Mini Review/Observations -550i M Sport
05-28-2011, 10:49 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
After only 450 miles and 1 week of pleasure this car is different from my prior BMW's , but yet is still very much a BMW. Its personality is now more diverse, and lets the driver dial in the driving experience desired.
It wants to be driven, but now with the multiple driving modes, you get to choose how you want the car to drive/feel.
In this 550i, I like that the the car reverts to normal mode at start up, gets me engaged to decide if I'm in the mood for Sport or Sport + mode. So far I have driven SD freeways @ normal, but as soon as I hit an offramp or 2 lane road, I toggle to Sport. You can feel the cars suspension and drivetrain tighten, car seems to crouch, feels menacing
Break in period will be over soon, the beast will be unleashed !
The car drives fantastic, huge power on demand. Absolutely NO issues from early MY 11 vehicles.
Very sophisticated, polished, yet sporty- What is expected from this period in time and price point.
New iDrive and technology interface has given me biggest learning curve. I now have iPhone 4 streaming Pandora thru blutooth, then accessing radio stations world wide 9 (KLOS!!!) via BMW APPS, pinging me a Google map directions, then switching to iPod w/ 3000+ songs playing songs with cover art, SiriusXM, it just keeps going.....
A few minor beefs. What happened to trunk storage bins? Owners manual indicates a netted area, and bin on side of trunk in each fender well (like E60's had)
Where the heck are they? I didnt recall an separate option when I ordered?
Miss the elevated strorage shelf (used this for coins) in driver door pocket E60 550i had, now just one big storage area.
Few new PICS too...
It wants to be driven, but now with the multiple driving modes, you get to choose how you want the car to drive/feel.
In this 550i, I like that the the car reverts to normal mode at start up, gets me engaged to decide if I'm in the mood for Sport or Sport + mode. So far I have driven SD freeways @ normal, but as soon as I hit an offramp or 2 lane road, I toggle to Sport. You can feel the cars suspension and drivetrain tighten, car seems to crouch, feels menacing
Break in period will be over soon, the beast will be unleashed !The car drives fantastic, huge power on demand. Absolutely NO issues from early MY 11 vehicles.
Very sophisticated, polished, yet sporty- What is expected from this period in time and price point.
New iDrive and technology interface has given me biggest learning curve. I now have iPhone 4 streaming Pandora thru blutooth, then accessing radio stations world wide 9 (KLOS!!!) via BMW APPS, pinging me a Google map directions, then switching to iPod w/ 3000+ songs playing songs with cover art, SiriusXM, it just keeps going.....
A few minor beefs. What happened to trunk storage bins? Owners manual indicates a netted area, and bin on side of trunk in each fender well (like E60's had)
Where the heck are they? I didnt recall an separate option when I ordered?
Miss the elevated strorage shelf (used this for coins) in driver door pocket E60 550i had, now just one big storage area.
Few new PICS too...
05-31-2011, 10:02 AM
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My Ride: 02/2006 525i Titanium Silver Metallic
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Beautiful F10! 
Can you snap some interior/trunk shots when you get a chance?
Oh, and uh...Tint them windows!
Can you snap some interior/trunk shots when you get a chance?Oh, and uh...Tint them windows!
06-14-2011, 10:46 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545i M-sport e60 12/04 20inch nappa leather hud comfort seats individual black headliner individual black gloss window trim. etc etc.
Awesome 550i! I hope that will become my next bmw.
How is the new head up display ? I really love mine in the e60. I expect the new one is even better!
thnx for the pictures!
Good luck.
Greetzz
How is the new head up display ? I really love mine in the e60. I expect the new one is even better!
thnx for the pictures!
Good luck.
Greetzz
06-15-2011, 05:59 AM
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06-15-2011, 06:20 AM
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Thanks for sharing the little details! 
Rudy, what happened to your review? You must be busy! ....end of thread jacking.....
Rudy, what happened to your review? You must be busy! ....end of thread jacking.....
06-15-2011, 07:03 AM
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My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
Rudy, is your HUD multi-colored?
Mine is just orange and yellow.
06-15-2011, 07:08 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
Yeah, HUD is clear, true multi color, diplays a lot of detail when NAV is running AND with the HUD you get thrown in the Black Panel display, which is really cool.