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06-17-2007, 11:56 PM

SoCalM5Mang

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My Ride: 2008 Silver 535i Virgin--Becoming a Beast!

Upon first test drive!

I couldn't say it any better.

http://www.autospies.com/video/Agent-001-r...8-BMW-550i-206/

535 vs 550? Watch this video and then see what the reviewer thinks.

I also found this review and I find it "uncanny" what he says about the 08 550i as well.

http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish/featu...nter_1236.shtml

I can't wait until the mainstream Magazines start testing this beauty out!

So Cal

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06-18-2007, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='436868' date='Jun 18 2007, 03:56 AM

20 mpg my butt. Unless I get on the hwy my 545 never sees anything above 18mpg no matter how much I baby it.

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06-18-2007, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Bimr' post='436964' date='Jun 18 2007, 04:04 PM

20 mpg my butt. Unless I get on the hwy my 545 never sees anything above 18mpg no matter how much I baby it.

Though they may be theoretical, there are declared improvements in efficiency in the LCI.

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06-18-2007, 11:33 AM

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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3

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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='436868' date='Jun 18 2007, 12:56 AM

The Mwerks write up is the same 5er analysis that C&D participated in and said the 550 was not value.

Agents review is nice but not too objective. I have no idea what shifter that is. US specd 550i SP 6Ms have a short shifter.

As for his gas mileage, if he relies on that MPG meter he is nuts. If he really drives the car there is no way he will get over 20mpg.

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06-18-2007, 01:27 PM

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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........

HMMM ! Where are all those chest thumping 535 fans ??

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06-18-2007, 03:17 PM

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Though they may be theoretical, there are declared improvements in efficiency in the LCI.

ABC

Yeah, he wasn't talking about the pre-LCI 545... And as a European it hurts to hear you can get a loaded 550 sport for $70K..

That's like 525d over here..

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06-18-2007, 07:01 PM

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The reviewer should learn how to reset the MPG

SoCal - did he even mention the 535?

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06-18-2007, 09:05 PM

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How the Hell do I join in on this rally???

http://www.autospies.com/video/AutoSpies-c...ies-and-M5-203/

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06-18-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hormazd' post='437080' date='Jun 18 2007, 12:33 PM

I have no idea what shifter that is. US specd 550i SP 6Ms have a short shifter.

As for his gas mileage, if he relies on that MPG meter he is nuts. If he really drives the car there is no way he will get over 20mpg.

Thats what i was thinking / saying... How come theres a regular shifter in that car? but the exterior is all LCI... maybe its a pre-release? cuz he already has a plate on the car and that plate isnt the newest...

And about milage LOL 20 HAHAHHA I get about 18 in my 545.. and 23 going to vegas babying it...

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06-21-2007, 08:32 PM

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That guy in the Autospies video was full of compliments. Sounded like he just wanted to put down the camera and start humping the car. Blue Genie style.