[Roundown]

Originally Posted by JRobUSC

What does Dynamic Handling Package include on this car?

Mechanical torque vectoring and active roll stabilization (think of the later as sway bars that can dynamically increase and decrease tension).

DHP is revelatory on any BMW it's offered on. Wouldn't consider this car without it.

[remmib]

Originally Posted by Troll_991GT3

Why do they 520i now call 530i?
Same goes with 530i which now apparently is called 540i.

Next generation 520i will be called 550i?

WTF BMW? The one that has bigger number on the trunk has the bigger one?

528i is now the 530i, 535i is now 540i compared to f10.
520i is not out yet.

[hinckley]

Originally Posted by Roundown

Mechanical torque vectoring

Front to back or side to side?

[InsideMan]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

We don't have any information yet on the M550i at the dealership where I am at. I inquired today. I'd like to get that information as soon as possible too. As soon as I hear anything, I'll let you guys know too.

Go to your manager and have them put a 2018 in the order bank. You'll see the colors and options.

[InsideMan]

Originally Posted by AntDX316

I heard that too about DHP. I tried the F10s with and without the M sport package. W/o the M sport package (the different suspension settings button available to mess with), it felt like a much much cheaper vehicle. If people don't get the DHP at least get the M Sport package unless they made the automatic suspension thing a standard. If you like it vanilla then get Halogen lights too.

What did I just read? Lol. I can't help but read it really fast in my head while adding "and and" after every period.

[stealth.pilot]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

We don't have any information yet on the M550i at the dealership where I am at. I inquired today. I'd like to get that information as soon as possible too. As soon as I hear anything, I'll let you guys know too.

Thanks Dave. I'm particularly interested in a Euro Delivery on one of these cars, and possibly on Individual Fiona Red interior. Let me know when you hear anything

[Golden Arrow]

Originally Posted by clbmw

But not in the UK big booooo

You Brits get the wagon version, though.

[SplendidSplinter]

Originally Posted by daveschroeder

The MY2018 M550 is now in BMWNA's ordering system for the US market, and I ordered one for 04/14/17 production.

I have no idea how much it costs beyond the already-released base MSRP; all the option and package prices are listed as "Blocked". The dealer expects full option sheets, pricing, and lease money factor/residuals to be out within the next couple of weeks.

There are no Priority 1 options, additional wheel choices, etc., available, and it's unclear what will be available since it is already a M Performance vehicle. If you are ordering a M550, the packages/options can be modified until the vehicle enters production.

Dave, where is the DHP on your order sheet? Don't see it on the screenshot you posted!

For those of you wondering, the DHP includes something new from BMW...Adaptive M Suspension PLUS. Anyone heard what the PLUS is??

[remmib]

Originally Posted by SplendidSplinter

Dave, where is the DHP on your order sheet? Don't see it on the screenshot you posted!

For those of you wondering, the DHP includes something new from BMW...Adaptive M Suspension PLUS. Anyone heard what the PLUS is??

In the BMW Luxembourg configurator of the M550i, you can add Adaptive M Suspension Professional. Might be the same as the Plus you refering to.

[PARTS@STBMW]

Fantastic!

[michal12]

Originally Posted by SplendidSplinter

Dave, where is the DHP on your order sheet? Don't see it on the screenshot you posted!

For those of you wondering, the DHP includes something new from BMW...Adaptive M Suspension PLUS. Anyone heard what the PLUS is??

Funny thing is that those M unique wheels are not available yet as per Luxembourg configurator

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by SplendidSplinter

Dave, where is the DHP on your order sheet? Don't see it on the screenshot you posted!

For those of you wondering, the DHP includes something new from BMW...Adaptive M Suspension PLUS. Anyone heard what the PLUS is??

The Adaptive M Suspension of the M550i adds a Variable Geometry Steering rack, Rear wheel steering and a 10mm drop compared to the regular adaptive suspension found in other models

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by hinckley

Front to back or side to side?

Both

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

The Adaptive M Suspension of the M550i adds a Variable Geometry Steering rack, Rear wheel steering and a 10mm drop compared to the regular adaptive suspension found in other models

I'm in for the factory drop

[6empty]

Does the M550xi come with a manual option?

[JRobUSC]

Originally Posted by Troll_991GT3

I will wait for 560i with 3 cylinder 1.5l.
It makes sense. multiply 1.5 x2 and it gives 3. Then multiply 3x2 and you get 560i!
I preferred old naming that made actually any sense.

Ok, and how would you differentiate between different models with the same displacement but different power outputs? And what about when power outputs change from one year to the next, or across different series?

[remmib]

Originally Posted by 6empty

Does the M550xi come with a manual option?

No 6MT on the G30 in US. In Europe only on the 520d.

[6empty]

Originally Posted by remmib

No 6MT on the G30 in US. In Europe only on the 520d.

Boo

[RobbyMack]

Originally Posted by IB M

This 550 with M sport looks like one of the best all around daily driver sedans available for the grown up man but I'm sticking to my F80M, can't get too comfortable after all, need a little rougher suspension to remind me to watch the road carefully.

I use it to remind me to get my fat ass to the gym every so often. Those thigh bolsters can get quite tight if you've let yourself go.

[AhsanU]

Nice to see people can place orders now! I was on the fence about ordering an F80 with the next generation 5 series coming out so soon, but I couldn't wait much longer. I really hope a lot of this technology trickles down into the next 3 series. It already started with the instrument cluster for the LCI 4 series.

[clbmw]

Originally Posted by Golden Arrow

You Brits get the wagon version, though.

Yeah and as someone who wishes they bought a tourer last time I feel for you guys. However the tourer is not in 540e or M550i versions here which would be my choice, esp if the Govt finally clamps down on diesels now they've admitted the science behind air pollution.

But unless there's a major change to the line up or local government tries to ban them I think 335d tourer will be my next purchase - everything I've read says it's all the car you'll ever need. Having tested one recently I'd be inclined to believe it!

If BMW made a 340e or 540e tourer maybe that'd change my mind

[daveschroeder]

Final order. Vehicle is now in 150 status. Note pricing for selected VIA (port-installed) accessories, which can be added after 150 and before port arrival.