will there be a 550i with x-drive?
12-12-2009, 09:37 PM
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yes, as it's been discussed a few times in various threads...it's also in the official press release, did you get a chance to read that? perhaps you missed it...
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=89678
"...The new 5 Series will be offered in the United States with a choice of three gasoline engines. At its introduction, the new 5 Series will be available as a 535i and 550i. The 528i and xDrive all-wheel drive variants of all three models will arrive later in the year...."
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=89678
"...The new 5 Series will be offered in the United States with a choice of three gasoline engines. At its introduction, the new 5 Series will be available as a 535i and 550i. The 528i and xDrive all-wheel drive variants of all three models will arrive later in the year...."
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I would expect the F10 550 xi to be a real porker. The RWD version already weighs 4200 pounds. With Xi, the weight could go to 4400 -- way too much for a performance sedan. I wish that on this front, BMW would take a page out of Jaguar's book and make lighter cars.
I'm sure the F10 550 xi will be very fast and have plenty of grip. I just hate to see the gradual transformation of the 5 Series from a nimble performance sedan into a tank.
I'm sure the F10 550 xi will be very fast and have plenty of grip. I just hate to see the gradual transformation of the 5 Series from a nimble performance sedan into a tank.
12-13-2009, 07:22 AM
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Yeah I cant wait for that. I love the feel of having an x drive car and now I will get the power too! That is the one I will be ordering. I think LOL. I have really had my eyes on the x6 m though so we will see. 
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Originally Posted by ryanlemek' post='1072917' date='Dec 13 2009, 08:22 AM
Yeah I cant wait for that. I love the feel of having an x drive car and now I will get the power too! That is the one I will be ordering. I think LOL. I have really had my eyes on the x6 m though so we will see.
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Originally Posted by seventhirteen' post='1072920' date='Dec 13 2009, 11:24 AM
The question for me is what options will you *not* be able to get in the 550xi.
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No xDrive for me. I once got a 530xi as a loaner, and hated it. I tried some of the maneuvers I routinely do, and actually felt unsafe due to body roll/instability. For me, it's all about the solid handling and balance of Sport Pkg w/ARS.
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Originally Posted by SilberGrauE60' post='1073402' date='Dec 14 2009, 11:17 AM
No xDrive for me. I once got a 530xi as a loaner, and hated it. I tried some of the maneuvers I routinely do, and actually felt unsafe due to body roll/instability. For me, it's all about the solid handling and balance of Sport Pkg w/ARS.
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I never understood why BMW never fitted ARS to the xi - it may well be that there's a technical reason that prevents it, but BMW is missing out on a lot of revenue by not offering a proper sport package on the xi (over and above the current xi sport package, which is essentially cosmetic). An xi with ARS would be a tremendous combination.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1073505' date='Dec 14 2009, 11:32 AM
I never understood why BMW never fitted ARS to the xi - it may well be that there's a technical reason that prevents it, but BMW is missing out on a lot of revenue by not offering a proper sport package on the xi (over and above the current xi sport package, which is essentially cosmetic). An xi with ARS would be a tremendous combination.