just bought a new 2008 550i sport to replace my 2004 545i sport
02-22-2009, 10:00 PM
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I bought a 2008 550i sport this Saturday to replace my 545i. My 545i was rear ended last week on the freeway. The other car hit me going around 40mph from carpool lane while I was at complete stop in LA traffics in the lane next to carpool. My 545i is still in the auto body shop 
I'm still learning to adjust to the new car's behavior. Somehow, 550i feels very heavy to me on the throttle pedal compare to 545i and X5 3.0si. Do I need the Sprint Booster? I have one from 545i, so maybe I should just try it.
I'm still learning to adjust to the new car's behavior. Somehow, 550i feels very heavy to me on the throttle pedal compare to 545i and X5 3.0si. Do I need the Sprint Booster? I have one from 545i, so maybe I should just try it.
02-23-2009, 09:07 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on the quick turn-around into your new 550i! 
If the 550i has the same transmission the 545i had, I would definitely hook up the Sprint Booster! 
If the 550i has the same transmission the 545i had, I would definitely hook up the Sprint Booster!
02-23-2009, 10:28 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).
Glad you're OK. Geez, that could have been serious. Nice to know you're enjoying the new ride. 
02-23-2009, 10:33 AM
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In Russia there is a thing to preferably not to do, is drive your old car after you bought your new one, if you where planing on selling it! You get into a crash if you dont follow this rule, I know its superstitions but its best to follow them 
02-23-2009, 12:38 PM
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Yes, I'm selling the 545i to auto shop's son this week. Hopefully, the transaction goes through. Otherwise, I'm stuck with 1 extra 5er.
I'm ok except for neck pain and headache I was told this will last a few weeks. I'll try the sprint booster on my step.
I'm ok except for neck pain and headache
I was told this will last a few weeks. I'll try the sprint booster on my step.
02-23-2009, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by katmai' post='799626' date='Feb 23 2009, 03:38 PM
Yes, I'm selling the 545i to auto shop's son this week. Hopefully, the transaction goes through. Otherwise, I'm stuck with 1 extra 5er.
I'm ok except for neck pain and headache I was told this will last a few weeks. I'll try the sprint booster on my step.
I'm ok except for neck pain and headache
I was told this will last a few weeks. I'll try the sprint booster on my step.I drive my 08 550 in drive/sport or shift/sport mode 99% of the time...I have the sport auto tranny and sport mode transforms the car.