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      05-04-2017, 06:49 PM   #89
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yeah its kinda strange. I was originally a strictly "car" person. Had an M3, then an S4 with a tune. then family, kids etc. I traded the S4 for an X5 when my S4's transmission broke. I miss the "M" car. But I now primarily drive the car to (1) take kids to school and (2) drive to work/train and home.

I would love to have another M3-ish car with a stick and even though i could afford the M3 in addition, I dont really have space for it in the driveway and i would take a lot of flack.

The X5 is 5 years old, out of warranty, and im looking to go newer after 5 years. So i'm left with a dilemma, do I trade in the X5 for an X5M, which I can afford, but which is a bit ridiculous? or do i drop down for another AWD car

I do like being in a truck for the commute - it has made snow driving on perilous roads a lot better. I also like that i can hop curbs easily in NYC, and dont have to worry about potholes (i used to get flats ALL THE TIME in the M3 and S4). But having a sport-truck is kinda... dumb.

But maybe a car like the M550i would be able to satisfy everything. Snow driving. Family hauling. Nice for the commute. I would lose the ride-height...heck, maybe just wait for the M5?
I was going to suggest the M550 until you said NY. I have been many times and personally - especially with the 20's - you will be asking for trouble. I think the practicality of an SUV will outweigh anything else. The M550 is a nice ride - AWD makes it practical - but it's a fairly low car and the conditions would make it tricky.
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yeah its kinda strange. I was originally a strictly "car" person. Had an M3, then an S4 with a tune. then family, kids etc. I traded the S4 for an X5 when my S4's transmission broke. I miss the "M" car. But I now primarily drive the car to (1) take kids to school and (2) drive to work/train and home.

I would love to have another M3-ish car with a stick and even though i could afford the M3 in addition, I dont really have space for it in the driveway and i would take a lot of flack.

The X5 is 5 years old, out of warranty, and im looking to go newer after 5 years. So i'm left with a dilemma, do I trade in the X5 for an X5M, which I can afford, but which is a bit ridiculous? or do i drop down for another AWD car

I do like being in a truck for the commute - it has made snow driving on perilous roads a lot better. I also like that i can hop curbs easily in NYC, and dont have to worry about potholes (i used to get flats ALL THE TIME in the M3 and S4). But having a sport-truck is kinda... dumb.

But maybe a car like the M550i would be able to satisfy everything. Snow driving. Family hauling. Nice for the commute. I would lose the ride-height...heck, maybe just wait for the M5?
I'm in NY, Long Island actually and have the M550 with 19's since I think 20's are asking for trouble with the potholes here. Even with 19's the fronts are 40 series and the rears are 35 so I'm a bit worried even with 19's on this car.
The M5 will probably be available with 20's and larger so if your going to use this vehicle as a daily driver kind of car I think for the use you described the SUV might be the better choice.
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Three years on...how was the car for you? Would you buy again? I'm seriously considering buying a 2018 M550 and am looking for candid opinions anywhere.
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Three years on...how was the car for you? Would you buy again? I'm seriously considering buying a 2018 M550 and am looking for candid opinions anywhere.
OP switched to an M5 two years ago.

2018 M550ix Move to 2019 M5 https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1473072
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2018 M550ix Move to 2019 M5 https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1473072
Well isn't that nice! Thanks for the info.
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