Does this 550 look right?
02-06-2009, 02:52 AM
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(I apologize in advance if it's bad form to post in more than one forum)
I came across this "550i sport" on Craigslist but three things don't look right - the ride height, the seats, and the steering wheel. I'm not too versed on what the '07 sports package cars came with. Can anyone help? Good deal or stay away?
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1020735234.html
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I came across this "550i sport" on Craigslist but three things don't look right - the ride height, the seats, and the steering wheel. I'm not too versed on what the '07 sports package cars came with. Can anyone help? Good deal or stay away?
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1020735234.html
Thanks.
02-06-2009, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bimmerturn' post='786652' date='Feb 6 2009, 06:57 AM
I believe Sport Pkg comes with the comfort seats and this car does not have them so I don't think it has Sports Pkg.
02-06-2009, 03:09 AM
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The the ride height dosn?t look right, mine hasent got any pakage or equipment (yet) and it isn?t that heigh, the rest looks right. But he sould have just changet his wheels for the sales picture and taken the pictures directly after, that could explain the ride height.
02-06-2009, 03:13 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
It's a 550, look at the engine pictures. But the car sits too high and doesn't have a sport steering wheel. I believe the shadow line trim is what's deceiving.
02-06-2009, 03:14 AM
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Hmm, VIN number checks out:
Chassis number CN93502
Vehicle code NB53
Series E60
Model 550i
Body type saloon
Catalog model USA
Production date 2006 / 03
Engine N62N
Transmission Unknown
Steering Left
Catalyzer YES
Chassis number CN93502
Vehicle code NB53
Series E60
Model 550i
Body type saloon
Catalog model USA
Production date 2006 / 03
Engine N62N
Transmission Unknown
Steering Left
Catalyzer YES
02-06-2009, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='786657' date='Feb 6 2009, 07:13 AM
It's a 550, look at the engine pictures. But the car sits too high and doesn't have a sport steering wheel. I believe the shadow line trim is what's deceiving.
02-06-2009, 05:30 AM
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By looking at the craigslist ad description and the pics it appears that the car does not actually have the Sport package (In 2007 that included comfort seats, sport steering wheel, shadowline trim, ARS, etc.). It does appear that the owner did add the 18 inch wheels and shadowline trim (that were part of the Sport package for US customers) at some point after the car was delivered.