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From: Long Island, NY
My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Yes, I think it was with the 2008 model year which started March 2007 here in the USA.
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From: Switzerland / Bulgaria
My Ride: '05 550i
Well the M-powered cars have a better SMG than the ordinary cars, faster and more sharper. Also you could set it up. In the ordinary cars i.e. 520i-550i it was pretty basic. SMG was stopped for the ordinary cars when LCI came out but is still in production for the M5/M6. Now in the new M3 we have DCT instead of SMG. DCT as in double clutch transmition.
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From: Southern California
My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
I love SMG but..... If other people drive your car, its a total nightmare because most people have don't know how to drive with it (not there fault but it takes some getting used to). Not only freinds, relatives, etc, but valets and car washes that don't see SMG even have problems just starting it up.
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From: Switzerland / Bulgaria
My Ride: '05 550i
Originally Posted by Heloha' post='795078' date='Feb 17 2009, 09:52 PM
I love SMG but..... If other people drive your car, its a total nightmare because most people have don't know how to drive with it (not there fault but it takes some getting used to). Not only freinds, relatives, etc, but valets and car washes that don't see SMG even have problems just starting it up.
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From: BROOKLYN I MISS IT. STATENISLAND NOW...
Originally Posted by pennetta' post='794979' date='Feb 17 2009, 01:11 PM
I hope they bring it back 
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From: Navarre, FL
My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i * SMG * Sport * Premium * Cold * Nav * Logic 7 * 6-Disc * HUD * Comfort Seats * Sprint Booster * M-Tech Body Kit * 20" AC Schnitzer Type III Racing Wheels * Black Out Front Grille * Black/Silver Carbon Fiber Roundels * AC Schnitzer Trunk/Roof Spoilers * AC Schnitzer Billet Pedals
I love the SMG as well. It was a 'must have' for me while I was shopping for my car. My car guy was searching dealer auctions all over the nation and kept telling me that all the 545/550's were overpriced. After we spent about two months looking, he finally realized that it wasn't just a gimmick. SMGs actually add value to the resale of our cars...
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