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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 06:37 AM
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Just wanted to say hi as I have been lurking around for the past few weeks after picking up my CPO 2007 550i! OMG I love this car. A little background: I purchased a CPO 2006 325i in early 2008 as my first Bimmer and loved the handling, braking for such a modest level bmw, but I wanted more POWER! I spent almost two years looking at the 335i among other models and found one in January that seemed perfect... until I spotted the CPO 550i (loaded non-sport) on the lot for just a single G more! I asked the sales guy if I could drive the 550i first as I have always admired the model but never drove one. The 335i was definitely sweet (coup, loaded + sport, no nav), but when I sat behind the wheel of the spacious and luxurious CPO 2007 550i and pressed the gas I started having serious doubts about my wanting a 335. I have driven multiple 335s (both stick and auto) and liked it but compared directly to the 550i it felt like a lot of effort to get the power I wanted AND I could actually fit my 3 kids in the back of it as a bonus!

So I drove the 550i, then the 335i, then the 550i again and told the salesman to write me up for the 550i! I know the 335i is a faster car at least on the low end, but I LOVE the whole package of the 550i. I feel like a king when I drive it.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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Congrats on your new toy. Enjoy the car and the modding that comes along with it...
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the forums!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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Welcome! Beware the mod bug.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny. 2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter. Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
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to the forum. Glad you got the car that best suits you. Don't forget to post pics.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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CONGRATS ENJOY THE BOARDS!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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congrats and welcome
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Congrats and have fun with the car and forum
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Congratulations and .
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