These Cars Are Awesome!

Chili Palmer · 03-23-2014, 03:31 PM

My daily driver is a 2011 Silverado 2500 HD with the Duramax diesel engine. It has been in the shop for the last week and half for a blown radiator hose that they can't seem to procure. In the meantime I've been driving a Ford Escape rental. It's pretty zippy, but that's about it, it's uncomfortable and terrible to see out of, but let me get to the point of this post:

That car has a 2.0 liter turbo engine and driving back and forth to work about 55 miles each way at speeds from 65 mph to 80 mph. My average mpg is usually between 22 and 25. My 550i has a 4.0 liter (twice as big), a twin turbocharged engine that at those speeds get me anywhere 23-27 mpg. A big family sedan that is comfortable, fast, gets the same or better gas mileage as a compact CUV, handles well, and really looks (as my kids say) sick.

How awesome is that?

Lesterh1 · 03-23-2014, 03:38 PM

You must not be having enough fun. I'm averaging 13 mpg lol.

Chili Palmer · 03-23-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lesterh1

You must not be having enough fun. I'm averaging 13 mpg lol.

Well, that's during a rest period between the fun jaunts.

armanm · 03-23-2014, 08:58 PM

My F30 328i averages as much as your 550i about 15-18 MPG on a good day. Maybe an upgrade is in order.

pillpusher84 · 03-24-2014, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lesterh1

You must not be having enough fun. I'm averaging 13 mpg lol.

Yup ... same here ... but thats with the N63Tu .. not sure me driving an N63 would yield different results!

JamRWS6 · 03-25-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by armanm

My F30 328i averages as much as your 550i about 15-18 MPG on a good day. Maybe an upgrade is in order.

Is that even possible? Do you drive solely in first gear?

Igor_M5 · 03-25-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lesterh1

You must not be having enough fun. I'm averaging 13 mpg lol.

LOL seriously, I feel like I won the lotto when I hit 13MPG, I'm usually at 11-12MPG.

ezmaass · 03-25-2014, 12:56 PM

The 550 is one hell of a car. My enjoyment level while in this car is a 10. While I've enjoyed my past BMWs, the 550 is just the best of so many worlds in one car. It gives me the rush of speed I got from the 335 (and then some - as the 550 is quicker) while giving me the comfort and luxury I've yearned for from the larger BMWs... while providing an interior design that, for me, brings back the love I had of the e46's driver-oriented styling.

The bells and whistles are just really fun, too. I never thought I'd use that darn active seat function as much as I do. Anytime I'm driving for more than 45 minutes or so, I turn that puppy on and my butt just never felt so comfy on a longer trip. Active Cruise with stop and go... same thing. Never thought I'd use it so much as I NEVER (and I mean NEVER) used cruise prior. I think in all of the year I've owned my other BMWs, I never ONCE turned this function on in either car. I use this at least once a week now in the 550.

Just a really beautiful and well-engineered car. It needs a bath though... its nice jet black is looking a bit grey!

MoTastic_2 · 03-25-2014, 06:53 PM

i got rid of my x6 50 because of that damm gas mileage and got an f10 haha

GunnerMacV · 03-25-2014, 10:50 PM

One of the main reasons I decided on a 5, is I see it as the only sports sedan that I buy and not have to mod it at all to be completely satisfied. However, after looking at this 550, I'm thinking I'm going to be tempted to at least add wheels and lowering springs...that or turn my head each time I see one with similar mods.

03-23-2014, 03:31 PM	#1
Chili Palmer Master Of My Domain 89 Rep 669 Posts Drives: 2015 650i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	These Cars Are Awesome! My daily driver is a 2011 Silverado 2500 HD with the Duramax diesel engine. It has been in the shop for the last week and half for a blown radiator hose that they can't seem to procure. In the meantime I've been driving a Ford Escape rental. It's pretty zippy, but that's about it, it's uncomfortable and terrible to see out of, but let me get to the point of this post: That car has a 2.0 liter turbo engine and driving back and forth to work about 55 miles each way at speeds from 65 mph to 80 mph. My average mpg is usually between 22 and 25. My 550i has a 4.0 liter (twice as big), a twin turbocharged engine that at those speeds get me anywhere 23-27 mpg. A big family sedan that is comfortable, fast, gets the same or better gas mileage as a compact CUV, handles well, and really looks (as my kids say) sick. How awesome is that? Attached Images __________________ RIP: 2015 Black Sapphire Metallic 650i Gran Coupe, 343 Wheels, Michelin Pilot Super Sports 255 F / 285 R, M6 Front Grilles. Coming - M6 Comp. Mufflers, Carbon Fiber Diffuser & Spoiler.
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Lesterh1 New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 550i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East iTrader: (0)	You must not be having enough fun. I'm averaging 13 mpg lol.
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armanm Lieutenant General 48 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2018 540i M Sport2015 535i M S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00]	My F30 328i averages as much as your 550i about 15-18 MPG on a good day. Maybe an upgrade is in order. __________________ 2018 540i M Sport Alpine White 2015 535i M Sport (Past) 2012 328i Luxury Line (Past)
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ezmaass Lieutenant Colonel 370 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: '17 650xi GC / '15 Audi R8 V10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	The 550 is one hell of a car. My enjoyment level while in this car is a 10. While I've enjoyed my past BMWs, the 550 is just the best of so many worlds in one car. It gives me the rush of speed I got from the 335 (and then some - as the 550 is quicker) while giving me the comfort and luxury I've yearned for from the larger BMWs... while providing an interior design that, for me, brings back the love I had of the e46's driver-oriented styling. The bells and whistles are just really fun, too. I never thought I'd use that darn active seat function as much as I do. Anytime I'm driving for more than 45 minutes or so, I turn that puppy on and my butt just never felt so comfy on a longer trip. Active Cruise with stop and go... same thing. Never thought I'd use it so much as I NEVER (and I mean NEVER) used cruise prior. I think in all of the year I've owned my other BMWs, I never ONCE turned this function on in either car. I use this at least once a week now in the 550. Just a really beautiful and well-engineered car. It needs a bath though... its nice jet black is looking a bit grey! __________________ 2017 BMW 650xi Gran Coupe \| MSport \| Exec Package \| Driver Assist Plus \| ACC Stop & Go \| Adaptive Drive \| B&O \| Night Vision \| Cold Weather \| Active Seats 2015 Audi R8 V10 \| Brilliant Red on Black \| S-Tronic \| Carbon Sideblades \| Carbon Trim \| Full Leather \| Sport Exhaust \| Illuminated Doorsills \| I-Pod \| Contrast Stitching Previous: '14 550xi, '07 335i, '01 325i
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MoTastic_2 Private First Class 17 Rep 171 Posts Drives: BMW Man Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arlington, TX iTrader: (0)	i got rid of my x6 50 because of that damm gas mileage and got an f10 haha
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GunnerMacV New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: '14 650i xDrive Coupe Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Japan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 650i xDriv ... [0.00]	One of the main reasons I decided on a 5, is I see it as the only sports sedan that I buy and not have to mod it at all to be completely satisfied. However, after looking at this 550, I'm thinking I'm going to be tempted to at least add wheels and lowering springs...that or turn my head each time I see one with similar mods.
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