08 550 to 06 M5
08-13-2012, 04:56 PM
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My Ride: Silver 08 550 sport
I saw an 06 m5 for sale and I'm thinking about trading in my 08 550 which is still under CPO and maintenance warranty which has a full sport pk 57k I got it at 44k last Feb, the m5 has 45k fully loaded without warranty one ower service only by the local dealership. My only issue is that the car does not have any warranty an ill have to come out of pocket .
08-13-2012, 04:58 PM
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My Ride: Silver 08 550 sport
I would like to know what are your opinion on my situation. By the way my car is silver with black interior and m 5 is black on black
08-14-2012, 04:52 PM
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My Ride: Modded 2010 Carbon Black M5 SMG and Modded 2008 Dinan 550i Sport
I will tell you that I just came out of a FULLY MODDED Dinan 500i 6M Sport into a 2010 M% and as much as I love that 550i there is NOTHING like an M5. A THRILL each time you press that start button.
08-14-2012, 05:56 PM
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Aftermarket warranty is a must. Especially a earlier model builds. (06-07) Get a pre-purchase inspection done. These cars can be costly to fix. Believe me. 
Luckily Motorcepts is close by.
Get all my repairs/work done by Motorcepts.
Was it worth it? Hell yeah.
If I had to do it all over again. I'd do it in a heartbeat.
Luckily Motorcepts is close by.
Get all my repairs/work done by Motorcepts. Was it worth it? Hell yeah.
If I had to do it all over again. I'd do it in a heartbeat.
08-16-2012, 08:37 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Sport, Premium, Navi, Comfort Access, USB/iPod Bluetooth, Cold Weather Package, Bi Xenon Cornering Headlights
Like an $18,000 repair bill by BMW for an SMG Tranny replacement . . . parts/labor. I shit you not. I'll still look around for the invoice.
08-16-2012, 11:17 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Sport, Premium, Navi, Comfort Access, USB/iPod Bluetooth, Cold Weather Package, Bi Xenon Cornering Headlights
Aftermarket warranty is a must. Especially a earlier model builds. (06-07) Get a pre-purchase inspection done. These cars can be costly to fix. Believe me.
Luckily Motorcepts is close by. Get all my repairs/work done by Motorcepts.
Was it worth it? Hell yeah. If I had to do it all over again. I'd do it in a heartbeat.
Luckily Motorcepts is close by.
Get all my repairs/work done by Motorcepts. Was it worth it? Hell yeah.
If I had to do it all over again. I'd do it in a heartbeat.
Thanks!
08-18-2012, 08:17 AM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
I had a choice between 550 and M5. After test drove both, I picked 550. Didn't like M5 sound. 550 feels more refined and luxurious. Power is sufficient too.
