[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by 2022M550i

When I was looking at the M550i's, I asked about the DHP because a lot of reviews said it was a must have. I asked multiple salesmen at the dealerships, and they all said they would not get it, thought it was money wasted.

My long-time trusted salesman told me the same thing.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by Gautam

you have to try dhp to determine if it’s worth it for you. Once I tried one that had it, I couldn’t bring myself to buy one without. I wish even my m550 with dhp had less body roll. It also appears to be the feature that holds its value best, increasing even the value of a used m550 by around $3k usd. B&w and cold weather being close, but not quite there. If I were in the market today, I’d personally wait until I could find an LCI with it, these sorts of choices are no fun.

I guess it is subjective as I did just that and didn't love the feel of it. But like I said, if my car had it, I would take it. I am an option whore.

[Sam_M550i]

Having driven an M550i with and without, I am glad I chose the car with DHP, feels more planted in my opinion. Also an option whore here like Joe that is why it took me 4 months to find a car low miles and every option available. I don't have carplay but that isn't an issue for me as I am not an apple person.

[BMW012]

Would definitely get a new 2023 over a 3 year old car that excludes a facelift for a difference of 12k. When the 2024 comes out it will be like 2 generations behind and warranty will be over as well.

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by wheresmy5

Hi folks,

There's a somewhat local 2020 M550 with only 12k miles and it has the unicorn DHP. Price is about 12k less off the 2023 build I was planning, which wouldn't have DHP.

What are your thoughts? Is DHP worth forgoing brand new?

What packages are on the 2020 besides DHP ?
Mine was nicely loaded (see signature) and I picked it up last September for $67k with 11,300 miles on it. It also came with an extra set of Winter wheels/tires.

As others have mentioned you may not get some things due to chip shortages. Little things like Soft Close Doors are a very nice touch.

You should have plenty of warranty left on the 2020. Mine is good through Oct 2023.

[sarafil]

12k doesn't seem like enough savings - implies the asking price is probably too high for a 2020. Market on that car is probably mid-60's.

We just got a 2020 M550 last month, 23k miles, CPO, well equipped w/ DHP, night vision, exec, etc. and it was over $25k savings from new. Not the cheapest one we saw, likely could have gotten a better "deal" on a different car, but DHP was rare and worth the few k extra.

[AmooManiak]

Originally Posted by HerkHealer

As others have mentioned you may not get some things due to chip shortages. Little things like Soft Close Doors are a very nice touch.

Agreed. A "fully optioned" 2023 model is probably the same as a "somewhat" optioned 2020. Even when I ordered the 2022, a bunch of options were either missing or removed.

[BMW012]

nothing like a new car smell option along with the "new car" option

[MauiSteve]

If you're just gonna keep the 2020 a couple of years that would probably be the way to go. If this will be a long term car, then get the 2023, as 12 grand difference is not enough to go the 2020 route. All the 2020's do not have over the air software updates. The 2023 cars have improved look with the LCI front grille and tail lights, and the bigger iDrive screen is nice.

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by Sam_M550i

Having driven an M550i with and without, I am glad I chose the car with DHP, feels more planted in my opinion. Also an option whore here like Joe that is why it took me 4 months to find a car low miles and every option available. I don't have carplay but that isn't an issue for me as I am not an apple person.

I have not driven a DHP car versus non DHP, but for sure this car is the most planted, cornering, handling car I've ever driven. Its just effortless to go around corners 2x to 3x the posted speeds. Hardly any body roll (except my fat ass into the door). LOL

[crypto]

Go with the new unless you will dump in a year or want to chase low 10s or 9s in quarter mile with a tune and other upgrades. Newer/LCI will have full warranty, new headlights and tails, remote start, bigger display, full screen car play, etc.

[NGT2]

After keeping up with this thread, probably against the opinions of most, I think I'd choose the loaded 2020 with DHP. But maybe try to get the price down. But that's just me.