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Took delivery today. Admittedly, I was pretty skeptical of whether I'd be happy with the spec, but in the flesh I think it looks great.
I was shocked at how expensive wheel tire insurance is ($3,700), for three years, but bit the bullet given my car has the 688M rim. Car is astonishingly quick off the line. It pulls like an absolute freight train (much harder than the sl63 I had a few years back). I can't imagine what an f90 feels like. Steering feel is great as well, though you don't ever forget it's a big heavy car. Not overly impressed with the Dakota leather, but I wanted cognac so made the sacrifice. Had tint put on pre delivery, and added the cerium grey fender badges (oem) that are included on the European and Canadian cars. Anyways - a few exterior pics: (not shown are the black kidney grilles). Yet to take pics of the interior, but it's cognac with ash grey wood trim and ceramic controls - which look great, but show finger prints like crazy!
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09-14-2019, 08:13 PM | #3 |
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I'm in production so 8 weeks or so away. I'm likely not going to go w the Tire/Rim Protection because I'm going to swap to all seasons and increase sidewall by 5% and keep fingers crossed. 3700 doesn't seem like it makes sense unless you crack 2 Rims I guess?
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09-14-2019, 10:17 PM | #4 |
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Nice car. I have the same car.
The tire protection is an utter waste of money. IMO the better option is to buy the tire protection from Discount tires or a similar store for $40/tire. The rims can be repaired for $150 or just buy a new one for $600 and you'd never spend $3700. Discount tires has replaced 8 tires for me in the past year and it was always hassle free
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My worry was in regards to the rims. Cerium grey finish feels like it would be difficult to replicate for a body shop etc... Unrelated: but I HIGHlY recommend everyone order the leather dash. Makes a huge difference for just $700.
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Have had the same car and wheel/tires for 18 mos - no tire issues (knock on wood). I did however buy the winter tore/wheel set by BMW and likely avoided the major issues from Nov-Mar with the high profile 19" winter tires and rims. The black winter rims also give the car a different look for part of the year which is a bonus
The leather dash and alcantra headliner were adds that helped make the interior. Also did the fender badges which really work on a dark car.
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Since you have one the first 2020 M550's, can you confirm the car still has both resonators, unlike the M850 which shares the same engine? Easy to tell if the car cracks and mildly backfires while in sport mode. Suggest coding OFF the fake engine sound (ASD) to appreciate the cars real sounds.
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Can confirm that the exhaust note (at least from the inside or the car) changes when in "sport mode." Almost annoyed with myself for buying wheel and tire given that I'm going to either have to throw snow's on the 688's, or else buy a set of 684's for the winter.
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This used to be the case, I once swapped out my insurance from BMW to third party that covered cosmetic damage and never used it. Granted it was a much cheaper car that yours! Excellent choice on the color combo, wish they had nappa in cognac
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You will want to get a winter wheel/tire combo, not mont on those 20" wheels. I have the M Performance 19" Style 786M Black Winter Wheel/Tire package. You may also want to shop that tire insurance price - it seems steep. You still may want it even with a winter set - the insurance applies to that set also if purchased from BMW.
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Part of me admittedly thinks I should've stepped up and reached for an f90, not so much for the performance as for the aesthetics.
The m550, does look a little bit generic, that I can't deny.
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Keeps the teen Mustang jockeys who want to play away and also can be more subtle when in a business climate. While the bulging hood, interior bits and M5 badge are enviable to those in the know, the M550 offers much of the USABLE power, but in a more subtle version. Some feel even the M5 is too subtle, so there it is always something...
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My dealer suggested an Allstate tire/rim protection plan that was a lot less than the BMW one (though I forget the actual amount) and would cover whatever tires were on the car, so you're covered in the winter.
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I was looking at a M550 that was nearly $90K, so the $110K for an M5 (as I outfitted it) wasn't much more of a stretch. |
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I'm personally trying not to buy another $100K+ car ever again (that's why I passed on the M850i) but when I was at the dealer, I do admit to drooling a bit over an M5C sitting in the showroom. And I have driven them and yes they are awesome. OP: nice wheels. I like those side vent things, reduces some of the bling.
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Generally agree, however $20K is still a sizable premium that also gets you higher depreciation, insurance, tires and maintenance (out of warranty period).
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My new M550....
About to order my 2020 M550 and quite torn on 2 things:
1. Whether to get the 20s or the 19s....really want the 20s since those 688Ms look soooo nice, but afraid of the roads around here - I see you (OP) are also in Westchester - wondering your thoughts of the 20s on these NY roads.....also what your plans are for the winter 2. Considering the Frozen Black (matte) but have been scared away by what I've read regarding the upkeep - anyone have any thoughts/experience with this? Quote:
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I did test drive the 20's on Northern Blvd though and it wasn't as rough as I thought it would be but it's possible to pop em regardless given the NYC streets. |
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That seems like the way to go - so what tire size would that be with +5?
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