Changed my order from a 535 to a 550
07-13-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by iversonm' post='447391' date='Jul 13 2007, 03:37 PM
What I didn't say before is that I'm in the same boat. I changed my order 4 days ago to a 550.
Welcome aboard! 
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07-13-2007, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='447396' date='Jul 13 2007, 04:49 PM
Welcome aboard! Lou
Needless to say, I can hardly wait to get the car. Too bad I'm trying to plan an ED for late October/Early November. I have a long six months until the car is redelivered here in the states.
On the other hand, I can't wait to get it out on the A92 Northeast of Munich.
07-15-2007, 08:32 AM
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During my 15K service a couple of weeks ago, I discussed this topic with my SA. His response which was a good one "There are still a few cigar chompers out there that want the growl of a V-8"
07-16-2007, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='448076' date='Jul 15 2007, 12:32 PM
"There are still a few cigar chompers out there that want the growl of a V-8"
With the proposed fuel economy increases, I'd guess that they're going to become a bit more rare and expensive. Carpe diem.
My other "rationalization" was some of the issues with fuel pumps and injectors on the new GDI motors. Giving them another model year or so to work out the bugs might be a good idea.
(Yea, that's it! See! It was a logical decision about reliability. It's not about the the M-Sport kit, Carbon Black, or a big V8.
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07-16-2007, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pa550' post='448347' date='Jul 16 2007, 08:41 AM
You simply can't beat the torque of the V-8.
07-22-2007, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by enelrojo' post='447311' date='Jul 13 2007, 01:36 PM
I love both cars.
It makes no difference to me which car you choose.
I would like to point out that, in your cost comparison, you use cost to justify your choice by including the additional expense of new wheels and tires for the 535i, but not the 550i. Rationalize the purchase anyway you wish. The cost differential between the two cars similarly equipped will be about $8000.00.
Cost was not an issue for me. I could have gone either way. On a different day I may chosen a 550i. Some days I still wish I had chosen a 550i, some days I'm glad I didn't. Today happens to be one of the days I would like to get into a 550i. You may describe this as a dual personality.
It is because of this dual personality that I chose a 535i. Some days I want a "luxury car" that offers exceptional performance, and some days I want a "performance car" that offers exceptional luxury. In my opinion, the 535i does this better than the 550i. My perception of the 550i Sport is that it is singularly a "performance car" with exceptional luxury, and there is nothing wrong with that if that fits your needs.
I have absolutely no interest in initiating or participating in a 535i vs 550i debate (pi$'g contest) as we have seen previously on this forum. Both cars are outstanding in their own ways, as are the 528i's. No one is foolish, inferior, or wrong for choosing one versus the other. If you have chosen a car that is true to your needs, you have selected well.
Good luck with your purchase. I hope it brings you joy.
It makes no difference to me which car you choose.
I would like to point out that, in your cost comparison, you use cost to justify your choice by including the additional expense of new wheels and tires for the 535i, but not the 550i. Rationalize the purchase anyway you wish. The cost differential between the two cars similarly equipped will be about $8000.00.
Cost was not an issue for me. I could have gone either way. On a different day I may chosen a 550i. Some days I still wish I had chosen a 550i, some days I'm glad I didn't. Today happens to be one of the days I would like to get into a 550i. You may describe this as a dual personality.
It is because of this dual personality that I chose a 535i. Some days I want a "luxury car" that offers exceptional performance, and some days I want a "performance car" that offers exceptional luxury. In my opinion, the 535i does this better than the 550i. My perception of the 550i Sport is that it is singularly a "performance car" with exceptional luxury, and there is nothing wrong with that if that fits your needs.
I have absolutely no interest in initiating or participating in a 535i vs 550i debate (pi$'g contest) as we have seen previously on this forum. Both cars are outstanding in their own ways, as are the 528i's. No one is foolish, inferior, or wrong for choosing one versus the other. If you have chosen a car that is true to your needs, you have selected well.
Good luck with your purchase. I hope it brings you joy.
07-22-2007, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by iversonm' post='448336' date='Jul 16 2007, 01:53 PM
.... and I've never had a V8.
.....Carpe diem.
.....Carpe diem.