looking to buy 2008 BMW 550i
05-11-2008, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='577847' date='May 10 2008, 01:51 PM
I am looking to buy this 2008 BMW 550i with 12000km (preused) and it is clear plus certified warranty (160.000km/6 years).
Attachment 50208
it has:
6 Speed Automatic Trans
Six-Disc CD Changer
USB Audio Integration
Technology Package
Lane Departure Warning
BMW On-Board Navigation
Head-Up Display
Voice Control
Canada-US Navigation DVD
Premium Package
Comfort Seats, Front
Heated Seats Rear
Park Distance Control
LOGIC7 Sound System
M Sport bumpers
but no Sport Package (the tires are 4x17 - 225, no sport suspension, etc..)
So I wonder that can I put customized or oem sport suspension and stuff?
and performance tires (255 front and 285 rear) on this car ?
Please advice,
Attachment 50208
it has:
6 Speed Automatic Trans
Six-Disc CD Changer
USB Audio Integration
Technology Package
Lane Departure Warning
BMW On-Board Navigation
Head-Up Display
Voice Control
Canada-US Navigation DVD
Premium Package
Comfort Seats, Front
Heated Seats Rear
Park Distance Control
LOGIC7 Sound System
M Sport bumpers
but no Sport Package (the tires are 4x17 - 225, no sport suspension, etc..)
So I wonder that can I put customized or oem sport suspension and stuff?
and performance tires (255 front and 285 rear) on this car ?
Please advice,
05-11-2008, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='578266' date='May 11 2008, 02:15 PM
I would like to see some interior pictures, especially the steering wheel, gear shifter and seats. It looks like sport w/non-sport wheels.
I think your right, the car has shadow trim on the doors.
Get those photos of the interior to us quick. We may be able to make a better determination as to sports package.
05-11-2008, 10:45 AM
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The BMW Canada website and 5 series brochure states the M-sport is standard for the 550i in Canada. Possibly why it isn't listed as a line item.
05-11-2008, 11:05 AM
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For 2008 all 550's in Canada came standard with Msport package and 19" 172 M wheels. Those look like winter wheels/tires and I would confirm with the dealer that the 19's are included in the sale but not shown in the picture.
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
I believe this car has the sports package and these are snow tires, this is a fully loaded car P.S. it has 24k not 12k for the mileage. Here's the link for the interior photos, it has the M-Sport steering. I doubt you can order all these options without the sports package. Good Luck, it's a nice car, if I was buying it, I would pull the service history and try to understand why is it up for sale this early, unless it is a demo then it make sense.
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Originally Posted by ObD' post='578278' date='May 11 2008, 02:45 PM
The BMW Canada website and 5 series brochure states the M-sport is standard for the 550i in Canada. Possibly why it isn't listed as a line item.
05-11-2008, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by WSUG' post='578288' date='May 11 2008, 03:05 PM
For 2008 all 550's in Canada came standard with Msport package and 19" 172 M wheels. Those look like winter wheels/tires and I would confirm with the dealer that the 19's are included in the sale but not shown in the picture.
05-11-2008, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='578267' date='May 11 2008, 12:19 PM
I think your right, the car has shadow trim on the doors. Get those photos of the interior to us quick. We may be able to make a better determination as to sports package.
Get those photos of the interior to us quick. We may be able to make a better determination as to sports package.Here are the interior pictures and the wheel of this car (there is a M on the wheel steering)
Also I asked the salesman abotu the Sport Package and he said no but told me it has M bumpers....
How do you know if the car has sport package or not? Wheel steering?
05-11-2008, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='578367' date='May 11 2008, 05:04 PM
I'll bet the previous owner installed a winter tire package (or it was done as a dealer swap) and the original wheels and tires have been stored or installed elsewhere!
05-11-2008, 05:30 PM
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Not just tires ... it's common to replace the sport wheel/tire set-up for a more appropriate wheel tire combination in northern climates.
I'm not suggesting the dealer is trying anything unethical. Even dealers here in warm Southern NJ will offer a wheel / tire package because the ultra-high performance summer tires are not recommended when temps and snow fall. It may be that the original owner bought one such package - as was suggested, the service records for the car will probably show that if the work was done in a BMW Service Center.
And if it was, maybe you or they will locate the original owner to see if they are available. That way you'd have both a spring/summer and a fall/winter tire setup!
I'm not suggesting the dealer is trying anything unethical. Even dealers here in warm Southern NJ will offer a wheel / tire package because the ultra-high performance summer tires are not recommended when temps and snow fall. It may be that the original owner bought one such package - as was suggested, the service records for the car will probably show that if the work was done in a BMW Service Center.
And if it was, maybe you or they will locate the original owner to see if they are available. That way you'd have both a spring/summer and a fall/winter tire setup!
05-11-2008, 05:55 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
I'm convinced THAT IS DEFINITELY THE SPORTS PACK WITH DIFFERENT WHEELS. I WOULD KEEP QUITE AND BUY IT LIKE THAT.
If they find out it has the sports pack they might charge you more.
-It's got shadow line trim
-sport steering wheel
-comfort seats
-m-tech pack
and winter tires on the wheels, those are not the original wheels.
Do a carfax on the car and make sure it's all good before you buy it.
Good luck...
If they find out it has the sports pack they might charge you more.
-It's got shadow line trim
-sport steering wheel
-comfort seats
-m-tech pack
and winter tires on the wheels, those are not the original wheels.
Do a carfax on the car and make sure it's all good before you buy it.
Good luck...