Buying 2008 550i, What Option Package is Must?
09-30-2011, 07:58 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I,Space Grey,Hud,Cold Weather,M - Sport, matched GP Thunder headlights and Fogs,,Smoked Badges, Night Vision, Heated Seats,Rear Sunshades, Aux Audio, SAT, NAV, Black Grills, Sprint Booster, Dinan Cold Air, Stage 2 Dinan Software.....More to come soon
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09-30-2011, 10:57 AM
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My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho
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2 for sure.
09-30-2011, 03:11 PM
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Thanks, I will go with #2.
Only problem with that is that it is out of state, and I never seen the car in person. I don't know how it drives as well. (I test drove 4 BMW 550i, but everyone had some problem like rough shifts, wind noise from front wind shield above 60mph, vibration)
hopefully this one is good that I can just buy and drive right back to my home =)
Only problem with that is that it is out of state, and I never seen the car in person. I don't know how it drives as well. (I test drove 4 BMW 550i, but everyone had some problem like rough shifts, wind noise from front wind shield above 60mph, vibration)
hopefully this one is good that I can just buy and drive right back to my home =)
10-01-2011, 12:53 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Sport CPO Space Age Grey
CPO is the only way to go. It's worth a few extra thousand. I drove a few 08 550i w/ HUD and w/o HUD.
If you use navigation a lot, HUD is awesome, directions on the w/shield is awesome.
If you use navigation a lot, HUD is awesome, directions on the w/shield is awesome.
10-01-2011, 01:37 PM
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I agree with both of these guys. I'd take number 2 all the way. The steering wheels shifter are fun too, they add another dimension to you're driving experience on fast country roads. I have a 2007 Sport w the SMG manual tranny. I went that route vs a pure manual with a clutch pedal. I really enjoy the car and the ability to really control the gear selection when I want to. Have fun with it!
10-01-2011, 10:30 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Sport Alpine White
Options: Nav, Cold Weather Pkg, Comfort Pkg, Black Dakota Leather, Folding Rear Seat
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Car 2 for sure. I have both paddle shifters and sunshades, I use the paddle shifters more otten. Welcome (almost) to the club!
10-02-2011, 07:07 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport pak. all the other goodies..
MODS: M5 front, sides, aFe throttle body spacer, RPI Red scoop, amber angle eyes, powder coated sport rims, tinted tail lights. smoked side blinkers, color of car and rims roundels, real carbon fiber roof spoiler, 550i number flat black, LED license plate lights, MTX 12' sub, dyno mat, tinted Windows, flat black grill, flat black exhaust tips, light smoke headlight tint, foged out eyelash, velocity booster.
dose car #2 have shiter in the back seat??? thats a must....
jkkkk
that question was as dumb as yours (no hate) 
... car two for sure!! 
jkkkk
that question was as dumb as yours (no hate) ... car two for sure!!