Just bought a 2007 550i

dwoodman · 10-27-2009, 10:15 AM

I'm stoked. Car should be here end of week. 07 550i w/33k miles, CPO, Sport, Nav, BSM, CWP, SAT, Xenon, PDC,

I really really debated on what to get. Main reason I went with the 550i is the V8 instead of the TT6 in the 35s. Obviously, a JB3 with the TT6 is instant HP, are there any aftermarket mods out there to bump up the V8 in the 550i?

Any other common upgrades?

Thanks. Will post pics when I get it, should be early next week.

VTGT · 10-27-2009, 10:27 AM

I messaged you

How do you like it thus far? What have your previous cars been? How is the automatic transmission, I'm leaning towards the Manual (if I can find it) or the SMG.

I test drove the 335i a few days ago, 550i test drive at 12

bobbyd1961 · 10-27-2009, 04:27 PM

be careful with the 335. my fuel pump went with 18000 miles on a 2008 and they were NEVER able to fix it. wound up getting rid of it and ugraded to an M3 sedan. Thank the LORD the fuel pump went . WHAT AN M3 MACHINE

VTGT · 10-27-2009, 06:56 PM

^Yeah I am definitely going BMW 550i. Just test drove one today and I am love, perfect balance between 335i and M5

I just need to decide 6 speed manual, SMG, or Steptronic? Decisions decisions.

Awaiting dwoodman''s comments

dwoodman · 10-28-2009, 02:35 AM

car not here yet. I drove an 06 M5 and did not like the SMG.

dwoodman · 11-02-2009, 10:18 PM

picked car up today. love it.

VTGT · 11-02-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodman

picked car up today. love it.

Can you be more in depth with your review?

dwoodman · 11-08-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VTGT

Can you be more in depth with your review?

luxury and performance. I think I made the right choice. I think the 3 series was too cramped for me and I know the back seat was cramped for our two babies. The 550i has plenty of get up and go. I hit 130 in it the other day on a quick blast and it was still pulling strong. The sport seats are awesome. I also really like the premium sound system and the comfort access. Im getting used to the Idrive, its not that bad. I can enter an addy in the GPS just as fast as I can in our Honda mini van. Plus, the 550i is just beautiful!

VTGT · 11-11-2009, 04:34 PM

You should post some pictures!

Any other things to note about what you like or dislike about the car? Can you compare it to any other cars you have owned or test driven?

Glad your liking it thus far. I am trying to figure out if a 2008 550i is worth the premium over the 2007.

dwoodman · 11-11-2009, 11:04 PM

I too considered 08 but not real sure if I like the aero pkg and the roads around here are horrible and the 19's would take a beating. The CPO financing also saved a few grand in interest.

I dont really "dislike" anything about the car. the older i-drive is a pain but thats the price of a used car. Im fine with saving $30K off of sticker price and being 3 years behind the new technology.

I did drive the salesmans 528xi the other day and I am SOOO glad I went with the sport package. It is a night and day difference and I would not own one without it.

VTGT · 11-13-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodman

I too considered 08 but not real sure if I like the aero pkg and the roads around here are horrible and the 19's would take a beating. The CPO financing also saved a few grand in interest.

I dont really "dislike" anything about the car. the older i-drive is a pain but thats the price of a used car. Im fine with saving $30K off of sticker price and being 3 years behind the new technology.

I did drive the salesmans 528xi the other day and I am SOOO glad I went with the sport package. It is a night and day difference and I would not own one without it.

Sounds like you are really enjoying your car, now post up some pictures

Yeah I will either get a low mileage 2007 or a lightly used 2008. We will see what happens. These cars are hard as heck to find. What is the production ratio for 550i's to 530's like 10 to 1.

dwoodman · 11-13-2009, 11:09 AM

use cars.com its a great source. it is sitting at the window tint guy right now done waiting for me to pick it up this afternoon. still trying to decide which snow tires/wheels to get for it.

suthurnbimmur · 11-15-2009, 08:22 AM

you have to get a 5 series, you wont regret it!! dont get me wrong, I do like the 3 series but 5 series has more to offer. For auto or manual, IMO, I always liked the manual. Congrats on the new ride and good luck to the other.......

VTGT · 11-17-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by suthurnbimmur

you have to get a 5 series, you wont regret it!! dont get me wrong, I do like the 3 series but 5 series has more to offer. For auto or manual, IMO, I always liked the manual. Congrats on the new ride and good luck to the other.......

Yeah I just need to figure out if the 2008 is worth the premium.

Dwoodman needs to post up pictures.

I could just get a 2007 with low mileage and just swap for a f10 with TT V8 in a year ot two. Which sounds like a better plan than wasting 5k+ more for 2008 550i

dwoodman · 11-17-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VTGT

Yeah I just need to figure out if the 2008 is worth the premium.

Dwoodman needs to post up pictures.

I could just get a 2007 with low mileage and just swap for a f10 with TT V8 in a year ot two. Which sounds like a better plan than wasting 5k+ more for 2008 550i

lol, did i mention that we just had another baby? A 1 year old boy and a 3 week old girl and alot of rain has kept me from taking pictures.

dwoodman · 11-18-2009, 12:43 AM

I forgot I took this the day I got it.

VTGT · 11-18-2009, 01:39 PM

^Beautiful. I think no matter what I will be happy even if I do not spring for 2008. THe 2007 550i is still sick.

crummy1 · 11-23-2009, 01:31 AM

I just bought a 2007 550i last week with 52k miles. I'm still waiting for all the paperwork, but i did drive it for a few hours from PA to NY. Black with black interior, I love the V8 engine. Have fun with your Dwoodman, i'm going thru the manuals trying to get the hang of everything.

crummy1 · 11-23-2009, 01:52 AM

This is a picture of my new toy.

VTGT · 11-27-2009, 12:18 PM

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This is a picture of my new toy.

Beaut! How do you like? What was your car before this, and how does it compare?

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 11-27-2009, 12:45 PM

Congrats on the 550i.

You could go with some software and custom exhaust w/ x-pipe if can bear with the extra noise

Zink330xi · 11-28-2009, 10:40 PM

Good call. I just did the same (black/manual/sport/nav/pdc/night v). No more e90 for me. Need to change my screen name, I guess.

Anyway, love it and would never go back. Nothing like that V8 growl and acceleration!

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dwoodman New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: future BMW Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN iTrader: (0)	Just bought a 2007 550i I'm stoked. Car should be here end of week. 07 550i w/33k miles, CPO, Sport, Nav, BSM, CWP, SAT, Xenon, PDC, I really really debated on what to get. Main reason I went with the 550i is the V8 instead of the TT6 in the 35s. Obviously, a JB3 with the TT6 is instant HP, are there any aftermarket mods out there to bump up the V8 in the 550i? Any other common upgrades? Thanks. Will post pics when I get it, should be early next week.
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VTGT Private 0 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, Va iTrader: (0)	I messaged you How do you like it thus far? What have your previous cars been? How is the automatic transmission, I'm leaning towards the Manual (if I can find it) or the SMG. I test drove the 335i a few days ago, 550i test drive at 12
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bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	be careful with the 335. my fuel pump went with 18000 miles on a 2008 and they were NEVER able to fix it. wound up getting rid of it and ugraded to an M3 sedan. Thank the LORD the fuel pump went . WHAT AN M3 MACHINE
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VTGT Private 0 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, Va iTrader: (0)	^Yeah I am definitely going BMW 550i. Just test drove one today and I am love, perfect balance between 335i and M5 I just need to decide 6 speed manual, SMG, or Steptronic? Decisions decisions. Awaiting dwoodman''s comments
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dwoodman New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: future BMW Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN iTrader: (0)	picked car up today. love it.
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VTGT Private 0 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, Va iTrader: (0)	You should post some pictures! Any other things to note about what you like or dislike about the car? Can you compare it to any other cars you have owned or test driven? Glad your liking it thus far. I am trying to figure out if a 2008 550i is worth the premium over the 2007.
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dwoodman New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: future BMW Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN iTrader: (0)	I too considered 08 but not real sure if I like the aero pkg and the roads around here are horrible and the 19's would take a beating. The CPO financing also saved a few grand in interest. I dont really "dislike" anything about the car. the older i-drive is a pain but thats the price of a used car. Im fine with saving $30K off of sticker price and being 3 years behind the new technology. I did drive the salesmans 528xi the other day and I am SOOO glad I went with the sport package. It is a night and day difference and I would not own one without it.
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dwoodman New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: future BMW Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN iTrader: (0)	use cars.com its a great source. it is sitting at the window tint guy right now done waiting for me to pick it up this afternoon. still trying to decide which snow tires/wheels to get for it.
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suthurnbimmur New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2004 545i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	you have to get a 5 series, you wont regret it!! dont get me wrong, I do like the 3 series but 5 series has more to offer. For auto or manual, IMO, I always liked the manual. Congrats on the new ride and good luck to the other.......
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VTGT Private 0 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, Va iTrader: (0)	^Beautiful. I think no matter what I will be happy even if I do not spring for 2008. THe 2007 550i is still sick.
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crummy1 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 550i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I just bought a 2007 550i last week with 52k miles. I'm still waiting for all the paperwork, but i did drive it for a few hours from PA to NY. Black with black interior, I love the V8 engine. Have fun with your Dwoodman, i'm going thru the manuals trying to get the hang of everything.
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crummy1 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 550i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	This is a picture of my new toy.
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Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com iTrader: (24)	Congrats on the 550i. You could go with some software and custom exhaust w/ x-pipe if can bear with the extra noise
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Zink330xi Napoleon 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: the TiAg Beast Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dayton OH iTrader: (0)	Good call. I just did the same (black/manual/sport/nav/pdc/night v). No more e90 for me. Need to change my screen name, I guess. Anyway, love it and would never go back. Nothing like that V8 growl and acceleration! __________________ 330XI\|6M\|TiAg/Schwarz\|Sport\|Lux\|Cold\|Xenon\|L7
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