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I have an interesting question for the brilliant minds out there. All things being equal (most importantly price) would you rather have a 750i or a 550i? Please provide rationale.
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Although this is a e60 forum. Of course a 750i, it's in the different class.
Put everything else aside, 750i has more metal, okay!
Put everything else aside, 750i has more metal, okay!
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550i. Better performer. Smaller/more agile. Don't need a boat--except maybe a Billy Boat.
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Znod,
Have you driven one lately? I have not but from all the reports and testimonies it is far from a boat.
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Have you driven one lately? I have not but from all the reports and testimonies it is far from a boat.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='247904' date='Mar 1 2006, 07:29 PM
550i. Better performer. Smaller/more agile. Don't need a boat--except maybe a Billy Boat. ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by B2round' post='247907' date='Mar 1 2006, 01:32 PM
Have you driven one lately? I have not but from all the reports and testimonies it is far from a boat.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='247909' date='Mar 1 2006, 10:34 AM
No, but I have a 545i. I have never driven a 750i. But, I think that my inferences are quite reasonable.
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You should go drive one just for the sake of doing it. I mean really drive one, not the old-lady spin around the block next to the dealership test-drive, but one where you put the VANOS and the ARS to good use (and not just see those acronyms as "points" in a mythical Scrabble game
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The harder you push the 750i, the smaller and more nimble it feels. Try it. Plus, it's only about 600lbs heavier than a 545i and has a better f/r weight distribution than the 5er. The 0-60 numbers between the 2 cars are minimal and only something your trusty G-Meter could pick up (something like 5.6 for the 545 and 5.8 for the 750?)
Funny, that B2round would ask this question, i.e. 550 or 750, because I am now struggling with the same issue - although it's between an M5 and 750.
I've always felt that the M5 was grossly overpriced for what you get and, more importantly, what I plan to do with it -- e.g., drive it around town with the occasional "push-it-to-max" driving experience.
With the 750, I get more luxury amenities, better gas mileage and a cheaper price.
M5 = MSRP (in my case around 92k before taxes, license, etc.)
750i = tad lower than Invoice (in may case around 74k before taxes, license, etc.)
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All stated below is only my opinion.
I'd go with 550. Not only it looks MUCH better than 7 series (yes, even re-styled it is still weird), but to me 7 is a grandma car, kind of like Cadillac of BMW's. I test drove one 2 months ago (750) and it left me very unimpressed. It is a boat. I think that 5 is a heavy car, but 7 is VERY heavy, nowhere near nimble. But who am I to tell you this, I drive Z3 everyday.... :-)
On the other hand - if you like luxury - the 7 is much better choice - that car is very luxurious. So it comes down to your circumstances.
I'd go with 550. Not only it looks MUCH better than 7 series (yes, even re-styled it is still weird), but to me 7 is a grandma car, kind of like Cadillac of BMW's. I test drove one 2 months ago (750) and it left me very unimpressed. It is a boat. I think that 5 is a heavy car, but 7 is VERY heavy, nowhere near nimble. But who am I to tell you this, I drive Z3 everyday.... :-)
On the other hand - if you like luxury - the 7 is much better choice - that car is very luxurious. So it comes down to your circumstances.
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='247926' date='Mar 1 2006, 01:59 PM
I've always felt that the M5 was grossly overpriced for what you get and, more importantly, what I plan to do with it -- e.g., drive it around town with the occasional "push-it-to-max" driving experience.
Great to hear your outlier views again.
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"The harder you push the 750i, the smaller and more nimble it feels. .... The 0-60 numbers between the 2 cars are minimal and only something your trusty G-Meter could pick up (something like 5.6 for the 545 and 5.8 for the 750?)"
Right, that's how I feel about the 545i; it feels more and more nimble all the time. And, as I said, the 550i is a better performer--meaning straight-line. And, the 750 defintiely is bigger. QED But, OK, maybe I'll go drive one. I still can't see how the 750i will be more nimble, etc., than the 550i.
I thought you had ordered your M5. But, anyway, I do think the M5 is over priced once you add amenities. I would only consider a base one. And, my, how short some of memories are.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='247940' date='Mar 1 2006, 11:20 AM
Hi idpse d:
Great to hear your outlier views again.
"The harder you push the 750i, the smaller and more nimble it feels. .... The 0-60 numbers between the 2 cars are minimal and only something your trusty G-Meter could pick up (something like 5.6 for the 545 and 5.8 for the 750?)"
Right, that's how I feel about the 545i. And, as I said the 550i is a better performer--meaning straight-line. And, the 750 defintiely is bigger. QED
I thought you had ordered your M5. But, anyway, I do think the M5 is over priced once you add amenities. I would only consider a base one. And, my, how short some of memories are.
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Great to hear your outlier views again.
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"The harder you push the 750i, the smaller and more nimble it feels. .... The 0-60 numbers between the 2 cars are minimal and only something your trusty G-Meter could pick up (something like 5.6 for the 545 and 5.8 for the 750?)"
Right, that's how I feel about the 545i. And, as I said the 550i is a better performer--meaning straight-line. And, the 750 defintiely is bigger. QED
I thought you had ordered your M5. But, anyway, I do think the M5 is over priced once you add amenities. I would only consider a base one. And, my, how short some of memories are.
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Actually, my post about the M5 being a bargain still holds true -- only if you compare it to the 650, which I think is even more grossly overpriced than the 550, 750 or M5.
M6 > 650 > M5 > 750
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