My 550 finally arrived
06-29-2010, 10:01 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
06-29-2010, 10:02 AM
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06-29-2010, 10:08 AM
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those cameras IIRC are part of the Driver Assistance pkg, and this specif option is not available to order until later this year, however some f10's on the lot will have them equipped with this option, most likely to get some fully loaded 550's out there initially....
06-29-2010, 10:26 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i
Dislikes or just not sure yet:
? Seems too heavy compared to E60. Doesn?t seem as responsive to steering input but this may improve as I get more used to the feel. It seems to be true that BMW is getting farther away from the Ultimate Driving Machine. My E39 540 6 speed, M5 and E46 330i were great handlers. I think the E60 was a step down from these and the F10 is another step down. It is more like my 745Li.
? Front end is just plain ugly. I parked to my friends 2008 550i and the difference is startling.
? Wheels have to be the worst sport package wheels ever produced by BMW
I?m not really as negative as it sounds. I?m sure it will grow on me and I will like it as I have all my previous BMWs (except 745Li).
? Seems too heavy compared to E60. Doesn?t seem as responsive to steering input but this may improve as I get more used to the feel. It seems to be true that BMW is getting farther away from the Ultimate Driving Machine. My E39 540 6 speed, M5 and E46 330i were great handlers. I think the E60 was a step down from these and the F10 is another step down. It is more like my 745Li.
? Front end is just plain ugly. I parked to my friends 2008 550i and the difference is startling.
? Wheels have to be the worst sport package wheels ever produced by BMW
I?m not really as negative as it sounds. I?m sure it will grow on me and I will like it as I have all my previous BMWs (except 745Li).
Well it seems to me you're not totally happy with your car. (Like you still have some doubt whether you made the right decision). I can't imagine buying such an expensive vehicle unless I'm completely 100% happy and satisfied...from Day 1. As for me, there's nothing about my 550i I can complain about. I love the styling, the performance, the features, the ergonomics and workmanship. In my opinion, when I see my F10 parked next to an E60, I think the F10 looks more contemporary and "business-like"....whereas the E60 looks a little dated and mundane.....probably because I see lots of E60's on a daily basis. I have no complaints about the steering. To me, it's not heavy at all.....as a matter of fact, I think it might be just slightly too light; however, for me it's quick and precise and gets the job done. (I'm glad the car didn't have the dreaded Active Steering).
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