Going Over to the Dark Side
11-02-2009, 04:26 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
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11-02-2009, 06:21 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words. While I agree that the E550 is certainly does not drive like my 550i, it does handle relatively well - particularly in the sport mode. I must say I will really miss the HUD and Active Steering of my car. They are both great options and I highly recommend them to anyone.
I intend to stay connected to the site. Who knows - in 3 years when my lease is up and all the kinks have been worked out of the F10, there might be a twin turbo V-8 in my garage.
I intend to stay connected to the site. Who knows - in 3 years when my lease is up and all the kinks have been worked out of the F10, there might be a twin turbo V-8 in my garage.
11-03-2009, 04:35 AM
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11-03-2009, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by stanatl' post='1045525' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:46 PM
The lease on my '07 550i is coming due in about 5 weeks and I've decided to get a 2010 E550 to replace it. I struggled mightely with the decision but I didn't want the 2010 550i which is pretty similar to my car and I didn't want the F10 in the first couple of years of production. I test drove the Jag XF as well but thought the MB drove better.
While the E550 doesn't handle the twisties anywhere near as well as my 550i sport, overall it handled pretty well and it is pretty quick. I would say that it is quicker off the line than my 550i. It is loaded with electronic toys (a weakness of mine) and I should be getting it in about 7 weeks.
I'll miss participating on this forum as I think it is the best owners forum out there!!!
While the E550 doesn't handle the twisties anywhere near as well as my 550i sport, overall it handled pretty well and it is pretty quick. I would say that it is quicker off the line than my 550i. It is loaded with electronic toys (a weakness of mine) and I should be getting it in about 7 weeks.
I'll miss participating on this forum as I think it is the best owners forum out there!!!
You understand the handling differences between the E550 and the BMW 550 so you are making an informed choice. MB E550 is faster in a straight line but BMW 550 has superior handling (hence the BMW 550's trouncing of the E550 in the recent Loveland Pass climb comparo in Motor Trend). My neighbor has a brand new E550 with the AMG package in our building's parking garage and it looks quite handsome -- more conservative looking than BMW 550 but totally classic and elegant MB look IMHO.
GL with the E550 and use it well.
11-03-2009, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1045647' date='Nov 2 2009, 07:50 PM
11-03-2009, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by stanatl' post='1045525' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:46 PM
The lease on my '07 550i is coming due in about 5 weeks and I've decided to get a 2010 E550 to replace it. I struggled mightely with the decision but I didn't want the 2010 550i which is pretty similar to my car and I didn't want the F10 in the first couple of years of production. I test drove the Jag XF as well but thought the MB drove better.
While the E550 doesn't handle the twisties anywhere near as well as my 550i sport, overall it handled pretty well and it is pretty quick. I would say that it is quicker off the line than my 550i. It is loaded with electronic toys (a weakness of mine) and I should be getting it in about 7 weeks.
I'll miss participating on this forum as I think it is the best owners forum out there!!!
While the E550 doesn't handle the twisties anywhere near as well as my 550i sport, overall it handled pretty well and it is pretty quick. I would say that it is quicker off the line than my 550i. It is loaded with electronic toys (a weakness of mine) and I should be getting it in about 7 weeks.
I'll miss participating on this forum as I think it is the best owners forum out there!!!
11-03-2009, 09:59 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1045964' date='Nov 3 2009, 07:35 AM
Man, I can't sneak anything past you guys. It is titillating to know that you're paying attention 
11-03-2009, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1045968' date='Nov 3 2009, 08:42 AM
Enjoy the E550. It should feel a bit faster than the BMW 550 because its engine produces more horsepower and torque (382 bhp and 391 lbs-ft of torque in the E550 vs. 360 and 360 in the BMW 550), its engine is larger than the BMW 550's engine and it generally does a bit better than the BMW 550 in acceleration tests from the car mags.
You understand the handling differences between the E550 and the BMW 550 so you are making an informed choice. MB E550 is faster in a straight line but BMW 550 has superior handling (hence the BMW 550's trouncing of the E550 in the recent Loveland Pass climb comparo in Motor Trend). My neighbor has a brand new E550 with the AMG package in our building's parking garage and it looks quite handsome -- more conservative looking than BMW 550 but totally classic and elegant MB look IMHO.
GL with the E550 and use it well.
You understand the handling differences between the E550 and the BMW 550 so you are making an informed choice. MB E550 is faster in a straight line but BMW 550 has superior handling (hence the BMW 550's trouncing of the E550 in the recent Loveland Pass climb comparo in Motor Trend). My neighbor has a brand new E550 with the AMG package in our building's parking garage and it looks quite handsome -- more conservative looking than BMW 550 but totally classic and elegant MB look IMHO.
GL with the E550 and use it well.
11-03-2009, 12:20 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Originally Posted by stanatl' post='1046292' date='Nov 3 2009, 01:11 PM
Thanks! I have ordered the AMG/Sport package as well. You are correct in that I understand what I'm giving up and what I'm getting. I guess it was just a value judgement in the end in being willing to give up some handling/driveability in exchange for a different car. Maybe this will force me to take those turns slower - the 550i sport certainly spoils you.