Hello! Looking into an F10

LiLS · 06-21-2014, 01:39 PM

So my ISF got totaled and ive been looking into a 2010 E63 AMG lately and i recently came across a 550i and love everything about it.

Couple questions I had is regarding reliability and if anyone has came into any major issues whil eowning one.

Another questions is what packages do these things come with...im gettin pretty confused!

im looking into a 2011 550I

Siren05 · 06-21-2014, 02:47 PM

Just make sure you buy it from bmw as a CPO(certified pre owned) I just went through 13k repair under warranty.

LiLS · 06-21-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Siren05

Just make sure you buy it from bmw as a CPO(certified pre owned) I just went through 13k repair under warranty.

oh wow yikes what happen?

ezmaass · 06-21-2014, 08:40 PM

The 2011 - 2013 550's have had some issues with injectors, drivetrain malfunctions, etc. It's not a car you want to own outside of a warranty, so make sure you're getting it CPO as Siren says. They're good cars, but as you'd imagine, expensive to repair if not covered. I'd buy one over the MB... not a fan of the E-class.

LiLS · 06-21-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ezmaass

The 2011 - 2013 550's have had some issues with injectors, drivetrain malfunctions, etc. It's not a car you want to own outside of a warranty, so make sure you're getting it CPO as Siren says. They're good cars, but as you'd imagine, expensive to repair if not covered. I'd buy one over the MB... not a fan of the E-class.

yes most likely itll be CPO but i plan to do some heavy modding as well and planning to keep it for a while so i better look into an extended warranty huh

Siren05 · 06-21-2014, 11:05 PM

I would. Mine just had turbos,injectors,vacuum lines, coolant, heads pulled cleaned.
Thanks warranty.

Lee · 06-22-2014, 02:19 AM

Love my 2012, but did have a drivetrain malfunction in the first year. Also looked at the E63 AMG -- went with the F10 since I wanted x-drive and think it looks much better inside and out.

As far as packages go, I think it's really up to the individuals, however, all 550s come with just about everything you need. I went for the paddles and probably used them less than 10 times. I also got the drop down rear seats, which I also only used a few times, but really needed them.

Good luck.

LiLS · 06-22-2014, 07:34 AM

Do you happen to know what packages there are?

I love amgs but the 2010 is outdated imo

ezmaass · 06-23-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LiLS

Do you happen to know what packages there are?

I love amgs but the 2010 is outdated imo

I'd recommend looking at BMW's site to configure a 550. Granted, it'll be a 2014 configuration, and some of the options may have been included in different packages for a 2011 (or maybe not available at all - such as LED lights). However, it should at least give you a basic idea of what options exist, so you can determine what you feel is important. Then just look for those options (even if they're in different packages) when shopping for your car. Maybe there's an easier way, too - perhaps there's a 2011 options/packages list out there somewhere... maybe your BMW dealer could even provide it to you.

f10inSD · 06-23-2014, 03:15 PM

I would think most 550's have nice options on them already no?

AND! +1,000 on the CPO and/or Extended Warranty! The very first BMW I ever owned (2005 E60) was a CPO car. I kept having a transmission malfunction on my I-Drive so long story short… the dealer replaced the whole darn tranny. The repair bill for parts and labor and programming was close to $7,500! Of course I didn't have to pay a dime but you get the point.

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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 2011 - 2013 550's have had some issues with injectors, drivetrain malfunctions, etc. It's not a car you want to own outside of a warranty, so make sure you're getting it CPO as Siren says. They're good cars, but as you'd imagine, expensive to repair if not covered. I'd buy one over the MB... not a fan of the E-class. __________________ 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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Lee Lieutenant 64 Rep 411 Posts Drives: '17 X5 50i/'01 Z3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Love my 2012, but did have a drivetrain malfunction in the first year. Also looked at the E63 AMG -- went with the F10 since I wanted x-drive and think it looks much better inside and out. As far as packages go, I think it's really up to the individuals, however, all 550s come with just about everything you need. I went for the paddles and probably used them less than 10 times. I also got the drop down rear seats, which I also only used a few times, but really needed them. Good luck.
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