[rntaylor]

Hello all!

Been lurking in this F10 forum for a while now. Also did some lurking around in the E70 forum when I purchased the wife a 2011 X5 35i Sports Activity in Alpine White back in 2012. Seen a lot of very nice F10s and everyone provides a lot of great information.

So, I finally pulled the trigger, been wanting one for a very long time. My plan was to get a 528i or a 535i, but as I continued my search I fell in love with the 550i and the 400HP! So, I ended up getting a 550i. But, as I’m driving around the DMV DC/Maryland/Virginia area (very congested) I'm really unable to enjoy and utilize all the power in this car so I’m starting to wonder if I should have went with the 535i.

Nevertheless, I love everything about this car from the HUD, to the soft closing doors. The combination of luxury, muscle and sportiness is what you get in this car. But there is one thing that I do hate…The damn cup holder! The struggle is real, trying to put my coffee mug in the cup holder during my morning commute to work...smh!

Anyways, just to give you an idea of what it came with:

M Sport
Dark Graphite Metallic
Mocha Nappa Seats
Cold Weather Package
Executive Package
Luxury Seating Package

Sorry for the picture quality. All taken with my iPhone

[Vapiano]

Congrats! I am in the area as well and drive into DC every day and the traffic is horrible. You will soon learn to love the comfort of this car, and when you need the power it's there.

[gabypr]

Welcome aboard! There are lots of members here that has 550's and that can provide you with valuable information. I have a 535i and I consider to be the best of both worlds. It has a powerful engine while at the same time provides good gas mileage. I got mine in february and since them I have been lurking the forum and have been able to receive valuable info and nice mods to have.

Good luck with your ride

[lsturbointeg]

CONGRATS! Same here! I enjoy the power of the 535 but you can always add more power! The cup holder does suck! Don't worry, practice putting your cup a few times and it becomes easier and easier! But the first time I tried I swear I thought I was gonna break it!

[2016BlkBimmer]

Welcome, I am in the DMV (overseas right now). However, I just got a 2016 535i will be picking it up on next week. I will def let you know how it is!

[DDD31]

Beautiful car congratulations!!!

I have yet to own a BMW that has even marginal cupholders. They're either too small, too flimsy, or ridiculously located to be of almost no value. It seems like the designers are all finished with the car when someone says "Ach! scheisse zee cupholders!!"

I'm also enjoying the power of my 550 but our roads around metro Detroit are also getting so busy that the power is wasted. It seems like since I've gotten my car, I spend all my time behind someone in the fast lane going 5 mph slower than the speed limit with no idea their car has rearview mirrors and someone might be behind them.

Enjoy your car!

[007F10]

CONGRATS!!! I went back an forth with the 550i and 535i aswell but decided I would prob stay out of trouble with the 535i so I went that route. This thing still moves, main difference is the pull on the FWY. I drove a 550- for a week and it sure put a smile on my face on the fwy. Congrats!!

[J BONE]

Congrats! I recently went from a 535 to a 550, both beautiful cars. 550 definitely has a ton a power

[.BMW.]

Beautiful F10.

Congrats!

[rntaylor]

Originally Posted by Vapiano

Congrats! I am in the area as well and drive into DC every day and the traffic is horrible. You will soon learn to love the comfort of this car, and when you need the power it's there.

Thanks! Yes, it is a joy to drive. My plan was to continue to drive my other car (2005 Acura TL) and us the 550 every so often. But, in the two weeks that I’ve had the 550 I’ve driven my TL to work just once…haha! And your right about the power. On a couple of occasions I’ve had the opportunity to open it up only to have to stop because of a red light. As I’m sitting there low and behold the 200HP car the I left rolls up right next to me…smh

Originally Posted by gabypr

Welcome aboard! There are lots of members here that has 550's and that can provide you with valuable information. I have a 535i and I consider to be the best of both worlds. It has a powerful engine while at the same time provides good gas mileage. I got mine in february and since them I have been lurking the forum and have been able to receive valuable info and nice mods to have.

Good luck with your ride

Thanks! Yeah I do see quite a few 550i members. Yes the 535i is actually the perfect 5 series right there in the middle. More power than the 528i, less than the 550i, but enough to hold its own. Larger than the 3 series, smaller than the 7 series, but the perfect size sedan. I’ve checked out your pics as well. Beautiful car and I like the mods that you’ve done so far.

[rntaylor]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

CONGRATS! Same here! I enjoy the power of the 535 but you can always add more power! The cup holder does suck! Don't worry, practice putting your cup a few times and it becomes easier and easier! But the first time I tried I swear I thought I was gonna break it!

Thanks lsturbointeg! Yea, I agree with you on the power. Better to have too much power than not enough! Yea, before long I'll learn and know the right size mug and right angle to put the mug in the cup holder and not look like a fool doing it like I look now…haha! BTW…Nice 535i! Loving all the mods that you’ve done thus far

Originally Posted by 2016BlkBimmer

Welcome, I am in the DMV (overseas right now). However, I just got a 2016 535i will be picking it up on next week. I will def let you know how it is!

Thanks 2016BlkBimmer! Congrat’s on your 535i. I know you are excited and can’t wait until next week to pick it up! Your current location says Afghanistan. Been there myself

Originally Posted by DDD31

Beautiful car congratulations!!!

I have yet to own a BMW that has even marginal cupholders. They're either too small, too flimsy, or ridiculously located to be of almost no value. It seems like the designers are all finished with the car when someone says "Ach! scheisse zee cupholders!!"

I'm also enjoying the power of my 550 but our roads around metro Detroit are also getting so busy that the power is wasted. It seems like since I've gotten my car, I spend all my time behind someone in the fast lane going 5 mph slower than the speed limit with no idea their car has rearview mirrors and someone might be behind them.

Enjoy your car!

Thanks DDD31! Yea, messing around with that cup holder almost makes you want to go to a AutoZone and buy one of those cup holders that you put in your window sill…haha! That’s a joke…haha

One thing that really sucks is when I do punch it I have to let off so soon, because in like 8 seconds or so you’re doing around 100mph

Originally Posted by 007F10

CONGRATS!!! I went back an forth with the 550i and 535i aswell but decided I would prob stay out of trouble with the 535i so I went that route. This thing still moves, main difference is the pull on the FWY. I drove a 550- for a week and it sure put a smile on my face on the fwy. Congrats!!

Originally Posted by J BONE

Congrats! I recently went from a 535 to a 550, both beautiful cars. 550 definitely has a ton a power

Thanks fellas! When we take my wife’s X5 in for service we always get a loaner and we normal get a 528i (Which is very nice), or a 535i; which has ample amount of power. But, during my search for my car the BMW dealership had a 550i on the lot and they let me take it home for a couple of days! WOW…I knew then which one I would end up with. I even caught myself looking at M5s!!! I can’t even imagine having one of those and being stuck in rush hour traffic all the time