My new 550
03-06-2009 | 06:36 PM
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From: Northern Virginia - USA
My Ride: 2007 550i Jet Black|Black
Options: Sport|Premium|Cold Weather|PDC|Nav|Satellite Radio|Active Steering|Convenience Entry
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 had a 1998 e39 528 for about 8 years. I sold it this summer when it was becoming a money pit. (The car drove great but I was replacing parts left and right due to age). I briefly lost my way and purchased a new 2008 Acura RL. It was a wonderful car - incredible bang for the buck and wonderful technology. However, after riding in a BMW 5 series for 8 years, I was ruined.....The "honda" just didn't do it for me. So, I sold the car (taking a huge depreciation hit) and just purchased a 2007 550i Sport CPO'd with about 20k miles. I loved my 528 but this 550 is a blast!
03-06-2009 | 06:45 PM
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Man I wish we had American fuel prices. You guys would get bargains on 545s and 550s over here because they are so cheap 2nd hand because nobody wants them! To damn expensive to run due to the fuel costs and tax on the larger engine type.
03-06-2009 | 06:47 PM
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver 550i, with all the bells and whistles!!
welcome! 
Yes, no comparison between a front wheel drive and a bmw! especially a v-8 bmw!
nice ride, enjoy. stay away from the "mods" forum.....trust me
Yes, no comparison between a front wheel drive and a bmw! especially a v-8 bmw!
nice ride, enjoy. stay away from the "mods" forum.....trust me
03-06-2009 | 06:50 PM
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From: Idaho
My Ride: 07 550 i, mystic blue, black leather, cold weather package, nav, sport, shades, bags, rear heat, V1 hardwired.
05 F350 TD Crew Cab
04 Range Rover HSE
91 964 C4 Cabrio
07 997 Turbo Cabrio
Welcome to the land of the high revving V8. I know you will enjoy the ride, and the information on the board makes the driving experience of the 550i sublime..
03-06-2009 | 06:54 PM
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From: North East England
If you can afford a 545i and a 645i then its likely you wont be too troubled by gas prices!
If your looking for a 2nd hand 5er so you can get a nice car on a bit of a budget, its a different story.
If your looking for a 2nd hand 5er so you can get a nice car on a bit of a budget, its a different story.
03-06-2009 | 08:22 PM
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Nice Rig Wolf!
Welcome back to the good side...
I'm ruined by bmw too - especially a torquey v8 bmw! Hell, my 16 year old is already ruined...He hates driving my wife's fwd ES350 - but loves the 550 (go figure)
Welcome back to the good side...
I'm ruined by bmw too - especially a torquey v8 bmw! Hell, my 16 year old is already ruined...He hates driving my wife's fwd ES350 - but loves the 550 (go figure)
03-06-2009 | 08:24 PM
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
If you ever decide to sell your rims, let me know. I need some for next winter...want to get a head start. That is, assuming I still have this car. Maybe I should wait, after all. 
Congrats on the ride and welcome!
Congrats on the ride and welcome!