Who would buy a 550i now?
01-29-2008, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by alex123' post='524323' date='Jan 29 2008, 01:05 PM
I commend you Alex123, from standing out from the "me too" crowd and stating it like it is.
PS-Giants man myself.
01-29-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='524285' date='Jan 29 2008, 09:13 AM
My wife has a 335xi and I have a 550. Nearly identical acceleration times, very different motors. The turbo engine puts up quick stats by launching hard off the line, the V8 launches hard but then in the mid range to top end opens its lungs and out thrusts the turbo. For an enthusiast the 550 is compelling, but perhaps the best all round 5er is a 535xi stick (IMHO).
There is definitely a market for both the 8 and tt6 for the next 1 year. Then the 2010 twin turbo 8 comes out in 2009 and people won't be making comparisons with the 6 cylinder anymore...
DRP
There is definitely a market for both the 8 and tt6 for the next 1 year. Then the 2010 twin turbo 8 comes out in 2009 and people won't be making comparisons with the 6 cylinder anymore...
DRP
Unless of course, BMW puts THREE Turbos on the I6
01-29-2008, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='524363' date='Jan 29 2008, 03:27 PM
Exactly, thank you. Thats what you 550 guys have; especially the Cognitive Dissonance.
I commend you Alex123, from standing out from the "me too" crowd and stating it like it is.
PS-Giants man myself.
I commend you Alex123, from standing out from the "me too" crowd and stating it like it is.
PS-Giants man myself.
01-29-2008, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmerturn' post='524379' date='Jan 29 2008, 01:08 PM
You are really hung up on the 550i, I think you should have bought one and saved yourself the agony.
UH OH!!
01-29-2008, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='524367' date='Jan 29 2008, 03:36 PM
Unless of course, BMW puts THREE Turbos on the I6
Give it time somebody we'll do it, nah just get 555i and call it the day.
01-29-2008, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmerturn' post='524384' date='Jan 29 2008, 01:22 PM
What? You want one too? 
Just having fun, nothing but love...
Just having fun, nothing but love...
I love all e60's! Beautiful lines and one of the best handling sedans ever!! I enjoy every minute that i'm driving it and....make excuses to get out of the house to drive more.
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='524393' date='Jan 29 2008, 04:33 PM
I love all e60's! Beautiful lines and one of the best handling sedans ever!! I enjoy every minute that i'm driving it and....make excuses to get out of the house to drive more.
01-29-2008, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2' post='524361' date='Jan 29 2008, 04:19 PM
I don't get it? Are you pointing to yours? The 555i is coming in 1-2 years with V8 TT and 535i will stay the same for a while (maybe better air intake or SW to get to 330HP or so).
" I posted. There was nothing to get. I was laughing at the link to "buyers remorse" not pointing at anything or anyone. Pointing is rude. Kudos to alex123 for having a sense of humor about this debate. Some seem to be lacking this key ingredient.
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Originally Posted by bimmerturn' post='524166' date='Jan 29 2008, 04:15 AM
One more thing, there is $700 additional on the 535i for the PDC.