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11-24-2014, 10:49 AM | #1 |
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Upgraded from 545i - Pics and info attached
So after a lot of research from here and other sources, I decided to pull the trigger. With the service history being minimal, I felt as if this one was better than any of the other 50's I was looking at/test driving. This was also the lowest mileage, better price than most, and best optioned of the cars I was viewing.
Couple of thoughts: Night and Day difference. My 45 feels more like raw aggressive power, but the 550 has so many creature comforts and refinements. One thing that sorta worries me is the lack of service history. Only minor maintenance thus far (battery, oil, brakes, fluids etc) and two back to back HPP's (high pressure pumps?) And the build date of February '11 Production date: 24.02.2011 Last edited by Dante269; 11-25-2014 at 01:56 PM.. |
11-29-2014, 08:15 PM | #6 |
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Congrats and best of luck with it. I wouldn't let the lack of service history bother you unless there's missing SCHEDULED maintenance. Otherwise, just take it as a healthy car. The pre-LCI 550's (N63) do have some problems to watch out for, such as fuel injectors. So just be aware if (or really when) that pops up.
The car looks great - enjoy it!
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I am enjoying the hell out of it! This car gets better and better everyday.
The scheduled maintenance has been taken care of as far as I can see. I'm dropping the car at the dealership to have some things checked out and fixed in the next couple days. Hopefully they can swap the injectors for me then. We'll see. The car has some symptoms of a fuel issue. |
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12-02-2014, 03:39 PM | #8 |
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Looking good ! Classy, clean combo
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Anyway, the car looks great. I like the contrast between the darker gray exterior (Space Gray Metallic?), and what I assume is the Everest Gray interior. |
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I love the car man. They gave me a 535i loaner and I liked it a lot too. The car felt lighter and more nimble, but that was due to the Msport package I believe; the suspension was set up different, stiffer. I think the purchase was sound as the car is solid. You are correct on the color, Space Grey. Cheers! |
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Great Great Great choice for the Interior Color!!! Loves it on my 11' 535i.. Congrats
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