New 550i for me
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From: Queens, NY
My Ride: 2006 550i Monaco Blue/Beige Leather, Steptronic, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Sirius, Style 124 wheels
Hi everyone, I picked up my new 550i on Thursday and I wanted to thank everyone on the forum for all the useful information that I have read here. I've been reading through this forum for about 2 months and it ultimately led me to going with another bimmer. I have had a 2003 M3 for the past few years and loved it. I wanted a larger car, with more technology, and also lots of power and I know I made the ultimate choice. I'm still learning the i-drive system and it seems that voice shortcuts are the easiest way to go. Anyway, just wanted to say hello.
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From: Helsinki, Finland
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.
Welcome Steve and congrats!
Please post some pics!
Please post some pics!
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From: Greece, Patras
My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
welcome and congrats 
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From: Seattle, Wa.
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
Steve,
Congratulations! I also went from an 03M3 to the 550. Somewhat of an adjustment, but I love this car. If you feel a lack of steering and road feel, and want to improve the situation, ditch the runflats for Michelin PS2's. Its a good car anyway, but great with the adjustment.
Carl
Congratulations! I also went from an 03M3 to the 550. Somewhat of an adjustment, but I love this car. If you feel a lack of steering and road feel, and want to improve the situation, ditch the runflats for Michelin PS2's. Its a good car anyway, but great with the adjustment.
Carl
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From: Texas, United States of America
Originally Posted by Steve550i' post='288457' date='May 27 2006, 10:22 AM
Thanks everyone. I will post some pics this weekend.
I look forward to your pictures and hearing about your first day with your car. Way to be!
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Congratulations and welcome! You'll find a ton of information here in this forum.
So do you still have the M3? You can have the best of both worlds. Anyway looking forward to your pics soon.
So do you still have the M3? You can have the best of both worlds. Anyway looking forward to your pics soon.