loaded 530i vs. bare 550i
01-05-2006, 03:11 AM
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miss525 you are CORRECT! 
01-05-2006, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Trev550i' post='219429' date='Jan 5 2006, 07:11 AM
miss525 you are CORRECT!
01-05-2006, 03:14 AM
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oh you have no idea...side, top, front, etc 
01-05-2006, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Trev550i' post='219431' date='Jan 5 2006, 07:14 AM
oh you have no idea...side, top, front, etc
and not just that...you are completely 
01-05-2006, 03:22 AM
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01-05-2006, 06:35 AM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I vote for "Stripped" 550 also. Like said above... a stripped 550 comes with a lot of stuff alread. Including Premium package, SMG (*if you want it*), PDC, Ambient Lightning (*or was that part of the premium package?*) But any case the 550 comes std with enough stuff.
01-05-2006, 06:41 AM
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I vote for a stripped something else...
Oh darn. Now -I'm- off topic.
Sorry, I couldn't resist that one.
Oh darn. Now -I'm- off topic.
Sorry, I couldn't resist that one.
01-05-2006, 07:08 AM
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Go for the 550i. Like you said, the 550 comes with more standard features. Don't make the mistake I did! The 3.0L six, although a great engine, feels inadequate when you really want to open it up...
01-05-2006, 07:11 AM
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I would not call the US standard 550i bare.
My choice would be the 550i!
PS. One always finds the money to a car!
My choice would be the 550i!
PS. One always finds the money to a car!
01-05-2006, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by delirium' post='219371' date='Jan 5 2006, 01:19 AM
Would you guys choose a loaded 530i or a bare 550i? Lets say that becuase there are some must have options on the 550i, the 550i is still more expensive by a few grand.
Ray Hull