Chevy SS vs Used F10 550i
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I had a 2010 550i, previous body, with the M-Sport package. Liked the car, liked the ride and the power. Did not like the clumsiness of the i-Drive or the access to the back seat. Did not like the i-Drive locking up with my, at the time Droid Razr Maxx, and requiring a restart of the car to clear. Hard to restart the car at 80 mph.
I know i-Drive is better in the F10, but from looking at the F10, prior to purchasing the SS, I could not see that back seat access was any better/easier. And comparing new 550i (78.5K) to a new SS (47k), I could not see where I was getting an additional 30k in enjoyment/utilization from the 2013 550i. I feel that the legroom in the back of the SS is greater or the SS makes better use of the space than the current 550i.
After determining the above, I never took the car for a ride.
I know i-Drive is better in the F10, but from looking at the F10, prior to purchasing the SS, I could not see that back seat access was any better/easier. And comparing new 550i (78.5K) to a new SS (47k), I could not see where I was getting an additional 30k in enjoyment/utilization from the 2013 550i. I feel that the legroom in the back of the SS is greater or the SS makes better use of the space than the current 550i.
After determining the above, I never took the car for a ride.
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I have to agree totally on Exclusivity, I've had 4 BMW's, SL500, CTS-V Coupe, 6 C6's but never had an encounter as I did this last weekend. I was on the FL. Turnpike heading to Orlando, I was traveling about 85 to 90 (with insurance by Valentine one radar detector) and a guy in a hopped up Jetta comes up next to me and signals me to roll my window down, I did, and he yells over " What is that", I replied "SS", he looked confused, I yelled "from Australia", then he knew what I was talking about.....pretty funny. I then left him with some LS3 Exhaust as I looked back at him in my rear view mirror. Love my SS :cheers:
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Hope to be in Orlando in a few weeks or so. Tired of the snow and crap in Atlanta ga.
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I used to sell BMW's and as much as I like them I can't recommend one unless the warranty is completely comprehensive, you are close to your dealer (within 100 miles), and you will not keep the car past warranty.
Remember just because the car can be had for $45-$50K used, doesn't mean the parts and labor for maintenance are priced accordingly. They will be priced like parts and maintenance for a $75-80K car, and will eat you alive trying to keep the car in good repair. BMW's need regular maintenance to work right, and it doesn't come cheap.
Remember just because the car can be had for $45-$50K used, doesn't mean the parts and labor for maintenance are priced accordingly. They will be priced like parts and maintenance for a $75-80K car, and will eat you alive trying to keep the car in good repair. BMW's need regular maintenance to work right, and it doesn't come cheap.
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I hope you have a competent BMW service dept close, and love shelling out thousands every visit. They are maintenance nightmares!!!! You can limp a chevy for 100k miles. When BMWs crap out, you're on the side of the road.:biggrin:
and parts both mods and regular part such as oil and filters are expensive. as well. Ye well time will show i really like the SS as much as i look at it.
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What is the reaction like from the Police? Do they recognize the SS yet as a hot car?
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Day two of my ownership - I was 'waved' at by a local Sheriff in an Impala. I think he thought I was one of them..
Yeah, what he said. I worked at a BMW dealer for a short time and found that they are complicated for no good reason. I can't go into specifics here, but beleive me, Lord help ya' when that thing breaks down outside of warranty.
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