Got my 550i
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Westchester, NY
My Ride: 2007 Sapphire 550i, sport 6 speed. 2002 Ducati 998 and 2006 Yamaha R6
I ordered my 550i 6 speed sport pack on 10/23 and picked up the car last Saturday. It showed up on the 11/30 at the dealer but I couldn't get out of work. I know I shouldn't post without pics but just wanted to say thanks for all the people on this board for just posting and sharing their experiences. I was going to lease the M5 but decided with the 550 and lease an E350 for my mother's 65th birthday. All I can say is the car has so much pull (with traction control off) that there isn't enough road to enjoy it without getting into trouble. It must be pretty frustrating for the M guys. 
I came from an 03 Evo which was super fun shooting and scooting around tight twisty roads without cops but at 34, I needed a more mature car for weddings, clients, etc. The 550 needs some big roads to have fun with which can lead to expensive tickets but I love it. The torque and smoothness are great but what really amazed me was using the comfort access and bluetooth. I felt like I was coming out of the stone age to the 21st century. It was like discovering the DVR.
I came from an 03 Evo which was super fun shooting and scooting around tight twisty roads without cops but at 34, I needed a more mature car for weddings, clients, etc. The 550 needs some big roads to have fun with which can lead to expensive tickets but I love it. The torque and smoothness are great but what really amazed me was using the comfort access and bluetooth. I felt like I was coming out of the stone age to the 21st century. It was like discovering the DVR.
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From: Houston, Texas
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by octee' post='363986' date='Dec 5 2006, 05:19 PM
Congrats, can't wait to see the pics!
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From: Bay Area
Originally Posted by s4awd' post='363984' date='Dec 5 2006, 06:15 PM
I felt like I was coming out of the stone age to the 21st century. It was like discovering the DVR.
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From: Colorado USA
My Ride: 2004 545i, 6-speed Manual, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Lumbar Support
Originally Posted by s4awd' post='363984' date='Dec 5 2006, 04:15 PM
All I can say is the car has so much pull (with traction control off) that there isn't enough road to enjoy it without getting into trouble.
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
My Ride: 2007 550i, Black Sapphire, SMG, M-Aerokit, Sports Package, Comfort Access, Logic 7,
Originally Posted by s4awd' post='363984' date='Dec 5 2006, 03:15 PM
I ordered my 550i 6 speed sport pack on 10/23 and picked up the car last Saturday. It showed up on the 11/30 at the dealer but I couldn't get out of work. I know I shouldn't post without pics but just wanted to say thanks for all the people on this board for just posting and sharing their experiences. I was going to lease the M5 but decided with the 550 and lease an E350 for my mother's 65th birthday. All I can say is the car has so much pull (with traction control off) that there isn't enough road to enjoy it without getting into trouble. It must be pretty frustrating for the M guys.
I came from an 03 Evo which was super fun shooting and scooting around tight twisty roads without cops but at 34, I needed a more mature car for weddings, clients, etc. The 550 needs some big roads to have fun with which can lead to expensive tickets but I love it. The torque and smoothness are great but what really amazed me was using the comfort access and bluetooth. I felt like I was coming out of the stone age to the 21st century. It was like discovering the DVR.
I came from an 03 Evo which was super fun shooting and scooting around tight twisty roads without cops but at 34, I needed a more mature car for weddings, clients, etc. The 550 needs some big roads to have fun with which can lead to expensive tickets but I love it. The torque and smoothness are great but what really amazed me was using the comfort access and bluetooth. I felt like I was coming out of the stone age to the 21st century. It was like discovering the DVR.
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From: UK
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Congratulations. Great choice; 6-speed and sports pack 
Enjoy...
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