Help me decide which M550i to buy!

hlothery · 02-27-2019, 03:56 PM

No DHP for me, and no problems. Coming from an M4, I have no complaints with the cornering ability of my M550i. And I have 20's with run-flats....no complaints about them either. Mine is black on black, with Napa leather. Love the car!

tjohnson · 02-27-2019, 04:12 PM

I also have 20" with summer runflats. Not sure how a car like that ended up at my dealer in Idaho, but the Michelin A/S tires (non-runflat) are on order.

With the other BMW cars I have had (535ix, 335ix, etc) changing to regular tires compared to the runflats made the biggest difference than anything else. The car was quieter, handled better and actually seemed to get better gas mileage.

And now with the ultra-high-performance all-season tires, they are speed rated up to 186mph.

hlothery · 02-27-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tjohnson

I also have 20" with summer runflats. Not sure how a car like that ended up at my dealer in Idaho, but the Michelin A/S tires (non-runflat) are on order.

With the other BMW cars I have had (535ix, 335ix, etc) changing to regular tires compared to the runflats made the biggest difference than anything else. The car was quieter, handled better and actually seemed to get better gas mileage.

And now with the ultra-high-performance all-season tires, they are speed rated up to 186mph.

I have always felt the same way, but the performance runflats on my car seem fine. I guess how they wear will be the decision-maker, but I have absolutely no complaints about handling, quietness, or ride feel. Could be because I came from an M4? Don't need A/S, but would like Michelin runflats.

jamesms69 · 03-01-2019, 09:34 AM

Hi All. I ended up picking up Car 1 yesterday. I was able to drive it 200 miles home and had a ball.

I have no complaints about DHP. The whole car feels very different than my C450, so its hard to attribute the differences to any one thing. I can say the car does corner very flat, and the IAS works as advertised.

Ride is very smooth on the 19" wheels, and I, personally, like the way they look.

I'll post a longer review with some pictures later. I just wanted to share my outcome with those in this thread. Thanks for all your input.

ksoze · 03-01-2019, 09:39 AM

Congrats! It will become your favorite ride.

bastula · 03-01-2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesms69

Hi All. I ended up picking up Car 1 yesterday. I was able to drive it 200 miles home and had a ball.

I have no complaints about DHP. The whole car feels very different than my C450, so its hard to attribute the differences to any one thing. I can say the car does corner very flat, and the IAS works as advertised.

Ride is very smooth on the 19" wheels, and I, personally, like the way they look.

I'll post a longer review with some pictures later. I just wanted to share my outcome with those in this thread. Thanks for all your input.

Congrats! You will have a blast! Enjoy the car!

bimmer_335 · 03-01-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by R2K

I have DHP, I don't think it's necessary and takes some getting use to. The car didn't feel as predictable. In terms of handling, with and w/o are both great.

+1
that's exactly the reason i went with passive msport suspension and dont regret my decision one bit

clee1982 · 03-01-2019, 11:30 AM

less predictable or more get used to

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hlothery Seeking mental floss 482 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2022 Mercedes EQS 450+ Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Antonio, Tx iTrader: (0)	No DHP for me, and no problems. Coming from an M4, I have no complaints with the cornering ability of my M550i. And I have 20's with run-flats....no complaints about them either. Mine is black on black, with Napa leather. Love the car!
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tjohnson Private First Class 130 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2024 iX50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW iX50 [0.00]	I also have 20" with summer runflats. Not sure how a car like that ended up at my dealer in Idaho, but the Michelin A/S tires (non-runflat) are on order. With the other BMW cars I have had (535ix, 335ix, etc) changing to regular tires compared to the runflats made the biggest difference than anything else. The car was quieter, handled better and actually seemed to get better gas mileage. And now with the ultra-high-performance all-season tires, they are speed rated up to 186mph.
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jamesms69 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Sport Wagon Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Hi All. I ended up picking up Car 1 yesterday. I was able to drive it 200 miles home and had a ball. I have no complaints about DHP. The whole car feels very different than my C450, so its hard to attribute the differences to any one thing. I can say the car does corner very flat, and the IAS works as advertised. Ride is very smooth on the 19" wheels, and I, personally, like the way they look. I'll post a longer review with some pictures later. I just wanted to share my outcome with those in this thread. Thanks for all your input.
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ksoze Major 376 Rep 1,223 Posts Drives: 2018 M550iX Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Congrats! It will become your favorite ride. __________________ 2018 M550iX-Dinan Stage 1 \| 2011 E93 M3 Convertible \| 2002 E46 M3 Convertible \| 2002 E53 X5 3.0 \| 2000 E39 540i \| 1998 E36 M3 \| 1988 E28 M5 \| 1987 E28 528i
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clee1982 Lieutenant Colonel 798 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 540i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 540i xDrive [0.00]	less predictable or more get used to
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