550 into an M5
01-10-2006, 05:09 AM
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does any one see a problem that i might run into if i'd like to make an 550i look exactly like a stock M5?
insurance on an m5 in NYC for me is 24000 per year, hence the attempt
here is what i've priced out.
2 mirrors
front and rear bumper
2 front fenders
2 side sills
4 19'' wheels
2 m5 mufflers
instrument cluster
shift knob
i drive controller
mats
m5 door sills
aluminum trim
steering wheel
all purchased from a bmw dealer
insurance on an m5 in NYC for me is 24000 per year, hence the attempt
here is what i've priced out.
2 mirrors
front and rear bumper
2 front fenders
2 side sills
4 19'' wheels
2 m5 mufflers
instrument cluster
shift knob
i drive controller
mats
m5 door sills
aluminum trim
steering wheel
all purchased from a bmw dealer
01-10-2006, 05:11 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Why not V10 507bhp engine as well? 
01-10-2006, 09:01 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - 6 speed manual (July 04 build), silver-grey/black, sports package std equipment (18", active roll, active steering, adaptive headlights), premium sound, bluetooth enabled, folding rear seat, lumbar, 3m hood/bumper protective film, rear tint, euro reflectors.
Why do you want the M5 - Looks, Status or Power????
Looks: A 550 with the M kit and 166 rims will give basically the same look to the untrained eye.
Status: most people don't know the difference and if they do, they would figure out you just tried to copy it.
Power: Obviously not, as you did not mention it. If you do a super charger or RDS kit, you can achieve the power, but then you are almost at the cost of an M5.
On your list of mods, the M5 exhaust would be expense as the spare tire is in the way. If you add up all the mods, when all is said and done you start approaching the cost of an M5 and still have a 550.
If insurance is 24k/year on an M5, you need to find a new insurance agent or get a better driving record. What is the cost of a 550?
Looks: A 550 with the M kit and 166 rims will give basically the same look to the untrained eye.
Status: most people don't know the difference and if they do, they would figure out you just tried to copy it.
Power: Obviously not, as you did not mention it. If you do a super charger or RDS kit, you can achieve the power, but then you are almost at the cost of an M5.
On your list of mods, the M5 exhaust would be expense as the spare tire is in the way. If you add up all the mods, when all is said and done you start approaching the cost of an M5 and still have a 550.
If insurance is 24k/year on an M5, you need to find a new insurance agent or get a better driving record. What is the cost of a 550?
01-10-2006, 12:27 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
If its not, either you're really young, have a bad history, or need a new issurance company. I've heard ppl in their late 20's who have a 360 Modena or a 996TT in NYC are paying $2k a year for insurance.
01-10-2006, 12:34 PM
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My Ride: 130i, 265 HP, just serious extras
Also be sure to see this thread so you know how to mount the mufflers.
You could probably get a nice little car for your girlfriend for all that money.
You could probably get a nice little car for your girlfriend for all that money.
01-11-2006, 01:23 AM
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doesn't worth all the trouble imo. U close too much to the m5 price.
If u want to mod it, do subtle things and with good taste not copy in that manner an m5. Might aswell get an m5 badge on the boot if u're at it.
If u want to mod it, do subtle things and with good taste not copy in that manner an m5. Might aswell get an m5 badge on the boot if u're at it.
01-11-2006, 03:13 AM
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Don't do it 
Surely it would be better to spec Alpina style or one of the other "official" design houses? Do you really want to have to explain everytime someone asks ......"well no, it's actually only a 550!" (not that a 550 can be described as "only"!) when the alternative would be to mention the car on its' merits
Surely it would be better to spec Alpina style or one of the other "official" design houses? Do you really want to have to explain everytime someone asks ......"well no, it's actually only a 550!" (not that a 550 can be described as "only"!) when the alternative would be to mention the car on its' merits
01-11-2006, 03:42 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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talk to Alex.Br this is exactly what he did to his 545i..... he can help you with some info
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=18103&st=15
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=18103&st=15
