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Old 06-06-2011, 10:40 PM
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Hi, I am new here! Used to drive a chipped Golf 5 Gti....and have just bought a 2007 550i Sport/Exclusive. It only has 61000km on the clock and has had one owner and has a full service history from the agent. I known nothing about these cars and was wondering if there was anything I should "watch out for" as far as common problems and maintenance? Thank!
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Gas prices when you let loose on that V8! JK There aren't any known issues for the 550i as far as I know, drive safe!
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Unmonitored little kids + coins = one broken CCC unit
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hahaha....looks like I am going to have fun here!!
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Your wife. Mine stole my 550i and wouldn't give it back!!

Truth be told, I let her drive the 550i for a few weeks while I worked on her Audi allroad and got it back up to snuff. She loves the 550i (hated my E39 528i). Whenever she heads out of town she takes the 500i now instead of the allroad....unless they're expecting snow.
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I believe there was a recall on the brake booster. Might want to check it out and get it looked at. Mine was affected but I still need to get the work done.
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Search to learn more about the "valley of death" issue.
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Originally Posted by Persian_535i
Gas prices when you let loose on that V8!
+1 Enjoy your new ride!
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