Got a 2011 550i as a loaner

The X Men · 05-15-2012, 11:30 AM

My 535xi is in the shop for a door ding, they gave me a 2011 550xi for a few days to drive. First impression, the car has about 18000 miles and it still feels new, solid and tight, that is a good sign. Highway power is unbelievable. I have driven the 550xi before but never alone. I got it on the highway in sport mode and floor it, very impressed with the V8 engine. The handling felt about the same as my 535xi and the brakes are not as touchy as my 535.

Alan l. · 05-15-2012, 11:34 AM

How does the steering feel compare to your xdrive with hydrolic steering vs the 550's electric?

Alan

The X Men · 05-15-2012, 12:14 PM

Sorry my mistake, its a 550xi.

05-15-2012, 11:30 AM	#1
The X Men Colonel 99 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Got a 2011 550i as a loaner My 535xi is in the shop for a door ding, they gave me a 2011 550xi for a few days to drive. First impression, the car has about 18000 miles and it still feels new, solid and tight, that is a good sign. Highway power is unbelievable. I have driven the 550xi before but never alone. I got it on the highway in sport mode and floor it, very impressed with the V8 engine. The handling felt about the same as my 535xi and the brakes are not as touchy as my 535. Last edited by The X Men; 05-15-2012 at 12:15 PM..
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05-15-2012, 11:34 AM	#2
Alan l. Major General 5437 Rep 8,808 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	How does the steering feel compare to your xdrive with hydrolic steering vs the 550's electric? Alan __________________
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05-15-2012, 12:14 PM	#3
The X Men Colonel 99 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Sorry my mistake, its a 550xi.
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