When you "up" the regular 535i with the M Package, is the only other difference the engine (you also have to pay $1900 for NAV, which is not in the value package and you have to buy some extra comfort package stuff)?
Am I missing anything?
I am going into the dealer today to order a new 2010 550i.
Here is the Package:
Carbon Black Metallic
Black Dakota Leather
Ventilated Seats
M Sport Package--ARS
Value Package (NAV and Ipod/US
Comfort Acess
Power Rear Sunshade With Manual Side Window
HD Radio/Satellite
Premium Logic 7 Radio
Heads-Up Display
What is the best color for the trim for black/black (Bamboo?)?
What kind of transmission features should I get? Sport Auto Transmission with Paddles?
What about Active Steering?
Do I need to worry about the type of seat that I get, or will I automatically get the best seat for this model (comfort vs. sport)?
Could anyone make the case to talk me into the 535i instead? I don't like wasting fuel if I do not need the extra horsepower, but the 550i is the 550i. When you "up" the regular 535i with the M Package, is the only other difference the engine (you also have to pay $1900 for NAV, which is not in the value package and you have to buy some extra comfort package stuff)?
Am I missing anything?
A CASE FOR 535: YOU GET IT WITH THE SPORT PACK - NOT THE M-SPORT PACK. THE MONEY YOU SAVE YOU SPEND ON A SET OF RIMS AND AN UMNITZA M5 BODY (WHICH IS DEFINITELY BETTER LOOKING THAN THE M-TECH, AS MOST PEOPLE AGREE NOW). You will have a much more agile performer, due to the lower weight of the 535 and a much more balanced handler, again, due to the weight and distribution of thereof. Honestly, buyng a 550 is just uselss - either go for broke and get an M5 already or get the 535i.
And I would not get a car with an automatic, had I been ordering it new from the dealer, but if you must, do get the paddles - they'll come in REALLY handy.
And yes, bamboo anthracite is your color for the black interior.
GL
05-24-2009, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='889025' date='May 25 2009, 01:02 AM
Black Dakota Leather and Ventilated Seats? Do they come together?
What is the best color for the trim for black/black - Aluminium.
Sport auto
AS will make the car handle better 99.9% of time for most people
Seats that come with the sport package are fine (the best they offer on E60)
What is the best color for the trim for black/black - Aluminium.
Sport auto
AS will make the car handle better 99.9% of time for most people
Seats that come with the sport package are fine (the best they offer on E60)
The anthracite headliner is much much bettern looking with a black interior than the standard gray headliner. I'd get it and it is not too expensive. My 2003 E390 540i Sport had a anthracite headline while my current 2009 550i Sport does not have it. I really miss the look of the anthracite headliner.
05-24-2009, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='889033' date='May 25 2009, 01:18 AM
The anthracite headliner is much much bettern looking with a black interior than the standard gray headliner.
05-24-2009, 09:22 PM
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if you're looking for power I would go with 535, but if not and just for show I would go with the 550.
My old 550 (rpi scoops, Remus quad exhaust, S did some runs against a modded 535 member dbae1987 (not sure what exactly the mods are) and my 550 has no chance of winning. The 535 is a monster when correctly modded.
My old 550 (rpi scoops, Remus quad exhaust, S
did some runs against a modded 535 member dbae1987 (not sure what exactly the mods are) and my 550 has no chance of winning. The 535 is a monster when correctly modded.
05-24-2009, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='889035' date='May 25 2009, 01:20 AM
I know that you can probably have a headliner custom-made, but any idea how much that would actually cost?
05-24-2009, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='889040' date='May 25 2009, 01:26 AM
There are posts on that topic. Use the search function to find them. As I recall, it was expensive. It's a lot cheaper ot just order the Anthracite headliner from the factory.
05-24-2009, 09:51 PM
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That's just about a perfect spec other than your omission of active steering - AS is a must have option in my view.
Good luck with the order!
Good luck with the order!