ESS Supercharger for 545i, 550i
04-20-2011, 04:40 PM
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My Ride: 2006 Bmw 550i Sport 6 Speed--Black Sapphire/Gray Interior--
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Oem 19'' M6 Wheels...20% Tint All Around...Dinan CAI...Coming Soon:RPi Exhaust!!!
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04-20-2011, 08:38 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
04-21-2011, 02:44 AM
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2) Maintenance on my 550i is less than it would be with an M5.
3) My brother-in-law could put the SC kit on for no charge. He's a BMW tech.
4) I think $1 - 3K's is a slight exaggeration. I wouldn't buy an M5 with 100,000 miles on it.
5) Why not?
04-21-2011, 05:49 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
1) Because I already own my car and I'm too busy to search out a good deal on an M5.
2) Maintenance on my 550i is less than it would be with an M5.
3) My brother-in-law could put the SC kit on for no charge. He's a BMW tech.
4) I think $1 - 3K's is a slight exaggeration. I wouldn't buy an M5 with 100,000 miles on it.
5) Why not?
2) Maintenance on my 550i is less than it would be with an M5.
3) My brother-in-law could put the SC kit on for no charge. He's a BMW tech.
4) I think $1 - 3K's is a slight exaggeration. I wouldn't buy an M5 with 100,000 miles on it.
5) Why not?
After you put a supercharger on the 550 I believe the maintenance costs will increase.
But yes, it would still be cheaper than an M5
04-21-2011, 06:17 AM
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My Ride: 07 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Steptronic, Sport, Premium, Nav, Sat. Radio, Logic 7, Comfort Access, Rear Sunshade.
The supercharger is virtually maintenance free. Maintenance costs on M cars are always higher than non-M due to the exotic nature of their design. Higher tolerances, higher performance parts, and low production numbers equate to higher cost to maintain.
04-21-2011, 06:25 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
Wouldn't you agree?