So am I reading correctly that the new v8 may
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So what are the odds that the new V8 will still be badged a 545 vs. a 550???
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I'd actually prefer the 545 designation to remain. That way the current 545 owners will not have the stigma of the "old" model. Also, there is something more satisfying about the palindromic numeration. And there is also the element of surprise.......................................... ........
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Originally Posted by drmarco' date='May 1 2005, 05:42 PM
I'd actually prefer the 545 designation to remain.? That way the current 545 owners will not have the stigma of the "old" model.? Also, there is something more satisfying about the palindromic numeration.? And there is also the element of surprise.......................................... ........
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I just paid a deposit to order a 2006 550i for delivery in the Fall. My sales guy only refered to it as a 550i and the paperwork refers to it as a 550i.
Now that I'm standing in line waiting to get one, I guess I would prefer to see a 550i bagde, but it won't stop me from getting one if BMW still calls it a 545i.
It will be interesting to see which model designation BMW applies to the 5 and 6 series as they both get the bigger engine for '06. Obviously, niether series wil get the face-lift and lot's of new mechanicals like the 7 series, so they may not update the model number. And the engine is a 4.8 liter, sort of in the middle of 545 and 550 designation.
So, we'll see what badge ends up on it. We should know more in 6 to 8 weeks.
Now that I'm standing in line waiting to get one, I guess I would prefer to see a 550i bagde, but it won't stop me from getting one if BMW still calls it a 545i.
It will be interesting to see which model designation BMW applies to the 5 and 6 series as they both get the bigger engine for '06. Obviously, niether series wil get the face-lift and lot's of new mechanicals like the 7 series, so they may not update the model number. And the engine is a 4.8 liter, sort of in the middle of 545 and 550 designation.
So, we'll see what badge ends up on it. We should know more in 6 to 8 weeks.
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The rumour mill is churning but the precedent is quite clear. BMW changed the 745 to a 750 with the new engine and you've got a 99% change they'll do the same with the 5 series. Why wouldn't they? I agree, I wish the 545 would remain but IMO the chances are its history.
You could always get a 550 badge on your 545.. it wouldn't be lieing "too much", lol
You could always get a 550 badge on your 545.. it wouldn't be lieing "too much", lol
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Originally Posted by Lomag' date='May 1 2005, 06:42 PM
The rumour mill is churning but the precedent is quite clear. BMW changed the 745 to a 750 with the new engine and you've got a 99% change they'll do the same with the 5 series. Why wouldn't they? I agree, I wish the 545 would remain but IMO the chances are its history.
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Its too good of a marketing opportunity to move more cars.
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I think there is at least one precedent with BMW - 540i badge was kept the same, when the V8 displacement went from 4.0 liter to 4.4 liter. But the 7 series and 5 series are usually kept in synch, 740/540, 745/545, 750/5??.
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Originally Posted by Lomag' date='May 1 2005, 06:42 PM
The rumour mill is churning but the precedent is quite clear. BMW changed the 745 to a 750 with the new engine and you've got a 99% change they'll do the same with the 5 series. Why wouldn't they? I agree, I wish the 545 would remain but IMO the chances are its history.
You could always get a 550 badge on your 545.. it wouldn't be lieing "too much", lol?
You could always get a 550 badge on your 545.. it wouldn't be lieing "too much", lol?
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