A few days with the new 550i Gran Turismo
11-17-2009, 08:50 AM
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I spent a few days with a 550i GT and it is a very impressive car.
It does feel larger than a 7er but just a little (and that's because it is larger).
The interior is very close to the 7 in layout and functionality. The rear is very roomy and the hatch/trunk is useful.
Interior and dash, I am sure we'll see a variation of this in the next 5er series.
My complete write-up with pictures is here.
It does feel larger than a 7er but just a little (and that's because it is larger).
The interior is very close to the 7 in layout and functionality. The rear is very roomy and the hatch/trunk is useful.
Interior and dash, I am sure we'll see a variation of this in the next 5er series.
My complete write-up with pictures is here.
11-17-2009, 08:55 AM
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nice write-up 
11-17-2009, 09:29 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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I have to say I started out with real reservations about the GT, both from a design standpoint and it being an answer to a question I didn't think the market was really asking, but I'm actually starting to warm up to it now (at least a little).
11-17-2009, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1056820' date='Nov 17 2009, 01:29 PM
I have to say I started out with real reservations about the GT, both from a design standpoint and it being an answer to a question I didn't think the market was really asking, but I'm actually starting to warm up to it now (at least a little).
11-17-2009, 04:47 PM
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Thanks Jonathan! I've always thought that the 5GT looked okay (never hated it like some people) but when I saw it in person, I liked it even more. 
11-17-2009, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1056820' date='Nov 17 2009, 01:29 PM
I have to say I started out with real reservations about the GT, both from a design standpoint and it being an answer to a question I didn't think the market was really asking, but I'm actually starting to warm up to it now (at least a little).
