E90 M3 to 550 M Sport?

Damage Inc · 10-01-2011, 08:40 AM

Has anybody made this transition? I've had my car for 3 years and getting the bug. I'm looking for something with more space, as I'm 6'3 and with dress shoes, the 3 is a little tight. Plus the kids are getting a bit older so more backseat space is a plus.

I've driven the 550i, its quiet and comfortable with a hint of sport. I'm very concerned I'd get bored of this car quickly. I would need to order a manual, I think, does the auto rev match on downshift?

What can you do to spice up the 550i? The sound of my M3 with the eisenmann sport will raise the hairs on your neck and give you goose bumps

I'm afraid of going to a turbo engine will be too bland...

I cant really justify $100k M5 with a turbo motor. My thought is get a 550i w/ Dinan exhaust and intake, better value.

cidair · 10-01-2011, 09:34 AM

I´m fortunate to have both cars - they are so totally different!
But with some ECU tuning and a sport exhaust the 550 is a fantastic car.

I´m actually thinking of selling the M3 ( have a motorcycle that can give me the nice sorty driving experience ). The 550 has better comfort, better Nav system, more gadgets to play with / help you when driving. M3 is more nimble and has better steering.

And you can never compare the sound, as You say!

JOHNBMWM5 · 10-01-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

Has anybody made this transition? I've had my car for 3 years and getting the bug. I'm looking for something with more space, as I'm 6'3 and with dress shoes, the 3 is a little tight. Plus the kids are getting a bit older so more backseat space is a plus.

I've driven the 550i, its quiet and comfortable with a hint of sport. I'm very concerned I'd get bored of this car quickly. I would need to order a manual, I think, does the auto rev match on downshift?

What can you do to spice up the 550i? The sound of my M3 with the eisenmann sport will raise the hairs on your neck and give you goose bumps

I'm afraid of going to a turbo engine will be too bland...

I cant really justify $100k M5 with a turbo motor. My thought is get a 550i w/ Dinan exhaust and intake, better value.

I sold the E90 M3 Saloon 2010 for the 550i M Sport, did not miss the M3 for one day.
I now have on order the X3 35D M Sport all extras, 313BHP and 630NM, it should be very quick for a SAV.

uhn2000 · 10-01-2011, 10:34 AM

Get a 550i and put an exhaust on it - the car literally transforms with the Sport settings. M3 is nice but the luxury is not really there. 6MT all the way!

XDEEDUBBX · 10-01-2011, 10:41 AM

I came from a E90 335i to my new 535i. I'd say it was a good decision and I was in the same boat as you. "SPACE" was the major issue and my kids getting bigger wasn't making it any better. The space in the 5XX F10 will even make a grown man moan! A chipped 550i can run in the mid to high 12's so if speed is what your looking for the potential is there.

MBrown1003 · 10-01-2011, 11:32 AM

There's a pretty lively thread (which I created) on BimmerFest on this very topic. I have had an E90 M3 for almost three years (lease ends in a week), and I made the transition to a 550i. I'm very happy with it.

BimmerFest: E90 M3 to 550i

Edman951 · 10-01-2011, 01:24 PM

I did the switch too, 08 E90 M3, to 550xdrive.
no regrets. the 550 is fast for daily driving, and sport mode work good for the street.

I made a custom exhaust, and it sound good.

Keto · 10-04-2011, 10:30 PM

I switched as well. The 550 is no slouch and fits the vast majority of my driving much better, with more luxury. I put on light wheels and PSS's to bring the handling closer to the M3. I would do a tune if I wasn't leasing or the local dealer did Dinan...

delvek · 10-05-2011, 01:28 AM

minus the potential benefits of being a small coupe, in every way the 550 > M3.

10-01-2011, 08:40 AM	#1
Damage Inc Lieutenant Colonel 789 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	E90 M3 to 550 M Sport? Has anybody made this transition? I've had my car for 3 years and getting the bug. I'm looking for something with more space, as I'm 6'3 and with dress shoes, the 3 is a little tight. Plus the kids are getting a bit older so more backseat space is a plus. I've driven the 550i, its quiet and comfortable with a hint of sport. I'm very concerned I'd get bored of this car quickly. I would need to order a manual, I think, does the auto rev match on downshift? What can you do to spice up the 550i? The sound of my M3 with the eisenmann sport will raise the hairs on your neck and give you goose bumps I'm afraid of going to a turbo engine will be too bland... I cant really justify $100k M5 with a turbo motor. My thought is get a 550i w/ Dinan exhaust and intake, better value. __________________ Current: 17 OG M2 / R8 Performance Past Performance Cars: 01 M3, 05 M3, 06 M5, 08 M6, 08 M3, 11 M3, 13 M3, 15 M3, 911 C4S, 911 GTS, 17 M2,R8 V8, R8 RWS
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cidair cidair 83 Rep 516 Posts Drives: BMW 435d xDrive Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I´m fortunate to have both cars - they are so totally different! But with some ECU tuning and a sport exhaust the 550 is a fantastic car. I´m actually thinking of selling the M3 ( have a motorcycle that can give me the nice sorty driving experience ). The 550 has better comfort, better Nav system, more gadgets to play with / help you when driving. M3 is more nimble and has better steering. And you can never compare the sound, as You say! __________________ 2016 435d xDrive Previous:2019 M340i, 2014 335dx,2012 M5,2011 550ix,2008 M3,2007 330xd,2005 M5,2004 545iA,2000M5.
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uhn2000 Big K... 171 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: M3CS BX7 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Get a 550i and put an exhaust on it - the car literally transforms with the Sport settings. M3 is nice but the luxury is not really there. 6MT all the way! __________________ Many fun toys... M3CS XB7 FTW!
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XDEEDUBBX Lieutenant Colonel 64 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: 535I Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angelz iTrader: (11)	I came from a E90 335i to my new 535i. I'd say it was a good decision and I was in the same boat as you. "SPACE" was the major issue and my kids getting bigger wasn't making it any better. The space in the 5XX F10 will even make a grown man moan! A chipped 550i can run in the mid to high 12's so if speed is what your looking for the potential is there. __________________ Click here to join the >>>>https://www.facebook.com/groups/socal535f10crew/
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MBrown1003 Eight Bimmers and counting 35 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massachusetts, USA iTrader: (0)	There's a pretty lively thread (which I created) on BimmerFest on this very topic. I have had an E90 M3 for almost three years (lease ends in a week), and I made the transition to a 550i. I'm very happy with it. BimmerFest: E90 M3 to 550i __________________ 2014 F10 M5 Previously... Threes: '08 E90 M3, '07 E92 335i, Fives: '11 F10 550i, '02 E39 M5, '00 E39 540i/6, '97 E39 528i, '92 E34 525i Others: VW, MBz, Peugeot, Toyota, Olds
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Edman951 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 2014 i3, Capparis White Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I did the switch too, 08 E90 M3, to 550xdrive. no regrets. the 550 is fast for daily driving, and sport mode work good for the street. I made a custom exhaust, and it sound good. __________________ Current, i3 Capparis White, Lodge interior Ex- F10 550i Xdrive M sport, white Ex- trade-in 2008 E90 M3
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Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	I switched as well. The 550 is no slouch and fits the vast majority of my driving much better, with more luxury. I put on light wheels and PSS's to bring the handling closer to the M3. I would do a tune if I wasn't leasing or the local dealer did Dinan... __________________ 2015 SO/SO MT M3 :: Exec : Lighting : Adaptive : HK : CF trim : Full leather : DAP : Black 19's : sunshade Crystalline tint 40%/70% on windshield : M performance mirrors, spoiler, splitters : Status Gruppe CF lip : RKP diffuser : Fully dechromed Bavsound Stage 1 : V1 Savvy hardwired : Self-coded
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delvek Major 32 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2014 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	minus the potential benefits of being a small coupe, in every way the 550 > M3. __________________ 2014 550i M-sport
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