In Love with my 550i
06-30-2006, 09:56 AM
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My Ride: 2009 550i sports, Nav, logic Best E60 yet
2004 545i, sports pkg, logic 7 steptronic, rear shade,orient blue with beige interior, blue tooth enabled Razer Phone. 2004 X5 3.0, sports pkg, stepronic, summer pkg. imola red.
2006 Mini Cooper S, manual, sports, prem pkg, nav and kitchen sink.
Today is exactly one week since I picked up my brand new 2007 550i; wife complaining that I'm beginning to sound like the idiot who does the Mercedes commercials. My other problem is this sh_t eating grin that has been stuck on face. All kidding aside, this car is awesome, I just cannot not believe how much more refined the 550i is over my 545i. The ride is smooter, but not cushy and I'm not missing active steering at all. Used Nav for the first time and thought it worked ok, but voice command for the phone is taking some getting used too. It appears the car is having some difficulty understanding me will it improve or should I get used to repeating myself? The new sport seats are so good that I have been looking for reasons to hit the road, 500 miles in the last 3 days.
No matter what car Iv'e owned in my life, theirs always a car that I pass on the road and think about owning, except now, this car is everything I could want in an automobile.
How can they improve this model???
No matter what car Iv'e owned in my life, theirs always a car that I pass on the road and think about owning, except now, this car is everything I could want in an automobile.
How can they improve this model???
06-30-2006, 10:02 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Congrats for the new car!
BMW develops their car all the time, so even a better car will come,
at least after the facelift in Sept. '07.
"I just cannot not believe how much more refined the 550i is over my 545i"
This is surely true, but also remember that your old car was a used car and
now you have a brand new!
BMW develops their car all the time, so even a better car will come,
at least after the facelift in Sept. '07.
"I just cannot not believe how much more refined the 550i is over my 545i"
This is surely true, but also remember that your old car was a used car and
now you have a brand new!
06-30-2006, 10:44 AM
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I love my 550i too. I really like the car and it has so many great feartures. I cannot imagine the next model of the 5 being better but I am sure it will be and I will purchase one when it has been out for three years. I don't like first years because they normally have issues and I don't want any. Until then I will be purchasing a 7 series for my wife.
Enjoy your new ride I have had mine sinc eht e9th of June and I still cannot get that silly grine off my face!
Enjoy your new ride I have had mine sinc eht e9th of June and I still cannot get that silly grine off my face!
06-30-2006, 11:27 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
Originally Posted by jochet' post='305545' date='Jun 30 2006, 12:56 PM
Today is exactly one week since I picked up my brand new 2007 550i; wife complaining that I'm beginning to sound like the idiot who does the Mercedes commercials. My other problem is this sh_t eating grin that has been stuck on face. All kidding aside, this car is awesome, I just cannot not believe how much more refined the 550i is over my 545i. The ride is smooter, but not cushy and I'm not missing active steering at all. Used Nav for the first time and thought it worked ok, but voice command for the phone is taking some getting used too. It appears the car is having some difficulty understanding me will it improve or should I get used to repeating myself? The new sport seats are so good that I have been looking for reasons to hit the road, 500 miles in the last 3 days.
No matter what car Iv'e owned in my life, theirs always a car that I pass on the road and think about owning, except now, this car is everything I could want in an automobile.
How can they improve this model???
No matter what car Iv'e owned in my life, theirs always a car that I pass on the road and think about owning, except now, this car is everything I could want in an automobile.
How can they improve this model???
Congrats!!! I bet you like the Silver Grey color better too.
I love my E60 and really don't think of driving anything else, except a Ferrari 599 or a Maserati Quattroporte. In driving a couple old loaners, the 06 models do feel more refined with great craftsmanship throughout. Running great with 4K.
BMW could make the car alittle faster, say mid 4s in the 0-60.
CVT Benhogan
06-30-2006, 05:12 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
2006 X5 3.0, Black/Black, Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Headlight, NAV, Rear Climate Pkg, Anthracite Trim
Congrats
06-30-2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Evenflow545' post='305645' date='Jun 30 2006, 06:10 PM
They do make the car faster. It's called an M5.
06-30-2006, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SRV' post='305688' date='Jun 30 2006, 07:29 PM
Yes they do but ar what point do you pass sanity.
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My Ride: Currently: (3/1/06) 2002 530i black on black prem, sport, cold, xenon.
I believe I've had my 550 for 60 days; 2 waxes, 7 washes and miles of fun. Only at 1400 miles but loving it, especially manual transmission. I really feel this car and am always glancing at it after I leave it parked.
I will admit that my 2002 530i was a more beautiful car, I still seen them now and get miss that cars looks, but it can't compare to the engine and driving I get out of the 550. Its a joy to drive every single day. At least my M Aero kit sets me apart from every other e60 in my town.
I will admit that my 2002 530i was a more beautiful car, I still seen them now and get miss that cars looks, but it can't compare to the engine and driving I get out of the 550. Its a joy to drive every single day. At least my M Aero kit sets me apart from every other e60 in my town.
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