Rudy's full review of the 2008 550i Sport Automatic
07-19-2007, 09:52 AM
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My Ride: [b][i]08 E-60 535i TT[/i][/b], 07/07 Production Date, Space Grey w/Blk Dakota interior, SA Tranny w/Pad Shift, Sport Pkg, Prem Pkg, NAV, PDC, IPOD, 30% Lumar tint front, 20% Lumar tint rear. 20" EXE "Konkourse" machined polished aluminum alloy wheels, 20x9 front, 20x10.5 rear, riding on Toyo Proxes 4's -255/30/20 front & 295/25/20 rear.
[b]Gone but not forgotten![/b] - 04 E-60 545i Silver Gray w/gray dakota interior, Sprt Pkg, Prem Pkg, CW Pkg, HUD, NAV, Logic 7, PDC, Rear Shades.
Rudy,
AWESOME info.
Thank you for providing an indepth review of some of the key new features available on the 2008's. My lease is up in late December and now I have some firsthand feedback on which options to choose for my next 5er.
You should write articles for the magazines I was hanging on every word.
Roll On Buddy
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T.
AWESOME info.
Thank you for providing an indepth review of some of the key new features available on the 2008's. My lease is up in late December and now I have some firsthand feedback on which options to choose for my next 5er.You should write articles for the magazines I was hanging on every word.
Roll On Buddy
. T.
07-19-2007, 10:00 AM
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My Ride: 05 545i Sport, Man, Cold WX Pkg, Black Sapphire Met on Black
Originally Posted by Rudy' post='449790' date='Jul 19 2007, 01:37 PM
Early AM? What's that? 
Also, where you live and where I live are two entirely different areas of Western PA...
Also, where you live and where I live are two entirely different areas of Western PA...
true true. Early AM? It's when the sun ain't up and the Marines go to work!
07-19-2007, 10:04 AM
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This is an excellent review for SAT compared to SMG, and I cannot find it anywhere on earth. Sounds like SAT is way to go for me next time.
Great work! and thanks so much, Rudy.
Great work! and thanks so much, Rudy.
07-19-2007, 10:20 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc.
Retired - 2004 545 SMG, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Dakota Leather, Cold Weather and Sports Packages, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades
Thanks Rudy. My new 550 SAT is built and now on the boat. Can't wait.
07-19-2007, 11:01 AM
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My Ride: 11 550i Sophisto Gray/Oyster Black/Anthracite, Sprt Trns, DHP, IAS, SP, PP1, PP2, CWP, HUD, DAP, AVSP, SF RS, CA, ACC - Euro Del
Thanks, Rudy. You are the best e60 journalist on the planet. I really appreciate your objective appraisal. I can't wait to pick up my 550 sport in Munich on August 2.
07-19-2007, 12:18 PM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Great write-up Rudy, thanks and congrats !
regarding the haptic force feedback on the pre LCI idrive controller, I don't think it's possible to remove it...I wish it was.
regarding the haptic force feedback on the pre LCI idrive controller, I don't think it's possible to remove it...I wish it was.
07-19-2007, 12:35 PM
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Nice write-up, thanks Rudy. I'm looking forward to more detail as you eliminate the break-in miles.
Do you notice a difference in sound with the L7? Hormadz et al have been discussing the LCI changes there, curious if you had noticed yet.
Do you notice a difference in sound with the L7? Hormadz et al have been discussing the LCI changes there, curious if you had noticed yet.
07-19-2007, 12:36 PM
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My Ride: 520d SE
Jet black / anthracite
Advanced air con
Sun protection glass
USB
Style 244 wheels
Rudy, thanks for the great write up. Enjoy breaking in your new wheels! 