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      04-20-2017, 07:50 AM   #103
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Originally Posted by visualguy View Post
Even just the power of the 540i is more than enough. Not sure what you would do with the extra power that the M550xi has beyond the 540i. It's also overkill. I own a 550i, and almost never get to push it anywhere near its power limits. It's way overkill for what is within the safe/legal envelope on public roads in terms of acceleration and speed.
You can never use the power of any 550 because the car's suspension isn't up to the task. Dynamically the chassis of the 5er just doesn't cut it. As for all those M badges on a poser M car..... I just don't get it.
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