Why the E60 550i is a dud....
06-21-2010, 05:42 PM
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Wow lots of misinformation here. Fact: no 530i will beat a 550i/545i in a quartermile. The gas mileage is negligable to me, in my v8 I get combined 22mpg with about 50-60% city driving. I'll be willing to bet a 530i may get 2-3mpg in the same situation. The v8 torque/fun factor definately outweigh this. I'm not bashing the 530i, but those of declaring it's on par with it's v8 brother are sadly mistaken.
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I was not going to chime in butttt your so right!!!
06-21-2010, 06:00 PM
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Wow lots of misinformation here. Fact: no 530i will beat a 550i/545i in a quartermile. The gas mileage is negligable to me, in my v8 I get combined 22mpg with about 50-60% city driving. I'll be willing to bet a 530i may get 2-3mpg in the same situation. The v8 torque/fun factor definately outweigh this. I'm not bashing the 530i, but those of declaring it's on par with it's v8 brother are sadly mistaken.
06-21-2010, 06:39 PM
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There is with turbo or super charging. But I still like normally aspirated power.
With a sport automatic, I drive in manual mode most of the time and don't seem to have as soft of throttle response as in D. The sport mode sharpens it considerably and when not in traffic, it's great.
With a sport automatic, I drive in manual mode most of the time and don't seem to have as soft of throttle response as in D. The sport mode sharpens it considerably and when not in traffic, it's great.
06-21-2010, 07:50 PM
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Ha! Couldn't have said it better myself! 
You really need to get yourself an M5. It fits the family and does everything you want it to. I've driven many of my friends 550's/545's and it's not even in the same league, nor is my smile. Toss the 550 and pick up a CPO M5. You'll thank me for it. Oh, and don't give me any crap about gas. If you can afford the 550, the additional cost in gas is negligible.
You really need to get yourself an M5. It fits the family and does everything you want it to. I've driven many of my friends 550's/545's and it's not even in the same league, nor is my smile. Toss the 550 and pick up a CPO M5. You'll thank me for it. Oh, and don't give me any crap about gas. If you can afford the 550, the additional cost in gas is negligible.
06-21-2010, 08:37 PM
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There is with turbo or super charging. But I still like normally aspirated power.
With a sport automatic, I drive in manual mode most of the time and don't seem to have as soft of throttle response as in D. The sport mode sharpens it considerably and when not in traffic, it's great.
With a sport automatic, I drive in manual mode most of the time and don't seem to have as soft of throttle response as in D. The sport mode sharpens it considerably and when not in traffic, it's great.
06-22-2010, 04:36 AM
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06-22-2010, 08:12 AM
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My Ride: 08 550i, 6 Speed Manual w/Sport Pkg, Black
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Anyone in the market for a 08 550i 6-Speed Sprt Pkg?
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Everything but night vision & heads up.
Black/Tan
34k Miles
M5 Rear Lip
H&R 15mm Spacers Rear
RPI (with OEM included)
I want a M5.
abrahams_andrew@hotmail.com