Finally got my 550i
05-13-2006, 12:47 AM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
2006 X5 3.0, Black/Black, Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Headlight, NAV, Rear Climate Pkg, Anthracite Trim
Well guys I finally picked my car today 
The vessel it was on was 17 days late to port it was the worst 17 days of my life. It got to VPC on the 10th and it was released to the trucking company the same day I really got lucky that they finished the car early.
Here's some of the things I noticed about the 550i. Let me tell you guys this car is a monster as soon as you step on the gas it just wanna take off when I drove it off the lot i gave it some gas and the RPM just jumped to 5k
this car has so much torque its just amazing. Like many people have said the engine is silky smooth its the best car i ever driven.
The comfort seats are amazing too really really comfortable. But after seating in my friends 750Li with ventilated seats makes me wish I ordered those seats too
oh well next time.
Also the navigation is different than the 750Li when the 750's nav's in perspective view it shows the streets name but I tried the perspective view in my car and it doesn't show any street names at all. Is there an option for me to get the street names out in perspective view? Kind of disappointed at that.
Lets get to the SMG. I got to say after reading alot of posts about how bad the SMG is I was kind of worried about it but let me tell you, this is by far the best transmission I've driven. At first it was kind of jerky but after a few blocks it was as smooth as Steptronics. Sometimes when I shift from 1 to 2 its still jerks alittle but not too bad. As long as you let off the gas a tiny bit when you shift its gonna be smooth. The ARS works well too it makes the car so stable its an incredible technology.
Comfort Access is working perfectly too. No problems unlocking the doors at all I tried all 4 doors it works great. Locking the doors work perfectly too as long as you leave your thumb where the key hole is for 2 secs and the door looks. Awesome option
Here are some pics of the car there's more in my photo album. Thanks again guys for helping me through the waiting period
P.S oh yeah the steering wheel is straight too I was worried about that subject too.
The vessel it was on was 17 days late to port it was the worst 17 days of my life. It got to VPC on the 10th and it was released to the trucking company the same day I really got lucky that they finished the car early. Here's some of the things I noticed about the 550i. Let me tell you guys this car is a monster as soon as you step on the gas it just wanna take off when I drove it off the lot i gave it some gas and the RPM just jumped to 5k
this car has so much torque its just amazing. Like many people have said the engine is silky smooth its the best car i ever driven. The comfort seats are amazing too really really comfortable. But after seating in my friends 750Li with ventilated seats makes me wish I ordered those seats too
oh well next time. Also the navigation is different than the 750Li when the 750's nav's in perspective view it shows the streets name but I tried the perspective view in my car and it doesn't show any street names at all. Is there an option for me to get the street names out in perspective view? Kind of disappointed at that.
Lets get to the SMG. I got to say after reading alot of posts about how bad the SMG is I was kind of worried about it but let me tell you, this is by far the best transmission I've driven. At first it was kind of jerky but after a few blocks it was as smooth as Steptronics. Sometimes when I shift from 1 to 2 its still jerks alittle but not too bad. As long as you let off the gas a tiny bit when you shift its gonna be smooth
. The ARS works well too it makes the car so stable its an incredible technology.Comfort Access is working perfectly too. No problems unlocking the doors at all I tried all 4 doors it works great. Locking the doors work perfectly too as long as you leave your thumb where the key hole is for 2 secs and the door looks. Awesome option
Here are some pics of the car there's more in my photo album. Thanks again guys for helping me through the waiting period
P.S oh yeah the steering wheel is straight too
I was worried about that subject too.
05-13-2006, 01:47 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
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05-13-2006, 02:03 AM
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msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
Congrats!!! Great color choice!
05-13-2006, 02:08 AM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
congrats man
make sure you enjoy it
make sure you enjoy it
05-13-2006, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='281801' date='May 13 2006, 03:47 AM
Well guys I finally picked my car today The vessel it was on was 17 days late to port it was the worst 17 days of my life. It got to VPC on the 10th and it was released to the trucking company the same day I really got lucky that they finished the car early.
Here's some of the things I noticed about the 550i. Let me tell you guys this car is a monster as soon as you step on the gas it just wanna take off when I drove it off the lot i gave it some gas and the RPM just jumped to 5k this car has so much torque its just amazing. Like many people have said the engine is silky smooth its the best car i ever driven.
The comfort seats are amazing too really really comfortable. But after seating in my friends 750Li with ventilated seats makes me wish I ordered those seats too oh well next time.
Also the navigation is different than the 750Li when the 750's nav's in perspective view it shows the streets name but I tried the perspective view in my car and it doesn't show any street names at all. Is there an option for me to get the street names out in perspective view? Kind of disappointed at that.
Lets get to the SMG. I got to say after reading alot of posts about how bad the SMG is I was kind of worried about it but let me tell you, this is by far the best transmission I've driven. At first it was kind of jerky but after a few blocks it was as smooth as Steptronics. Sometimes when I shift from 1 to 2 its still jerks alittle but not too bad. As long as you let off the gas a tiny bit when you shift its gonna be smooth. The ARS works well too it makes the car so stable its an incredible technology.
Comfort Access is working perfectly too. No problems unlocking the doors at all I tried all 4 doors it works great. Locking the doors work perfectly too as long as you leave your thumb where the key hole is for 2 secs and the door looks. Awesome option
Here are some pics of the car there's more in my photo album. Thanks again guys for helping me through the waiting period
P.S oh yeah the steering wheel is straight too I was worried about that subject too.
The vessel it was on was 17 days late to port it was the worst 17 days of my life. It got to VPC on the 10th and it was released to the trucking company the same day I really got lucky that they finished the car early. Here's some of the things I noticed about the 550i. Let me tell you guys this car is a monster as soon as you step on the gas it just wanna take off when I drove it off the lot i gave it some gas and the RPM just jumped to 5k
this car has so much torque its just amazing. Like many people have said the engine is silky smooth its the best car i ever driven. The comfort seats are amazing too really really comfortable. But after seating in my friends 750Li with ventilated seats makes me wish I ordered those seats too
oh well next time. Also the navigation is different than the 750Li when the 750's nav's in perspective view it shows the streets name but I tried the perspective view in my car and it doesn't show any street names at all. Is there an option for me to get the street names out in perspective view? Kind of disappointed at that.
Lets get to the SMG. I got to say after reading alot of posts about how bad the SMG is I was kind of worried about it but let me tell you, this is by far the best transmission I've driven. At first it was kind of jerky but after a few blocks it was as smooth as Steptronics. Sometimes when I shift from 1 to 2 its still jerks alittle but not too bad. As long as you let off the gas a tiny bit when you shift its gonna be smooth
. The ARS works well too it makes the car so stable its an incredible technology.Comfort Access is working perfectly too. No problems unlocking the doors at all I tried all 4 doors it works great. Locking the doors work perfectly too as long as you leave your thumb where the key hole is for 2 secs and the door looks. Awesome option
Here are some pics of the car there's more in my photo album. Thanks again guys for helping me through the waiting period
P.S oh yeah the steering wheel is straight too
I was worried about that subject too.
05-13-2006, 06:15 AM
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My Ride: '06 550i 6 Speed MT, Navigation, PDC, Cold Weather Pkg, Logic7, Prem Pkg, Sport Pkg, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Comfort Access, HUD, Alpine White on Black Dakota & a Big Grin ;-) <---- On the vessel from Germany...
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Congrats!
Ahhh! I remember the feeling as if it was only 3 weeks ago...
Now URGENT... Red reflectors & Hardwire your V1...
Ahhh! I remember the feeling as if it was only 3 weeks ago...
Now URGENT... Red reflectors & Hardwire your V1...
05-13-2006, 07:16 AM
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very nice. noticed the valentine and the 11-99 foundation frame. don't they cancel each other out? 
congrats on the new ride. here's to a quick break in period
congrats on the new ride. here's to a quick break in period
05-13-2006, 10:20 AM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
2006 X5 3.0, Black/Black, Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Headlight, NAV, Rear Climate Pkg, Anthracite Trim
Originally Posted by SRV' post='281819' date='May 13 2006, 04:43 AM
WHat a nice car. I like the fact that you get things done early too. For example, looks like you hung your Christmas lights seven months ahead of time. Congrats on the ride. How long did it take to get?
I ordered it on March 8th and Delivered on May 12th