Hey, new 550i driver from the DMV
02-05-2010 | 12:41 PM
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hey my name is Antonio i'm from outside of D.C. and i have an 06' 550 i bought back in november from Fairfax BMW. I bought it CPO with 47,000 miles on it and i think i got a pretty good deal on it.
Here's a list of some of the options that came with it:
Sport's Package
Navi
Active maintaince til' 100,000 miles
Sports seats
I have a few after market mods I'm thinking about doing but nothing to over the top
Here are a few of the things have been thinking about getting and would like feed back regarding these items and where i can get quilty items that aren't super expensive:
Angel Eyes (looking to get in on the GB for the Mtechs)
Black/Silver Carbon fiber Emblems for front, rear, and all four wheels
Black grills
Wheel spacers 15mm rears/ 10mm fronts
RPI intake scoop and filter
Exhuast (nothing too loud)
Tune for performance and better gas mileage
I just got the windows tinted earlier this week don't have pics with tint yet but will try to post as i go.
my previous car was a 2005 Infiniti G35 sedan and I miss do miss it from time to time. It is not as powerful as the 550 but i miss going out and drifting. I wish the came with LSD.
but over all the 550 is a much better car more room (for I'm a pretty big guy) more power i love being able to pass with ease, and my BMW service center is wonderfuli only go to fairfax BMW (i went for passport BMW once for service, bad experience)
here's a pic:
Here's a list of some of the options that came with it:
Sport's Package
Navi
Active maintaince til' 100,000 miles
Sports seats
I have a few after market mods I'm thinking about doing but nothing to over the top
Here are a few of the things have been thinking about getting and would like feed back regarding these items and where i can get quilty items that aren't super expensive:
Angel Eyes (looking to get in on the GB for the Mtechs)
Black/Silver Carbon fiber Emblems for front, rear, and all four wheels
Black grills
Wheel spacers 15mm rears/ 10mm fronts
RPI intake scoop and filter
Exhuast (nothing too loud)
Tune for performance and better gas mileage
I just got the windows tinted earlier this week don't have pics with tint yet but will try to post as i go.
my previous car was a 2005 Infiniti G35 sedan and I miss do miss it from time to time. It is not as powerful as the 550 but i miss going out and drifting. I wish the came with LSD.
but over all the 550 is a much better car more room (for I'm a pretty big guy) more power i love being able to pass with ease, and my BMW service center is wonderfuli only go to fairfax BMW (i went for passport BMW once for service, bad experience)
here's a pic:
02-05-2010 | 01:08 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i Jet Black|Black
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Mods: Trinity Side Skirts|Trinity Black Grilles|LCI Tail Lights with Bruce V6|Fog Light Bezel Rings|MTEC V2 Angel Eyes|LED License Plate Lights
I purchased my 2007 550 Sport at BMW of Fairfax (CPO) as well. In addition to the black grills, you can markedly improve (in my opinion) the look of the car with the M side skirts- this is a bit more affordable than doing the front bumper if you go with aftermarket parts. While it is somewhat expensive, I really love the the LCI taillights. These markedly change the look of the car when lit.
02-05-2010 | 01:47 PM
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hey my name is Antonio i'm from outside of D.C. and i have an 06' 550 i bought back in november from Fairfax BMW. I bought it CPO with 47,000 miles on it and i think i got a pretty good deal on it.
Here's a list of some of the options that came with it:
Sport's Package
Navi
Active maintaince til' 100,000 miles
Sports seats
I have a few after market mods I'm thinking about doing but nothing to over the top
Here are a few of the things have been thinking about getting and would like feed back regarding these items and where i can get quilty items that aren't super expensive:
Angel Eyes (looking to get in on the GB for the Mtechs)
Black/Silver Carbon fiber Emblems for front, rear, and all four wheels
Black grills
Wheel spacers 15mm rears/ 10mm fronts
RPI intake scoop and filter
Exhuast (nothing too loud)
Tune for performance and better gas mileage
I just got the windows tinted earlier this week don't have pics with tint yet but will try to post as i go.
my previous car was a 2005 Infiniti G35 sedan and I miss do miss it from time to time. It is not as powerful as the 550 but i miss going out and drifting. I wish the came with LSD.
but over all the 550 is a much better car more room (for I'm a pretty big guy) more power i love being able to pass with ease, and my BMW service center is wonderfuli only go to fairfax BMW (i went for passport BMW once for service, bad experience)
here's a pic:
Here's a list of some of the options that came with it:
Sport's Package
Navi
Active maintaince til' 100,000 miles
Sports seats
I have a few after market mods I'm thinking about doing but nothing to over the top
Here are a few of the things have been thinking about getting and would like feed back regarding these items and where i can get quilty items that aren't super expensive:
Angel Eyes (looking to get in on the GB for the Mtechs)
Black/Silver Carbon fiber Emblems for front, rear, and all four wheels
Black grills
Wheel spacers 15mm rears/ 10mm fronts
RPI intake scoop and filter
Exhuast (nothing too loud)
Tune for performance and better gas mileage
I just got the windows tinted earlier this week don't have pics with tint yet but will try to post as i go.
my previous car was a 2005 Infiniti G35 sedan and I miss do miss it from time to time. It is not as powerful as the 550 but i miss going out and drifting. I wish the came with LSD.
but over all the 550 is a much better car more room (for I'm a pretty big guy) more power i love being able to pass with ease, and my BMW service center is wonderfuli only go to fairfax BMW (i went for passport BMW once for service, bad experience)
here's a pic:
Congrats on the car BTW and enjoy the forums!! 
02-06-2010 | 08:18 AM
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to the forum. Enjoy your new ride.
02-06-2010 | 08:31 AM
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I purchased my 2007 550 Sport at BMW of Fairfax (CPO) as well. In addition to the black grills, you can markedly improve (in my opinion) the look of the car with the M side skirts- this is a bit more affordable than doing the front bumper if you go with aftermarket parts. While it is somewhat expensive, I really love the the LCI taillights. These markedly change the look of the car when lit.
02-06-2010 | 09:01 AM
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02-06-2010 | 09:18 AM
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Congrats on the 550 and to 5series.net.
To me, the single best appearance mod on a pre LCI 550 is the M tech kit. It transforms the appearance of the car. A set of fly 19 or 20 inch wheels is a close second. But both can be pricey.
to 5series.net.To me, the single best appearance mod on a pre LCI 550 is the M tech kit. It transforms the appearance of the car. A set of fly 19 or 20 inch wheels is a close second. But both can be pricey.
02-06-2010 | 03:52 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
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