09-17-2022, 08:02 AM | #1 |
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New 2023 M550i Order
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New member to the forums and posting this thread to give me something to do while waiting for build and delivery. I used to own E36 and E46 328i's way back and made the switch over to the Audi side when I noticed the new options coming out of BMW were moving farther away from the connected feel of the E36, especially with the steering. Fast forward to this year and I started looking at a V8 with good road manners - (no M or RS, harsh rides). Looked into Audi, but no V8 options unless I went used on 2018 S6 or older. All the new options were V6/hybrid combos, so I looked over at BMW and the M550i seemed to be exactly what I've been looking for. Especially since I've always been eyeing M5s through the years. So I'm back over to owning BMW's again! I used to work in automotive and some of my old contacts were able to work with a local dealer to book an allocation and get an order going. Here's what I've put together: 235Q M550i xDrive Sedan A90 - Dark Graphite Metallic LZFK - Black Nappa Leather 7M9 - Extended Shadowline Trim 4kG - Fine Wood open-pored Ash Grain trim ZDH - Dynamic Handling Package ZDY - Driving Assistance Pro Package ZPK - Parking Assistance Package ZPX - Executive Package 248 - Heated Steering Wheel 453 - Front ventilated seats 4HA - Front and Rear Heated Seats 4M5 - Leather Dashboard 4T7 - Front massaging seats 776 - Anthracite Alcantara Headliner 3MQ - BMW M 50 Years Emblems The order is confirmed as scheduled for week 41 production (Oct 9-15). Link to the build: https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...udio/euw3zhif/ Now to keep myself busy during the long wait. Went through this with my E46 2000 328i, there were much fewer ways to keep track of the progress. Not really sure if it's better to have more places to check and obsess or fewer... Last edited by Greywall; 09-30-2022 at 08:56 AM.. Reason: Changed from 20" to 19" M Y-spoke bi-color jet black wheels |
09-17-2022, 12:44 PM | #3 |
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The link you posted is fine. That's from the public site. Be mindful posting photos that show either the production number or VIN. Keep those private.
Nice build. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as the M550i is a fantastic car. Are you aware 2023 is the last year for this body style? Just letting you know since you've been out of the BMW world for a bit. The 5 series platform moves to the G60 generation starting 2024. However it appears a V8 will only be available in the M5 so if the V8 is important than this 2023 is a good choice. Personally, I'd add dynamic handling package to take the handling to another level. Active steering and far less roll in corners. It just feels a lot better and in control at higher speed. It's an excellent option if you're performance minded. If you're looking to trade dollars, I'd drop the massage seats, alcantara headliner and the 50th anniversary badges which gets you half way to DHP. Just my 2 cents. Either way an excellent car.
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I have the dynamic handling pkge on my 2022, hard to say how much it adds without driving one without it. The car still feels heavy around corners but it's a great vehicle overall. I would add the spare tire as an option and the upgraded stereo if you can get it which I doubt.
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Thanks! Placed the order couple of weeks ago, Sept 8th. You placed yours all the way back in April?? Why so long? Dealers were telling me around 3-4 months from order to delivery on average.
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I would have also liked to drive one with the dynamic handling package to see the difference for myself. But I wasn't able to find any vehicles in the used market that had that, and no new ones at any of the dealers in my area either. Ended up opting out based on keeping driver experience more connected with the road and from reading others opinions on the forums (eh, not the best way to decide). |
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I have what is effectively the dynamic handling package on my Alpina B7. Realizing of course that it is a different car, some aspects are the same, such as the 4 wheel steering. Of all of the features, that is the one I dislike the most. It makes the car feel kind of disconnected and floaty at speeds. Other than that, the car corners very flat but yet has a compliant ride. If I could keep the dynamic sway bars but lose the 4WS, I would. That's the primary reason I'm moving back to the G30. Also in proper V8 form. Congrats on the new car!
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Ultimately I figured if I didn't order it, I was going to for sure regret it after going through all the wait and finally getting the car. After spending $90k, what's another $3.5... |
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Compared to the M3, I'm sure it's going to lose some of the nimble feel with the added weight... especially that sweet 4.4L V8 up front! Did you get to test drive both with and without the DHP before deciding? I'm just going by what I've read on specs and online opinions. The used one I test drove didn't have it. |
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I have test driven M550i without dynamic handling package and it was quite underwhelming, even a bit disappointing. My M550i does have that and in my opinion it is a great improvement to the vehicle. It definitely does not push M550i to a sports car level but adds a lot of fun to that.
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Sales dude at the dealer just emailed to let me know the status of my car has changed to "150 - Production Started", has a VIN assigned, and is now in queue for assembly. Options on the car are locked and can no longer be changed.
It's scheduled for production on 10/17. Is that the date assembly begins or ends? |
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either way, the car itself doesnt take much long to build. its only like 7 - 10 days.
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Hi guys, my status just changed as well to production begins. Hopefully it will be completed in 7-10 days and getting ready to head to the port.
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