03-24-2023, 05:33 PM | #1 |
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Update: Order recieved and PPF has started: M550i (Pictures on latest post)
With all of the talk about M550i production stopping soon I’m thrilled that I was able to get my order in and as of today production is being scheduled.
This is my first BMW. Coming over from having a 2019 merc C43. Very excited to be coming over to the BMW side. Skyscraper grey Black nappa 19” 845M jet black DHP EP DAP PAP Heated steering wheel Massage seats Ventilated seats Leather dash Ash trim Will probably stealth PFF and definitely tint |
03-24-2023, 07:00 PM | #2 |
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Welcome. Did your dealer give you a production number? Scheduled production week? Have you created an account on bmwusa.com and added the production number to your account? So much fun to track your build.
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03-24-2023, 07:42 PM | #3 |
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Did you get the parking assist package? It comes with 360 cameras which are really helpful since the m550 is low car. Helps me stop right before curbs.
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03-24-2023, 09:22 PM | #4 |
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They did and yes I have. I don’t see where I can see the production week. It just says scheduled.
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03-24-2023, 09:23 PM | #5 |
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Absolutely did! It’s going to be great for not hitting curbs when parking. Does the car “sense” when you’re parking and turn on the 360 cameras for you or do you need to select something on the screen?
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03-24-2023, 10:08 PM | #7 |
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It’s ok but not great when pulling in (delay). I just make it a habit of pushing the camera button when parking.
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03-25-2023, 04:40 AM | #9 |
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Yes, in the same area below the drive mode buttons (comfort/sport/eco/adaptive). When pressed it shows the front+360 cameras (you can use the iDrive controller to change cameras). This is the same button that enables park assist.
There are lots of YouTube videos but here is a short one to give you an idea: https://youtu.be/e5RKK1BPQww |
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My dealer told me that , well that’s at least for the U.K. although to be fair that is a smaller market( just over 200 of them in the U.K.)
Either way you’ll love the car. Very high quality product, very refined and surprisingly economical if you drive it gently Suspension amazing aswell |
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I’m thrilled. My test drives have been great. As you said, the suspension is amazing. Like butter over road imperfections. |
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Mine is in the shop for front bumper ppf (XPEL) and full ceramic coating (Gtechniq Ultra/C5). |
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I think I’d like to use XPEL and I found an installer not far from me with great reviews that is an authorized dealer of XPEL. And Yes, would go with matte.
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I'd recommend telling your installer to PPF the interior center console area/touchscreen too. All the glossy sections would be protected from scratches. I saw that XPEL already has these templates for 2023 models so I asked my installer to do it! |
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