My First Post and My New 2011 550i...
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Chicago Suburbs
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
Hi Guys! I've been a long-time Roadfly BMW and Acurazine board member and was directed to this forum by a fellow board member. Anyways, a few days ago, I traded in my 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD for a brand new 2011 BMW 550i! (Prior to that, I've owned 4 other BMW's--mostly 5 series--in the last 10 years). Here's some stats and photos of my car. Enjoy!
-Dark Graphite Metallic/Oyster-Black leather
-4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
-8 sp. Sport Automatic
-Sports Package: 19" rims/tires/Sports Steering wheel, Multi-contour seats
-Cold Weather Package: Heated F/R seats, heated steering wheel, headllamp washers
-Dynamic Handling Package (adjustable dampers)
-Premium Package 2: Rear-view camera, rear sunshades, Ipod adpater, Sat. radio, Premium surround sound
-Side/Top-view cameras
-Park Distance Control
-Navigation
-Heads-up Display
-Dark Graphite Metallic/Oyster-Black leather
-4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
-8 sp. Sport Automatic
-Sports Package: 19" rims/tires/Sports Steering wheel, Multi-contour seats
-Cold Weather Package: Heated F/R seats, heated steering wheel, headllamp washers
-Dynamic Handling Package (adjustable dampers)
-Premium Package 2: Rear-view camera, rear sunshades, Ipod adpater, Sat. radio, Premium surround sound
-Side/Top-view cameras
-Park Distance Control
-Navigation
-Heads-up Display
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 10,496
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Welcome to the forum and family!! Beautiful new 5er you got there, congrats 
Enjoy your time here, this is the absolute best 5 series forum around. 
Enjoy your time here, this is the absolute best 5 series forum around.
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 17,310
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From: Pittsburgh, PA USA
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Welcome Pete...we've been expecting you! 
You've clearly found the right board for your new ride -- congratulations on a great choice! 
Link to why Pete is more famous than he realizes...
You've clearly found the right board for your new ride -- congratulations on a great choice! Link to why Pete is more famous than he realizes...
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
Great looking car. I really like the red ambiance lighting
to the forums! Congrats on the sweeeet ride. The f10 is really growing on me.