BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 5-Series (G30) Forum 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions New BMW Owner - 2018 M550i xdrive Many Pics and Review

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      05-03-2017, 06:30 PM   #67
vtknight
Major
vtknight's Avatar
967
Rep
1,080
Posts

Drives: 2019 F90 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dmboone25 View Post
Congrats! It looks really good.

And the interior, with the blue lights....
Thanks DO - the lighting is such a cool feature. It can literally be any colour...
Appreciate 1
dmboone254970.50
      05-03-2017, 06:32 PM   #68
BLU135i
Senior Chief Petty Officer USN
BLU135i's Avatar
No_Country
106
Rep
501
Posts

Drives: X5 35d
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Haze Grey

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by daveschroeder View Post
Argh...in another BMWNA market, you have 668M wheels and 6WB full digital instrument cluster...neither available in US!

Oh, and great looking car! :-)
Seriously? Why would the digital gauges not be available in the US? Audi has it in the A4's.
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2017, 07:03 PM   #69
burrito007
Second Lieutenant
93
Rep
236
Posts

Drives: e46 M3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

If money were no object, this car or X5M? (no other choices)
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2017, 07:16 PM   #70
vtknight
Major
vtknight's Avatar
967
Rep
1,080
Posts

Drives: 2019 F90 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by burrito007 View Post
If money were no object, this car or X5M? (no other choices)
The irony in your choice of vehicles is that the SUV is what has been steadily stealing the mid-size sedan market - like the 5 series.

It's a trend that continues - and we will see if the new G30 can stem the flow of customers over to the SUV segment.

That said - the X5M is an M series vehicle and will have all the performance you can want plus utility. That said - its huge. And much more expensive.

Both are solid choices depending on your needs. Good luck!
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2017, 07:35 PM   #71
The Automotive Enthusiast
Retired BMW Genius
The Automotive Enthusiast's Avatar
United_States
2888
Rep
3,404
Posts

Drives: 2018 Audi S5 Coupe
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: DMV

iTrader: (1)

I love the wheels!
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by LucBroDude View Post
TRAITOR.
Quote:
Originally Posted by LucBroDude View Post
TRAITOR.
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2017, 07:56 PM   #72
SilverRevlis
Motiphd
SilverRevlis's Avatar
United_States
122
Rep
232
Posts

Drives: F10 535 M Sport
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

I am hoping that BMWFS aggressively supports an attractive lease program on the M550. I think there are a good amount of F10 535 owners who are interested in the added power, but don't want to be near 750 lease rates.
__________________
2016 535i xDrive M-Sport | 2016 328 xDrive w/Lighting (hers)
2012 VW Jetta GLI 6MT APR Stage 2 (retired) | 2012 VW Tiguan SEL 4Motion (hers/retired)
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Advance (retired) | 2012 Acura RDX Tech (hers/retired)
2010 Acura MDX SH-AWD Advance (hers/retired)
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2017, 08:18 PM   #73
0asis
Senior Officer In Charge.
0asis's Avatar
Canada
42
Rep
571
Posts

Drives: G30 540i / Past: F10,E92, E46
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canada

iTrader: (3)

beautiful car!! love the colour, just like from the magazines!

i just took delivery of a G30 as well, 540xi in bluestone with cognac interior.
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2017, 09:04 PM   #74
BklynNYBMW
Lieutenant
BklynNYBMW's Avatar
383
Rep
461
Posts

Drives: "24 X6M60i / "21 m340i xdrive
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Brooklyn, New York

iTrader: (0)

Beautiful car. Enjoy it. Wish my partner had waited for and got this this to replace our 550i. Instead we went with the X6. 5.0. I prefer your car so much better than the X6. Again enjoy it in good health
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2017, 11:13 PM   #75
Paul-Bracq-BMW
Moderator
Paul-Bracq-BMW's Avatar
Australia
4087
Rep
1,973
Posts

Drives: 1981 323i, sports M5, LSD
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Australia

iTrader: (0)

Congratulations on the beautiful car and enjoy in good health!
__________________
1981 323i, 143 Kashmir-Metallic, 0094 Pergament, Sports M5, LSD.
Appreciate 0
      05-03-2017, 11:58 PM   #76
jpacc
Private
jpacc's Avatar
106
Rep
80
Posts

Drives: M4 MACAO BLUE
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: mexico city

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2016 BMW M4  [9.00]
Nice choice
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 12:24 AM   #77
PARTS@STBMW
PARTS@STBMW's Avatar
2680
Rep
7,300
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Camarillo, CA

iTrader: (4)

Congratulations and enjoy!
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 08:21 AM   #78
vtknight
Major
vtknight's Avatar
967
Rep
1,080
Posts

Drives: 2019 F90 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW View Post
Congratulations on the beautiful car and enjoy in good health!
Thank-you for all of the positive feedback everyone!
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 09:48 AM   #79
RM707
Private
United_States
9
Rep
62
Posts

Drives: X5
Join Date: May 2015
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Very nice car. Congratulations
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 10:39 AM   #80
JMD
MGySgt
JMD's Avatar
United_States
629
Rep
1,247
Posts

Drives: See Garage List! ;-)
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NORVA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2010 M5  [10.00]
2016 BMW 340xi M Sport  [9.00]
2019 X5 50i M Sport  [5.50]
2010 535xi  [0.00]
2013 M5  [0.00]
2012 X5 M  [0.00]
Photo #10! Yeah,...I own this street! Luv the color!,...the natural shadows will make it look like a rolling Picasso!

Edit: Is that a young Ben Affleck as our SA?
__________________
JMD
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 11:58 AM   #81
ThugzZ BunnY
Major
ThugzZ BunnY's Avatar
United_States
682
Rep
1,155
Posts

Drives: 2011 335i
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: BMW of Chattanooga

iTrader: (0)

I'm so distracted by the guy in the suit (not sure if OP) and his slip resistant shoes.
__________________
IG: @andy__wise

Inquiries: Andrew.Wise@bmwofchattanooga.com
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 12:18 PM   #82
vpatel867
First Lieutenant
vpatel867's Avatar
317
Rep
380
Posts

Drives: 16 F10, 19 xm40i, 24 x7
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Plano, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
  [10.00]
Congratulations! Love the Med Blue.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 12:19 PM   #83
vtknight
Major
vtknight's Avatar
967
Rep
1,080
Posts

Drives: 2019 F90 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by JMD View Post
Photo #10! Yeah,...I own this street! Luv the color!,...the natural shadows will make it look like a rolling Picasso!

Edit: Is that a young Ben Affleck as our SA?
My SA may not admit it - but he is very much enjoying this attention lol!
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 12:20 PM   #84
vtknight
Major
vtknight's Avatar
967
Rep
1,080
Posts

Drives: 2019 F90 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ThugzZ BunnY View Post
I'm so distracted by the guy in the suit (not sure if OP) and his slip resistant shoes.
Lol - not sure he's enjoying THAT part (good eye by the way..
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 12:21 PM   #85
vtknight
Major
vtknight's Avatar
967
Rep
1,080
Posts

Drives: 2019 F90 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by vpatel867 View Post
Congratulations! Love the Med Blue.
Thanks again for the feedback everyone - I am loving this car - and I know it's early but I think I've found that car Brand that suits me best.

BMW.
Appreciate 1
vpatel867316.50
      05-04-2017, 05:01 PM   #86
burrito007
Second Lieutenant
93
Rep
236
Posts

Drives: e46 M3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by vtknight View Post
The irony in your choice of vehicles is that the SUV is what has been steadily stealing the mid-size sedan market - like the 5 series.

It's a trend that continues - and we will see if the new G30 can stem the flow of customers over to the SUV segment.

That said - the X5M is an M series vehicle and will have all the performance you can want plus utility. That said - its huge. And much more expensive.

Both are solid choices depending on your needs. Good luck!
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?
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 05:05 PM   #87
Racer20
Major
United_States
1030
Rep
1,190
Posts

Drives: F80 M3, 228i THP, E46 ZHP
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Ann Arbor, MI

iTrader: (0)

OP, Congrats on the car. Regarding your complaint with the HVAC . . . BMW's auto mode works differently than other makes . . . the fan speed setting is still operational in auto mode, and indicates the maximum fan speed that auto will allow. For the best A/C, make sure the fan speed isn't turned too far down.

It's actually a nice feature, as it allows some control over what the fan will do in auto. I don't want it blasting at full speed if I'm on a business call.
__________________
2015 M3, 2005 330i ZHP, 2015 228i 6MT Track Handling Pack, 2007 M Coupe (Sold)
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2017, 06:46 PM   #88
vtknight
Major
vtknight's Avatar
967
Rep
1,080
Posts

Drives: 2019 F90 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Racer20 View Post
OP, Congrats on the car. Regarding your complaint with the HVAC . . . BMW's auto mode works differently than other makes . . . the fan speed setting is still operational in auto mode, and indicates the maximum fan speed that auto will allow. For the best A/C, make sure the fan speed isn't turned too far down.

It's actually a nice feature, as it allows some control over what the fan will do in auto. I don't want it blasting at full speed if I'm on a business call.
Thanks! I will try out your auto AC suggestion - I'm still learning this car lol...
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:59 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST