Damn! No 550i for me or any other Filipino :(
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I went to all the dealers in the city and all of them won't import a 550i! They all said there was little demand for a V8 mid-size luxury sedan. I guess that is the reason why I don't see any 550is, E500s, A6 4.2s or S/XF-Type V8s in this country. Most luxury cars here are driven by Chauffeurs. Most of the 320ds or C200s that I see are not driven by the owner! The good news is even if I settle for a 530i I get a top of the line 5er. The 530i and 530d are the 2 models on top of the 5-series range here in Manila.
**Even 530ds here are rare **
**Even 530ds here are rare **
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Hey. im in the Philippines as well. I wouldnt be surprised if they would put one on order for you but im sure they'll ask for a big downpayment for it. Try Prestige in Makati or Klassik in Greenhills.
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Originally Posted by 5er_ooomph' post='901538' date='Jun 5 2009, 01:04 AM
I went to all the dealers in the city and all of them won't import a 550i! They all said there was little demand for a V8 mid-size luxury sedan. I guess that is the reason why I don't see any 550is, E500s, A6 4.2s or S/XF-Type V8s in this country. Most luxury cars here are driven by Chauffeurs. Most of the 320ds or C200s that I see are not driven by the owner! The good news is even if I settle for a 530i I get a top of the line 5er. The 530i and 530d are the 2 models on top of the 5-series range here in Manila.
**Even 530ds here are rare **
**Even 530ds here are rare **
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Maybe Filipinos who actually live in the Philippines. Seriously, that sucks.
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Well that really sucks. I would think that you could find some dealer to specially import one for you. Or you coulf buy one in another country and have it shipped. But I bet it would be an absolute fortune.
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Originally Posted by JECAR' post='901568' date='Jun 5 2009, 05:11 PM
Hey. im in the Philippines as well. I wouldnt be surprised if they would put one on order for you but im sure they'll ask for a big downpayment for it. Try Prestige in Makati or Klassik in Greenhills.
I tried Prestige in Makati, Klassik in Greenhills, Autozentrum in Alabang and Autohaus in Quezon city.
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Originally Posted by 5er_ooomph' post='901538' date='Jun 5 2009, 03:04 AM
I went to all the dealers in the city and all of them won't import a 550i! They all said there was little demand for a V8 mid-size luxury sedan. I guess that is the reason why I don't see any 550is, E500s, A6 4.2s or S/XF-Type V8s in this country. Most luxury cars here are driven by Chauffeurs. Most of the 320ds or C200s that I see are not driven by the owner! The good news is even if I settle for a 530i I get a top of the line 5er. The 530i and 530d are the 2 models on top of the 5-series range here in Manila.
**Even 530ds here are rare **
**Even 530ds here are rare **
Just so you know, members who respond to your OP 530 compared to 550 are looking for you..
Back to topic, buy a 550i outside the Philippines and have it shipped.