Subject: Re: 550i Reviews? Author: duke550is : member since March, 2005 : 172 posts Posted on: 2005-12-06 12:11:39

Yes, I've had my 550i for 7 weeks - it's an amazing car. Tons of power, handles like a much smaller car (not as nimble as the new 3 series, but what car is?), lot's of fun tech toys (HUD is very useful, adaptive headlights are too cool). And it's like having 2 cars in one: luxury and sport. You can cruise around without a care in "luxury" mode, but then when you hammer on the gas, whoa, hang on 'cause it's going places fast. I haven't even dared push the envelope with this sedan yet ... it scares me enough at 7/10ths driving.

But I'm guessing you meant reviews in car mags. Since the 550 has only been availble for delivery since about Oct 1, I don't think the mags have had enough time to test one and get it into print. Also, not much has changed from the 545i, so they may not think it is worth reviwing like the updated 7 series was. But I'm sure we will see something in 2006 like when they run a group show-down and the 550 will be comared to the Merecedes CLS, Infiniti M45, Lexus GS 430, Audi A6, etc ...

2001 740i Sport (sold) 2006 550i Sport

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