M550i Search - Page 9

FC · 10-09-2023, 01:46 PM

That's a cool one. The color is too loud for me given what I want out of this car, but very nice.

JST · 10-10-2023, 12:10 PM

Jason Cammissa realllly doesn’t like the M550.

https://youtu.be/SymIJnHPph0?si=Eb2ENqb2ZWVYpT6v

Fast forward to about 19:30.

SARAFIL · 10-10-2023, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

Jason Cammissa realllly doesn’t like the M550.

https://youtu.be/SymIJnHPph0?si=Eb2ENqb2ZWVYpT6v

Fast forward to about 19:30.

overly dramatic story telling there

FC · 10-10-2023, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

Jason Cammissa realllly doesn’t like the M550.

https://youtu.be/SymIJnHPph0?si=Eb2ENqb2ZWVYpT6v

Fast forward to about 19:30.

Well, it seems to have been a development car without a sorted suspension if I understood his comment correctly, in which case it would be a pretty unfair comment.

JST · 10-13-2023, 02:07 PM

Specs for the 550e released; this car appears to share the X5 PHEV drivetrain, available next spring.

Base price is 75 large, which isn’t cheap. But as a commuter it’s hard to argue with the kind of gas mileage this is likely to get.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...rid-confirmed/

FC · 10-13-2023, 05:08 PM

Interesting. Another reason to wait until spring. I know this car would likely be mid-80's out the door. Similarly, the new i5 M60 will start at 85k and be mid 90's out the door. That's some to a lot more than I want to spend on my next car, but my wife would likely be ok with the premium if it's electric.

I'd need to drive them. I also imagine that the prices of G30s and F90s will take a hit when these hit the road.

robg · 10-13-2023, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

Specs for the 550e released; this car appears to share the X5 PHEV drivetrain, available next spring.

Base price is 75 large, which isn’t cheap. But as a commuter it’s hard to argue with the kind of gas mileage this is likely to get.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...rid-confirmed/

Is it just me or is there something off about the proportions of the new 5 series? It's not as overtly weird as other recent BMW designs, but it just somehow doesnt look quite right. Maybe just needs to be seen in person.

Josh (PA) · 10-13-2023, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robg

Is it just me or is there something off about the proportions of the new 5 series? It's not as overtly weird as other recent BMW designs, but it just somehow doesnt look quite right. Maybe just needs to be seen in person.

Agreed 100%. I'm hoping it doesn't look so weird (and recent Mercedes like) in person

FC · 10-13-2023, 10:59 PM

I agree. Something seems off on the front end. I think the G30/F90 looks good. The new one is a bit off.

SCA · 10-14-2023, 05:47 AM

I have been noticing more and more G30s locally and mostly due to this thread.

10-09-2023, 01:46 PM	#81
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,304	That's a cool one. The color is too loud for me given what I want out of this car, but very nice.

10-10-2023, 12:10 PM	#82
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,652	Jason Cammissa realllly doesn’t like the M550. https://youtu.be/SymIJnHPph0?si=Eb2ENqb2ZWVYpT6v Fast forward to about 19:30.

10-13-2023, 02:07 PM	#85
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,652	Specs for the 550e released; this car appears to share the X5 PHEV drivetrain, available next spring. Base price is 75 large, which isn’t cheap. But as a commuter it’s hard to argue with the kind of gas mileage this is likely to get. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...rid-confirmed/

10-13-2023, 05:08 PM	#86
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,304	Interesting. Another reason to wait until spring. I know this car would likely be mid-80's out the door. Similarly, the new i5 M60 will start at 85k and be mid 90's out the door. That's some to a lot more than I want to spend on my next car, but my wife would likely be ok with the premium if it's electric. I'd need to drive them. I also imagine that the prices of G30s and F90s will take a hit when these hit the road.

10-13-2023, 10:59 PM	#89
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,304	I agree. Something seems off on the front end. I think the G30/F90 looks good. The new one is a bit off.

10-14-2023, 05:47 AM	#90
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,158	I have been noticing more and more G30s locally and mostly due to this thread.