M550D not going to UK

JOHNBMWM5 · 05-09-2017, 11:23 AM

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/5-s...id=49609822836

read this.

SO17 · 05-09-2017, 12:09 PM

So annoying. First it is, then it isn't. My local dealer even had a bulletin on it too. I should have asked for a copy but I didn't think there would be a U turn. I really had my heart set on one of these.

ZigmundUK · 05-09-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SO17

So annoying. First it is, then it isn't. My local dealer even had a bulletin on it too. I should have asked for a copy but I didn't think there would be a U turn. I really had my heart set on one of these.

Political sounds are against diesels. I think we'll get more hybrids now. Just want them to be a little more efficient.

Nivarox · 05-10-2017, 12:01 AM

That's stupid ( with Jeremy Clarkson voice )

nsa100 · 05-10-2017, 09:51 AM

Noooo !!! Well at least give us the 535/540d then! Or should we by 'happy' we have at least the 540i

UltimateManga · 05-10-2017, 10:33 AM

No way can't believe this especially after BMW GB confirmed to me this will be coming towards the end of year!

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Tengocity · 05-11-2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Political sounds are against diesels. I think we'll get more hybrids now. Just want them to be a little more efficient.

Indeed, but then we aren't getting the M550i either!

Thomas · 05-12-2017, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nsa100

Noooo !!! Well at least give us the 535/540d then! Or should we by 'happy' we have at least the 540i

I read on bimmertoday that the 540d is announced with 320 hp and 680 Nm, it will do 0-100 km/h in 4,7 seconds. Compared to the 4,4 seconds of the M550d, the difference is rather small.

I guess the 540d is price/performance wise the better option. With the M-sport package there is visually also not much difference.

nsa100 · 05-12-2017, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I read on bimmertoday that the 540d is announced with 320 hp and 680 Nm, it will do 0-100 km/h in 4,7 seconds. Compared to the 4,4 seconds of the M550d, the difference is rather small.

I guess the 540d is price/performance wise the better option. With the M-sport package there is visually also not much difference.

Do you have a link to this?

JOHNBMWM5 · 05-12-2017, 06:11 AM

http://www.bimmertoday.de/2017/05/11...r-g30-und-g31/

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Originally Posted by nsa100

Do you have a link to this?

nsa100 · 05-12-2017, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

http://www.bimmertoday.de/2017/05/11...r-g30-und-g31/

Thank you..

Let's hope the UK gets this at least.

ZigmundUK · 05-12-2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nsa100

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

http://www.bimmertoday.de/2017/05/11...r-g30-und-g31/

Thank you..

Let's hope the UK gets this at least.

This should be the 550d engine right?

nsa100 · 05-12-2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

This should be the 550d engine right?

The 540d in Europe will be the 2 Turbo engine. The 550d has 4 Turbos.

Still not sure it will come to the UK though.

brad850csi · 05-12-2017, 03:12 PM

Interesting that the 525d has the best fuel economy and that the only 6 cylinder with rwd is the 530d.

I think I'd prefer a car with 2 turbos to keep out of warranty than the 4 turbo 550d though. I suspect the 540d with a tune or the Alpina D5 will be a more reliable choice

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