How long after the 550 arrives will BMW "update" ?
04-13-2005, 03:48 PM
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I'm just thinking about the evolution of our beloved E60...first the new 6 cylinder engines, then the new 8 cylinder engine and then the mid-life cycle body refresh (maybe lights, slight styling changes etc.)...how much time do you think there will be between the 550 launch and the "freshening up"??
The reason I ask is I would love a 550 (vs my 545...I mean why not)...but maybe the smart move is to wait a couple years...enjoy what I have (the 30 hp/torque isn't that big of a deal to me...although I would love to have it)....and go for the 550 motor, after the quirks have been worked out, and pick up the revised/updated/freshened (whatever) body along with it.
The reason I ask is I would love a 550 (vs my 545...I mean why not)...but maybe the smart move is to wait a couple years...enjoy what I have (the 30 hp/torque isn't that big of a deal to me...although I would love to have it)....and go for the 550 motor, after the quirks have been worked out, and pick up the revised/updated/freshened (whatever) body along with it.
04-13-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ch7656' date='Apr 13 2005, 04:48 PM
I'm just thinking about the evolution of our beloved E60...first the new 6 cylinder engines, then the new 8 cylinder engine and then the mid-life cycle body refresh (maybe lights, slight styling changes etc.)...how much time do you think there will be between the 550 launch and the "freshening up"??
The reason I ask is I would love a 550 (vs my 545...I mean why not)...but maybe the smart move is to wait a couple years...enjoy what I have (the 30 hp/torque isn't that big of a deal to me...although I would love to have it)....and go for the 550 motor, after the quirks have been worked out, and pick up the revised/updated/freshened (whatever) body along with it.
The reason I ask is I would love a 550 (vs my 545...I mean why not)...but maybe the smart move is to wait a couple years...enjoy what I have (the 30 hp/torque isn't that big of a deal to me...although I would love to have it)....and go for the 550 motor, after the quirks have been worked out, and pick up the revised/updated/freshened (whatever) body along with it.
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04-13-2005, 04:55 PM
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It's just like buying a computer. Moore's law says that if you wait 18 months, you can get a computer with 200% the processing power, and at half the price.
But, you can't sit around and wait forever.... you have to dive in at some point.
But, you can't sit around and wait forever.... you have to dive in at some point.
04-13-2005, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ch7656' date='Apr 13 2005, 06:48 PM
I'm just thinking about the evolution of our beloved E60...first the new 6 cylinder engines, then the new 8 cylinder engine and then the mid-life cycle body refresh (maybe lights, slight styling changes etc.)...how much time do you think there will be between the 550 launch and the "freshening up"??
The reason I ask is I would love a 550 (vs my 545...I mean why not)...but maybe the smart move is to wait a couple years...enjoy what I have (the 30 hp/torque isn't that big of a deal to me...although I would love to have it)....and go for the 550 motor, after the quirks have been worked out, and pick up the revised/updated/freshened (whatever) body along with it.
The reason I ask is I would love a 550 (vs my 545...I mean why not)...but maybe the smart move is to wait a couple years...enjoy what I have (the 30 hp/torque isn't that big of a deal to me...although I would love to have it)....and go for the 550 motor, after the quirks have been worked out, and pick up the revised/updated/freshened (whatever) body along with it.
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It is a moving target and you need to get the latest software(car) and work with that - I have 1/05 build and missed the brake funstions of 3/05 build. These cars are so robotic that upgrading is a continually and month to month process - as it should be. I love the car for what it is - a technological tour de force, luxury hot rod - yes internet access and MP3 ability would be nice - but we need to leave something to look forward to...
04-13-2005, 08:53 PM
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I can't wait for all the 545 deals when the 550 is released 
04-13-2005, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Busta' date='Apr 13 2005, 08:53 PM
I can't wait for all the 545 deals when the 550 is released
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04-14-2005, 07:38 PM
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Are dealers taking orders for the 550 yet? If not does anyone know when they will? Also what exactly are the changes besides the engine upgrade? Thanks.
04-14-2005, 10:47 PM
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No body knows... but i guess the rear light will be changed to LED.
It's funny to see the new 3er goes back to halogen while the e36 coupes got the LED. I guess BMW wanna save that part so that they will have something to change when they do the facelift.
It's funny to see the new 3er goes back to halogen while the e36 coupes got the LED. I guess BMW wanna save that part so that they will have something to change when they do the facelift.
04-16-2005, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by goyk' date='Apr 16 2005, 03:15 AM
The 750i got a facelift... It's currently 2 years ahead of the 5 in the design, isnt it?
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As far as I know the Body changes will be minor (?) but the engine upgrade (to match the new 750 engine) is the major change. I was just wondering what, if any, interior (technology?) improvements were going to be made.
According to this forum, MY2006 will have the upgrades...