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      12-17-2016, 09:03 PM   #23
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Nice, but at this price level I'd wait for the M5.
What is the price?
My guessing would be between $80k and $85k for nicely equipped vehicle.

With that price, I guess you can get an M2 for a lot more fun and if you really nead doors you may opt for the M3 or even the 340
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Small detail but I love the exposed chargepipes (or whatever, correct me if I'm wrong) in the engine bay. The fact that less is being obscured by plastic covers in the engine bay of this new model is definitely a step in the right direction
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Nice, but at this price level I'd wait for the M5.
What is the price?
My guessing would be between $80k and $85k for nicely equipped vehicle.

With that price, I guess you can get an M2 for a lot more fun and if you really nead doors you may opt for the M3 or even the 340
I don't think I'd cross shop the M3 with the M550. Two different tools for two different goals.

M3 for a quick car that feels aggressive.
M550 for a quick car that feels comfortable.
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      12-17-2016, 10:32 PM   #29
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Nice, but at this price level I'd wait for the M5.
I guess you would wait just to see what the final specs are but assuming BMW doesn't significantly alter the pricing structure, the price difference between the M550i and M5 should still be around $30k+ (base) which is still a large chunk of change making the M550i a very attractive alternative to the M5.
What I mean is that with a purchase price of above 100K euros, 20K or even 30K difference does not make a difference for who can afford these cars, nor does maintenance cost. The question is more how sporty VS luxurious one wants...
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Properly equipment the car will likely be around mid to high 80s. Base M5 will be around 100k. So about 15-20k difference between a loaded 550 and base M5. I'd rather have a base M5 at that price point.
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Nice, but at this price level I'd wait for the M5.
What is the price?
He just wants to complain.
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People buy the 550 when the price diff is only ~13k? At that price level I would absolutely opt for m5. I guess it must be diff in the US.
Well currently in the US:

550i xdrive = $68,600 starting (445 horsepower, just doesn't have all the M badges)
M5 = $94,100

So $25,500 difference!

I am guessing the M550i will start around $70K still since the Audi S6 starts at $70,900 (2017 model, 450 horsepower with AWD), BMW is aiming for the S6 I think after it embarrassed the last generation 550i
But with options the M550i xdrive will be pretty much the same price as a M3 fully loaded, and it looks like their 0-60 times will be about the same. M550i = more practicle just as fast in everyday driving (in fact in lots of conditions it will be faster due to AWD), but won't be as fun to drive and won't be as fast on a track.
BMW is giving me lots of options when I trade in my M3 in 2-3 years, for $75K you will be able to get a M3/M4, X3M/X4M, or M550i xdrive, some may hate that the later are even being made but I love it.
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Not bad since M5 is around what 95000 euros? And this is this gen, next gen M5 will probably have a price increase.
Base price for the F10 M5 in Germany was 103.000 Euros. I just noticed that it already disapeared from the car configurator, so this price is from a different source.
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Makes me want the new M5 even more!
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Nice, but at this price level I'd wait for the M5.
What is the price?
My guessing would be between $80k and $85k for nicely equipped vehicle.

With that price, I guess you can get an M2 for a lot more fun and if you really nead doors you may opt for the M3 or even the 340
Or you can save a bit more and get a Honda Fit.
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What I mean is that with a purchase price of above 100K euros, 20K or even 30K difference does not make a difference for who can afford these cars, nor does maintenance cost. The question is more how sporty VS luxurious one wants...
I guess you have never been in the position to buy a 100k Euro car. I have, on numerous occassions. And 20-30k does make a difference to some. A buddy of mine has bought an M5 new and ordered it pretty much without options because he saved just this money. Now there will be some folks saying then you should buy a cheaper car but why, he really wanted this M5. Props to him.
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Base price for the F10 M5 in Germany was 103.000 Euros. I just noticed that it already disapeared from the car configurator, so this price is from a different source.
So the G M5 Base price will undoubtedly be more than 103.000 Euros.
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I guess you have never been in the position to buy a 100k Euro car. I have, on numerous occassions. And 20-30k does make a difference to some. A buddy of mine has bought an M5 new and ordered it pretty much without options because he saved just this money. Now there will be some folks saying then you should buy a cheaper car but why, he really wanted this M5. Props to him.
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Price points mean nothing if it spends more time In The shop than at your hands.
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