Post M550i pics...

Geektechlive · 09-26-2018, 10:22 AM

Mediterranean Blue ivory interior.
Loving the car a lot.

misterbixby · 09-27-2018, 11:23 AM

Had a couple of questions on the interior of my Artic Grey 550 so here a few pictures:

I didn't choose the car spec, it was dealer configured and I just happened a long at the right time. Nice not to wait

The interior and obvious visible bits

Nappa Ivory white with contrast piping
Ambient interior lighting - always set to purple as per my daughter's instructions!
Sunroof
Piano black finish interior trim
Alcantara anthracite headliner
Instrument panel in sensatec
Ceramic control surround
Sun protection glazing
Rear blinds
B&W Sound system
Ambient air package
Heated and ventilated seats

This is the second time I have had a piano black interior - It looks great but its a pain with dust and fingerprints, I have to keep a microfibre cloth in the armrest just calm my OCD at traffic lights.

Given a choice I think I would be tempted to switch to something else but to be honest nothing leaps out at me, maybe the aluminium rhombic option...

I like light interiors, so very happy with the Ivory nappa, however it is very similar to my previous E60 550i and I would consider a change - the tartufo looks very nice, I saw it on a 7 series and was quite taken. Worth noting though, that while the nappa leather is lovely to touch, it is soft and I wouldn't dare put anything with hard edges on the seats, such as heavy boxes.

I would ditch the blinds, with sun protection glass they aren't really necessary. Even though the factory protection is not very opaque.

Alcantara headliner. Love it, had it for 10 years on the old car so to lose it would feel like a down grade in that department. Gives a rich, warm feeling to the interior.

I like the ceramic controls. A very premium feel

Wouldn't bother with ambient air. Can't really tell if its working and its ridiculously expensive to get replacements. Mine have almost run out and its the first message on the idrive when I start the car, just to piss me off.

B&W - I like the sound though very variable on the source and type of music. Classical and OSTs sound really good. Glad I have it, would miss it. And looks very nice to boot.

Mile High M Power · 10-02-2018, 04:27 PM

Here is my 2018 M550I Xdrive with black glossy powder coated wheels, ceramic tint and IR windshield film. First post... Can anyone tell me how to "right" the pics? They were uploaded in correct fashion but somehow have turned sideways now.

Barry9020 · 10-25-2018, 06:10 PM

Picked up my 19 m550i last month

mqmh23 · 10-28-2018, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High M Power

Here is my 2018 M550I Xdrive with black glossy powder coated wheels, ceramic tint and IR windshield film. First post... Can anyone tell me how to "right" the pics? They were uploaded in correct fashion but somehow have turned sideways now.

Love the 668M rims in gloss black. Probably helps hide the enormous amount of brake dust our M performance brakes generate haha.

superiaultra · 11-12-2018, 09:35 PM

My 2018. Just crossed 4000 miles.

elonepb · 11-13-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mqmh23

Love the 668M rims in gloss black. Probably helps hide the enormous amount of brake dust our M performance brakes generate haha.

Are they able to be ordered in gloss black or is that something done aftermarket?

Mile High M Power · 11-13-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by elonepb

Are they able to be ordered in gloss black or is that something done aftermarket?

My dealership offered it as an option. Found out later that they outsource it to a local shop by my house. Ended up taking my wife's vehicle by there as well. $850 and you just drop your car off in the morning and pick it up in the evening. Unfortunately they do not help with brake dust. Maybe if you got matte finish but then they would always look dirty imo.

M550iG30GUY · 11-13-2018, 10:51 PM

2019 Mediterranean Blue with Tartufo Merino interior. Picked up last month.

Bymep · 11-13-2018, 11:35 PM

Great combo! What brand front license plate tow mount did you go with? Does it interfere with any sensors?

TselaG80 · 11-14-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by misterbixby

Cleaned the car and took a few pictures before the weather started to turn here.

I also recently replaced, IMO, the awful rear shiny grey plastic bumper trim, which really does not go with frozen paint with the m perf rear diffuser. Still unsure about the front splitter - the bit that wraps around the body work isn't ideal IMO so thinking on other options.

is that an OEM Diffuser or aftermartket?

M550iG30GUY · 11-14-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bymep

Great combo! What brand front license plate tow mount did you go with? Does it interfere with any sensors?

It's CravenSpeed The Platypus License... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XH1D5K?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

No interference whatsoever with PDC.

M550iG30GUY · 11-14-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TselaG30

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Originally Posted by misterbixby

Cleaned the car and took a few pictures before the weather started to turn here.

I also recently replaced, IMO, the awful rear shiny grey plastic bumper trim, which really does not go with frozen paint with the m perf rear diffuser. Still unsure about the front splitter - the bit that wraps around the body work isn't ideal IMO so thinking on other options.

is that an OEM Diffuser or aftermartket?

If you're asking me, it's the m performance diffuser from bmw.

Bymep · 11-14-2018, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M550iG30GUY

It's CravenSpeed The Platypus License... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XH1D5K?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

No interference whatsoever with PDC.

Thanks!

john_luvbimmer · 11-26-2018, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TreyWaters

Here are a few pics of mine!

In order:
1. View from owner waiting area at the Welt
2. Me and the car at the Welt
3. Not the official Bimmerfest Neuschwanstein photo spot ;-)
4. Parking garage at Luitpoldpark Hotel in Fussen (was I being overprotective?)
5. Stuck in traffic on the A6 (we probably moved 1km in about an hour that afternoon - thank GOD for Ikea and GPS! Ikea == Bathroom; GPS == new route)
6. Some little farm road in France, near Chalons en Champagne

Awesome car!

john_luvbimmer · 11-26-2018, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by M550iG30GUY

2019 Mediterranean Blue with Tartufo Merino interior. Picked up last month.

Handsome car!

drjolokia · 11-27-2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M550iG30GUY

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Originally Posted by TselaG30

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Originally Posted by misterbixby

Cleaned the car and took a few pictures before the weather started to turn here.

I also recently replaced, IMO, the awful rear shiny grey plastic bumper trim, which really does not go with frozen paint with the m perf rear diffuser. Still unsure about the front splitter - the bit that wraps around the body work isn't ideal IMO so thinking on other options.

is that an OEM Diffuser or aftermartket?

If you're asking me, it's the m performance diffuser from bmw.

Beautiful car!

Did the installation of the diffuser disable the kick to open trunk feature in your car?

M550iG30GUY · 11-27-2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by drjolokia

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Originally Posted by M550iG30GUY

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Originally Posted by TselaG30

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Originally Posted by misterbixby

Cleaned the car and took a few pictures before the weather started to turn here.

I also recently replaced, IMO, the awful rear shiny grey plastic bumper trim, which really does not go with frozen paint with the m perf rear diffuser. Still unsure about the front splitter - the bit that wraps around the body work isn't ideal IMO so thinking on other options.

is that an OEM Diffuser or aftermartket?

If you're asking me, it's the m performance diffuser from bmw.

Beautiful car!

Did the installation of the diffuser disable the kick to open trunk feature in your car?

It did disable it. However, I was able to open it once with my foot and haven't been able to replicate it since then.

mjr24 · 11-29-2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M550iG30GUY

2019 Mediterranean Blue with Tartufo Merino interior. Picked up last month.

Beautiful color interior....I'm really regretting playing it safe and going with the boring ass black interior (especially on a black exterior car).

saporitj · 11-29-2018, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by M550iG30GUY

2019 Mediterranean Blue with Tartufo Merino interior. Picked up last month.

Gorgeous. That is the color combination I ordered for my 540i. The one pic with door open has leather looking more yellow. Prob just lightning. Love stitching on the leather and trim.
I thought full leather covered the lower half of the door. Guess that's only on 7 series 😭

drjolokia · 12-22-2018, 03:18 AM

Road Trippin from San Francisco to Phoenix for Christmas! I liked the lighting here. 😎

drjolokia · 12-26-2018, 07:55 PM

Car is dirty from the long road trip in AZ but these pics turned out too good not to post!

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09-27-2018, 11:23 AM	#134
misterbixby Private 38 Rep 66 Posts Drives: G30 m550i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Warsaw iTrader: (0)	Had a couple of questions on the interior of my Artic Grey 550 so here a few pictures: I didn't choose the car spec, it was dealer configured and I just happened a long at the right time. Nice not to wait The interior and obvious visible bits Nappa Ivory white with contrast piping Ambient interior lighting - always set to purple as per my daughter's instructions! Sunroof Piano black finish interior trim Alcantara anthracite headliner Instrument panel in sensatec Ceramic control surround Sun protection glazing Rear blinds B&W Sound system Ambient air package Heated and ventilated seats This is the second time I have had a piano black interior - It looks great but its a pain with dust and fingerprints, I have to keep a microfibre cloth in the armrest just calm my OCD at traffic lights. Given a choice I think I would be tempted to switch to something else but to be honest nothing leaps out at me, maybe the aluminium rhombic option... I like light interiors, so very happy with the Ivory nappa, however it is very similar to my previous E60 550i and I would consider a change - the tartufo looks very nice, I saw it on a 7 series and was quite taken. Worth noting though, that while the nappa leather is lovely to touch, it is soft and I wouldn't dare put anything with hard edges on the seats, such as heavy boxes. I would ditch the blinds, with sun protection glass they aren't really necessary. Even though the factory protection is not very opaque. Alcantara headliner. Love it, had it for 10 years on the old car so to lose it would feel like a down grade in that department. Gives a rich, warm feeling to the interior. I like the ceramic controls. A very premium feel Wouldn't bother with ambient air. Can't really tell if its working and its ridiculously expensive to get replacements. Mine have almost run out and its the first message on the idrive when I start the car, just to piss me off. B&W - I like the sound though very variable on the source and type of music. Classical and OSTs sound really good. Glad I have it, would miss it. And looks very nice to boot. Attached Images
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