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05-16-2007, 07:47 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
The M5 !!!
05-16-2007, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jtp1947' post='425081' date='May 16 2007, 08:54 AM
The M-5 all the way. How much is the dealer going to give you for your car?
05-16-2007, 09:00 AM
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My Ride: 2010 M5 alpine white, black full leather, etc.
Find an 07 550i with everything you want. Pocket a few thou and buy new now. I went "pre-owned" for many years and lemme tell ya, new is nice.
05-16-2007, 09:53 AM
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My Ride: '11 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity M Sport Carbon Black Cinnamon Brown Dark Bamboo Anthracite Headliner M Sports Pkg Convenience Pkg Active Steering Comfort Access Heated Front Seats Navigation Premium Hi-Fi
I would say M with how you've explained the price difference however, on the 08 550 w/msports kit - loaded and proper realtionship with dealer you may be able to get the $72,000 MSRP down closer to $65,000 - $68,000 on a buy or lease...if leasing, you would get an even better deal on th 08 550i with the lower MF...
05-16-2007, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by cader' post='425139' date='May 16 2007, 01:53 PM
I would say M with how you've explained the price difference however, on the 08 550 w/msports kit - loaded and proper realtionship with dealer you may be able to get the $72,000 MSRP down closer to $65,000 - $68,000 on a buy or lease...if leasing, you would get an even better deal on th 08 550i with the lower MF...
05-16-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1600' post='425155' date='May 16 2007, 12:21 PM
Its interesting...and I don't mean to sound impolite...honest...but for one, none of you with comments on this choice have owned a 550i!
I've driven the 545i sport for 3+ years and test driven the new 08 550i msport. I dont feel too much difference between the 2 however, plenty of refinements for me to make the decision on a new lease...as far as the 08 550i vs M5 I feel qualified to add my 2 cents because I was even closer to that same decision with MSRP of aprox $74,000 on the new 08 550i Msport. But, with the discount I received from dealer, MF, and the BMW loyalty program its a no-brainer on the 08 550i for me...
05-17-2007, 05:32 AM
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Drove the M5 yesterday...
OMG!!!
What a beast. The salesman had me jump on the freeway he bumped to 500hp and told me to punch it...
... I looked down and I was doing 145.
Now to convince the wife...
OMG!!!
What a beast. The salesman had me jump on the freeway he bumped to 500hp and told me to punch it...
... I looked down and I was doing 145.
Now to convince the wife...
05-17-2007, 06:06 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by tjleeland' post='424980' date='May 16 2007, 08:38 AM
My dealer called me yesterday. They just took in a used M5 with 3,125 miles. The guy who traded it in does this every year, he has to have the newest.
So, here are the problems:
I wasn't planning on trading in my 545 until Feb '08.
The 550i that I built up online came out to $72,545
They are asking $80,000 for the M5.
Options, 550i ?vs-M5
M5 ? No sunshades, we have a baby this is a problem
M5 ? No Sirius, little thing
M5 ? 500hp GOOD THING
M5 ? Original sticker was $87,xxx including gas guzzler.
Any input would be appreciated.
So, here are the problems:
I wasn't planning on trading in my 545 until Feb '08.
The 550i that I built up online came out to $72,545
They are asking $80,000 for the M5.
Options, 550i ?vs-M5
M5 ? No sunshades, we have a baby this is a problem
M5 ? No Sirius, little thing
M5 ? 500hp GOOD THING
M5 ? Original sticker was $87,xxx including gas guzzler.
Any input would be appreciated.
Cheers