Going from '06 330ci cab to a 5-series - which model?
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Originally Posted by bjsbuds' post='748085' date='Dec 18 2008, 12:55 PM
I am hoping to stay in the low 30's
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wow, the 5 series is not an 'old people' car. whoever thinks of that is dumb 
the 7 series, maybe. but definitely not the 5!
take a look at some of our members modded 5 and you'll change your opinion
the 7 series, maybe. but definitely not the 5!
take a look at some of our members modded 5 and you'll change your opinion
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Originally Posted by ObD' post='747983' date='Dec 18 2008, 01:05 PM
Since you obviously like the M-tech bodywork, get the 550i ... just not in tampon. 
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='748165' date='Dec 18 2008, 05:24 PM
i think if you want a 550 then hells yea its the way to go.. sport is great although i thought 08's and up came stock with the m-tech, so youll have to add that on,but we can help you spend your money wisely.. dont sweat it.. i
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='748260' date='Dec 18 2008, 06:25 PM
+1...From 2008 and up the 550i Sport come with m-tech and 172's, oh...and "shadowline" exhaust tips.
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Originally Posted by ktlocklear' post='748285' date='Dec 18 2008, 08:35 PM
He's wanting to stay in the low $30's.....I kinda doubt you'll find a '08 550 that cheap
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Test driving a 545i tomorrow morning. That's all my local BMW store has in stock with the Sports Package, a must for me. If I love it, I'll be on the hunt for the next two weeks for either a 545i or a 550i.
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Originally Posted by bjsbuds' post='748713' date='Dec 19 2008, 10:26 AM
Test driving a 545i tomorrow morning. That's all my local BMW store has in stock with the Sports Package, a must for me. If I love it, I'll be on the hunt for the next two weeks for either a 545i or a 550i.
, and all they have to sell is a 550i without Sport Pkg. I am going to drive it just to see if I can make the switch from a 3-series to a 5-series. I have looked at BMW dealers within a 120 mile radius on BMWUSA's web site, and no one has a 545i or 550i with Sport Pkg. Must be BMW recent financing offers on 2005 & 2006 has helped used car sales. Or is the Sport Pkg just hard to come by?
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Its 12 hours away, but its a 2006 550 sport. with low miles. Merry Christmas. 
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2006
Make: BMW
Model: 550
Trim: I
Mileage: 26,874
Exterior Color: Mystic Blue Metallic
Interior Color: Beige w/Dakota Leather Upholstery
Stock Number: K0486
Internet Price: $36,900.00
Certification: BMW Certified - Small - 76x38
Comments: Certified Pre-Owned 2 Payment HOLIDAY GIFT PACK! Your first two payments are on us! 0.9% FINANCING upto 36 months on select models! RARE COLOR! *CERTIFIED* 2006 BMW 550i SPORT PACKAGE! Mystic Blue Metallic exterior complemented by a Beige Dakota Leather upholstery and Dark Poplar wood trim. With a well sculpted exterior, technologically advanced interior and sophisticated fit and finish throughout, the BMW 5-series is truly a car for the connoisseur. This 8-cylinder 5-series came complete from the factory with the Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Xenon headlights, Park Distance Control, BMW Assist w/Bluetooth System and Automatic Steptronic transmission. Delivered complete with the remainder of the Original Factory Warranty and $0 Cost Maintenance effective through September 30, 2009 or 50,000 miles. BMW Certified Pre-Owned Warranty effective through September 30, 2011 or 100,000 miles.
http://bmwmainline.com/Preowned-Inventory-...toryId=26457344
2006
Make: BMW
Model: 550
Trim: I
Mileage: 26,874
Exterior Color: Mystic Blue Metallic
Interior Color: Beige w/Dakota Leather Upholstery
Stock Number: K0486
Internet Price: $36,900.00
Certification: BMW Certified - Small - 76x38
Comments: Certified Pre-Owned 2 Payment HOLIDAY GIFT PACK! Your first two payments are on us! 0.9% FINANCING upto 36 months on select models! RARE COLOR! *CERTIFIED* 2006 BMW 550i SPORT PACKAGE! Mystic Blue Metallic exterior complemented by a Beige Dakota Leather upholstery and Dark Poplar wood trim. With a well sculpted exterior, technologically advanced interior and sophisticated fit and finish throughout, the BMW 5-series is truly a car for the connoisseur. This 8-cylinder 5-series came complete from the factory with the Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Xenon headlights, Park Distance Control, BMW Assist w/Bluetooth System and Automatic Steptronic transmission. Delivered complete with the remainder of the Original Factory Warranty and $0 Cost Maintenance effective through September 30, 2009 or 50,000 miles. BMW Certified Pre-Owned Warranty effective through September 30, 2011 or 100,000 miles.
Originally Posted by bjsbuds' post='749055' date='Dec 19 2008, 05:56 PM
Just got a call that they sold the 545i with Sport Pkg , and all they have to sell is a 550i without Sport Pkg. I am going to drive it just to see if I can make the switch from a 3-series to a 5-series. I have looked at BMW dealers within a 120 mile radius on BMWUSA's web site, and no one has a 545i or 550i with Sport Pkg. Must be BMW recent financing offers on 2005 & 2006 has helped used car sales. Or is the Sport Pkg just hard to come by?
, and all they have to sell is a 550i without Sport Pkg. I am going to drive it just to see if I can make the switch from a 3-series to a 5-series. I have looked at BMW dealers within a 120 mile radius on BMWUSA's web site, and no one has a 545i or 550i with Sport Pkg. Must be BMW recent financing offers on 2005 & 2006 has helped used car sales. Or is the Sport Pkg just hard to come by?