I DROVE A 550
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From: NJ (EXIT 4), SUMMERS IN GREECE
My Ride: 2006 550 SMG
Was at the dealer yesterday checking on my 550s status, and saw they had just received a brand new 550. I asked my salesaman for a test drive, he said no problem. WOW WOW WOW, what a car, this thing has a lot of power. Im glad that I got the SMG, this one was a steptronic, and the power was just to smooth for me. I have had manuals for 15 years. It was still great though. Active steering was superb, and so was the comfort access, and comfort seats. Overall the best car I have ever driven. And yes I did see a big difference in the power between this and the 545. Still both great. But when you pay more you want more.
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Originally Posted by katheikia' date='Oct 18 2005, 10:59 AM
Was at the dealer yesterday checking on my 550s status, and saw they had just received a brand new 550.? I asked my salesaman for a test drive, he said no problem.? WOW WOW WOW, what a car, this thing has a lot of power.? Im glad that I got the SMG, this one was a steptronic, and the power was just to smooth for me.? I have had manuals for 15 years.? It was still great though.? Active steering was superb, and so was the comfort access, and comfort seats.? Overall the best car I have ever driven.? And yes I did see a big difference in the power between this and the 545.? Still both great.? But when you pay more you want more.?
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Wow that's good your salesman let you test drive it. But not too much use with that much power in Hong Kong.
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My Ride: 06 550 SMG |Comfort seats | sport, premium sound and cold weather packages | active steer | Navigation |comfort access | rear seat heat | rear seat fold down| sirius|
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congrats! how easy did you find the comfort access to use?
That is I think I have heard you still need to place the square key in the steering column block... Just curious...
congrats! how easy did you find the comfort access to use?
That is I think I have heard you still need to place the square key in the steering column block... Just curious...
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Oct 19 2005, 12:22 AM
The question is:
If i order a car, I dont think i want any one else to mess around with before me.
If i order a car, I dont think i want any one else to mess around with before me.
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My Ride: 06 550 SMG |Comfort seats | sport, premium sound and cold weather packages | active steer | Navigation |comfort access | rear seat heat | rear seat fold down| sirius|
LOL, that is what I thought
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Originally Posted by katheikia' date='Oct 18 2005, 03:59 PM
Was at the dealer yesterday checking on my 550s status, and saw they had just received a brand new 550.? I asked my salesaman for a test drive, he said no problem.? WOW WOW WOW, what a car, this thing has a lot of power.? Im glad that I got the SMG, this one was a steptronic, and the power was just to smooth for me.? I have had manuals for 15 years.? It was still great though.? Active steering was superb, and so was the comfort access, and comfort seats.? Overall the best car I have ever driven.? And yes I did see a big difference in the power between this and the 545.? Still both great.? But when you pay more you want more.?
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i imagine there to be a diff in performance ... but is it a "big" difference?
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From: NJ (EXIT 4), SUMMERS IN GREECE
My Ride: 2006 550 SMG
Originally Posted by JayEll' date='Oct 18 2005, 12:42 PM
[quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 18 2005, 03:59 PM']Was at the dealer yesterday checking on my 550s status, and saw they had just received a brand new 550.? I asked my salesaman for a test drive, he said no problem.? WOW WOW WOW, what a car, this thing has a lot of power.? Im glad that I got the SMG, this one was a steptronic, and the power was just to smooth for me.? I have had manuals for 15 years.? It was still great though.? Active steering was superb, and so was the comfort access, and comfort seats.? Overall the best car I have ever driven.? And yes I did see a big difference in the power between this and the 545.? Still both great.? But when you pay more you want more.?
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i imagine there to be a diff in performance ... but is it a "big" difference?
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[/quote]This car was for dealer stock. I really beat that car. It sure smelled when I took it back 30 mins later!!! The comfort access worked great, just walk up and touch the door handle, and the car unlocks, no need to insert the key fob in the steering column, just press start. When exiting you have to push door handle down, and it locks and alrm is set. I have never had a problem with all the advanced sytems in these cars, and I only test drove the 545 and 550. As far as the power difference between the 545 & 550, to me it felt like a significant difference. Doesnt mean the 545 should be traded in for a 550.