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      12-30-2012, 08:01 PM   #11
n55x3
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Drives: n55 BMWs
Join Date: Dec 2011
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I'm buying a cpo'd 2011 550i tomorrow if all goes as planned. I chose this over a new 335i msport that I had a build spot for. I haven't seen the car in person yet so fingers crossed. I wanted to really stretch my dollar so I'm taking a risk and going with an early build 2011. 4/28/2010. I tried to reduce that risk by finding a low mile, 1 owner car which I finally did. I've never driven a rwd 550i because they are nonexistent in my area so I'm hoping to be impressed.

Other than the car's history you'll want to pay close attention to how the car tracks when you let go of the wheel. Lots of complaints about pulling to the right. Also make sure the cars starts almost instantly. Stay away from long crank cars. Lastly keep an eye out for throttle tip in. On our 2011 x3 it's horrible. Heard it can be bad on these too. With that being said the throttle response won't necessarily deter me.
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