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      10-28-2010, 08:18 PM   #1
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Hi guys, I am just curious to see how many of us are out there, or at least participating on this board.

Me, 550i GT Sophisto Gray aka Dark Graphite Metallic (check my signature) hailing from Sofla (USA)

9538 miles in, couldnt be happier with my purchase
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      10-29-2010, 06:43 PM   #2
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Me, 550i GT white with white interior. About 6K miles. Not sure of packages. Has every option available in Dec 2009, including the rear luxury seating (sometime after that date things got moved into packages, so we have options that are not available in normal packages today). Absolutely love the the car in all aspects with the exception of the tires. They are run flats, but we refer to them as the stay flats.
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      10-30-2010, 07:43 PM   #3
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I'm positive if you change the brand/type of tires, your issues should be resolved. I also recall you were one of the first to take delivery. I took delivery of mine last December as well.

I know we arent the only two GT owners, but I would have to say very likely we are among the first to take delivery stateside
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      10-31-2010, 03:38 AM   #4
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HI There..
Got my all white 535i GT 2 weeks ago, waited 5 months for it, but enjoying it everyday now....
Think I am the only guy in Singapore with this colour and specs... Havent seen any other GT around though...
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550 here with x drive. 2500 miles, and terrible milage (about 12.6/g). Dark grey with grey interior, sport package including 20" wheels that looks sharp, but terrify me. Never had run flats before.
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530d,Neptune Blue with black leather,6k March 2010,standard 18" runflats,comfort access,soft close doors,surround and reversing cameras,auto tailgate shut etc etc.Love the car and performance,but can't get more than 34.5 mpg on long runs.
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California GT 550i Owner here. Love my new GT, just took delivery at the end of September and have been loving every moment with it. In comparison to my other car, the 335i sport convertible, it is a completely different vehicle. My GT came equipped with the Sport, Luxury, and Dynamic Suspension package as well as the Convenience package and handful of other options like the power rear sunshades. Sophisto Grey with the black dakota leather. Love the white leather though. I think the white leather would have provided a better contrast at night for the door's ambient lighting.
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Relish in the fact that you "all" have a unique vehicle that is an incredible value. I think its fair to say if we wanted a sportier Bimmer we could have easily went for one. Competion is heating up in this class, yet none offer the outright luxury, utility, and performance of the GT. Also - nothing against the F10 if I was single I might have purchased one. But I would have hated the fact of seeing one on almost every corner like I do now here in South Florida 528's, 535's, 1 or 2 550's... to compound this it seems like the dealers have loaded up with 528 loaners, because I seem them everywhere. The F10 has barely been out 2 months but it seems the market is getting flooded with them - which of course is a good thing for BMW.
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550 here with x drive. 2500 miles, and terrible milage (about 12.6/g). Dark grey with grey interior, sport package including 20" wheels that looks sharp, but terrify me. Never had run flats before.
Your gas mileage should improve once the engine starts to break in. Be glad you have X drive, because if you unleash the fury of 450 lbs/ft of torque you are going to be glad you have the extra traction. Truth be told the RWD versions are capable of putting the power down as well
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      11-02-2010, 12:26 AM   #11
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Just got my 535i GT last month - So far its taking a little getting used to. Traded in my 02 745i due to engine problems.

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Your gas mileage should improve once the engine starts to break in. Be glad you have X drive, because if you unleash the fury of 450 lbs/ft of torque you are going to be glad you have the extra traction. Truth be told the RWD versions are capable of putting the power down as well

I can't figure out why gas mileage would be lowered after break-in. Anybody enlighten me the technical reasons behind.
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Hi, I've been following this forum for some time, but haven't done much posting.
I can proudly say that last week we took delivery of a Sophisto Gray 530d GT with cinnamon interior. Coming from a 2006 320dT M-sport, I just love the size and power compared to the old car. I love this car

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Chicago GT 550 xi owner.
Took delivery in July. Also moved from 335i sport convertible (preceded by 335i coupe and 540i).
Love the GT. Titanium Silver with X-Drive, Sport Package (20 inch), Dynamic Handling, Convenience, Driver Assistance, Active Ventilated Seats, Premium Sound plus Head-up Display, Comfort Access and Rear-view Camera.
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I can't figure out why gas mileage would be lowered after break-in. Anybody enlighten me the technical reasons behind.
All engines fee up after a a few thousand (actually nn hours) of use. Mainly a case of the rings fully settling in the cylinder bores which reduces friction.

Modern engines don't have as significant a difference as in the past but it still happens and could be worth 1 or even 2 mpg depending on circumstances
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I was not initially convinced by the looks, but with the right color and spec, esp 19" or 20" alloys; the looks grow on you (and evidently all those people who have stopped me in car parks to say the car is 'smart'). Still relatively rare so happy I moved up from the E60 to the F07

The 530d is an epic engine: superb acceleration, low end torque which the 'Sport' chassis.drivetrain and 'D-Sport' gear setting; can get 31 mpg UK in mixed driving and 35 mpg UK on long runs.

The interior is simply outstanding. Most bits come from the 7-series parts bin, not the 5-Series and the space, build quality and finish is just superb.

Funny thing is, they have even fixed the headlight washer which now does not spray the entire front bonnet (just after you have waxed your car!!).
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Neptune Blue 535i GT since May 2010 with all the luxury options and not many of the performance ones (came from a 207 335i with the opposite configuration).

Love the car - long trips with lots of luggage, backseat passengers watching DVDs and me settled into the nappa leather, getting 31 mpg highway.

Have yet to see another one around, but I get lots of compliments on the design...even the exterior.

Rear view camera is a must, and it's a tight squeeze into many Seattle area parking spaces.
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Neptune Blue 535i GT since May 2010 with all the luxury options and not many of the performance ones (came from a 207 335i with the opposite configuration).

Love the car - long trips with lots of luggage, backseat passengers watching DVDs and me settled into the nappa leather, getting 31 mpg highway.

Have yet to see another one around, but I get lots of compliments on the design...even the exterior.

Rear view camera is a must, and it's a tight squeeze into many Seattle area parking spaces.
You can count on one hand how many GT's you see in a day. Most often I dont see any. I would really like to know the true production numbers of each GT variant.
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