Who would buy a 550i now?
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From: Lahore, Pakistan <---> Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Silver Metallic w/Sport Automatic Transmission, Ventilated Comfort Seats in Beige Nasca Leather, Light Poplar Trim, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Night Vision, Active Cruise Control, Logic 7, Blue tooth Hands Free, Dynamic Stability, Soft Close.
Mods: RPI Exhaust, Scoop + FIlter, License plate LED lights
Originally Posted by narvselius' post='523697' date='Jan 28 2008, 12:56 PM
Grrr.... I just realized that the 550i costs 85,000 USD in Sweden. And that's without options... 
(OK, partly due to the current exchange rate, but still)No wonder you all drive 550's over there!
Haha i recently bought a 550i....count yourself lucky narvselius. It cost me around $200k with all the options. i dont know if you'll believe me or not but the tax on cars is outrageous
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From: North Carolina, USA
My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i
2006 BMW X3
My reasoning is simple. My previous two cars were an E39 M5 and a 650i. In short, I gotta have a V8. I love the sound and the smooth throttle response of the 550i. I had driven a 335i but not a 535i. The performance was similar but the "feeling" was not (for me). Plus the sharp 19 inch wheels and M front bumper set the 550i apart from the other models. I was also used to the price and payment level for the 550i so the decision was easy for me.
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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.
Originally Posted by Casper' post='526478' date='Feb 2 2008, 11:35 PM
I have to confess that when my 545i lease was close to expiration and I had to decide on it's replacement, I went trough the 535 or 550 decision. I drove both, twice. I could hardly tell the difference in power between them, I was rationalizing that the 535 was so close to the 550 for $7k less, I wanted it to be better or at least as good or close.
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Casper
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Casper
A big negative that the 550 guys failed to calculate is the $2000 for the software can't be residualized so the $2000 software is more like a $3500 option, if you are leasing. I was not as concerned about the money and was looking for the best performance 4 door sedan that can be driven all four seasons (I installed staggered All Season ultra performance tires which I am leaving on.)
I don't want an M5 for my daily driver and if I was going to add a fourth vehicle I would get the M6.
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From: Washington DC Suburb
My Ride: '07 550i with SP, Nav, Logic7
Originally Posted by pennetta' post='526418' date='Feb 2 2008, 07:35 PM
That's what happens when you read part of a contract, things get taken out of text. Dinan will warranty anything that goes wrong, including consequential damage. What you are reading is that they will not warranty if you do other modifications other than Dinan modifications. They test there products on stock cars and thats what they warranty.
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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.
Originally Posted by zen68' post='526570' date='Feb 3 2008, 10:21 AM
I simply said that the warranty is not a collaboration/agreement between BMW and Dinan. Of course, Dinan will fix things that go wrong, including consequential damage (caused by their product). However, that is Dinan's warranty, not BMW.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='526573' date='Feb 3 2008, 10:44 AM
Now you've got it!
But, but, but that is all what he was saying all along???
This have been a great insight of a thread, I must admit, to what makes us love our cars so much.
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From: Detroit, USA
My Ride: E46 330, E60 550 on order: Carbon Black/Natural Brown, 6MT.
Originally Posted by JSpira' post='526452' date='Feb 2 2008, 09:57 PM
Interesting. I don't think I've ever looked at my door sticker.
My 2nd 3er was a 320iS - not sure what the door sticker said but it was one of the only models sold in the U.S. with badge delete.
(Ja, I'll probably run down to the garage soon and look)
My 2nd 3er was a 320iS - not sure what the door sticker said but it was one of the only models sold in the U.S. with badge delete.
(Ja, I'll probably run down to the garage soon and look)
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From: North Carolina, USA
My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i
2006 BMW X3
You learn something new every day.
550iA on my door sticker with the sport auto.
I last heard that (540iA) on the '97 E39 to differentiate it from the 6 speed.
550iA on my door sticker with the sport auto.
I last heard that (540iA) on the '97 E39 to differentiate it from the 6 speed.
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From: New England
My Ride: 2010 E63 AMG -- Palladium Silver/Black.
Love this car but looking to switch things up to keep things fresh. 2nd AMG in a row, but toying with coming back into the BMW fold!
I would, I would!!!
After driving a 550i with sport package today, I can not believe how different it is than my 545i (Never thought that was even possible). A great car (545i) in an of itself, but the 550i was much more powerful/responsive than I expected it to be, yet surprisingly the printed 0-60 tests do not seem much different. How come?
My lease is up in 75 days, so as much as I want to wait for the new 2010 5 Series with the 4.4L Twin turbo, I don't think I can hold off.
Any advise? Also, are the after market exhausts the exact same fitment than from my 545i?
Thanks.
After driving a 550i with sport package today, I can not believe how different it is than my 545i (Never thought that was even possible). A great car (545i) in an of itself, but the 550i was much more powerful/responsive than I expected it to be, yet surprisingly the printed 0-60 tests do not seem much different. How come?
My lease is up in 75 days, so as much as I want to wait for the new 2010 5 Series with the 4.4L Twin turbo, I don't think I can hold off.
Any advise? Also, are the after market exhausts the exact same fitment than from my 545i?
Thanks.
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My Ride: 2011 550i M-Sport xDrive
Model Year: 2017
Originally Posted by mcorliss' post='526792' date='Feb 3 2008, 08:36 PM
I would, I would!!!
After driving a 550i with sport package today, I can not believe how different it is than my 545i (Never thought that was even possible). A great car (545i) in an of itself, but the 550i was much more powerful/responsive than I expected it to be, yet surprisingly the printed 0-60 tests do not seem much different. How come?
My lease is up in 75 days, so as much as I want to wait for the new 2010 5 Series with the 4.4L Twin turbo, I don't think I can hold off.
Any advise? Also, are the after market exhausts the exact same fitment than from my 545i?
Thanks.
After driving a 550i with sport package today, I can not believe how different it is than my 545i (Never thought that was even possible). A great car (545i) in an of itself, but the 550i was much more powerful/responsive than I expected it to be, yet surprisingly the printed 0-60 tests do not seem much different. How come?
My lease is up in 75 days, so as much as I want to wait for the new 2010 5 Series with the 4.4L Twin turbo, I don't think I can hold off.
Any advise? Also, are the after market exhausts the exact same fitment than from my 545i?
Thanks.
My lease is up in 94 days, but I could not wait and ordered 2008 550i:
Carbon black/black leather
Sport package
Sport auto
Cold Weather Package
HUD
Night Vision
Navigation
Comfort access
Heated rear seats
Rear sunshades
Logic 7
iPod/USB adapter
Sattelite radio