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      02-26-2015, 01:58 PM   #23
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Here's a list of must-haves options for me.

HUD: because it gives you the bigger screen in the instrument cluster with a completely blacked out panel.

DHP w/ ARS: because the 550xi is soft with stock suspension

Sports tranny: Shift stick Looks better and comes with paddles

Multicontour seats: Trust me, it's just better

Ventilated seats: You'll want this

Cold weather package: mainly for the fold down rear seats. The pass through hole is huge.

Sideview, rear view cameras with sensors(i think it's park assist): it's a big car, you need this

Also a 2012 with 9k sounds good but these cars are not supposed to sit around or more things will break. You may want to check it thoroughly. It's weird that a rarely used vehicle may be less reliable.
Those are all the options I have been looking for, DHP w/ ARS seems to be rare. I'm not in immediate need of a new car since my Lexus is running fine, so I will keep looking.

With your 2011 are you still under some sort of warranty?
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      02-26-2015, 02:43 PM   #24
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Those are all the options I have been looking for, DHP w/ ARS seems to be rare. I'm not in immediate need of a new car since my Lexus is running fine, so I will keep looking.

With your 2011 are you still under some sort of warranty?
Still under factory warranty. My extended warranty starts in June.

Around here, DC, about 1/3 of the 550 I see for sale have DHP. I saw a 550 with a manual once. Now that's rare.
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Those are all the options I have been looking for, DHP w/ ARS seems to be rare. I'm not in immediate need of a new car since my Lexus is running fine, so I will keep looking.

With your 2011 are you still under some sort of warranty?
Still under factory warranty. My extended warranty starts in June.

Around here, DC, about 1/3 of the 550 I see for sale have DHP. I saw a 550 with a manual once. Now that's rare.
I just got my 2011 550i Xdrive msport in November. I wanted a 2011 because the MSport came with the ARS. Absolutely love the car. It's a freaking beast.
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I just got my 2011 550i Xdrive msport in November. I wanted a 2011 because the MSport came with the ARS. Absolutely love the car. It's a freaking beast.
Did you get a CPO? Any little issues pop-up yet?
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I'm sensing bogus ness happening here...
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I'm sensing bogus ness happening here...
From who/what?
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      02-27-2015, 03:12 PM   #29
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I'm just being pessimistic. I've been part of too many troll ish threads... I'm an ass.

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I just got my 2011 550i Xdrive msport in November. I wanted a 2011 because the MSport came with the ARS. Absolutely love the car. It's a freaking beast.
Did you get a CPO? Any little issues pop-up yet?
Sure did. No problems yet
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      02-28-2015, 07:08 AM   #31
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Where are you located? Get familiar with the different options and combinations offered from the different years. '11s had most of the options rolled into MSport while '12 and '13s needed to pay for the extra options.

I agree with everyone paying $41K+ is too much. I would sell my car with 47K and factory warranty until 8/8/2015. It's a 550XI, space gray/cinnamon brown MSport. Toying the idea of going diesel is the only reason I am selling. All records from new and had a MSRP of $72K. Have the sticker..
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From what I'm seeing on the forums, including this one...I'd stay away from 2011-2013 550's as they have the N63 engine which appears to have its fair share of problems. If you're set on a 550, I'd go with a 14 or newer as they've changed into the N63TU engine.
BMW isn't calling them recalls, but they are recalls and I think its too soon to say that the issues are fixed.
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There have been a significant number of problems with the N63 IMHO. If you want the 550xi, I'd go with the '14 or '15. Otherwise, as another member suggested get the 535xi and put a tune on it. You can get close to the same power (the N63 was only 400hp as opposed to 445hp of the N63TU) with less weight.

Unless you'll be holding the car for a year or two max, I'd seriously consider staying away from a 2011. Whether it's paid for or not, having any significant problem (especially if it leaves you stranded somewhere) is a lifestyle issue in my book. I don't have the time or patience for a car that could be unreliable. And sure, there are some who will never have an issue during their ownership, but we're now talking about a 4 or 5 year old car, so it's just getting to the age where more serious issues can begin to crop up.
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From what I'm seeing on the forums, including this one...I'd stay away from 2011-2013 550's as they have the N63 engine which appears to have its fair share of problems. If you're set on a 550, I'd go with a 14 or newer as they've changed into the N63TU engine.
BMW isn't calling them recalls, but they are recalls and I think its too soon to say that the issues are fixed.
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There have been a significant number of problems with the N63 IMHO. If you want the 550xi, I'd go with the '14 or '15. Otherwise, as another member suggested get the 535xi and put a tune on it. You can get close to the same power (the N63 was only 400hp as opposed to 445hp of the N63TU) with less weight.

Unless you'll be holding the car for a year or two max, I'd seriously consider staying away from a 2011. Whether it's paid for or not, having any significant problem (especially if it leaves you stranded somewhere) is a lifestyle issue in my book. I don't have the time or patience for a car that could be unreliable. And sure, there are some who will never have an issue during their ownership, but we're now talking about a 4 or 5 year old car, so it's just getting to the age where more serious issues can begin to crop up.
535 and 528 gearbox and diff have different power rating than 535 diesel and 550s. I would do a bit more research on that and brake capability for the new found power from a tune on a 535.
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+1

There have been a significant number of problems with the N63 IMHO. If you want the 550xi, I'd go with the '14 or '15. Otherwise, as another member suggested get the 535xi and put a tune on it. You can get close to the same power (the N63 was only 400hp as opposed to 445hp of the N63TU) with less weight.

Unless you'll be holding the car for a year or two max, I'd seriously consider staying away from a 2011. Whether it's paid for or not, having any significant problem (especially if it leaves you stranded somewhere) is a lifestyle issue in my book. I don't have the time or patience for a car that could be unreliable. And sure, there are some who will never have an issue during their ownership, but we're now talking about a 4 or 5 year old car, so it's just getting to the age where more serious issues can begin to crop up.
I'm definitely set on the 550xi. It's kind of sad that after only 4 years a car is considered a ticking time bomb.

I'd love to have a '14 but the price is a little more than what I am looking to spend right now.

This thread has basically left me just as confused as before I started it
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I'm definitely set on the 550xi. It's kind of sad that after only 4 years a car is considered a ticking time bomb.

I'd love to have a '14 but the price is a little more than what I am looking to spend right now.

This thread has basically left me just as confused as before I started it
I don't think it's necessarily a ticking time bomb, but let's call a spade a spade... V8's aren't the bread and butter of BMW - never were. The N63, in particular, has had its fair share of problems that were addressed with the N63TU. And while it's perfectly fine to pick one up, if the car is out of warranty, you should expect it's not the greatest financial decision. Which is why I said above that a 535xi, if you're going 4 years old, is probably the better option. The N55 is a known quantity and pretty solid.

And as I said, considering you can tune the N55's power up pretty significantly with an inexpensive piggy-back chip, the remaining power difference, along with weight savings and improved MPGs, would probably make the 535xi a much better bet.

If you do still insist on the 550xi, I'd make sure it's a CPO.
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