New 550 Pics & 550 vs 545 Initial Impressions
04-11-2006, 02:25 PM
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04-11-2006, 02:43 PM
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250kmh or 150mls/h with only 48miles on the tacho???? and racing
that is not a nice brake in
well congrats anyway
that is not a nice brake in
well congrats anyway
04-11-2006, 04:56 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='267893' date='Apr 11 2006, 04:43 PM
250kmh or 150mls/h with only 48miles on the tacho???? and racing
that is not a nice brake in
that is not a nice brake in
04-11-2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='267737' date='Apr 11 2006, 11:01 AM
Besides acceleration, does the 550 feel any different than the 545 at high speeds?
After 120, my 545's front end gets a bit lighter than what I expect. Does the 550 impove on this and feel more solid?
After 120, my 545's front end gets a bit lighter than what I expect. Does the 550 impove on this and feel more solid?
Thanks everyone for your kind comments.
04-11-2006, 07:35 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
CONGRATS!!! AWESOME CHOICE!!!
BUT ARGH! the 550 that much better than the 545?
BUT ARGH! the 550 that much better than the 545?
04-11-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='267964' date='Apr 11 2006, 10:35 PM
CONGRATS!!! AWESOME CHOICE!!!
BUT ARGH! the 550 that much better than the 545?
BUT ARGH! the 550 that much better than the 545?
04-11-2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='267977' date='Apr 11 2006, 09:10 PM
Don't worry, there's not that many roads in the US that you can hit 120 mph on a curve anyway.
hahaha
04-11-2006, 09:50 PM
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My Ride: E60 "Stripper"
Now C6 "Stripper"
545i, 550i, maybe the next V8 for the E60's successor will have 400hp comparable to the next M3's V8!
Ya can't go wrong with an 8!
Ya can't go wrong with an 8!
04-11-2006, 09:57 PM
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Hey, the car is yours. Who cares about the break-in period. Do whatever you want with the car. 
I rather see a 550 driving like crazy than driving around 60mph and block every car on the freeway.
I rather see a 550 driving like crazy than driving around 60mph and block every car on the freeway.
04-12-2006, 02:52 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Electric Rear Sunshades, Heated Rear Seats, Sirius Radio
Thanks for sharing your experience. Makes me feel better about my break-in discretions.