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      07-24-2011, 08:37 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by 2008bmw550i View Post
As a current owner of a 550, I was thrilled to find out the twin turbo V8 was there, although I was honestly shocked when I saw the weight increase of around 400 pounds.

I started to gravitate toward buying a M3 as my lease is almost up. That is, until I drove the new 550. I was greatly impressed, and the acceleration difference with my 550 was noticeable.

Really hard to fathom what an all wheel drive M5 would be like.
Buy a 550 x drive and flash it with Dinan. You'll still be well ahead and pretty decent on speed.
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