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Originally Posted by visualguy
Not sure what you do with the extra power beyond the 540i on public roads in the US... I have a 550i, and it's definitely overkill. Sure, I guess you can occasionally find a time and place to push it, and hope you don't get into trouble, but that's about it, and the M550i has disadvantages when compared to the 540i as mentioned in previous posts. I also have a 435i, and that car has more than enough power... I don't miss the extra power of the 550i when I drive it, but I enjoy the better handling of the 435i.
Obviously, the M5 is an even bigger overkill, but I understand that some people get satisfaction from owning something special or the "ultimate" even if they can't actually make use of its capabilities. The M550i is kind of neither here nor there. If you're practical, go with the 540i. If you're an enthusiast, go with the M5.
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Realistically, you don't even
need what a 530i offers. Even that is overkill for what is needed on US roads. And if you prefer the handling of the 4-series, then drive that.
So, I'm not really sure I see your point.
It's kinda like a nice steak vs. ground beef. The ground beef still gives you nutritional value, and you don't
need the steak. But, sometimes, you just prefer the steak. It all comes down to personal preference.
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