To HK drivers, how many V8 5ers do you see on the road?

V8.grunt · 10-07-2010, 05:46 AM

So, just wondering...how many V8 5ers do you guys see on the road? Not just V8 5ers, also other V8 BMWs. I'm asking this because I mostly see MB S350s or BMW 730s. It's like more HK people prefer to RIDE in entry level limos rather than drive V8 mid size saloons. Just curious

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One more thing...is there space for a spare wheel in the F10 because I'm planning to switch to regular tires when they wear out...

mlai · 10-07-2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by V8.grunt

So, just wondering...how many V8 5ers do you guys see on the road? Not just V8 5ers, also other V8 BMWs. I'm asking this because I mostly see MB S350s or BMW 730s. It's like more HK people prefer to RIDE in entry level limos rather than drive V8 mid size saloons. Just curious

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One more thing...is there space for a spare wheel in the F10 because I'm planning to switch to regular tires when they wear out...

Most of the people are not drivers so S350 and BMW730/740 suits them just fine. For BMW 5-series, however, most owners intend to drive the car themselves so slightly different category there.

And you can put a spare in the trunk scraficing trunk space but there is no separate space for a spare.

V8.grunt · 10-07-2010, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mlai

And you can put a spare in the trunk scraficing trunk space but there is no separate space for a spare.

Is that what you did or are you using RFTs for your 20" wheels? I'm just gonna stick with 19" style 331 though.

mlai · 10-07-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by V8.grunt

Is that what you did or are you using RFTs for your 20" wheels? I'm just gonna stick with 19" style 331 though.

I am on 20" regular tyres and no spare. In HK, not worth it getting the RFTs or a spare..... Maybe a mobility kit is better.

And since this pertains specifically to Hong Kong, may I suggest you post in the Hong Kong section?

V8.grunt · 10-07-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mlai

I am on 20" regular tyres and no spare. In HK, not worth it getting the RFTs or a spare..... Maybe a mobility kit is better.

And since this pertains specifically to Hong Kong, may I suggest you post in the Hong Kong section?

Hong Kong section? Sorry, I didn't know there was an HK section...

juztinl · 10-07-2010, 06:49 AM

i see quite a lot of S500 and 745/750 out there. but i think the main reason for buyers to choose the smaller engines is price. the price difference between models are pretty big.

mlai · 10-07-2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by V8.grunt

Hong Kong section? Sorry, I didn't know there was an HK section...

Sorry.... Asia section

chiver · 10-07-2010, 07:39 AM

I think another reason is that historically the resale value of non m BMW v8 was not good.

RC3 · 10-07-2010, 10:59 AM

more fuel economical may be for not going to V8? and save a bit on the annual registration fee.

Lukeswarm · 10-07-2010, 11:39 AM

I live in the UK... Same question would be answered NONE! I have never ever seen a 550 f10 or previous. No one wants to put the petrol or pay the many tax's

grimlock · 10-07-2010, 11:49 AM

in hk ive seen an equal number of 523,528,535 .. not one 550 yet, perhaps i live in the wrong area
i saw a 550gt - BEAST

RC3 · 10-07-2010, 09:36 PM

we have members mlai and kfiend here who both have 550i

kfiend · 10-08-2010, 11:59 PM

Hi guys, I'm back!
Did I miss out on anything?

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V8.grunt New Member 8 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 550i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	To HK drivers, how many V8 5ers do you see on the road? So, just wondering...how many V8 5ers do you guys see on the road? Not just V8 5ers, also other V8 BMWs. I'm asking this because I mostly see MB S350s or BMW 730s. It's like more HK people prefer to RIDE in entry level limos rather than drive V8 mid size saloons. Just curious... One more thing...is there space for a spare wheel in the F10 because I'm planning to switch to regular tires when they wear out...
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juztinl First Lieutenant 26 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 535i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	i see quite a lot of S500 and 745/750 out there. but i think the main reason for buyers to choose the smaller engines is price. the price difference between models are pretty big.
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chiver Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 250 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535i [0.00]	I think another reason is that historically the resale value of non m BMW v8 was not good.
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RC3 Colonel 81 Rep 2,791 Posts Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F10 528i [10.00]	more fuel economical may be for not going to V8? and save a bit on the annual registration fee.
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Lukeswarm Always Warm 39 Rep 251 Posts Drives: BMW 318i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	I live in the UK... Same question would be answered NONE! I have never ever seen a 550 f10 or previous. No one wants to put the petrol or pay the many tax's
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grimlock Colonel 716 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: F10 N52B30@255PS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	in hk ive seen an equal number of 523,528,535 .. not one 550 yet, perhaps i live in the wrong area i saw a 550gt - BEAST
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RC3 Colonel 81 Rep 2,791 Posts Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F10 528i [10.00]	we have members mlai and kfiend here who both have 550i
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kfiend Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 285 Posts Drives: E90 325i & F10 550i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, I'm back! Did I miss out on anything?
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