A Quick review of my 550i M Sport
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Well after 580 Miles I thought I might give some insight to the 550i M Sport from my prospective here in the UK as it is at the moment a rare bird.
I have done mixed runs now, town with traffic jam, open roads and motorways.
I am still running in but allowed to run up to 4.5K RPM and it uses 95 RON fuel it actually ?recommends it?.
I ran it on 98 RON for the first tank full, there after 95 RON and got the same economy
which is outstanding.
My runs are as said mixed with 90+MPH bursts thrown in and a bit of hardish take off?s, it?s returned ( brim too brim) a consistent 28.6MPG, now thats fantastic to me.
The car rides poor road surfaces very well in any mode ( Sport being my choice) and is extremely quiet at all speeds, engine noise is very muted and can hardly be heard at all. This will upset many but surprised me, I actually LIKE it quiet.
The car is not in the M3 league when it comes to tight corners but open B roads it loves and in no way is it vague as some have said, the steering is ?electric? but I find after a few days you soon become accustomed to it?s characteristics.
The Comfort seats are the best/most comfortable I have had,this along with high quality interior fit and finnish makes for a real pleasurable place to spend time in. The wife actually likes this car very much ( thats saying something!).
The Power is instantaneous from tick over and you have to be light footed as it flies from the off, so much grunt, I have had some good laughs looking in the mirror at so called sports cars coming up behind and then seeing me fly away at rocket like speed, it?s mental.
As an every day driver I think it?s the best all rounder I have ever owned, it?s like a roller from inside, you can?t here the engine at all.
A wolf in sheep?s clothing for sure.
I have done mixed runs now, town with traffic jam, open roads and motorways.
I am still running in but allowed to run up to 4.5K RPM and it uses 95 RON fuel it actually ?recommends it?.
I ran it on 98 RON for the first tank full, there after 95 RON and got the same economy
which is outstanding.
My runs are as said mixed with 90+MPH bursts thrown in and a bit of hardish take off?s, it?s returned ( brim too brim) a consistent 28.6MPG, now thats fantastic to me.
The car rides poor road surfaces very well in any mode ( Sport being my choice) and is extremely quiet at all speeds, engine noise is very muted and can hardly be heard at all. This will upset many but surprised me, I actually LIKE it quiet.
The car is not in the M3 league when it comes to tight corners but open B roads it loves and in no way is it vague as some have said, the steering is ?electric? but I find after a few days you soon become accustomed to it?s characteristics.
The Comfort seats are the best/most comfortable I have had,this along with high quality interior fit and finnish makes for a real pleasurable place to spend time in. The wife actually likes this car very much ( thats saying something!).
The Power is instantaneous from tick over and you have to be light footed as it flies from the off, so much grunt, I have had some good laughs looking in the mirror at so called sports cars coming up behind and then seeing me fly away at rocket like speed, it?s mental.
As an every day driver I think it?s the best all rounder I have ever owned, it?s like a roller from inside, you can?t here the engine at all.
A wolf in sheep?s clothing for sure.
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Congrats johnbmwx6, a very fine car indeed!
Try to drive cool until 2,000 km's.
The fuel consumpion is magic for a strong V8, but thrust me, it will go up in the spring and summer.
The only but not a small problem will be the police.
Take care now.
Try to drive cool until 2,000 km's.
The fuel consumpion is magic for a strong V8, but thrust me, it will go up in the spring and summer.
The only but not a small problem will be the police.
Take care now.
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
I have to tell you that this car is growing on me more and more each day. With the Dinan tune that's now available, this makes this car even more attractive.
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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
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My Ride: F11 523i MSport Touring, Space Grey matallic
- Black Dakota leather
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- Extended storage
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Without being too gushy, amazing, dream spec, looks fantastic, and sounds like really good to drive... It also sounds like you might save a few quid in fuel bills...
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)