[dscabra]

Originally Posted by admranger

Is it ok for an older, irresponsible person to own an M550i? Asking for a friend.

I certainly hope so, because I know I'm going to end up in jail driving this car! I've already found myself well into triple digits getting onto the highway.

[LuvMyE92]

Originally Posted by admranger

Is it ok for an older, irresponsible person to own an M550i? Asking for a friend.

Yes, you'll note that in my original post I wrote "usually" or "rarely" or some-such equivocation to give us an out.

You know, for your friend.

Before I bought the G30, I had a 750i and I drag raced a coworker on the way into work one morning. Cleaned his little Infiniti clock. LOL, he was surprised.

Respect the Roundel.

Sometimes you just have to let out your inner redneck.

[High Flier]

Think of the M550i as a muscle car with modern technology. It can do things that your 'cuda can't do, like turn. Plus it feels good to drive.

[admranger]

I wonder how well these will age for long term ownership? As a DIY mechanic, the thought of lowering the engine to clean out the carbon deposits that will inevitably form on the back of the valves of this direct injection engine. The recent history of BMW valve cover gaskets failing (and requiring a new valve cover as the replacement option) not to mention the built in PCV, leaves me more than a bit concerned.

I’d love to pick up a cpo M550 as the depreciation is phenomenal on these larger sedans. Maybe I’ll luck into a nice lease instead, but it’s unlikely as most exec cars seem to be 530/540.

[waqiidepp]

What are some of the nice to have options in a 2018 M550i. I am looking at one with driver assistance, driver assistance plus, executive, parking assistance, cold weather package.
It doesn't have the complete digital cluster and the massaging seats.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by waqiidepp

What are some of the nice to have options in a 2018 M550i. I am looking at one with driver assistance, driver assistance plus, executive, parking assistance, cold weather package.
It doesn't have the complete digital cluster and the massaging seats.

In Chicagoland? Tire and wheel insurance.

[jmeltsner]

Anyone having issues w the fuel gauge on the 2021 m550i xdrive? When i fill up w 93, this thing still shows under 300miles to a tank. It's really insane. Shouldn't be close to this low. Love the car otherwise, with two exceptions…

1. Charging bay can't fit an iphone max with protective case. That's a pretty bad oversight imho.

2. Cup holders are also on the small side, and are full circles, so you can't put phones in them. Very little storage in front console area as a result.

[H_T]

Originally Posted by jmeltsner

Anyone having issues w the fuel gauge on the 2021 m550i xdrive? When i fill up w 93, this thing still shows under 300miles to a tank. It's really insane. Shouldn't be close to this low. Love the car otherwise, with two exceptions…

1. Charging bay can't fit an iphone max with protective case. That's a pretty bad oversight imho.

2. Cup holders are also on the small side, and are full circles, so you can't put phones in them. Very little storage in front console area as a result.

- No issues with my fuel gauge, never had the estimate that low. You should have it checked out if resetting your stats doesn't work.

- Wireless charger is more of a wireless toaster. I use a 12 Pro without the case, has plenty of room but still heats up the phone. This feature was taken out of 2022 models

- I like the cup holders, fits all of the cups and Starbucks/Dunkin' cups for me. The 1 larger cup I have goes in the door cup holders that are larger.

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by H_T

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- Wireless charger is more of a wireless toaster. I use a 12 Pro without the case, has plenty of room but still heats up the phone.

Man, i had a chuckle on that one. The first time i used 'wireless charging' on my 2020 M550, i thought my Samsung S10 was cooked! It was sooo freaking HOT i couldnt believe it. Never doing that again. USB works just as well, and is 2x faster.

[23109VC]

Originally Posted by waqiidepp

What are some of the nice to have options in a 2018 M550i. I am looking at one with driver assistance, driver assistance plus, executive, parking assistance, cold weather package.
It doesn't have the complete digital cluster and the massaging seats.

Options that I consider a must have on this car are the driving assistance plus… when you're driving in stop and go traffic the car will modulate speed up and down with the traffic and will actively drive within the lane. you can sit back turn on your massaging seats and just rest your fingers on the lower portion of the steering wheel and the car does the rest. When I was originally looking for an M550 some had the option and some did not - I initially thought that I didn't care if my car had that but I lucked out and got one that had the option. now that I have it I would not want one of these cars without it.

If you can find one the full leather dash option is nice and an Alcântara headliner looks really sweet.

The massaging ventilated seats are nice to have but not a must. The seats do not get crazy cold but when it's warm outside you can feel your seat and back slightly cooler.

The cold weather package is a nice one to have I love my heated steering wheel I live in Southern California where it never really gets that "cold" but it's nice to turn on - the steering wheel heats up quickly and it feels nice.

Go look at a bunch of cars test drive several and you'll start to figure out what you want

[admranger]

Originally Posted by admranger

Is it ok for an older, irresponsible person to own an M550i? Asking for a friend.

It's happening...

Unless something bad happens (e.g., it gets sold out from under me b/c I'm in another state), I'll be signing paperwork on a CPO M550i this week.

[jago]

Originally Posted by jmeltsner

Anyone having issues w the fuel gauge on the 2021 m550i xdrive? When i fill up w 93, this thing still shows under 300miles to a tank. It's really insane. Shouldn't be close to this low. Love the car otherwise, with two exceptions…

1. Charging bay can't fit an iphone max with protective case. That's a pretty bad oversight imho.

2. Cup holders are also on the small side, and are full circles, so you can't put phones in them. Very little storage in front console area as a result.

my 'miles to empty' is stuck at zero. gauge on left is correct though. started a thread on it.

no issues with wireless charger on my 'old' iphone 8. great feature.

[M1903a3]

Originally Posted by majoma

Hello everyone. I am new to this forum and I need some advise. I want to get rid of my boring Lexus and I have my eye on a 2021 M550i xdrive. I miss my old V8 Barracuda and I am considering the M550 but, after some research, I read that there are some problems on that car mainly due to the turbos and I would like to hear from actual owners about their experience. Thank you in advance.

The original turbo V8s had a number of heat related problems due to the "hot vee" being a new idea, placing the exhaust and turbos in the vee between the heads. The problems were engineered out in successive versions of the engine, the current version being almost entirely different components.

I'm confident enough in the new design that I ordered a 2022 M550ix recently.

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by jmeltsner

Anyone having issues w the fuel gauge on the 2021 m550i xdrive? When i fill up w 93, this thing still shows under 300miles to a tank. It's really insane. Shouldn't be close to this low. Love the car otherwise, with two exceptions…

1. Charging bay can't fit an iphone max with protective case. That's a pretty bad oversight imho.

2. Cup holders are also on the small side, and are full circles, so you can't put phones in them. Very little storage in front console area as a result.

The estimate is based, in part, on how you drive. Do you drive very fast and accelerate a lot?

[cclcal]

did a lot of research a i was concerned about N63 (V8) engines, from 2018 on its been fine. However there was a engine TSB done to my 2018 before i bought it. Obviously if you 2021 you should be good to go.
BMW added extended warranty to auto open/close grille.

[engineer2020]

Originally Posted by majoma

Here is another one that made me think.

Please comment, I am ready to get one.

I honestly would not listen to this specific guy. There is no factual speech from him; they are all opinions. I have blocked his channel from appearing in my Yotube

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by jmeltsner

Anyone having issues w the fuel gauge on the 2021 m550i xdrive? When i fill up w 93, this thing still shows under 300miles to a tank. It's really insane. Shouldn't be close to this low. Love the car otherwise, with two exceptions…

1. Charging bay can't fit an iphone max with protective case. That's a pretty bad oversight imho.

2. Cup holders are also on the small side, and are full circles, so you can't put phones in them. Very little storage in front console area as a result.

I filled up my 540 and it said I'd get around 360ish miles. I drove 400 miles this weekend and it says I can get another 130… and I never stopped for more gas. It's biased toward your recent driving. I'm normally driving in town and get in town mileage. And this weekends trip included interstate travel at 85-95 mph and a lot of two lane driving with significant twists and elevation changes, a good bit of that in Sport mode. So I wasn't driving conservatively. The computer's regency bias just made it inaccurate.

The wireless charger is trash. For the road trip, I just brought a portable charger because it's easier. The one in the g30 is in an awful place and doesn't work well anyway.

The cup holders are small. But I chalk that up to a compromise I can make to be in an import luxury sport sedan. I just bought a new 20oz coffee tumbler that fits and the cup holder still can hold a 12oz can of soda or bottle of water.

[NGT2]

This thread makes me want a 550 to go with my 540. I have big time envy if the 550 owners… but the 540 is a damn dream. I might drive it until it's ready for the scrap yard.