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| cisco123 (624hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34. This will be recalculated periodically based on the type of driving you do. I'm not sure if it's F10 or some other manual I've read in the past, but the software algorithm checks driving style/consumption every 15 miles or so, checks the amount of gas remaining, and estimates the range based on that . Logically, if you're traveling at 65 miles per hour for hours, the estimate is better than stop-and-go driving. It works exactly the same in every vehicle, regardless of brand. I think I read somewhere that the F10 recalculates every 25 miles. I got gas leaving my MIL house and the DTE showed about 418 miles. We jumped on the highway about 3 miles away and headed home (about 80 miles away), setting the speed at about 78 miles. About 45 miles later the DTE still showed 418 miles. After driving around Yellowstone for a few days I saw this (2012 535i)!!
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| murphy01 (308hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc I think I read somewhere that the F10 recalculates every 25 miles. I got gas leaving my MIL house and the DTE showed about 418 miles. We jumped on the highway about 3 miles away and headed home (about 80 miles away), setting the speed at about 78 miles. About 45 miles later the DTE still showed 418 miles. After driving around Yellowstone for a few days, I saw this!! Attachment 1597913 Sometimes you see crazy numbers like this and in my experience they are pretty accurate (if you continue cruising after refueling). As for the algorithm used, the frequency of checks will of course vary from brand to brand, but the same general idea applies.
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| lynda1 (908hp) | Quote: Originally posted by remmib 28mm is correct. 9mm forms the bottom offset (44-35) and the wheel is 1.5 wider, so the 10.5 wide wheel sticks out (and in) 19mm more on each side than the OEM 9 wide wheel when it comes to the The same offset, i.e. 9 mm, would result in + 19 mm = 28 mm more. Ah, I see... I forgot to wear this! Ha-Ha! Well, the end result looks aggressive and doesn't rub. I couldn't be happier with the facilities!
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| angel1998 (676hp) | I love the wheels, man. These BBS are classics that never go out of style. Good choice.
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| pistolpete559 (769hp) | Looks good
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| Bodie217 (247hp) | OP, I don't think your car looks like a 4x4, and I wouldn't worry about the lowering and any associated problems you'll have in the future. It doesn't look like you're tracking the car either. The rims look fantastic and really match the car and the color.
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| alvarez1 (897hp) | Quote: Originally posted by remmib 28mm is correct. 9mm forms the bottom offset (44-35) and the wheel is 1.5 wider, so the 10.5 wide wheel sticks out (and in) 19mm more on each side than the OEM 9 wide wheel when it comes to the The same offset, i.e. 9 mm, would result in + 19 mm = 28 mm more. Ah, I see... I forgot to wear this! Ha-Ha! Well, the end result looks aggressive and doesn't rub. I couldn't be happier with the facilities!
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| sadie13 (787hp) | I love the wheels, man. These BBS are classics that never go out of style. Good choice.
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| 121298 (608hp) | Looks good
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| m2YdEgkDws (164hp) | OP, I don't think your car looks like a 4x4, and I wouldn't worry about the lowering and any associated problems you'll have in the future. It doesn't look like you're tracking the car either. The rims look fantastic and really match the car and the color.
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| explosion (470hp) | I was looking for a used car and came across a 2010 528i with 58,000 km. The car looks great, but I'm worried about reliability. Any advice? As a BMW enthusiast, I would be willing to buy it, but I want to make a good choice. By the way, the offer price is EUR 22,000. Thank you in advance.
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| 24121986 (636hp) | Quote: Originally posted by aci72 I was looking for a used car and came across a 2010 528i with 58,0000 km. The car looks great, but I'm worried about reliability. Any advice? As a BMW enthusiast, I would be willing to buy it, but I want to make a good choice. By the way, the offer price is EUR 22,000. Thank you in advance. Personally, I would never own a German car without a warranty, but that's just my opinion. However, there are some used 5' models that have probably been beautifully cared for and others that are just POS models. You need to do your due diligence and determine where this particular vehicle falls on this continuum. This might mean taking the vehicle to a dealer and getting a used vehicle inspection, looking at repair and maintenance records, etc. Sites like KBB and Edmunds only give you very comprehensive insight.
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| tabatha1 (95hp) | The N20 engine in the 2012 28i vehicles is prone to failure at around 115,000 km. If you change the oil every 5,000km you might get away with it, but I wouldn't risk it. If you're worried about reliability, your best bet is to look at a 2011 528i like mine. I have 120K on it and haven't had to change or repair a single thing about it yet. The naturally aspirated version from 2011 is very reliable.
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| llllllllll (338hp) | Kilometer, Euro in Boston?
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| 198128 (920hp) | This is a 2010 model with 6 inline naturally aspirated engines...then it should be good. Thanks everyone for the advice. km and EUR, since the car comes from Europe.
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| 123579 (897hp) | The price sounds okay, even if it's a car, if it's a car, it's rather low depending on the features. Additionally, in Europe you can usually negotiate a discount, on average up to 10% of the asking price. I think you would need to adjust the height of the headlights to US spec (could be wrong). I'm not aware of any specific problems, although the 2010 F10 had some teething problems. Upon delivery I would update the ECU software, service the oil and brake fluid, and check the seals for leaks. The biggest risk for me would be unknown problems - returning it would be difficult.
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| 05091994 (177hp) | I would consider a diesel car if you are buying in Europe...
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| bios (776hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STR8-6IX. The N20 engine in the 28i vehicles from 2012 is prone to failure at around 115,000. Is this well documented? I haven't heard of any widespread engine failures with the N20 engine. Maybe I should google it. In my experience, my 2012 N20 528i has been great, as has my general experience with BMWs. Solid, well-built cars (there are always problems, sure). After 52,000 miles it still feels new to me. I love the G30, but I think I'll keep my F10 for a few more years
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| someone (775hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BigKutta Is this well documented? I haven't heard of any widespread engine failures with the N20 engine. Maybe I should google it. In my experience, my 2012 N20 528i has been great, as has my general experience with BMWs. Solid, well-built cars (there are always problems, sure). After 52,000 miles it still feels new to me. I love the G30, but I think I'll keep my F10 for a few more years. It's not widely available, but I've heard of a number of situations where the N20 fails due to oil pressure and timing chain issues. I would stick with the older N52 engine on the 2011 528i (which I did) and am very happy. 75,000 and no problems.
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| benson123 (882hp) | Ok, I drove the 2011 and 2012 (with the N20) and felt a noticeable difference in the drive and engine. So if it's not a widespread problem I would consider the N20. It's been around for a while so I'm sure they've fixed the problem
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| bbdivo (320hp) | I was looking for a used car and came across a 2010 528i with 58,000 km. The car looks great, but I'm worried about reliability. Any advice? As a BMW enthusiast, I would be willing to buy it, but I want to make a good choice. By the way, the offer price is EUR 22,000. Thank you in advance.
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| fuckyou26 (494hp) | Quote: Originally posted by aci72 I was looking for a used car and came across a 2010 528i with 58,0000 km. The car looks great, but I'm worried about reliability. Any advice? As a BMW enthusiast, I would be willing to buy it, but I want to make a good choice. By the way, the offer price is EUR 22,000. Thank you in advance. Personally, I would never own a German car without a warranty, but that's just my opinion. However, there are some used 5' models that have probably been beautifully cared for and others that are just POS models. You need to do your due diligence and determine where this particular vehicle falls on this continuum. This might mean taking the vehicle to a dealer and getting a used vehicle inspection, looking at repair and maintenance records, etc. Sites like KBB and Edmunds only give you very comprehensive insight.
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| waterfalls (678hp) | The N20 engine in the 2012 28i vehicles is prone to failure at around 115,000 km. If you change the oil every 5,000km you might get away with it, but I wouldn't risk it. If you're worried about reliability, your best bet is to look at a 2011 528i like mine. I have 120K on it and haven't had to change or repair a single thing about it yet. The naturally aspirated version from 2011 is very reliable.
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| allan123 (567hp) | Kilometer, Euro in Boston?
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| rahrah1 (931hp) | This is a 2010 model with 6 inline naturally aspirated engines...then it should be good. Thanks everyone for the advice. km and EUR, since the car comes from Europe.
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| jayden10 (702hp) | The price sounds okay, even if it's a car, if it's a car, it's rather low depending on the features. Additionally, in Europe you can usually negotiate a discount, on average up to 10% of the asking price. I think you would need to adjust the height of the headlights to US spec (could be wrong). I'm not aware of any specific problems, although the 2010 F10 had some teething problems. Upon delivery I would update the ECU software, service the oil and brake fluid, and check the seals for leaks. The biggest risk for me would be unknown problems - returning it would be difficult.
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| 123itsme (178hp) | I would consider a diesel car if you are buying in Europe...
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| 261095 (140hp) | Quote: Originally posted by STR8-6IX. The N20 engine in the 28i vehicles from 2012 is prone to failure at around 115,000. Is this well documented? I haven't heard of any widespread engine failures with the N20 engine. Maybe I should google it. In my experience, my 2012 N20 528i has been great, as has my general experience with BMWs. Solid, well-built cars (there are always problems, sure). After 52,000 miles it still feels new to me. I love the G30, but I think I'll keep my F10 for a few more years
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| karens (590hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BigKutta Is this well documented? I haven't heard of any widespread engine failures with the N20 engine. Maybe I should google it. In my experience, my 2012 N20 528i has been great, as has my general experience with BMWs. Solid, well-built cars (there are always problems, sure). After 52,000 miles it still feels new to me. I love the G30, but I think I'll keep my F10 for a few more years. It's not widely available, but I've heard of a number of situations where the N20 fails due to oil pressure and timing chain issues. I would stick with the older N52 engine on the 2011 528i (which I did) and am very happy. 75,000 and no problems.
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| 210390 (393hp) | Ok, I drove the 2011 and 2012 (with the N20) and felt a noticeable difference in the drive and engine. So if it's not a widespread problem I would consider the N20. It's been around for a while so I'm sure they've fixed the problem
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| burwoods (248hp) | Can someone please help me understand how the CCPs extended warranty works? CCP parts are covered for 10 years or 120,000 miles, right? If so, why is my service advisor using my extended warranty instead of contacting BMW to cover the 4 injectors I needed for my car? The service advisor states that I already have the latest injectors because I already had the CCP done and that the CCP does not cover any additional injectors. Doesn't that contradict the 10 year/120,000 mile extended warranty!? Does anyone ever have additional injectors after the BMW covered injectors that are covered under the CCP? What. A. Mayhem! Confused. :|
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| 18091993 (466hp) | Can someone please help me understand how the CCPs extended warranty works? CCP parts are covered for 10 years or 120,000 miles, right? If so, why is my service advisor using my extended warranty instead of contacting BMW to cover the 4 injectors I needed for my car? The service advisor states that I already have the latest injectors because I already had the CCP done and that the CCP does not cover any additional injectors. Doesn't that contradict the 10 year/120,000 mile extended warranty!? Does anyone ever have additional injectors after the BMW covered injectors that are covered under the CCP? What. A. Mayhem! Confused. :|
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| akmaral (5hp) | I'm thinking about replacing the OEM floating struts/springs with Bilstien struts and Eibach springs. The chassis of this car feels very heavy, solid and stable, generally it is designed for a straight line, but I feel that its reluctance when cornering is more due to the soft struts than the chassis itself, and that The chassis has particular potential for good handling coupled with the all-aluminum suspension and excellent weight distribution. so... here are my two questions. How does the F10 suspension respond to coilovers, and will straight-line/highway driving be made more difficult or improved by the aftermarket suspension? The most important thing and the only real deal breaker for me is how it will ride on the streets of Toronto.
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| nortex4 (902hp) | I'm thinking about replacing the OEM floating struts/springs with Bilstien struts and Eibach springs. The chassis of this car feels very heavy, solid and stable, generally it is designed for a straight line, but I feel that its reluctance when cornering is more due to the soft struts than the chassis itself, and that The chassis has particular potential for good handling coupled with the all-aluminum suspension and excellent weight distribution. so... here are my two questions. How does the F10 suspension respond to coilovers, and will straight-line/highway driving be made more difficult or improved by the aftermarket suspension? The most important thing and the only real deal breaker for me is how it will ride on the streets of Toronto.
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| fivekids (202hp) | Hello everyone, I have mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI) from Geico until October 2017. Insurance coverage is independent of the accident, but my service advisor made some statements that I believe may be incorrect. I'm hesitant to call Geico to clarify this and was wondering if anyone here has insight into: 1. What is compared to the cash value of a vehicle when determining whether the same, total lifetime benefits under the policy or only the claims asserted under a should be added together or not? then current incident? 2. What is the total cash value of a vehicle, 80%, 100% or some other percentage? 3. Can the cash value determined by a vehicle appraiser be disputed? 4. If a vehicle is totaled, does Geico take the amount and pay out the cash value? Does the owner keep the amount and get paid the cash value less the residual value, or does the owner keep the amount and get paid the difference between the total lifetime entitlements and the cash value? Thank you!
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| eagles7 (842hp) | Hello everyone, I have mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI) from Geico until October 2017. Insurance coverage is independent of the accident, but my service advisor made some statements that I believe may be incorrect. I'm hesitant to call Geico to clarify this and was wondering if anyone here has insight into: 1. What is compared to the cash value of a vehicle when determining whether the same, total lifetime benefits under the policy or only the claims asserted under a should be added together or not? then current incident? 2. What is the total cash value of a vehicle, 80%, 100% or some other percentage? 3. Can the cash value determined by the appraiser of a vehicle be disputed? 4. If a vehicle is totaled, does Geico take the amount and pay out the cash value? Does the owner keep the amount and receive the cash value less the residual value, or does the owner keep the amount and receive the difference between the lifetime entitlements and the cash value? Thank you!
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| thisismine (504hp) | I was able to obtain some type records, although they are very vague. It is important that the CCP has been carried out. Does anyone see anything concerning? Looks like the cylinder 8 spark plug was replaced... If all goes well I will be a 550i owner tomorrow...
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| 281182 (84hp) | Does the rear bumper (not M-Sport) have a removable diffuser or is the entire bumper made in one piece??
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| 02021988 (703hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak Does the rear bumper (not M-Sport) have a removable diffuser or is the entire bumper made in one piece? From what I've read it's 1 piece but someone is selling a diffuser so I'm not sure how it attaches. Now that I take a closer look, the car I'm buying has a standard rear end but already has an MSport front end. I'm thinking about what to do. Matt Edit: I found this regarding a Hamann rear diffuser for a non-M-Tech bumper. For proper installation of this diffuser, the rear bumper must be removed. Professional installation is highly recommended for this Hamann style diffuser. Please note: The current diffuser must be cut out and the new one must be drilled and screwed into place
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| edward4 (463hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Russkey Try getting the N63tu and you won't have to worry about any known issues. Unfortunately that's not true. Some of the N63 issues were fixed or improved in the N63TU, others were not. For example, the N63TU still burns unacceptable amounts of oil. Mine uses one liter per 1,000 miles. According to my service advisor and salesman (who, by the way, recommends throwing this car away...) this is a very common problem. I hope BMW's upcoming 4.0L V8TT is a better engine. I would definitely stay away from both the N63 and the N63TU. Maybe the N63TU2 in the new 750i is better, but probably not.
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| frankr (163hp) | Well, it may not be perfect, but with the technical update BMW has at least taken care of the main issues. It's still a monster TTV8, so some parts might break.
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| 110776 (545hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I was able to get some type records, although they are very vague. It is important that the CCP has been carried out. Does anyone see anything concerning? Looks like the cylinder 8 spark plug was replaced... If all goes well I will be a 550i owner tomorrow... Mine had the spark plugs and injectors replaced. This fixed my powertrain malfunction and long cold start as previously posted. On my car: 23,000 miles - CCP 32,000 miles - Head cover gasket leak, end cover crankcase leak 40,000 miles - Injector bank 2 replaced, spark plug replaced. Currently running smoothly and well, apart from my wheel vibrations.
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| hardcore4 (725hp) | The 550 is a great vehicle. However, its performance is not significantly better than the 535. I have owned both 550 and 535. My next step will be the M5.
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| 310784 (149hp) | I'm happy to report that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier!
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| 2fine4u (499hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I'm happy to announce that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier! Pictures! Get mine in 13 hours...
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| bubbie (778hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I'm happy to announce that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier! +1! In my opinion the M5 would be my next car
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| rockout (701hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I'm happy to announce that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier! Quote: Originally written by SchillerM. Get mine in 13 hours...Congratulations !
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| 060188 (350hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 Congratulations! Teaser from me. At the airport I'm waiting for the last flight, two hours until departure... Matt
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| star94 (26hp) | Sorry guys, I didn't have much time to take photos, but here are a few from the dealer. Very happy with the car so far. The only thing I don't understand is that such a well-equipped car doesn't have Bluetooth music streaming. I had this in my 2010 GTI! Can this be encoded? First on my agenda is to purchase the M Sport bumper and side skirts as well as the wheels.
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| 199023 (589hp) | Will an OEM M Sport front bumper fit on a non-sport bumper without modifications? Are the kidney grilles the same? Where is the best place to order the lower grille/fog lights? I think this is different. I'm in the process of buying a used one, but it's missing a few things.
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| ScarecrowBoat (27hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak Will an OEM M Sport front bumper fit on a non-sport bumper without modifications? Are the kidney grilles the same? Where is the best place to order the lower grille/fog lights? I think this is different. I'm in the process of buying a used one, but it's missing a few things. You'll also need the wires behind the bumper cover... Oh yeah... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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| 07121986 (139hp) | Thanks. All other clips are exactly the same? That seems too simple
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| firecracker (110hp) | Congratulations! Yes, the M Sport front bumper makes the car in my opinion...
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| 021179 (272hp) | Secure! Originally I only had M sports cars in mind, but then I realized it's much easier to swap out bumpers/side skirts than add all these other options.
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| ilovemom! (758hp) | Quote: Originally written by AT LAW The 550 is a great vehicle. However, its performance is not significantly better than the 535. I have owned both 550 and 535. My next step will be the M5. Really? I've already said this about the E60 series, but the F10s are a world apart. After having both F10s, I thought the 535 was nice and the 550 was a monster.
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| mynumber1 (808hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I'm happy to announce that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier! Quote: Originally posted by SchillerM Pics! Get mine in 13 hours... Congratulations guys. AmooManiak, great looking car. I can't wait to see it with Msport. SchillerM, need more pictures!
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| Pass123 (225hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak Will an OEM M Sport front bumper fit on a non-sport bumper without modifications? Are the kidney grilles the same? Where is the best place to order the lower grille/fog lights? I think this is different. I'm in the process of buying a used one, but it's missing a few things. I'm 99.9% sure the kidney grilles are the same. From what I've seen, all M5/550/535/528 are interchangeable.
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| firefire1 (957hp) | Another small victory for the 550... my youthful tendencies never seem to go away. I had a friendly, spirited game of catch-me with a 997 Turbo on a back road this evening...I was in top performance range, if you catch my drift. We pull into traffic and he smiles and calls out to me that he had no idea 5s were that fast! He asks me what engine is in the car and I answer: 2 more cylinders and 2 turbos!
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| 080383 (328hp) | I was able to obtain some type records, although they are very vague. It is important that the CCP has been carried out. Does anyone see anything concerning? Looks like the cylinder 8 spark plug was replaced... If all goes well I will be a 550i owner tomorrow...
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| bvgthfnjh (162hp) | Does the rear bumper (not M-Sport) have a removable diffuser or is the entire bumper made in one piece??
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| йцукенгшщзхъ (75hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak Does the rear bumper (not M-Sport) have a removable diffuser or is the entire bumper made in one piece? From what I've read it's 1 piece but someone is selling a diffuser so I'm not sure how it attaches. Now that I take a closer look, the car I'm buying has a standard rear end but already has an MSport front end. I'm thinking about what to do. Matt Edit: I found this regarding a Hamann rear diffuser for a non-M-Tech bumper. For proper installation of this diffuser, the rear bumper must be removed. Professional installation is highly recommended for this Hamann style diffuser. Please note: The current diffuser must be cut out and the new one must be drilled and screwed into place
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| bang (739hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Russkey Try getting the N63tu and you won't have to worry about any known issues. Unfortunately that's not true. Some of the N63 issues were fixed or improved in the N63TU, others were not. For example, the N63TU still burns unacceptable amounts of oil. Mine uses one liter per 1,000 miles. According to my service advisor and salesman (who, by the way, recommends throwing this car away...) this is a very common problem. I hope BMW's upcoming 4.0L V8TT is a better engine. I would definitely stay away from both the N63 and the N63TU. Maybe the N63TU2 in the new 750i is better, but probably not.
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| ecuador (604hp) | Well, it may not be perfect, but with the technical update BMW has at least taken care of the main issues. It's still a monster TTV8, so some parts might break.
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| donthate1 (153hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I was able to get some type records, although they are very vague. It is important that the CCP has been carried out. Does anyone see anything concerning? Looks like the cylinder 8 spark plug was replaced... If all goes well I will be a 550i owner tomorrow... Mine had the spark plugs and injectors replaced. This fixed my powertrain malfunction and long cold start as previously posted. On my car: 23,000 miles - CCP 32,000 miles - Head cover gasket leak, end cover crankcase leak 40,000 miles - Injector bank 2 replaced, spark plug replaced. Currently running smoothly and well, apart from my wheel vibrations.
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| obama2009 (483hp) | The 550 is a great vehicle. However, its performance is not significantly better than the 535. I have owned both 550 and 535. My next step will be the M5.
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| rascal12 (778hp) | I'm happy to report that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier!
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| imail (673hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I'm happy to announce that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier! Pictures! Get mine in 13 hours...
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| 210377 (573hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I'm happy to announce that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier! +1! In my opinion the M5 would be my next car
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| guitar23 (942hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I'm happy to announce that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier! Quote: Originally written by SchillerM. Get mine in 13 hours...Congratulations !
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| modernwarfare (226hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 Congratulations! Teaser from me. At the airport I'm waiting for the last flight, two hours until departure... Matt
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| 12121990 (352hp) | Sorry guys, I didn't have much time to take photos, but here are a few from the dealer. Very happy with the car so far. The only thing I don't understand is that such a well-equipped car doesn't have Bluetooth music streaming. I had this in my 2010 GTI! Can this be encoded? First on my agenda is to purchase the M Sport bumper and side skirts as well as the wheels.
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| 02041975 (650hp) | Will an OEM M Sport front bumper fit on a non-sport bumper without modifications? Are the kidney grilles the same? Where is the best place to order the lower grille/fog lights? I think this is different. I'm in the process of buying a used one, but it's missing a few things.
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| lighter1 (794hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak Will an OEM M Sport front bumper fit on a non-sport bumper without modifications? Are the kidney grilles the same? Where is the best place to order the lower grille/fog lights? I think this is different. I'm in the process of buying a used one, but it's missing a few things. You'll also need the wires behind the bumper cover... Oh yeah... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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| 220186 (510hp) | Thanks. All other clips are exactly the same? That seems too simple
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| 210585 (508hp) | Congratulations! Yes, the M Sport front bumper makes the car in my opinion...
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| harley7 (825hp) | Secure! Originally I only had M sports cars in mind, but then I realized it's much easier to swap out bumpers/side skirts than add all these other options.
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| ll2011 (319hp) | Quote: Originally written by AT LAW The 550 is a great vehicle. However, its performance is not significantly better than the 535. I have owned both 550 and 535. My next step will be the M5. Really? I've already said this about the E60 series, but the F10s are a world apart. After having both F10s, I thought the 535 was nice and the 550 was a monster.
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| aprils (783hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak I'm happy to announce that I picked up the 550i this morning. Couldn't be happier! Quote: Originally posted by SchillerM Pics! Get mine in 13 hours... Congratulations guys. AmooManiak, great looking car. I can't wait to see it with Msport. SchillerM, need more pictures!
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| clubracer6 (545hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AmooManiak Will an OEM M Sport front bumper fit on a non-sport bumper without modifications? Are the kidney grilles the same? Where is the best place to order the lower grille/fog lights? I think this is different. I'm in the process of buying a used one, but it's missing a few things. I'm 99.9% sure the kidney grilles are the same. From what I've seen, all M5/550/535/528 are interchangeable.
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| hearts! (319hp) | Another small victory for the 550... my youthful tendencies never seem to go away. I had a friendly, spirited game of catch-me with a 997 Turbo on a back road this evening...I was in top performance range, if you catch my drift. We pull into traffic and he smiles and calls out to me that he had no idea 5s were that fast! He asks me what engine is in the car and I answer: 2 more cylinders and 2 turbos!
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| fokker (234hp) | The rear of my car was removed a few days ago and since then I have noticed that the car constantly shakes slightly. You can't feel anything when you touch the steering wheel, but you can feel the shaking through the seat. From a purely external perspective, the damage is minor. The bumper has scuffs and scratches and the plastic tab under the bumper is broken and hanging down. Could it be that the exhaust is damaged or moves a little so that it touches the body and the car shakes? Here's how to check this?
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| 123589 (123hp) | I'm sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you are doing well. Does it shake when parking or just when driving? It doesn't hurt to check the undercarriage to see if anything is out of alignment. I really think it's something rubbing together so you can feel the subtle vibrations through your seat. I'm pretty sure you've filed a police report and done everything with the insurance adjuster. When you come to inspect the damage, notify the expert about the vibrations. If not, they just repair the cosmetics.
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| percy1 (46hp) | Yes, I can feel the vibration when idling, whether in park, drive or reverse. Since the hit was fairly small, it will probably take someone with a lot of skill to figure out which part is making contact. The dealer handles the insurance claim and the insurance agent is scheduled to look at the car either this week or next. I will definitely tell them about it.
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| BarbeRouge (850hp) | The rear of my car was removed a few days ago and since then I have noticed that the car constantly shakes slightly. You can't feel anything when you touch the steering wheel, but you can feel the shaking through the seat. From a purely external perspective, the damage is minor. The bumper has scuffs and scratches and the plastic tab under the bumper is broken and hanging down. Could it be that the exhaust is damaged or moves a little so that it touches the body and the car shakes? Here's how to check this?
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| synclastica_86 (141hp) | I'm sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you are doing well. Does it shake when parking or just when driving? It doesn't hurt to check the undercarriage to see if anything is out of alignment. I really think it's something rubbing together so you can feel the subtle vibrations through your seat. I'm pretty sure you've filed a police report and done everything with the insurance adjuster. When you come to inspect the damage, notify the expert about the vibrations. If not, they just repair the cosmetics.
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| supracg (703hp) | Yes, I can feel the vibration when idling, whether in park, drive or reverse. Since the hit was fairly small, it will probably take someone with a lot of skill to figure out which part is making contact. The dealer is processing the insurance claim and the insurance representative is scheduled to inspect the car either this week or next. I will definitely tell them about it.
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| summer2006 (203hp) | All else being equal - tire make/model, tire pressure, tread depth, vehicle ride height - is a 0.5cm difference in front tire diameter unacceptable? xDrive with 20-inch wheels/tires. Thanks.
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| johncarlo (911hp) | The difference in rolling diameter is what you need to take into account
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| 02051985 (106hp) | Quote: Originally written by Bake. The difference in rolling diameter is what you need to take into account. Thanks for your contribution, Bake. 1 difference in scope.
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| baloo (434hp) | All else being equal - tire make/model, tire pressure, tread depth, vehicle ride height - is a 0.5cm difference in front tire diameter unacceptable? xDrive with 20-inch wheels/tires. Thanks.
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| gus (951hp) | The difference in rolling diameter is what you need to take into account
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| schnecke1 (867hp) | Quote: Originally written by Bake. The difference in rolling diameter is what you need to take into account. Thanks for your contribution, Bake. 1 difference in scope.
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| bitch93 (281hp) | Hi guys, I spotted a CPO 2014 550i on the outskirts of the Bay Area and it has less than 18,000 miles on it. The vehicle's original commissioning date was December 2013, so the original new car warranty is approximately 8 months left and the CPO warranty is 2 years. I plan to see the car in person tomorrow. The sales rep sent me the service history and there are only a few notes in it. Is there anything concerning or should I pay attention to it? or do they seem pretty normal? No maintenance was performed in 2014, but the car has only covered 7,000 miles in approximately 16 months of driving. Please inform >,>,>, Dec. 2016 - 17,000 miles a) 0011080400 B111216 Service action: Crankcase ventilation hose b) 34000077MP BRAKE FLUID CHANGE - FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM c) 6121001200 Permanent failure of the vehicle battery d) 85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP Apr 2016 - 13,000 miles a) 64310237MP MICRO FILTER REPLACEMENT b) 85990091MP OIL SERVICE (MP) AFTER 1 MP 1ST ENG OIL SERVICE FULL MAINTENANCE c) 85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP Dec 2013 - 5 miles a) 11999977BV QCI SPOT DELIVERY Nov 2013 - 2 miles a) 0012550300 B121913: Program control units (oil level sensor) b) 5112004100 Rear bumper trim (including bumper support) poorly fitted/installed Additional comment: a) BMW NA has extended the limited warranty for this vehicle's Pressure Switch and Leak Diagnostic Module (NVLD) to 10 years/120,000 miles from the original in-service date. This component-specific limited extended warranty applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions that apply to BMW's New Vehicle Limited Warranty for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
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| ponyboy1 (37hp) | Buy it! Looks clean, well maintained and has low mileage! Tasmanian
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| kayode1 (452hp) | Sounds really good, but what's the price??
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| fucker6 (281hp) | The wiper rubber insert would worry me...
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| 21051992 (618hp) | Enter the VIN number into BMWvin.com to find out all the options the car has.
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| froggy (540hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Rusty34 Enter the VIN number into BMWvin.com to find out all the options the car has. ^this. If you are buying a 3 year old device I would look for something with DHP, LEDs or whatever you like. Have fun!
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| M5sklmnky (778hp) | Hi guys, I spotted a CPO 2014 550i on the outskirts of the Bay Area and it has less than 18,000 miles on it. The vehicle's original commissioning date was December 2013, so the original new car warranty is approximately 8 months left and the CPO warranty is 2 years. I plan to see the car in person tomorrow. The sales rep sent me the service history and there are only a few notes in it. Is there anything concerning or should I pay attention to it? or do they seem pretty normal? No maintenance was performed in 2014, but the car has only covered 7,000 miles in approximately 16 months of driving. Please inform >,>,>, Dec. 2016 - 17,000 miles a) 0011080400 B111216 Service action: Crankcase ventilation hose b) 34000077MP BRAKE FLUID CHANGE - FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM c) 6121001200 Permanent vehicle battery failure d) 8599 0501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP Apr 2016 - 13,000 miles a) 64310237MP MICRO FILTER REPLACEMENT b) 85990091MP OIL SERVICE (MP) AFTER 1 MP 1ST ENG OIL SERVICE FULL MAINTENANCE c) 85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP Dec 2013 - 5 miles a) 11999977BV QCI SPOT DELIVERY Nov 2013 - 2 miles a) 012550300 B121913: Program control devices (Oil Level Sensor) b) 5112004100 Rear Bumper Trim (including Bumper Support) Poorly Fitted/Installed Additional Comment: a) BMW NA has this vehicle's Pressure Switch and Leak Diagnostic Module (NVLD) Limited Warranty for 10 years/120,000 miles from the original in-service date , extended. This component-specific limited extended warranty applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions that apply to BMW's New Vehicle Limited Warranty for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
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| 111990 (780hp) | Buy it! Looks clean, well maintained and has low mileage! Tasmanian
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| brianstamour (317hp) | Sounds really good, but what's the price??
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| 12021996 (895hp) | The wiper rubber insert would worry me...
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| year2007 (208hp) | Enter the VIN number into BMWvin.com to find out all the options the car has.
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| 301091 (714hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Rusty34 Enter the VIN number into BMWvin.com to find out all the options the car has. ^this. If you are buying a 3 year old device I would look for something with DHP, LEDs or whatever you like. Have fun!
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| 28121995 (908hp) | http://www.eliteacura.com/inventory/...fr9c51bc271238 So folks. Every time I find a nice f10 (white 535m Sport) they sell out quickly for me, but I happened to come across a 550 with a manual transmission
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| iq (644hp) | A few things I would wonder: That's a lot of miles - do you get an aftermarket warranty? M5 conversion kit – possible racer? Is that paint or foil? I would probably spend a little more and get something driven by a responsible adult. Or you may run into repair bills that exceed the value of the car.
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| 231186 (699hp) | Honestly, buddy, you might not want to buy this. Looking at everything, I know this car was hit hard...
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| newyork10 (657hp) | Accident reported 02/13/2013.
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| chrysler1 (648hp) | I would forego it. In addition, the price of an extended warranty will be quite high due to this mileage!
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| 23061981 (665hp) | I'm not even sure it's an M Sport 550. The steering wheel is thin and the M logo is missing on it. The wheels are also small, maybe from a 528i? Furthermore, it is not the original paint.
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| 14121995 (51hp) | The color was originally Space Gray.
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| venividivici (857hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RockyM610 I'm not even sure if that was an M Sport 550. That's not it... The VIN says it's a garden variety 550...
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| brown2 (530hp) | No M gear knob either. Looks cool. I like the fake M5 stuff. Should be fun. Fear of miles. I would pass. Most of the fun has already been lost here.
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| minimini (929hp) | Pass - unless you're looking for a project car, which is where this car is headed. As someone else said: Wait for a 535 driven by an adult who cares about his toys
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| shawn23 (619hp) | It's a hit, has high mileage and is painted. NO!
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| 290880 (680hp) | No idea... manuals are pretty rare... If you know you're going to invest money, it can be worth in the low teens. I'd say if you can only afford a $16,000 F10, logic would say that's a bad idea. If you look at this as a project, as another member said, I think this is a potential until the acquisition costs are determined.
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| lol666 (509hp) | http://www.eliteacura.com/inventory/...fr9c51bc271238 So folks. Every time I find a nice f10 (white 535m Sport) they sell out quickly for me, but I happened to come across a 550 with a manual transmission
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| noodles123 (954hp) | A few things I would wonder: That's a lot of miles - do you get an aftermarket warranty? M5 conversion kit – possible racer? Is that paint or foil? I would probably spend a little more and get something driven by a responsible adult. Or you may run into repair bills that exceed the value of the car.
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| ad1das (65hp) | Honestly, buddy, you might not want to buy this. Looking at everything, I know this car was hit hard...
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| 230795 (262hp) | Accident reported 02/13/2013.
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