M550i Has Arrived !

PARTS@STBMW · 04-15-2017, 10:14 AM

Can't wait to see this baby in person!

Vanmarsenille · 04-15-2017, 10:53 AM

How many M badges does it have?

stvding · 04-15-2017, 11:00 AM

Daliy remainder:
No real digital dash for USA.

Epacy2 · 04-15-2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by doccyber

This car makes the M5 irrelevant.But I'm happy. That's why I picked my M235. The M performance models give the customers a 95% M car at 2/3 of the price.

Wrong. You might think that based on your purchase, but that's just not accurate.

bubbahead · 04-15-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by doccyber

This car makes the M5 irrelevant.But I'm happy. That's why I picked my M235. The M performance models give the customers a 95% M car at 2/3 of the price.

..and 2/3rds the car. Get to the proper forum!

doccyber · 04-15-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbahead

Quote:

Originally Posted by doccyber

This car makes the M5 irrelevant.But I'm happy. That's why I picked my M235. The M performance models give the customers a 95% M car at 2/3 of the price.

..and 2/3rds the car. Get to the proper forum!

M550iG30GUY · 04-15-2017, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

Daliy remainder:
No real digital dash for USA.

Why no full digital cluster in US models? Doesn't make sense...

TheBingoBalls · 04-15-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dima550i

Why no full digital cluster in US models? Doesn't make sense...

In typical BMW fashion, they're waiting for the LCI.

stvding · 04-15-2017, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dima550i

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Originally Posted by stvding

Daliy remainder:
No real digital dash for USA.

Why no full digital cluster in US models? Doesn't make sense...

Discrimination maybe?

madmonkey · 04-15-2017, 08:28 PM

So much want!!!!!

bjcarls · 04-15-2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

Daliy remainder:
No real digital dash for USA.

I thought the 550i had the digital dash??? 540i does not.

tyler9595 · 04-16-2017, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dima550i

Quote:

Originally Posted by stvding

Daliy remainder:
No real digital dash for USA.

Why no full digital cluster in US models? Doesn't make sense...

Because ROI.

Accountants decided you don't need it it. Stop thinking for yourself.

stvding · 04-16-2017, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bjcarls

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Originally Posted by stvding

Daliy remainder:
No real digital dash for USA.

I thought the 550i had the digital dash??? 540i does not.

No...ALL OF THEM IN US have no digital dash

omaralt · 04-16-2017, 12:58 PM

Am I the only one missing something here? It's all BMW marketing. This is just an evolution of the F10 550. Marginally faster. Many more M badges and lots of hype. It's not an M car. Don't get me wrong, I had an F10 550i and loved it, but what's all the hype about?

stvding · 04-16-2017, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by omaralt

Am I the only one missing something here? It's all BMW marketing. This is just an evolution of the F10 550. Marginally faster. Many more M badges and lots of hype. It's not an M car. Don't get me wrong, I had an F10 550i and loved it, but what's all the hype about?

There are markets for this type of M-performance car instead of Full M car. Like Mercedes 43 AMG. Always some half ass buyers can't quite afford real M car but still want all the M badges they can get and some performance. BMW is just following the trend. This is business, no manufacturer is stupid enough to "avoid" making money. Another example is X4/6 GLC/GLE coupe, etc SAV Coupe. Looks fxxking ridiculous to me. Personally think these drivers are idiots. But if u are in auto manufacturers' shoes, u will have no second thought but get into that market right away. Because money.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 04-16-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by omaralt

Am I the only one missing something here? It's all BMW marketing. This is just an evolution of the F10 550. Marginally faster. Many more M badges and lots of hype. It's not an M car. Don't get me wrong, I had an F10 550i and loved it, but what's all the hype about?

We all know its no M Car. But hey, a new generation and a smoke-show of a V8 under the hood, nothing wrong with a little excitement about it

midwest 340xi 6sp · 04-16-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

There are markets for this type of M-performance car instead of Full M car. Like Mercedes 43 AMG. Always some half ass buyers can't quite afford real M car but still want all the M badges they can get and some performance. BMW is just following the trend. This is business, no manufacturer is stupid enough to "avoid" making money. Another example is X4/6 GLC/GLE coupe, etc SAV Coupe. Looks fxxking ridiculous to me. Personally think these drivers are idiots. But if u are in auto manufacturers' shoes, u will have no second thought but get into that market right away. Because money.

Whoa...

Not everybody who can afford an M Car buys one instead of Msport. That would include me who's been blessed to own 2 M cars.

Some just decide they don't need a dedicated track car that has some everyday drive-ability to it and Msport better meets their needs.

Choices are good...

babaikram · 04-16-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

There are markets for this type of M-performance car instead of Full M car. Like Mercedes 43 AMG. Always some half ass buyers can't quite afford real M car but still want all the M badges they can get and some performance. BMW is just following the trend. This is business, no manufacturer is stupid enough to "avoid" making money. Another example is X4/6 GLC/GLE coupe, etc SAV Coupe. Looks fxxking ridiculous to me. Personally think these drivers are idiots. But if u are in auto manufacturers' shoes, u will have no second thought but get into that market right away. Because money.

I hope you know wealth is not measured by how expensive your car is? A lot of people on this forum assume this to be the case.

TheBingoBalls · 04-16-2017, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

There are markets for this type of M-performance car instead of Full M car. Like Mercedes 43 AMG. Always some half ass buyers can't quite afford real M car but still want all the M badges they can get and some performance. BMW is just following the trend. This is business, no manufacturer is stupid enough to "avoid" making money. Another example is X4/6 GLC/GLE coupe, etc SAV Coupe. Looks fxxking ridiculous to me. Personally think these drivers are idiots. But if u are in auto manufacturers' shoes, u will have no second thought but get into that market right away. Because money.

Do you know how many asian teens with with overseas money I see everyday that buy M Performance cars/fully loaded 40i models in cash? Let me tell you, money is definitely not an issue and they choose these cars instead of full M cars because it fits them better for everyday use. Someone who has the money isn't necessarily going to buy the most expensive model.

SM2 · 04-16-2017, 06:11 PM

Now they just need to get rid of all the M badges.

WJMSprtXDrive · 04-16-2017, 09:21 PM

This is one mean machine!! Very nice! I would not mine owning this car. The technology in the M550i xDrive is also very impressive.

paulbazo · 04-16-2017, 10:04 PM

Why is it that some folks are upset about the M550IX? to the point of calling buyers stupid, like this stvding guy, also, they keep repeating that is not an M car as if we did not know that, what is up with that?

Everyone knows is not an M Car, it is a replacement to the 550i, I think is a nice setup. what is wrong with getting an M550iX?

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