New M550i owner

stussy2870 · 03-20-2023, 09:42 AM

Hey folks, this is my first post and was looking around but didn't really find what i was looking for.

I was wondering what (if any) options could be enabled/turned on after the fact? I.E. the Parking Assist Package wasn't part of the car that we just purchased but wondering if its something that could be a dealer add-on?

Does anyone have a list of cans/cants? id love to know what's available to do. My 550 is pretty close to base so any information about any of the available options are welcome.

thanks
Paul

KillerB · 03-20-2023, 10:29 AM

Is it a 2023 model???

stussy2870 · 03-20-2023, 10:56 AM

Yes, sorry 2023.

AP · 03-20-2023, 11:26 AM

Well I guess potentially there may be some additions you can make from logging into your connected drive logon
One suchbthink I can think of is the speed camera alert (£25 per year in U.K. and I think it’s $25 in the US, not sure if present in any other markets)

There may be other items in there potentially , login and have a look

For the things like you were describing, I think you would need the appropriate hardware there to even contemplate adding (presumably by coding)
If you have the hardware I would assume connected drive would offer the option but I suspect that’s not the case on the 550

Joe-BMW33 · 03-20-2023, 12:31 PM

Whatever would require hardware can't be turned on. So something like park assist which requires cameras and sensors can't just be turned on. BMW doesn't put the equipment in the car unless you opt in on it. However, the wiring will be there.

Download Bimmercode. There are lots of fun things you can enable, disable or customize.

Congrats on the new car. Pics please!

NVRfollo · 03-20-2023, 12:50 PM

Welcome! What did you previously drive? I would buy and carry clean underwear in the car cuz once you put that foot down for the first time, you might soil yourself

stussy2870 · 03-20-2023, 03:47 PM

I pic it up tomorrow. Pics to follow. Previous car was an Audi A4.

stussy2870 · 03-20-2023, 03:54 PM

Old ride

NGT2 · 03-20-2023, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stussy2870

I pic it up tomorrow. Pics to follow. Previous car was an Audi A4.

I just sold my 2018 540 and bought a 2020 M550.

The M550 is going to be different. Be prepared to smile. A lot.

Greywall · 03-21-2023, 10:48 AM

Former Audi owner M550 gang! Congrats on the new ride.

Regarding post purchase turning on of the options, you might be able to add the missing hardware and processing modules and then code the car to get the features. But from what I've read in the past, it can end up turning into a rabbit hole regarding effort and cost.

I looked at some folks adding the HUD and radar cruise controlling features to my A6 and ended up just opting to get my next car with those features. Need to dig through the forums and see if someone has gone down the rabbit hole in your particular upgrade.

Nice move from the A4 to the M550, just wait till you try the Sport+ after the breakin period. Post pics!

KillerB · 03-21-2023, 10:57 AM

Congrats on your new ride! As far as the equipment and options, it's like everyone said.

Cabo · 03-21-2023, 03:25 PM

Congrats on the new ride! Mine is on the way and should be on a boat from Germany within the week. I can't wait!

stussy2870 · 03-22-2023, 09:48 AM

Pics!!!

NGT2 · 03-22-2023, 09:54 AM

Looks great - congrats!

Those are my favorite wheels on any BMW car. Really great look.

Joe-BMW33 · 03-22-2023, 10:49 AM

Congratulations! Beautiful! I echo the wheel comment!

AP · 03-22-2023, 11:49 AM

Use those wheels are very attractive
East to clean as well

Superb car and welcome to the m550 club!

Joe-BMW33 · 03-22-2023, 12:03 PM

Looks like you have the floating center caps as well. Nice touch.

stussy2870 · 03-22-2023, 12:12 PM

Thanks everyone!! Super happy to be here and def love the car. What an absolutely amazing vehicle!

03-20-2023, 09:42 AM	#1
stussy2870 New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW M550i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	New M550i owner Hey folks, this is my first post and was looking around but didn't really find what i was looking for. I was wondering what (if any) options could be enabled/turned on after the fact? I.E. the Parking Assist Package wasn't part of the car that we just purchased but wondering if its something that could be a dealer add-on? Does anyone have a list of cans/cants? id love to know what's available to do. My 550 is pretty close to base so any information about any of the available options are welcome. thanks Paul
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KillerB New Member 11 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW M550i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Phenix City, Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M550i [0.00]	Is it a 2023 model???
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stussy2870 New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW M550i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Yes, sorry 2023.
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03-20-2023, 11:26 AM	#4
AP Major General 2762 Rep 5,085 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Well I guess potentially there may be some additions you can make from logging into your connected drive logon One suchbthink I can think of is the speed camera alert (£25 per year in U.K. and I think it’s $25 in the US, not sure if present in any other markets) There may be other items in there potentially , login and have a look For the things like you were describing, I think you would need the appropriate hardware there to even contemplate adding (presumably by coding) If you have the hardware I would assume connected drive would offer the option but I suspect that’s not the case on the 550
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Joe-BMW33 Major General 7206 Rep 6,651 Posts Drives: '18 M550i\|'21 X5\|'03 540i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 VW Tiguan [0.00] 2015 Infiniti QX60 [0.00] 2021 BMW X5 [0.00] 2003 BMW 540i [0.00] 2018 BMW M550 [10.00]	Whatever would require hardware can't be turned on. So something like park assist which requires cameras and sensors can't just be turned on. BMW doesn't put the equipment in the car unless you opt in on it. However, the wiring will be there. Download Bimmercode. There are lots of fun things you can enable, disable or customize. Congrats on the new car. Pics please! __________________ 2018 M550ix\|Carbon Black\|Dinan Modifications\|2003 540i\|Jet Black\|M-Sport\|2021 X5 Mineral White Prior BMW's: 1987 325e\|1993 740i\|1998 740il\|2001 530i\|2002 745li\|2007 750li\|2006 750li\|2001 530i\|2012 535xi\|
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NVRfollo . 866 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2021 M550 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	Welcome! What did you previously drive? I would buy and carry clean underwear in the car cuz once you put that foot down for the first time, you might soil yourself
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03-20-2023, 03:47 PM	#7
stussy2870 New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW M550i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	I pic it up tomorrow. Pics to follow. Previous car was an Audi A4.
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stussy2870 New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW M550i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Old ride Attached Images
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Greywall First Lieutenant 434 Rep 309 Posts Drives: '23 M550i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M550i [0.00]	Former Audi owner M550 gang! Congrats on the new ride. Regarding post purchase turning on of the options, you might be able to add the missing hardware and processing modules and then code the car to get the features. But from what I've read in the past, it can end up turning into a rabbit hole regarding effort and cost. I looked at some folks adding the HUD and radar cruise controlling features to my A6 and ended up just opting to get my next car with those features. Need to dig through the forums and see if someone has gone down the rabbit hole in your particular upgrade. Nice move from the A4 to the M550, just wait till you try the Sport+ after the breakin period. Post pics!
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03-21-2023, 10:57 AM	#11
KillerB New Member 11 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW M550i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Phenix City, Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M550i [0.00]	Congrats on your new ride! As far as the equipment and options, it's like everyone said.
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Cabo Enlisted Member 26 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new ride! Mine is on the way and should be on a boat from Germany within the week. I can't wait!
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NGT2 Brigadier General 5554 Rep 4,466 Posts Drives: BMW M550i xDrive (2020) Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: West TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M550i xDrive [9.00]	Looks great - congrats! Those are my favorite wheels on any BMW car. Really great look. __________________ 2020 M550i xDrive (Champagne Quartz/Black) 2021 X7 40i M-Sport (Arctic Gray/Tartufo) RETIRED: 2018 540i Luxury Line (Dark Graphite/Canberra Beige)
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Joe-BMW33 Major General 7206 Rep 6,651 Posts Drives: '18 M550i\|'21 X5\|'03 540i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 VW Tiguan [0.00] 2015 Infiniti QX60 [0.00] 2021 BMW X5 [0.00] 2003 BMW 540i [0.00] 2018 BMW M550 [10.00]	Congratulations! Beautiful! I echo the wheel comment! __________________ 2018 M550ix\|Carbon Black\|Dinan Modifications\|2003 540i\|Jet Black\|M-Sport\|2021 X5 Mineral White Prior BMW's: 1987 325e\|1993 740i\|1998 740il\|2001 530i\|2002 745li\|2007 750li\|2006 750li\|2001 530i\|2012 535xi\|
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AP Major General 2762 Rep 5,085 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Use those wheels are very attractive East to clean as well Superb car and welcome to the m550 club!
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Joe-BMW33 Major General 7206 Rep 6,651 Posts Drives: '18 M550i\|'21 X5\|'03 540i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 VW Tiguan [0.00] 2015 Infiniti QX60 [0.00] 2021 BMW X5 [0.00] 2003 BMW 540i [0.00] 2018 BMW M550 [10.00]	Looks like you have the floating center caps as well. Nice touch. __________________ 2018 M550ix\|Carbon Black\|Dinan Modifications\|2003 540i\|Jet Black\|M-Sport\|2021 X5 Mineral White Prior BMW's: 1987 325e\|1993 740i\|1998 740il\|2001 530i\|2002 745li\|2007 750li\|2006 750li\|2001 530i\|2012 535xi\|
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03-22-2023, 12:12 PM	#18
stussy2870 New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW M550i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone!! Super happy to be here and def love the car. What an absolutely amazing vehicle!
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